Hi Steven,
One thing I would like to add is that nothing should be put into a dog's
ear without the vet first examining the eardrum. What looks like a nasty
yeasty ear can be a whole host of bad things cooking one of which is
pseudynomous which destroys the eardrum. Some medications are not
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The recent rescues of 10
Hi,
Assuming you have done a full blood panel and urinalysis? Did your vet xray
the old guy's lungs. You could ultrasound his abdomen, any large growths
there would be pressing on his diaphragm.
Asides from Diabetes Mellitus there is Diabetes Insipidus (sp) and you have
to do water deprivation
Hi Susan,
Peanut butter can be a bit goopy to work with and sticks around the mouth
too much for pill hiding strategy. My favourite is cream cheese, the full
fat kind, and make a little cheese ball, you can either just put the cheese
ball on top of her food or offer as a treat. If she is
Hi,
Is that workday 10-5 include travel time to and from home or does the time
from home increase by another couple of hours? I have a lot of my dogs
raised in working homes and while they were puppies and young adolescents I
have recommended that the owners make provision for the dogs preferable
Hi Ellen,
If your girl has a tendency for fatty cysts she will pop them up from time
to time no doubt causing your alarm button to go off:-( I presume the one
removed from her hip was benign, your vet can aspirate this one on her ribs
and see if it is a fatty lipoma. Swollen glands don't move
Hi Kelley,
If you could share the age of your dogs and the parents you might find
there are some half brothers and sisters and cousins on the list and that
might help you build a family background and help identify health issues
that those lines might be pre-disposed too. Contact your breeder and
Hi Christine,
Thank goodness for your quick action, no doubt that saved her life. This is
a major surgery and I presume her stomach is now well-anchored in place.
You will have to monitor her carefully over the next few days because some
of the effects of torsion can be a little delayed in
Hi Susan,
I had this happen with a bitch who subsequently died of hemangiosarcoma of
the spleen. Discomfort in the abdomen can cause strange things with the
rear end. I would suggest a full blood work up and urinalysis and possibly
ultrasound examination.
Rose T.
Hi Mike,
If the discharge is yellow then puppy has an infection and should be
treated with a topical eye ointment. Your vet can check the corneal surface
for abrasion and if clear give you a corticosteroid type ointment that will
alleviate the discomfort while helping with the infection. If puppy
Hi Susan,
I also wonder at the comment I don't have time to show or it's too
political My thoughts are that when I go to shows its to meet up with
collegues and share information and take a good look at what dogs are out
there, if the ring is political who cares?
Another heads up when cruising
Hi Jenn,
I don't understand why your vet doesn't suspect food as a possible
allergen? Rice is a grain and the cookies you feed contain wheat which some
dogs cannot tolerate. Some dogs are allergic to specific protein sources.
Have his anal glands been checked and emptied if necessary? Also tail
Hi Sara,
Unfortunately if the accidents have been sloppy then the subfloor may well
have absorbed the odour and will keep coming through the carpet. After
years of struggling with this problem I yanked all the carpets out and
sealed the subfloor with varathane in the living room, nearly died with
Hi Radha,
If the dog's body is relaxed and facial expression friendly then the
wagging tail and desire for contact is good, the bowing down of the the
front end with ears relaxed and tail wagging is an invitation for play. I
would interpret Smokey's attempt at heel nipping in this instance as a
Hi Mike,
Cats will urinate outside their boxes for a number of reasons, are they
sharing one box? Are you scrubbing out the box on a regular basis? Are the
cats elderly? Is the box readily accessible to them without a peanut
gallery ready to nose them and clean out the tray (ie Gertie) You might
Dear Doug,
I would like to thank you for your excellent work in this area and for
helping so many older Berners find loving homes.
I wish you all the best for the present and the future:-)
Rose T.
