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I can think of a few things they can try (if they haven't already): * Clipping ear fur inside and outside leathers (e.g. #10 blade). I did this to my mini poodle who had a mild ear infection. Viewed from behind, the ear looks like it sits further from his head (fur's gone). * Malaseb; diluted 1:50 with water as a regular ear cleaner, plus antibiotics if prescirbed by vet. * Pluck ear hair- a little ear powder makes this easier. Friend of mine also had major ear chronic ear infections with a GSD. So bad that one vet recommended removing the eardrum (he didn't have that done). Nothing he tried was successful for long (many ears ago, don't know the specific treatments tried, sorry.).
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Doggy Nail Clipping
Poodle wrangler replied to I love dribbly dogs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
If the nails have been let grow long, the quick has probably grown long too and so the groomer can only take off small amounts at a time without making the nails bleed and torturing the dog. Lots of nail threads atm- you may need them cut short and cauterized at the vet under sedation. THEN, you have to keep trimming regularly. It's hard to go wrong with the dremel- the website's very specific. -
Sorry, I don't know if it's normal, but if it continues over more than a day (bright red) or increased amount, I'd call the vet. If it's very slight, it's unlikely to require intervention, but I'm not sure.
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Doggy Nail Clipping
Poodle wrangler replied to I love dribbly dogs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Most groomers are good with clippers (unlike me). Problem I sometimes found was sharp edges were left on the nails if they didn't file them also after clipping. Just ask and make sure they're OK when you pick up your dog. Sorry, can't help with recommending anyone. -
I'm having trouble with 'dog shampoo is better' argument, too. How can you even assess when there's no ingredient list? I don't see a better result with "pet" shampoos. I can't believe the prices at pet shops, either :rolleyes:. $12.99 for 250ml and that's the cheaper stuff. Sorry, dogs, but you're still getting the human shampoo I don't like any more or something "on special" at the supermarket .
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What you describe sounds a lot like kennel cough (KC)? But you'd have to see a vet for a diagnosis. Also, have a good look in her mouth. Anything stuck in the roof of her mouth? e.g. bit of stick/ bone? KC's a virus, like a bad cold, but like a bad cold it can get worse. Antibiotics do NOT kill viruses, but you can get a bacterial infection on top of the KC and so many vets prescribe antibiotics if the cough is nasty. Cough medicines are also prescribed- a lot of people say their dogs seem more comfortable- but cough medicines in humans have not been shown to help you get better sooner (i.e. to me they're an optional extra.). If they suggest doggie cough medicine, the same stuff can be bought at the chemist for cheaper- ask your vet for the right dosage. Hope she's OK.
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Sounds like "willy goo", except that it's greenish? I asked a similar question and almost took pup to the vet for it :rolleyes: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...25&hl=willy
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If the harness is on securely, then ignore, ignore, ignore. What can happen if he's in the harness? Give attention/ pats and you're reinforcing the bad behaviour.
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Vaccination Time Again
Poodle wrangler replied to ILuvAmstaffs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
As you say, check out if the club accepts titre testing. I asked our local club about vaccs and there wasn't a specific rule for C3, C4, C5 etc., it was "what your vet suggests". -
I had a giggle too . Sounds similar to the throwing of a length of chain Bark Busters used to do (still does?). Was for noise only, not to be thrown AT dog. BBusters not popular on DOL. I'm a broken record, but have you done TOT (Triangle of Temptation) with your very cute dog? You have to feed your dog and this takes only 5 minutes extra to do. It's in Training/ Obedience/ Dog sports pinned to top. Steve explains why it's useful better than I can. Ideally you're the source of most good things for your dog. I suspect the other problem with the Coke Can of Doom is that he'll associate you with a negative consequence which can teach a dog to be afraid of you.
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Making progress! It's a pain to have to watch out for other people's kids, but best to protect your dog. Not everyone understands the difference between mouthing and biting, either. Sorry, OT, but we witnessed an accident on the weekend. Kid sitting on skateboard, racing down a hill ran into the side of a car :p. First words out of his mouth were to his friend, "I've been run over". Thank God there were witnesses . No way the driver could have seen him coming and he hit the side, rear of the car. Lucky to get away with what looked like a broken leg.
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Remember the bit: "..that is the build of a boxer" and "we're doing fine"! Only 1/2 a dog in the photo, but his coat looks healthy and glossy. Are his ribs, backbones or hip bones visible when he's standing normally? (normal for them to stick out if he's stretched out on his side) but all ribs visible plus hip bones and/or vertebrae oh his back is too lean. Don't worry about what people say. Majority of people now have overweight (or worse) dogs . Even some vets have their view skewed by seeing so many overweight animals. If he has lots of energy, bright eyes, shiny coat, normal stools, ribs easily felt with the flat of your hand against his side then you're feeding him right. You have to judge by the look of the dog, not a "set diet" or "set amount". Some useful info here: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=112102
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Thanks. I will recheck his pads (ETA: Nup, look good :p ). The first instance I thought it possible I nicked him with the clippers, then running made them sore . If I go ahead with XRays, do they normally anaesthetise the dog? He's a laid back, co operative sort of dog. Is it possible for me to hold him in position, wearing a lead apron? Or just not feasible?. I used to work with newborns and we held them in position for XRay. Lower radiation, I'm guessing.
