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  • Message 1. 

    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Welcome to the Dog Club for April where all matters relating to our canine friends are discussed.

    Everyone welcome whether you have a dog or not. There are squishy beanie bag bed for our canine friends and lovely comfy seats for humans, although if your doggie is anything like Seren, she would prefer to snuggle up on the sofa with a human. But here that is alright.

    Here is the link to last month's dog club

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    Posted by Doodlysquat (U13738858) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Good morning Dapply.
    I lurk more then post on this thread but do enjoy all the dog gossip.
    After three flea free months Nellie is once again harbouring the little blighters. I found one last night. I use a very expensive flea killer but she still seems to get them, especially in the warmer months. Luckily she has a white coat so they are easy to see.
    suze

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:19 GMT, in reply to secretsuzyque in message 2

    Mornin' all.

    Have just come back from the most wonderful long walk with the Black Beauty. We met one of our neighbours with her pair of Carpathian Shepherds (they are huge, and lovely: And Sombra had the most fantastic time playing and racing around with them. One very tired and happy dog!!

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    Posted by Gwenllian yr ail (U5426181) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:32 GMT, in reply to Alejandrita in message 3

    Bore Da to all dog lovers. Good wishes for a month of perfect walking weather. Gwen

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Hello Doggy People
    I'm back in Clogland after my Patagonian wanderings and have just returned my first lodgerdog (who was at the airport to greet me on Saturday smiley - winkeye to his rightful owner. The trip was wonderful despite the dogbite incident described in the first bloglink here:



    This second link has pics of some of the (far too many stray) dogs I 'met' on my travels.

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    Posted by Auntie Molly (was mollygee) (U4008898) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Good morning Dapply.
    I lurk more then post on this thread but do enjoy all the dog gossip.
    After three flea free months Nellie is once again harbouring the little blighters. I found one last night. I use a very expensive flea killer but she still seems to get them, especially in the warmer months. Luckily she has a white coat so they are easy to see. 


    Have you thought of putting her on Program pills - we get a combined flea/wormer pill. They are very effective.

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:52 GMT, in reply to Auntie Molly (was mollygee) in message 6

    Campbell! Good to have you back safe and sound. Your trip looks great and sorry to hear about the dog bite.

    I think I just hypnotised Sombra. Went out to do some plant/watering duties and have a sit and chat in the garden. Sun was out and after a few minutes playing around she lay down for a tummy rub. I wasn't much up for boisterousness having had only 4 hours sleep last night so just started stroking her gently on the jowls and chin, and she just stretched herself out on the sunny patch of grass, and for the first time since she was a tiny pup...she closed her eyes and fell asleep while I just stroked her head and talked softly to her. Then I thought "my mad two year old lab, not wanting to run about and be silly? Oh my god she must be ill" so I woke her up, which was silly because she is of course perfectly fine.

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    Posted by al-in-a-field (U3325483) on Wednesday, 1st April 2009

    oh, hello, C-in-C. Will catch up and read it tomorrow. Had a sneak preview of the dog pics, but have not read the blog yet.

    Happy fool's day.

    Al...

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Friday, 3rd April 2009

    Me again. Only ever seem to post when there's a problem.

    Poor Finlay. Started limping (walking on three legs) last Sunday. Doesn't seem to be in any pain. Took him to vets and it seems that his knee keeps dislocating. Only ten minute pavement walks for a week and anti inflammatories. Got to go back next Tuesday, BUT, doesn't seem to be getting any better at all. When he first did it, he could pop it back in by stretching, but that isn't happening now, and he is permanently walking on three legs. Just phoned vet to see if he wants him back before Tuesday, waiting for him to phone back.

    Looks like an operation is needed smiley - sadface He is a one year old staff/jack russel cross.

    However, vet has sorted out his eating problems. Has put him on Hills for sensitive souls and poo is much better (is this the first mention of poo this month?) and he actually likes it!!

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    Posted by Doodlysquat (U13738858) on Friday, 3rd April 2009

    Hi Bouncy Owl. I have a JRT...Nellie. Apparently they can suffer from something called "luxating patella"...I think that's the right terminology. It sounds as though your poor wee baby has the same thing.
    Nellie occasionally has a knee problem, much less as she has got older. I used to massage it for her until it went back into place. There is a thing called the Jack Russell Skip whereby the dog run along on three legs for a bit and then reverts to normality. This is caused by the patella dislocating. I'm sure your vet explained all this to you so I don't know why I'm burbling on...too much wine...sigh.
    Anyway me dear...I do hope that the adorable Finlay is soon feeling better.
    suze

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Friday, 3rd April 2009

    Aaaah, so it's the JRT side of him that's causing the problem, not the Staff. It was my daughter that took him for me, and I have looked up the symptons and I think it is a luxating patella too - don't think it's ligament, as that tends to come with age.

