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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: NDR - JEFF POPPED THE QUESTION!! OMG!!!
« on: August 13, 2008, 09:54:50 am »
Yeah, but sometimes a great story mixed with the picture of it at a time when we weren't looking our best makes for the best memories!    I think the picture is great, and its one I would proudly frame!  Wet, stringy hair and all! 

At least it wasn't blowing in  your face!   ;D

I agree 100% and I think you both look awesome.

CONGRATULATION S to the both of you.
 

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I know she's your friend BUT call the breeder, let them know she's selling the dog to ANYONE who will buy her. Tell them the story about the pig. I hope you have a clause that states you will return the dog to the breeder if you can't keep her. I know if I couldn't keep one of my pups and I had a chance to leave him/her with a friend whom I could visit and still have contact with, I would value that much more than money.

I was going to suggest the same.  Call the breeder.  I'm sorry to hear you are second guessing your friends integrity with her pets.  I fully understand what you are dealing with and wish you and mostly Mia all the best.  Good luck.

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That looks like a bunch of mess to me!  Oh, and I couldn't really get that good of a look.  Could you please post more videos of the sweetest couple, uh, I mean those two naughty guys causing a ruckus. I think I need a reason to not get a goat now.

So stinking CUTE!!!!

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Mixed Breed Pictures / Re: Roxy's training photo
« on: July 07, 2008, 01:20:22 pm »
She is so cute.  She looks like she's going to be a very fast learner. 

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I suggest you take WAY MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Group Discussions & Photos / OMG!!!! is all I heard him say *pics*
« on: July 07, 2008, 09:37:15 am »
So this past Friday Aeryk and I were at home enjoying our 4th of July off of work.  I was knitting and Aeryk was tinkering around on the computer and the pups were outside enjoying the warm weather.  It wasn't until Aeryk went into the kitchen to make himself a drink when I heard him blurt out "OH MY GOD"!  Naturally I stood up to see what the commotion was about and I heard him say it again and then a third time. Gracie and Rosco were knee deep in mud and well, there isn't much else to say.  Have a look.   

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Treatment & Preventative Meds / Re: ** Acupunture ** Titan
« on: July 02, 2008, 10:12:06 am »
That is wonderful news.  Way to go Titan..

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Prayer request for Magic
« on: July 02, 2008, 10:06:39 am »
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Magic especially.  Big hugs to you all.

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Thank you and I agree.  She's learning and I really do believe it helps my dogs as well.  I love how well behaved they have become and especially since we almost never have children over. 

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Food Discussion & Information / Re: Canidae: Change in Formula
« on: July 02, 2008, 09:14:01 am »
Wow--that's not a minor change at all!  I really don't like seeing all those additional grains in there.  I also wonder why they cut out all the chelated minerals?  This may be "new" but it certainly doesn't look like "improved" to me.  Too bad.  I have recommended Canidae many times, but I can't recommend this new formula. :-\

The people we get our canidae from actually told us about the change about a month ago and I have to say that it's been a bumpy ride.  The stool is soft and very light in color and well, they are all pretty gassy now.  We are actually considering switching the food to California Natural but I did want to talk to you, first Holly and get your thoughts.  So, I guess we'll be making the switch as I think I now know your thoughts.  Oh well.

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Group Discussions & Photos / A few shots of my sister and the dogs
« on: July 01, 2008, 01:51:28 pm »
Well my baby sister Priscilla came for a slumber party with me this past weekend so naturally we all worked on developing our bonds.  As Gracie is a bit timid around children I thought it would be good to really work with these two.  So, first things first, we all went for a walk.  By the end of the walk Priscilla was handling all three of the dogs.  She was completely walking all three dogs by herself.  The looks we were getting were pretty comical. I must say, I was very impressed as she did an unbelievable job keeping them next to or behind her and with little to no correction.  She just expected it and they did it.  I was so proud.  Anyway, after our walk we thought it would be a good idea to reward them with some puppy snacks.  Here are the fur-kids being very well mannered for my 10 year old sister.  Priscilla looks like a natural as well.  Enjoy.

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Groans, Gripes, Brags & Boasts / Re: Oh no! Tipper ate the cat food!
« on: June 26, 2008, 01:07:36 pm »
Well, my guys (minus Tonka) actually enjoy the cat food a whole bunch.  ESPECIALLY out of the litter box... I swear it's like nasty little tootsie turd treats for them.  YUCK!!!! 

