Re: BERNER-L - time to take drastic measures
Always hard to say goodbye to old friends. Thanks to everyone at Prairienet who kept us online all those years. Yahoogroups has its problems, but looks like those of us that use AOL can finally upgrade (geesh, I'm still running 5.0) since we won't have to worry about html posts. Also, the archive search at yahoo is good so you can go back and find posts you may want to read again fairly easily. Thanks Pat and team for your continuing efforts to keep us together. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Puppy in Annapolis Pet Store
A friend was able to check out the Annapolis mall pet store. Look at that price! If anyone wants the name of the breeder, e-mail me privately. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD Your sources were correct, they had a poor leggy Berner puppy in the pet store. He looked very sad not in the best of health. He definitely had Berner markings, but he had a very awkward looking head some very long legs. They were asking $2395 for him someone had already put a deposit on him. He came from a breeder in Fairview, Missouri.
Re: carting clinic
In a message dated 8/31/2003 6:27:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes the carting clinic is on Oct 12 at Jerry and Nan Pixtons home in Strasburg Va. This is the 4th time they are having it and our 3rd. I don't have all the information in front of me, The information about the PVBMDC Draft Workshop/Match is available on the Club's website at www.pvbmdc.org. Go to the Calendar page and click on the link. Just got it up this morning. Carol Lingley PVBMDC Web Editor
Re: Virus Warning W32.SoBig.F@MM
And a similiar message was posted with my address this morning, but I've just completed a scan and we're clean. We run McAfee and it's been updating as much as twice a day for the past week. Please take the time to scan your computers, everyone. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD In a message dated 8/19/2003 10:07:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A new virus is making the round and it appears that a lot of people are infected. I've have been getting swamped with email infected with the [EMAIL PROTECTED] worm. I have seen one copy that has gone to Bernese list. One message was addressed from Pat Long (although I'm sure Pat didn't send it). The virus fakes the senders address.
VetGen vWD Clinic
Here's information on another clinic for DNA testing for vWD. Cost is $41 discounted over individual test kits -- $99 vs $140. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Potomac is having a vWD clinic in conjunction with our specialty April 17th-18th. http://www.infodog.com/prm/1118/prm1118.htm The clinic is open from March 25th-April 25th. The deadline for ordering on the RSVP page is April 2nd, however you can send it directly to me by April 25th or give it to me at the specialty. I will be sending the order FedEx to VetGen on April 26th. Make checks payable to PWCCP $99.00 per kit. We need a minimum order of 25 kits in order to get the discounted price. There has been a lot of interest so I don't think this will be a problem. If by chance we don't make the minimum, we will return everyone's money on April 26th. VetGen will send the kit(s) directly to you. You swab your dog and send it back to them. They send you the results. We are getting the discount for ordering a minimum of 25 kits at one time. There is no time limit for when you use the kits. The clinic is open to any breed currently being DNA tested by VetGen for vWD; Bernese Mountain Dog, Doberman Pinscher, Kerry Blue Terrier, Manchester terrier, Papillon, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Scottish Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog. You may contact me with questions at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK to post this message to other lists. PWCCP Public Education Coordinator Kathy Hash 532 East Mountain Road Knoxville MD 21758
Re: MH Questions
In a message dated 3/2/2003 12:45:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many Berners are diagnosed with MH just on a vet's best guess and not confirmed with testing supporting this guess? Good point, Cathy. When Arrow died at 22 months we pursued pathology through Antech, DOD's Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the University of Wisconsin and UCDavis. Before he died tissue was sent to UPA. The U of WI found histio in his lung tissue, but could not be definite about the eye. UCDavis, the last to receive tissue samples, said the eye was a beautiful specimen of MH. All the other labs could not name the disease. When our 5 1/2 year old Stretch became seriously ill with thrombocyptopenia in the fall, I was convinced he had MH and almost lost hope. Fortunately the vets didn't give up and he has recovered completely. Obviously not MH, but had he died it would have taken a lot of convincing for me to believe it was anything but. What you don't know, you don't know. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Pennsauken Shows
Anyone have the results? Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: Suckling Pup
In a message dated 1/13/2003 10:11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 2 year old BARC rescue dog who has to suck on a pillow to fall asleep. He is about 100 pounds and the bigger the pillow the better. I have tried to figure out why he does this. He was taken away from his mum at about 3 weeks. (!) I've had two from two different litters develop the habit of sucking on their toys and getting that we're in la-la land expression. Both were with their moms and littermates for at least eight weeks, so I don't think it comes from early separation. Maybe it's just a form of thumb sucking that comforts them. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Thankfully, a Very Merry Christmas