    It's not looking good at the moment though. Previously we could pop it back in, but now it is out for about 80% of the time.

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    Posted by Lady Macbeϯh - not without mustard (U550479) on Friday, 3rd April 2009

    Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:10 GMT, in reply to bouncyowl in message 9

    put him on Hills  and he actually likes it!! 
    Just bankrupted myself putting my dogs on Hill's. They loathe it. Too bad. It's paid for.

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    Posted by Eeekamouse (U9004398) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    Does anyone know if it's safe to cut your own dogs claws ? The back claws are fine, but the front definitely need cutting back.

    Thanks

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    Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:08 GMT, in reply to eekamouse in message 13

    Yes, but do it with good sharp strong scissors (or proper claw clippers), and be awfully careful not to clip the quick - the blood will go everywhere, very quickly!

    Make sure the claws are clean so that you can trace where claw joins with flesh, & you should have no problem at all.

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    I did Finn's once when he was asleep (managed three claws before he woke up). That was on borrowed clippers. I then invested in a pair, but he wriggled far too much so I took him to the vet with an idea of watching to see how it was done. However, vet decided that it would probably be easier to try without me there. They brought him back out and said that they had managed to hold him fairly still, but that the claws didn't need cutting. I thought they were REALLY long, but vet nurse said nothing needed doing. Mavis (RIP) never had claws that long and she got the same sort of walks as Finn does.

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    Posted by Lady Macbeϯh - not without mustard (U550479) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:08 GMT, in reply to bouncyowl in message 15

    Some breeds' claws seem to be naturally longer than other. Deceased Staff had the longest claws on the planet, but they were right for him.

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    Posted by fairy hedgehog (U1485678) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    < cut your own dogs claws ? >

    I have some doggy nail clippers & I have cut claws in the past. I used to cut Arthur's dew claw, but other than that I only needed to cut them when he got old & couldn't walk very far. If you walk enough on pavements & other hard surfaces, the claws will usually wear down to a reasonable length.

    I've always been very careful not to cut them too short. I still shudder at the memory of my brother cutting our guinea pigs claws. There was blood everywhere.

    My plan to replace my hatchback with a van isn't going very well. OH has threatened divorce. We are compromising by looking at small estate cars.

    fh

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    Posted by al-in-a-field (U3325483) on Saturday, 4th April 2009

    I have some claw clippers and have used them, but haven't done so for ages- he is active enough that they are kept at the right length, including the dew claws.
    When he had his irritating repeating paw injury, and was allowed around the block twice aday, I did think they probably needed it, but in the end didn't need to, as just when they really were getting too long, it was time for more exercise again.

    Poor Finlay, that sounds miserable. I hope your vet can find a solution.

    Have been away overnight (some friends stayed here with the dog). When we returned, after the frantic wagging and displaying of a toy, he came an buried his head against me for ages, such a lovely welcome every time!!

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    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Monday, 6th April 2009

    Does anyone know if it's safe to cut your own dogs claws ? 

    A lot of people I know cut their own dog's nails (dals) but our lot struggle so much it was not worth the trial and upset. We did start to do Seren's ourselves when she was a puppy but when Mr D went into hospital last year I took her to have her nails clipped by a professional instead. And have done ever since as now Mr D can't do it.

    Desti used to be a nightmare - I suppose the fault was ours in that if she squealed we let her go (yes I know naughty). A friend who shows,breeds and judges Dals and is also a dog groomer volunteered to clip her nails once. She was sweating afterwards! Desti screamed blue murder - you honestly thought she was having her throat cut instead of her nails. Yet the dog groomer down the road used to get Desti to lift her feet for him and stand quite quietly.
    Seren sulks when she goes for her nails to be cut! And I feel so guilty.

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Monday, 6th April 2009

    Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:18 GMT, in reply to Dapply in message 19

    I've often wondered about Sombra's nails, but she does plenty of walking on pavements/hard surfaces and they never seem to get long (just the softest click as she trots along) I think it could be a serious nightmare if I ever had to cut them though!! Having said that, it used to be a struggle to clean her ears or put in eyedrops, and now she sits resignedly to have those things done, so she can be convinced with time! (Food works every time, guzzle-guts lab!!)

