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I know someone who uses "Rescue Remedy"  on their psychotic cat and they say it works wonders. My boy is a bit jumpy too, and I've been considering it for some time. If you can find it, check it out.

Jason

Hey nickers,
I'm not sayin' it's a hip thing, and I'm not sayin' it's not, but check one more thing. I think I remember you saying that Angus licks his paws alot. Well, Oreo was rolling his feet a few months ago when he walked. Of course he's a compulsive foot licker and I noticed the area between his pads/toes were all red and sore especially in front of the large pad. It seemed it was so raw that he would walk/stand goofy to keep from putting max pressure on it. Kinda lke if you had a bad blister, you might dance different. Well,... I guess you might dance different anyway, Nickers. The picture doesn't show the redness I'm talking about, but check behind the front toes for anything.

Regardless, it is probably best to have a vet check the little one out.

Also, and you probably did this already, check for anything stuck in the toes (spinters of wood, pieces of glass, loose legos, etc). Remember the Lion and the Thorn.

Jason

Hey everyone. I wanted to pass this link on to everyone concerned about bloat and torsion.

http://www.great-dane-rescue.org/bloatbook.html

As some of you know, Oreo had emergency surgery a few years back for Bloat and Torsion, and I credit the info in this article for saving his life. Print it out and keep in nearby. Make sure anyone who has a hand in taking care of your big dog (dog walkers, sitters, spouse, etc) knows the symptoms.

Now, Oreo has a 14 inch scar to impress the ladies and a tacked tummy to prevent bloat from happening again.

-Jason

Kandi

How old is Jasmine? She looks fairly young, but does she have a history?

Oreo has been timid since I got him (he was almost 2 though). I didn't know much about his past history and there were no external signs of physical abuse/neglect, but it did take him a bit to warm up to me. He's 8 now and he is still very timid around some new people, bold dogs and loud noises. I swear he will jump at every marginally abrupt noise he hears. Not just thunder and doorbells and stuff, but the toaster popping, cabinet doors shutting, a dropped shoe, crying babies etc. Maybe the noise of the door abruptly opening is scaring her. Does she hang her head or jump back  when all this happens?

On the other hand, if she is wagging her tail and prancing during this event, she could just be messing with you. If this is the case, she needs the treat as incentive to come in.

Jason

i have been using
Ivomectin 1%
for cattle
1 cc per 110 lbs(oraly)

for 20 years
i never had heartworms
we give our dogs every month year round
since we live in a hot state

it's kind of ,,,,,,,,,,,up to you thing

oh  jeffers had a 50 CC  bottle on sale now  28.00
lasts me about a year

I was actually using the Ivomectin for years with my dane, Oreo. Never had any problems either, but I've had vets try to steer me toward a "package" product. I assume some of that was profit driven, but I guess the packaged products do usually come with some type of guarantee (or they pay for treatment....s ome restrictions apply). I finally gave in and started using Heartgard. It is kinda insane that you have to double up for dogs over 100 lbs though. They should just add an XX-Large size. Hmmmm, maybe we should start a petition.

Jason

From a guys perspective... .

I am completely embarassed because my male Dane squats to pee. The only time he lifts his leg is when he is aiming at something he can't squat over (i.e. the truck of a thorny bush or large pine tree). I really tried to get him to pee like a man, but I have learned to accept him for who he is and not for how he relieves himself.

Welcome to Big Paws, SirBronson. Yes, we are in the middle of shedding season. If you can brush your dane a few times a week, you will notice great improvements with his coat. Otherwise, they get that dusty look like they've been sitting on the shelf for too long. Plus, you see dog hair tumbleweeds rolling across the wood floors.

I'm not sure what you mean by "his coat looks all pitted." Is he losing hair in circles or patches? Do you see bare skin?

Jason