Hi Everybody,
Here in the Ottawa area we are enduring unbelievable levels of humidity
coupled with stifling heat, the dogs do not want to go outside and walking
in the forest was limited this past weekend. I'm of an age when air
conditioning is paramount to my sanity so I amused myself yesterday
Hi Kendra,
When my Phoebe was young she could empty the house with her aromatic
offerings, when friends came to dinner they'd ask if Phoebe would be in the
garden. Fecal floats were done, diet changed but to no avail. Love her as I
do I couldn't have her sleeping in my bedroom I was sure to die
Hi Lisa,
Make sure she is having normal bowel movements, depending on how often you
feed her she will on average have the same number. If she is loose and
straining to go then it's possible you are feeding her too much or her
treats are too rich. Stay away from unhealthy treats like cow hooves,
Hi Eileen,
I'd have to question labelling this puppy as dominant. He may be defensive
or hostile, without observing the events leading to this display one cannot
define his true character. My interpretation of dominant is a puppy that is
very sure of itself and wilful, not one who is quick to
Hi Julene,
If you have the large prong collar then there should be no problem with
ring around the collar hair loss. The collar is only worn for walks and
training and not general use. The reason the leash is fastened to the right
side of the neck is because we heel with the dog on our left and if
Hi,
Like it or not prong collars are going to be used by some people for one
reason or another and I strongly doubt it's a deliberate attempt to cause
pain to the dog. Any tool, even buckle collars, can be abusive if used
incorrectly. I myself train my dogs very much in the pyschological way and
Hi Kathleen,
Some boys are wimpy after neutering and maybe experience some soreness.
While providing him with TLC don't baby him too much, let him rest in quiet
and take him for a little leash walk in the garden a few times so he
doesn't stiffen up. He may or may not swell a little and if needs be
Hi Sherry,
Do discuss with your oncologist about supplements and immune boosters. Some
cancer types thrive on the extras! Prednisone is a drug oftened used to
slow down and shrink cancers, mast cell included, and this is a drug that
moderates the immune system because again the cellular growth we
Hi Natalie,
A bath this time of year will loosen the undercoat and cause matts in the
fur. With the accompanying dampness this sets up the right environment for
hot spots. Before bathing the dog should be combed out thoroughly and even
then matting can occur. Always best to blow dry and use a
Hi Mike,
Some years ago I refused to sell a very nice lady a Berner puppy because
she lived with her mother who had advanced osteoporosis, my fear was that
clumsy is as clumsy does and mom would be broken into a million pieces!
I have a friend who is very meticulous and her husband scoops up each
Hi Patricia,
Nah, we're not disagreeing:-) Bones are finished and now like a good red
wine best left to mature a bit:-))
Rose
Hi Kristin,
Obviously Yukon is going to be a tracking dog:-) Who knows he may excel at
Search and Rescue:-) Seriously if you need to get his nose off the floor
the best thing to do is lots of change of direction and change of pace,
that way he'll think you have no idea of where you're going so
Hi Liz,
You may not like my suggestion but try prong collars on the two loonies:-)
Walk them individually when first using them and keep the leash loose, if
they bounce off the leash they are going to correct themselves and the one
time I needed absolute control my boy felt the collar once and
Hi Jane,
Most feed companies have a return policy but if you have no takers for your
Abady food then why not donate it to your local animal shelter:-)
Rose T.
Hi Mary-Ann,
I concur with what Libby had to say, if the bitch is in good health and
maternal duties come easy to her then six litters would not be excessive.
For myself I have yet to breed more than three litters from any one bitch
that I have owned, two bitches were bred for a fourth time but in
Hi Claire,
The Anconeal Process is located in the elbow and there is a condition
Ununited Anconeal Process. Not often seen in Berners its where the extended
piece of bone to the ulna fails to fuse to the ulna and causes tremendous
instability in the elbow. We call it the funny bone though anything
Hi,
Maybe the poor dog had cataracts! Sometimes folk see something twice and
think it's the norm.