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  • Message 21

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Monday, 6th April 2009

    I must admit to finding a certain satisfaction in nailclipping. A good pair of clippers is essential. A certain ruthlessness also... They never enjoy it and always protest (though I've never had actual screaming and find Dapply's tale a bit scary). The trick is to choose a moment when they're tired and relaxed.

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    Posted by Doblinski (U6601372) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Hello Clugs hope all's well? Wondered what do you think of this:

    A Dutch friend and I sat in our local park yesterday used by dog walkers, bikers children etc etc. We were sat next to an enclosure (where babies and toddlers can play dog-free) to have a picnic, but our children are older and we had a dog with us so we tied her up and put out our spread.

    20 mins later mid meal, a man with 3 labs came into view and his 3 ran to our blankets and started to snaffle the food. My friend was outraged and instantly upset, (me less so because I have a greedy dog myself) but the man on hearing her pleas of 'Please take them away they're eating our food' replied 'What do you expect they're dogs, they're hungry'.

    Several things were eaten by the dogs including a plastic knife with cheese on it part of her picnic set. The man did take his dogs away eventually but didn't apologise at all in fact he said 'I'm entitled to be here with my dogs and if you should have your picnic in there where's there's no dogs' and pointed to the enclosure area (for parents and babies/toddlers really).

    My friend asked if his behaviour is normal in Britain? and I found it very hard to answer her. What do you think? Were we in the wrong place so serve us right or should he have had better control or at least been apologetic?

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    Posted by fatchance (U9175122) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    He´s at fault, very rude, these things happen, dogs are dogs but you do apologise

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    Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:41 GMT, in reply to Doblinski in message 22

    NOT normal in Britain, and I agree with dBG - that man was rude & arrogant.

    Reading between the lines I would say that he adopted aggresion/attack as his own line of defence to hide his obvious inadequacies and total lack of control of his dogs.

    It is totally UNACCEPTABLE to take dogs, especially medium+ sized dogs like labs, into a public arena and not have even a semblance of control over them.

    The idiot deliberately misconstrued the intended use of the "dog-free" area - these are designed not so that families can have picnics, but so that there will be (a) an area free of dog mess in which babies, toddlers & young children[which have a magnetic attraction to dog mess & a susceptibility to the illnesses carried by unwormed/diseased dogs] can play; and (b) an area where children (or their parents) who may be scared of dogs can be free of bouncing inquistive & possibly untrained animals.

    In "the good old days" when there were park keepers, one could have made a complaint. Now, there's probably nothing you can do, other than assure your friend that this man is atypical of normal dog owners in this country.

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:07 GMT, in reply to Doblinski in message 22

    Outrageous! Totally unacceptable to let that happen in the first place, let alone fail to take immediate control of the situation then refuse to apologise.

    Dog owners like that give the rest of us, and dogs, a very bad name and it makes me furious.

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    Posted by Auntie Molly (was mollygee) (U4008898) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    20 mins later mid meal, a man with 3 labs came into view and his 3 ran to our blankets and started to snaffle the food. My friend was outraged and instantly upset, (me less so because I have a greedy dog myself) but the man on hearing her pleas of 'Please take them away they're eating our food' replied 'What do you expect they're dogs, they're hungry'.  

    How awful and how rude. Our previous Jack Russell used to embarrass us by going up to picknickers and gazing at them reproachfully in the hope of being given something, but she was too much of a lady to help herself to anything, and she did come away when called.

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

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    I'm the wrong person to ask, not having lived in the uk for the last 100 years or so, but it sounds like an anti-social idiot who just happens to have greedy dogs. Not a typical dog-owner at all. Mustafa's answer explained it all better than I ever could. I have had a lodgerdog lab who has snaffled things on occasion and I have been abjectly apologetic as appropriate. But the thing to do is to get them on the lead as soon as possibly snaffleable things appear on the horizon and that's what I try to do wherever possible. In fact, anywhere where small children are in sight I put the lodgerlab on the lead as he's a friendly steamroller on legs as well as being a very efficient food hooverer.

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    Posted by colourfulrumbarosie (U13906581) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Hi,

    I am a newbie, I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Rosie.

    I am sure I will be interested in canine matters as she is a very cherished part of our family.

    I look forward to reading the messages.

    Cheers.

    R

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:02 GMT, in reply to Campbell-in-Clogs in message 27

    What I find amazing is that a lab owner, labs being what they are, i.e. greedy so-and-so's who given the chance will eat just about anything, at any time of day, and keep on eating until it's all gone, didn't have the wit to put them on a lead as soon as food appeared on the horizon. I have to do that with Sombra. Not just because I can't risk her stealing food (which is plain rude) but also because a labrador, in particular, shouldn't be allowed to eat anything and everything just because they feel like it.