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Doggy Nail Clipping
Poodle wrangler replied to I love dribbly dogs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Doberdawn, the dobe rescue lady who has the dremelling dog's nails website reckons every 4 days . -
A crate should cost less than $130. Not bad compared with vet bills. Maybe people who use crates can comment, but if she's not a chewer, perhaps a canvas type would be OK? Not as durable, obviously. Most dogs love their wire crates with their beds in there, too, once they're trained. Perhaps even a 2nd vet opinion?
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Close to crate rest sounds a bit vague to me. What is she allowed to do? I'd have thought a torn tendon meant crate rest. Ongoing swelling a month later also sounds suspicious- as in not enough rest for the injury . Some vets are better than others, of course. How is her weight? For any injury or arthritic condition a lean dog will do better- less weight to go through the joints, less pressure on tendons etc. Given that she's not able to exercise, be kind to her and cut back her food quite a lot as well. Best wishes . Sorry I'm not much help.
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Doggy Nail Clipping
Poodle wrangler replied to I love dribbly dogs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
I use a Dremel (electric tool with sander) to grind down the nails. http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merensjp/dob...mel/dremel.html. Ozito is another brand. Available at hardware shops. Handy tool for other things, too (has different attachments). The lady who does the webpage above has rescue dobermans and teaches them to get used to it, but it's a matter of being very patient while desensitising them to having feet handled, then nails filed. It's a training issue. To encourage the "quick" (bit that bleeds) to recede she suggests grinding every 4 days! If that's a bit much, try another groomer! Be very specific about what you want to achieve. I wouldn't have a problem with them muzzling my dog if necessary to get their nails done. They may not like it, but it's not cruel. They'd need weekly trimming for a while, I'm guessing. Groomers won't do them too short because they will cut the quick causing a bleeding, distressed dog who might have sore nails for days. Not what owners want. Unkind. Once the quick grows, they can't get them short enough without frequent, regular trimming. They can only take off small amounts humanely . -
Love it! It's amazing how quickly TOT got my dog to improve his sit, stay. I was up to over a minute of stay (no leash, but rope backup) within a few days. This was with him drool hanging to the ground, too :D. "Good dog"! He also used to whinge when tethered, but is now much better. Great program and easy to do. My older dog was slow to 100% toilet train and in retrospect I think part of that was a dominance thing.
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I don't know if this is related, but he's slow to sit as well. This could be a training issue, of course :D . If both dogs sit I reckon the mini poodle has his bum on floor a couple of seconds ahead of the standard poodle. Or, is this not unusual for larger breeds? His drop is slow as well. If he's laying down on tiles, there's a couple of slight thumps as he does it (front elbows, I think). He has a cushioned mat for indoors hard floors.
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Had to look that up. Kind of "growing pains"? Here's a link for dumbos like me: http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/lpano.htm. I'm trying to do the right thing by pup- adult diet, short walks, no jumping in-out of cars, keep lean (has recently filled out a little, so will watch that!). Zoomies in the backyard still and playing/wrestling with a miniature poodle. Will watch him closely and take to vet if any sign of worsening or continuing to do the same over weeks.
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Do Vets Know How To Correctly Body Score?
Poodle wrangler replied to leopuppy04's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Our vet has some posters up showing how "treats" add up to sizeable calories for dogs e.g. 3 cubes of cheese for dog= two hamburgers for human (don't quote me, was something like that, but I don't remember exactly). Thought it was really good because you forget the average person is about 60-70kg while your dog can be 1/10 of that! Simple chart, easy to understand. -
Mind if I ask roughly how much the op was? Any ongoing medication? I know I'm jumping the gun, but it's good to have info. I'm sure it would be more for a larger breed (~25kg) too. ETA: I've just read a bit about it- seems more common in smaller breeds. But who knows? Sounds like it otherwise, except no yelp of pain.
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Have they had 2nd vaccinations, yet? Most people recommend waiting until about 10 days after these before taking them for walks outside the backyard. I'm not sure why she was "talking" maybe the excitement, sniffing combo?- So many new sights, smells and sounds on a walk. It's good exercise for brain as well as body and I found 10-15 mintues really tired my pup out- totally out of proportion to the amount of exercise involved.
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Do Vets Know How To Correctly Body Score?
Poodle wrangler replied to leopuppy04's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
I've also heard the TV vet on the Pet Show (ABC) say she'd rather see a little weight on animals :D. Was ages ago and I think the reasoning was they had some "reserve" if they get sick . I don't agree. Most pets never miss a meal and few get seriously ill to lose kgs. of weight. Considering so many people don't even see a very overweight dog a having a problem, it's bad general advice IMO. -
Our 8 month old standard poodle was offleash yesterday afternoon- zoomies with the mini poodle- then came up to me holding one back leg up off the ground. I wasn't watching them at the time, so don't know what happened. He didn't "cry" at all. I couldn't see anything on his paw or feel anything unusual up the length from paw to hip. He didn't mind me touching any areas, either. I got him to rest with me, then he stopped limping and was walking normally 5-10 minutes later, chose to run later, too. I saw him hold the same leg up a couple of days ago, too. I can't pick a problem with his gait, either. Though I'm no expert. I'm happy to take him to the vet for an XRay, if needed, but should I wait until he shows the limp again? What tests would you expect to be done? Thanks.