Rose
Hi Brianna,
My first thought with such a young puppy would be infection which has
caused the nearest lymph node to become swollen. You're right I wouldn't
have vaccinated puppy until this issue was resolved but the swelling
appears to be resolving with the antibiotics and he sounds like he is
Hi Anne,
Just as Large Breed Puppy food is adjusted in its vitamin and mineral
content to aide correct growth so the Senior products are specifically
balanced with the aging pet in mind. Senior is not the same as Light
Formula, the latter being a diet food with the same mineral and vitamin
levels
Hi Tami,
I would suggest you have the albumen levels checked again and if they are
low again then you might want to investigate the possibility of
eosiniphilic (sp) gastroenteritis (given your comment about diarrhea
occurences), this is an immune mediated condition whereby the lining of the
Hi Andie,
How old is Steamboat? Puppies and young dogs will lick the faces of the
dominant bitch in the house as a mark of respect:-) They don't do this with
the males. I have a humble harry bitch who is always trying to give me
big sloppy kisses and she pulls a soft goofy face when doing this
Hi Jill,
In our area two years ago there were fourteen incidences of lepto and the
one thing in common with these dogs were two frequently used off leash
parks in the Ottawa area, Conroy Pit and Bruce Pit. I do not use either of
these facilities but a retired brood bitch of mine was frequenting
Hi Emma,
Mature roundworms are easy to see if they are shed in the faeces but
tapeworm can be difficult to spot. You might see tape segments that look
like a grains of rice at the anus on in the fur near the anus other than
that there is no long piece of spagetti! Advanced tape infestation can
Hi Emma,
All you can do is keep working on your recall commands and spit it which
is a term I use to get my dogs to leave their nylabones in the house when
they try to take them outside where the lawnmower chomps them up!
Mice are likely to have fleas hence a risk of tapeworm, birds are notorious
Ha Maria,
What kind of dudley studley do you have, my Pluto at ten weeks old was
quite capable of seducing his Costco princess and was often to be found
humping her with great enthusiasm, with his front paws locked around her
neck he couldn't quite reach her ample butt however the desire was
Hi Angela,
First off it sounds as though your boy has a very active lifestyle and he
is still young and his bones are not fully hardened off yet. As he is such
a large boy I would be inclined to take the jumping and agility stuff out
of his exercise regime. You can try tracking and scent
Hi,
Have to contradict here:-) Immodium should not be given to a five month old
puppy with loose stools. There is a possibility that internal parasites
might be the cause and to slow the gut responses allows these parasites
extra time to multiply, same with coccidia. Take a fresh sample to your
Hi Radya,
I breed Berners and I would never consider loading up my van and taking a
pile of puppies to a store carpark to sell. I start the interview process
well before the puppies are born and even if at certain times of the year
the phone enquiries slow down I do not panic and sell in haste. I
Hi Robert,
Your puppy is very small for his age and if I do the math right you
purchased him at six and half weeks?? Most breeders sell their puppies
between seven and eight weeks and if puppies are under-developed most
breeders would grow them on a bit and check for reasons for delay. Most
eight
Hi,
Dogs lick their paws for a variety of reasons and diet can be one of them,
also contact allergy if she has been in contact with sprayed ground, a
change of carpet or floor cleaner or insufficient rinsing of washed
surfaces. If the feet are red and waxy between the toes you can try an
Hi Deborah,
Oh yes you have got a problem:-) Chessies are tough dogs and you and Henley
are the visitors, this is not a long term arrangement so you must honour
the house rules and fit in as best you can. I would not leave my male dog
neutered or otherwise alone in the company of an established
Hi,
I think another approach to Cabelas would be to encourage them to sponsor
field trial events and demonstrations of hunting dogs' skills, to run
information booths about the various types of breeds typically found in
field work and to educate the public as to whether or not these breeds are
Hi Tracey,
It is best not to speculate about the teeth causing the nasty nasal
discharge. Seriously infected teeth will cause problems in many areas of
the dog's body notably the internal organs. Prior to subjecting an old dog
to any procedure requiring anaesthesia you should have a full blood
Hi Susan,
The telephone connections to the computers are separate from the power
source and it was through those lines that the modems got fried.