We have been doubly blessed this Christmas with the presence (presents!) of our Santera Lillehammer, CD who turned nine this Christmas morning, and our 5 1/2 year old Stretch (Caroling's Octave Above). Lille was diagnosed with adeno carcinoma last December and had a second surgery in March for a metastasized tumor. I call her my quintessential Berner, so am not surprised that she has given us the full measure of the Swiss saying. Bonus years will be much appreciated, but we feel ever so lucky to have her with us today. Stretch was very close to leaving us in October with what has turned out to be idiopathic thrombocytopenia. He's made it through some pretty tough times, including a splenectomy, but he is looking great and has his full energy back. He continues on immunosuppressants, but his dose has been halved and his bloodwork is looking great. He is our Miracle Man! To all of you, our best wishes for a Happy Christmas Bernerful New Year. Enjoy the presence of all your dogs! Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: Ehrlichiosis
In a message dated 11/29/2002 8:54:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know here in the states there is a new test kit that tests for both Ehrlichiosis Heartworm called SNAP not sure what the accronym stands for. I recently had a very sick Berner boy whose SNAP came back high positive for Lyme when he first entered emergency care. His symptoms were more like Ehrlichiosis, bleeding gums, high liver enzymes, etc. Blood was sent to NCSU for full titers which all came back negative. Took about a week for the results. The doxycycline treatment didn't hurt him, but fortunately the ER vets were thorough and continued to search for the cause of his illness which at best guess at this point is a bacterial infection. In the future I will treat if the SNAP is positive and the dog responds quickly to the doxy, but if I get repeated positives and don't have a symptomatic dog, I may invest in the full titer, and based on the recommendation of the ER vets, NCSU has the most reliable results. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Looking for VetGen vWD Clinic
Anyone have a vWD clinic running or coming up? Someone asked me about it at the show the other day. Just missed one that closed in FL. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: Berners Horses
I began to wonder how many Berner folks were also horse people? How about a new poll? Name your horse and riding style Gave up my English pleasure mare, Caprice, when I got married about a zillion years ago. I occasionally remind my husband that I'm still not quite sure about that trade. Ü Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Philadelphia Show on NBC Thanksgiving
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, which spotlights the KCP's conformation judging as the centerpiece of a celebration of the world of canines in a multi-faceted look at America's most beloved pets. This two-hour family special, hosted by John O'Hurley of Seinfeld fame, will be broadcast on NBC10 at noon on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, immediately following live coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. You can get more details at www.purina.com, www.Philadogshow.com or www.NBC10.com/dogshow Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: cancer roll call celebrating seniors
In a message dated 11/20/2002 9:45:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why is that? Is it a no-no to mention kennel names when dealing with the dreaded diseases? Not for me. I think it's just the way that list got started. Arrow (2/14/97 - 12/8/98) is Caroling's Pierced Arrow, bred by me, and so far, the only case of histio we've experienced. Parents are in their ninth year, one littermate died at about the same time from improper medical care for an intestinal blockage from a foreign object, five other siblings alive and well at 5 years, 9 mos. and 3 years, 10 mos. Nothing to hide when it comes to histio. It's everywhere. Carol Lingley Caroling Bernese Ijamsville, MD
Re: Berner-L Histio RollCall
In a message dated 11/19/2002 4:09:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you're interested, add yours to the List. Hannibal, 7/29/88 - 5/23/93, loved by Pat Long, Berwyn PA Toby 6/29/97 - 6/30/00, loved by Sid Liz Steinweg, Colorado Springs CO Ria, 2/4/98 - ll/4/02, loved by Mary and Lou Norris, Manassas, VA Arrow - 2/14/97 - 12/8/98, loved by Carol Ken Lingley, Ijamsville, MD
Re: Berner home needed
In a message dated 11/18/2002 4:58:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm trying to help a friend place an older Berner boy. His owner (her sister) is dying, is in a nursing facility and Sam is currently being boarded at a vet clinic. None of the family involved is able to take Sam and his situation is adding to their already substantial stress. I just got an update from Nancy Jenkins on Sam last week and heard he was in a lovely home. What happened? Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: Female Incontenence