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:05 GMT, in reply to colourfulrumbarosie in message 28

    Sorry, we crossed posts, colourfulrumbarosie.

    Welcome to the dog club and we look forward to hearing all about Rosie's antics.

    I think you'll find we're an amiable bunch - and there are some real dog experts too who are a fountain of invaluable information and tips on all things doggy!!

    (I haven't seen you elsewhere in Mustardland - remember to pop into The Bull for your free cyberdrink if you haven't already done so)

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Tuesday, 7th April 2009

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    Let me just second that. Do tell us all about Rosie. What colour is she/how old/anything else you feel the need to tell. My sil in Italy is on her 2nd CKC Spaniel. The first one lived to a ripe old age.

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    Posted by colourfulrumbarosie (U13906581) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009

    Hi,

    Rosie is 2 years of age and Blenheim in colour.

    Her KC name is Sunshine Blossom, which is quite appropriate as she came to us in March (Spring) of 2007.

    I absolutely adore her she gives me so much pleasure, and has made me walk far more than I used to. I find this very relaxing especially after a hard week in work.

    There are not many places that Rosie does not come with me she is loved by all of the neighbours and especially my Mum and Dad.

    I look forward to hearing about other members dogs.

    CRR

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009


    here is a photo of a potential lodgerdog -someone has asked if I can have this 1 year old kooiker for 3/4 weeks in the summer. Does anyone know what such dogs are called in English? Or is it a specifically Dutch race? I believe they were bred for duck hunting, though this one is a family pet. Some sort of spaniel/pointer cross?

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009


    Sorry, talking to myself here, but as soon as I'd posted I realised I could look it up myself. It is indeed one of the few original Dutch races. Looks like a nice easy little animal - might be pleasant to have something a bit less, um, challenging than some of the other lodgerdogs I have had over the past few years. Not that I mind a canine challenge of course, but I did find the combination of young dominant Rottweiler and tanklike brownbearlab which I had at Christmas just a bit too much dog to cope with comfortably at times.

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    Posted by Alejandrita (U2222432) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009

    Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:01 GMT, in reply to Campbell-in-Clogs in message 34

    What a lovely looking dog, Campbell.

    CRR, Rosie sounds delightful. She must be pretty much the same age as my Sombra (black lab bitch born 17th Jan 2007). I don't know much about KC spaniels but have always found them v amiable!! Has she settled down and stopped being a silly puppy yet? Sombra is only just getting to that stage. She's very good generally, but every so often has a mad session and would tear half the garden to bits given the chance. I have a feeling this is a typical lab trait...

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    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    I have met a couple of Kooikerhondjes myself and they are lovely dogs.

    A lady who breeds Dalmatians decided to get some and show them, they are sweet dogs and their coat is lovely and silky (well these were at any rate). You should have fun with your lodgerdog.

    Alejandrita as far as settling down goes, Seren is 5 1/2 and is still a silly doggy at times. Oscar was 8 before he settled down.

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    Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:38 GMT, in reply to Dapply in message 36

    Sizewise, how do Kooikerhondjes compare with other spaniels, from the Cavaliers through Cockers, Springers to say Clumber Spaniels? From what I read on the Dutch site Campbell linked to, they were described as small-ish, and the heads look more like Cav. or Cocker, however if they are capable of retrieving duck I would expect them to be at least Cocker sized or bigger.

    Whatever the size, they look wonderful!

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    That is a really lovely looking dog Campbell.

    Welcome CRC!! I too am walking so much more now that we've got Finn (at least I was until his leg injury). My favourite walk is Friday evening, when I take him down to the stream and the nature reserve - we can be gone for hours.

    Update on Finn - luxating patella confirmed - grade 3. He is under the knife as we speak smiley - sadface Then about 8 weeks restriction, but hopefully after that he should be fine.

    Poor little mite - he was a Dog's Trust dog and was found wandering in Surrey last July - about four months old and full of dermodectic mange. Very bald when we first saw him, but much improved now. Since we've had him he's had the mange (sorted now), an eye infection, bad tummy (sorted now too hopefully, and it wasn't Hills it was Royal Canin that the vet prescribed) and now this. He's not had an easy life so far bless him, but at least he's looked after now and not still wandering.

    Think of him (and me too) please today!!

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    Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:57 GMT, in reply to bouncyowl in message 38

    Oh gosh, poor Finn (and impoverished Owl!) - very firmly in my thoughts, with fingers crossed. And twelve pads crossed as well.