Rose
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Hi,
A few days ago we had a sudden and nasty thunderstorm, I was standing
between the sink and stove when a huge flash happened. We took a lightening
hit on the telephone pole which traveled up the line and blew up the
junction box just below the kitchen window, there was a big crack and the
Hi Lisa,
All planes licensed to carry live animal cargo will have climate control in
the holds but oftentimes during extreme weather there is an embargo in
effect because conditions for loading and unloading cannot be controlled.
Your local airport cargo office can advise you of the specifics.
Hi,
One suggestion for scared Berners during fireworks or thunder and
lightening storms is to pull the curtains closed and turn on the lights,
bright indoor lighting lessens the flash effect. Put on some background
music, feed half rations for supper. If they feel more secure in a cupboard
or
Hi Pippa,
The source of meat meal may well be the same for natural foods. In order
to be truly safe in what one feeds the dog the food would have to certified
organic and slaughtered for human consumption. Even organic livestock are
euthanised on the farm if they are not fit enough for
Hi Jayne,
I have twelve dogs (ten bitches) who are watering my lawn and yes it does
get brown in places but the heavy rains this spring have revitalised our
grass and all is green again for a while (middle of hot spell) We do not
treat our grass with anything, no fertiliser nothing. Its only grass
Hi Jayne,
Border collies very quickly develop neurotic behaviors when they don't have
enough in their lives to occupy them. I would suggest upping his activity
level, they were bred to work in the borders, which are huge areas of land,
herding sheep and they do not enjoy confinement. Feeding time
Hi Linda,
What you didn't do was introduce the bells to the dogs. What were you
thinking?? Of course they were alarmed at this irritating noise everytime
they moved. When you train animals you don't suddenly dump a new experience
on them but introduce gradually. One reason for putting bells on
Hi Jenn,
I don't know why it is but some human males seem intent on arm wrestling
dogs and rough-housing them. This is not good! Ever! Most men have no
concept of their strength, also in dog language the grabbing of legs and
scruffs is a very aggressive gesture its what stud dogs do in a fight.
Hi Lisa,
You might have more success with an ad in your local newspaper and contact
your local veterinarians who may have had to treat some of these pets.
Wishing you all the best for Thursday.
Rose T
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Way to go Boris:-))
Happy Barkday to you, your mom has a great sense of humour and it's good of
you to help with her exercise program running around the course on her
own:-)
Woof
Phoebe Tierney
ps so how did Junior Pointy Pest do on Sunday at the Conformation Show. I
decided to stay home and
Hi Jean,
My Phoebe and I were visiting a friend's house when she was a puppy and she
went exploring. As we sat in the kitchen chatting she dragged in the
bunny's cage from the spare room and enquired as to whether we had a pot
big enough!!
Rose
Hi Pat,
The premiums we pay are not really paying each others' vet bills, that
money is used in the money market for corporate and city loans etc and
loaned out on such things as overnight loans for business' and government
agencies at huge interest rates to those organisations. Its a whopping
Hi Pam,
One of the suspected causes for IMHA is vaccine reaction along with virus
and stress, generally speaking there is something going on in the body to
cause the immune system to become too aggressive and it destroys the red
cell hence the name Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anaemia. This is a very
Hi Laura,
Exactly what part of the hip/butt area is this lump? High on the pelvic
bone or actually located on the back of the upper thigh high up similar to
a position like the cheek of a human butt or lower down? Sebaceous cysts
that can break open ooze curd like debris but wet sores that are
Hi Lisa,
Young dogs can get histiocytomas which are benign little growths usually
the size of a pea, they can resolve by themself or the vet can remove it.
If you are planning on neutering soon then that would be a good time to
have it removed.