My vet explained that cat food is just very rich is salt and fats which is why the pups like it so much.  Apparently cats can metabolize their food much faster than dogs.  I guess that's why they nap so much huh? 

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Rosco needs the power of BPO
« on: June 26, 2008, 12:55:06 pm »
Okay here are some pretty sad shots of my little dude when I went to visit him while he was in the hospital.  So sad...  Oh, and the first shot is actually a picture I took when he was at home Sunday and that is the face that told me something was very wrong.  I took it in case I need a reference in the future.  I know I tend to get paranoid and well, maybe that will prevent me from overreacting.  Though is there such a thing when I comes to your pet's health???  Again, and again, you guys are the best.  Thank you.

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Rosco needs the power of BPO
« on: June 25, 2008, 10:50:08 pm »
Hi everyone.  I'm so sorry for not being able to get back and update you all on Rosco.  So the saying "when it rains it pours" seems to be an understatement for us.  First and foremost, thank you all sooooooooooooo ooooooooo much for your healing vibes and prayers and well wishes as I knew they would help they certainly have.  Rosco (though he's not at all 100%) is home and on the mend.  He spent close to 36 hours at the emergency vet filling up on fluids and antibiotics as well as pain management meds to ease the discomfort.  The diagnosis was HGE and the explanation I was given for that diagnosis was he pretty much had a gnarly stomach ache.  Though as simple as that sounds it certainly was not.  He was very dehydrated and needed help so I'm super glad we took him in. 

Now that the little guy is home being lavished with tons of love, brown rice and boiled chicken and plenty of medicine to boot, I have finally come down with my own ailment.  Yep, a severe sinus infection has taken over and that would be why I haven't been able to make it here to apprise you all on little Ross.  Oh well that and then Tonka managed to not be out done (especially by a 'small' dog) he too sufficiently freaked us out by vomiting and making sure that there would be blood in the vomit as well.  So, off to the vet we go.  Okay the reason I'm not as worried is because he is not lethargic, nor does he lack any appetite and hasn't vomited since.  BUT, he is also on a brown rice chicken and meds as well and I am happy to report Tonka is completely fine. 

The vet does not seem to believe there is any similarity as Rosco's symptoms were way more severe and Tonka might have just needed to hurl something icky out of his belly and the retching is more than likely the cause of the blood. All the stress from the retching causes blood vessels to  burst which is why we saw the blood.   It makes sense as there wasn't much but a streak or two but either way, we were not going to take this incident lightly as it is all very scary.  So both of my boys have plenty of medicine and love and attention and of course  plenty of brown rice and chicken.  Minus the medicines I think they are pretty lucky dogs......  But I know in my heart that Im so much more lucky for having them with me.  Thank you so much BPO'ers for all your kind words and thoughts as they help more than you can imagine. 

Now, how is this for a happy ending?  For the first time since Saturday, Rosco has just eagerly begged for and finished his first bowl of food without any hand feeding or coaxing in any way.  HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank you all again and again and again.  You all really are the best.  :-* :-* :-* :-*

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I have pictures of Rosco when I went to visit him at the hospital and I'll post those as soon as I download them.

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Rosco needs the power of BPO
« on: June 23, 2008, 09:46:55 am »
Hi everyone.  I need your thoughts and prayers for our little dude Rosco.  Yesterday he was very lethargic and didn't eat his food and on top of all of that he was vomiting.  Since he had only vomited a total of 3 times we pretty much only watched him and held back food and water only offering water every 30 minutes.  He didn't have any bowel movements either all day that Aeryk or I know of.  Well around 2 am Aeryk woke up to check on him and that is when we raced him to the emergency vet hospital.  He found a puddle of blood and we couldn't tell if it was vomit or feces.  Either way it was not good.  The vet told us her the possibilities she thought based on the info given and that it could have been poison or a blockage or some sort of bacterial issue.   So the possibility of poison was ruled out as well as a blockage THANK YOU JESUS but he isn's out of the woods yet.  I just called and they said he is very comfortable and giving kisses now and is enjoying the pain medicine.  They now believe that it's a gastric issue and they will offer food to him at 5pm tonight assuming he doesn't vomit between now and then.  I will keep you all informed. 

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