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    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

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    Apparantly this one is about knee-height (typically tall Dutchwoman knees that is smiley - winkeye. He's on the large side for a kooiker, 10cm taller than his mother.

    Finn sounds like he's a very lucky dog to have so much care lavished on him after his unfortunate start in life. Let us know how he gets on after his operation.

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    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    In reply to bouncyowl in message 38

    Paws and fingers crossed for Finn and you.

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    Posted by Muttfancier (U7165489) on Thursday, 9th April 2009

    Hello, first time poster but long-time lurker (on main board).

    I have three dogs, all rescues: I often ask myself why. They are a GSD (Zak 6) a Manchester terrier X (Bubba 4) and a lurcher (Kobe 2).

    In my next life I will have only one very calm, very slow and very obedient dog to make up for life with the Wild Bunch.

    PS: Man with labs was ruder than his dogs - and I bet he never picks up poo either.

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    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Friday, 10th April 2009

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    Hello Muttfancier, and welcome to you and your doggies.

    I bet man with labs doesn't pick up poo either.

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    Thank you all for your thoughts. Finn is home now. The dislocation wasn't caused by a problem with the knee per se, it was in fact quite severe ligament damage. They have therefore repaired the ligaments and hopefully that will do the trick. He has got a big blue camoflauge dressing on it (wonder if it would have been pink if he was a girl?) and is feeling VERY SORRY for himself. Difficult to get him to lie down, although I have just managed it, hope he doesn't get up when OH comes down.

    He hasn't eaten much yet, although he did have a bit of turkey with his tablets this morning.

    I will post some photos if someone could tell me how to do so.

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    Posted by Mustafa Grumble (U8596785) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    Cannot explain how to post photos, Owl, but am relieved to hear of Finn's succesful passage through his op., poor chap.

    When required we do our dog's dressings ourselves. Vetwrap & gamgee is cheap to buy & much cheaper than getting a vet to do it! We buy shocking pink and sometimes red vetwrap for our little bitch, our (tan) terrier wears British racing green or RTA yellow, and our big chap wears black, blue or the green.

    Good luck trying to keep a terrier lying down for a few days ....

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    Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Friday, 10th April 2009

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    Good luck trying to keep a terrier lying down for a few days 

    Owl, have you got access to a dog crate at all? At the very least it will keep him from getting up and wandering about, especially at night when you can't keep your eye on him all the time.

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    Posted by bouncyowl (U9434483) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    No, I asked vet about this and he said that as we had a very small kitchen, that would be sufficient. At the moment he doesn't really want to be wandering around. Once he's up he finds it very difficult to lie down again. This morning he was standing up, and I went and sat next to him and cuddled and stroked him until he feel asleep leaning on me and then gently lowered him down. Bless!

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    Posted by al-in-a-field (U3325483) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    oh, owl, so glad Finn found you (or v.v.). How old is Finn now? I'm sure you have said so, but I have forgotten. What a sweet picture with him falling asleep leaning on you.

    Gromit had a big red bandage on him last time, so I guess it depends on what the vet has handy?

    I too think the man in the park was rude. I have to admit that Gromit is magically attracted to picnics and BBQs, and we can't always spot them in advance, but I always rush over and apologize, and beg people not to give him anything (he is not quite bad enough to just start munching unless it is on the ground and not in immediate vicinity of people). He isn't a lab, but clearly no-one told him!!

    Welcome colourful rosie, you'll find it very difficult to leave... smiley - winkeye
    I have a big black bouncing mutt. At least 5 breeds in him... Not a rescue as such, but from an unwanted litter, so they could have been rescues later on...
    Wouldn't change him for the world. Well, apart from deer chasing - just been off on a mini-break, and the sod spotted a deer about 2 miles away, and was off. completely "locked-in" - normally has excellent recall, but turned totally deaf. Came back 10 minutes later, tired and looking rather pleased with himself, but mercifully unbloodied - didn't think he had a chance in hell of catching it in any case. Seemed a bit put out that I wasn't exactly overjoyed...

    Al...

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  • Message 49

    , in reply to message 10.

    Posted by posh_scouse_pinnedwithpride (U2514024) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    [There is a thing called the Jack Russell Skip whereby the dog run along on three legs for a bit and then reverts to normality.]

    Known in our house as the 'bring me sunshine' walk.

    think Morecame and wise....

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  • Message 50

    , in reply to message 49.

    Posted by Campbell-in-Clogs (U8123405) on Friday, 10th April 2009

    I now have an image of a very small JR with very big glasses on... ;-D

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