Rose
Hi Mike,
I find the increase in your deductible outrageous! You might like to
investigate PetCare and see what they would charge you for a monthly
premium. Given that your gastro claims have been related to sock ingestion
they might just put an exclusion on that. Shop around:-)
Rose
Hi,
Personally I don't trim my dog's down with clippers but I do comb them out
and bathe them and then blow dry to get rid of any winter woollies. Spayed
and neutered dogs do tend to get a bit woolly and tatty especially around
the back legs so with a pair of blending scissors I tidy them up. Also
Hi Molly,
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I recently attended a seminar with Wendy Volhard where there is new
evidence that the pups can be protected up to 10
Hi Andrea,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I find that over the years I've been
breeding Bernese I have found some excellent vets that are right for what
my needs are, the price of those services are not my priority. There are
some very good vets with reasonable prices and generally they have no
Hi,
I give canned pink salmon in addition to Eukanuba Fish and Potato to my
allergy dog and everything stays calm and the skin is good and elastic and
the coat very shiny, while living in Denmark I noticed the lustrous coats
on many breeds and a favorite dog treat there is dried herring and
Aargh!!
Be careful when reading these types of articles and remember that they are
talking in averages. Your average dog maybe lives to twelve years, middle
height and middle size with just the basics of problems. NOW let us
consider the Bernese, much as I love the breed the big health issues
Hi Val,
My favorite is frozen hamburger, supposedly left to thaw for hamburger
sauce but I did find three pounds in one go a bit much and had to bring it
back up for another try!!
Wilma Tierney aka Fondue Mudpuppy
Hi Eve,
Some young Berners are light in weight and this is better than weighing too
much:-) So long as he has been treated for worms and his activity levels
are good then I wouldn't worry. Some lines mature quicker than others but
if you know the parents were slow to mature then you must be
Hi Carole,
I think Giardia and Blastomycosis (sp) can be carried by fowl. The latter
disease is very serious. I would discourage this habit and if necessary
keep her on leash. Anytime an older animal suddenly develops a passion for
something not previously sought I'd be inclined to do a geriatric
Hi Tami,
What were your observations? Did you see roundworm hookworm or tapeworm
expelled immediately after eating this roadkill, what was the timeframe?
Did you not suspect that contamination happened because of eating
unprepared wild game meat from a grazing animal hence seeing worms as a
Hi Tracey,
I'm sorry your puppy has been diagnosed with hip dyplasia and that as a
result of your personal experiences you have a dim view of the breed but
the Berner does not deserve to be extinct, there are many strong healthy
Berners living with a true zest for life that enriches their owner's
Hi Esta,
What now?? Tapeworm medications:-)
Rose T.
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Darn. Fulton devoured a dead chipmunk while out walking with the kids.
What now?
Esta
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Hi Esta,
What now?? Tapeworm medications:-)
Actually tapeworms are from fleas
Hi Suzanne,
Its not uncommon for puppies to have diarrhea and for a variety of reasons.
If it's just soft somewhat sloppy loose stools this can be from
overfeeding, take a sample to the vet for a fecal float to rule out
intestinal parasites and they may recommend you worm him either way as
Hi Nancy,
I read the site and sedation is required, I would imagine for some dogs
this would involve anaesthesia. I would be concerned with introducing a
cellular shrinking agent to the gonads in essence causing them to atrophy.
I think there might be a possibility of subsequent infection,
Hi,
Is the 2005 Specialty actually scheduled to be held in Lancaster County or
is this hypothetical? Surely revenue from activities at the show would be
subject to taxation in the vendors' home state?
Rose
Hi,
I encourage all puppy owners to attend a behaviourist run Puppy
Kindergarten and to study basic obedience in a motivational environment. I
too dislike training where harsh methods are used, not everyone is born
with the skill to communicate with their dog and they must be helped with
guidance
Hi Andie,
Just get over it:-) Put them outside in the yard while you are preparing
food. They simply don't need to eat everytime you pick up a cracker for
yourself or they will soon be blimps waddling along in life with the
prospect of kidney and liver failure ahead of them.