In a message dated 11/17/2002 5:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We discussed age/spay related incontenence and she prescribed Proin. My understanding that this is the same product (formerly names DES I believe)that was given to pregnant women years ago and whose daughters developed cancer. Proin is Phenylpropanolamine or PPA. It is the drug that was in over the counter cold medicines and diet pills. I believe Dexitrim was one of the popular diet ones. PPA was pulled by the FDA a year or so ago for human consumption, as I recall because of some stroke consequences. It has not been a problem in animals. I remember we had difficulty obtaining it at the vets at the time because the market dried up quickly. My spayed Irish Setter took it for years for incontinence under the name Propagest, and so did one of my Berner males who is plagued with post nasal drip. It is an anti-histamine. My vet told me I could use the Dexitrim pills if I ran out of the prescription. Both of these dogs now do without any drugs. The Irish turned 13 last Thursday and I'd rather not give her any more meds than necessary. The boy isn't much different on the drug than off, so he's off. There is a hormone-type drug that can be given to spayed females for incontinence. Perhaps it is the one with DES. You can read more about Phenylpropanolamine at http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: BERNER At Rockville Md Garage Collapse
In a message dated 11/16/2002 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just saw CNN footage on the Rockville MD garage collapse. In that footage, the cameraman/woman caught what looked to be a Berner running through the building debris as if he/she had been in a car an escaped in terror. Does anyone know about this? Nancy Melone I haven't seen any of the tv coverage, but from the story in the Washington Post is appears this was an unfinished parking garage, so no one would have been parking there as yet. They did have rescue dogs working last night trying to locate the one missing construction worker. You can read the Washington Post story at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62973-2002Nov16.html Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD (about 40 mins north of Rockville)
Re: Two young Berners needing homes (NOT)
In a message dated 11/13/2002 12:16:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, There are 2 Berner siblings, born in March 2002 needing new homes. They are currently being fostered for the Northern Virginia SPCA can be seen at: Look at Max Zoe at: http://www.spcanova.org/ As posted yesterday, the NOVA SPCA has requested that no one else call on these dogs. They have been swamped with calls and have more people wanting them then they can interview. Thanks, Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD
Re: Brother Sister Berners in NOVA Shelter
Thanks to everyone who offered to help the two purebred BMDs in the Northern Virginia shelter. They were rescued from a PA puppy mill, so that answers the questions about where are the breeders. Here's a note from the shelter. Please, no more calls. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD Hi Carol, Thanks so much for this - but we are being inundated with people wanting to adopt these sweethearts. Could you please remove the note - or add something that says we have enough interest. Thanks, Mary
Re: Brother Sister Purebred BMDs in No. VA shelter
Another post from the volunteer the shelter. In a message dated 11/11/2002 1:11:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks! These definately are Berners. Our humane investigators rescued them from a puppymill in Pennsylvania. The boy is a big goofball at the moment (as 8 month old pups tend to me). The female is a little timid at the moment. Both are quick-learners and eager to please. Mary ---BeginMessage--- Thanks! These definately are Berners. Our humane investigators rescued them from a puppymill in Pennsylvania. The boy is a big goofball at the moment (as 8 month old pups tend to me). The female is a little timid at the moment. Both are quick-learners and eager to please. Mary --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/11/2002 11:04:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I volunteer with the SPCA of Northern Virginia and we have 2 8 month old Berners ready for adoption. I surfed onto your site and am wondering if you could help us advertise these dog. Here are their photos and descriptions. Thanks very much! Mary Mary - I will put links up immediately as well as call our Rescue Chair. She tries to maintain a list of folks interested in adopting Berners. Fortunately, purebred rescues are rare, but these definitely look like Berners. Thank you so much for saving them. Carol Lingley PVBMDC Web Editor __ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 ---End Message---
Re: berner for a hospital visit in Virginia
The same message came through the PVBMDC web site. One of our members with a therapy dog has contacted this family in hopes of paying a visit. Driving around the beltway, however, has added risks these days with the sniper still on the loose. Carol Lingley PVBMDC Web Editor n a message dated 10/16/2002 3:02:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I received the message below. Can't really think of a place where it might be as well-received as by the folks here on the berner-l. Thanks to all. Hugh My husband and I have a 5.5 month old BMD who is wonderful! We're having a great time with him and have shown photographs of him to my mother-in-law. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law has had a rough summer