Have you got kids? Do
Hi Audrey,
It is certainly a situation that many of us have faced at one time or
another so you are not alone. You need to consult with a board certified
orthopedic specialist about the latest options available to you. The
procedure of removing the femoral head is generally not done these days on
Hi,
All collars have the potential to injure the dog and so do head halter type
collars. The answer is in teaching your dog to focus on you and let the dog
know what is expected of him. How many times I see people hauling their dog
around with the dog gagging and the human straining on the other
Hi,
When Doppo chased after the setter was he being aggressive or sexual? Was
there any vocalisation on his part? Studly behaviour on the part of young
males is usually a rush in and a jamming of his nose under her flanks or
crotch to which a female will object in a few differing ways. A mature
Hi,
A number of people have asked me about the nine and half year old male
Berner that was surrendered to a Rescue for Purebreds in Quebec.
I was in contact several times with the kind lady who runs this
organisation from her home. She had had details about him that she put on
her site before he
Hi,
German Shephards are known for having Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
I knew of a top performance Golden Retreiver who licked her legs raw. It
was a neurotic behaviour, she was so overtrained I doubt this bitch could
toilet without being commanded.
If a dog is licking the paws excessively the
Hi Karen,
Patience is the best solution. At six months her teeth may all be in but
there are still some major growth changes going on in her jaw and skull.
Also it might be prudent to have your vet examine her bite and see if
everything is fitting nicely and not causing discomfort. Check the roof
Hi,
Do not use the expandable wooden baby gates, these are now illegal in
Canada as children can fall and choke on them, puppies can get their front
legs caught on them and their heads stuck in the holes. Fisher-Price make a
good gate and I've used these for years.
Rose
Hi Pat,
Could you please tell us what effect this boycott is supposed to have. If
its a question of taxes why not boycott the whole state?
Rose
Hi Bev,
I'd just take things nice and slowly, as her comfort levels increase then
add a little more experience for her. My old boy Caruso never cared for my
attempts to make him like the world, he was his happiest going for van
rides peering out at the world from the tinted windows, loved his
Hi Pat,
Thanks for the explanation. Now I understand the motive behind the ban:-)
Rose
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Hi,
Oh yes Berners can jump four feet:-) I have a five foot chain link and a
friend's bitch popped over that with no problem. I have a bitch who was
staying at a friend's and she liberated herself over a four foot fence gave
the poor woman a nervous breakdown, sent me into orbit and just as I was
Hi John,
Five months is an approximation. Much has to do with the mental and
physical development of the puppy. There will be exceptions either side of
five months. Nothing is ever cast in stone:-))
Rose
Hi Jean,
Pups naturally want to be clean!
I'll tell Wilma that:-) She can be a good girl about going outside just
that sometimes she likes to roll in it. This is the fondue puppy who dips
herself in mudholes. Why is it that Murphy's law makes a grubby puppy a
heavy coated one:-))
Rose T.
Hi,
I would think Food Inspectors would veto selling live animals in food
stores, given that processed meat cannot share space with freshly butchered
I doubt the living breathing pooping kind would be allowed!
Rose T.
Hi Jenn,
You're just going to have to time his feeding and bowel movement rituals
and clean up promptly after him. Obviously your crate training efforts are
not working and when leaving him I presume you are giving him plenty of
opportunity to toilet outside first. Most puppies have a bowel
Hi Mary-Ann,
Do you include the anticipated cost of xrays in the purchase price of the
puppy? I have written out contracts requiring purchasers to comply with
xraying their dogs but very few actually do. I have considered adding a
refundable fee to the purchase price but I like the idea of
Hi Jean,
Actually puppies do not have the ability tohold it until they are five
months old. What happens with these star pupil puppies is that their owners
are more vigilant:-)
Rose
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