Ear Problem

2003-09-12 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Rose, Thanks for making a good point. 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.

Ear Problem

2003-09-10 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Dear NurseDR, Consider trying Blue Power Ear Treatment. Buy the ingredients, mix them and follow the directions outlined on Helen L. Mckinnon's web site; http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/ The solution is a mixture of Isopropyl alcohol (16oz.) , boric acid (4 tbls), and gention violet solution 1%

Bernese and Goldens

2003-03-03 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Hello All, I have asked this occasionally of PPO's, and the conventional answer is that that goldens have gotten too popular. They generally like everything about the goldens except their popularity. Are they changing from a Golden because they feel the breed has degenerated because of it's

Dog Park Incident

2003-02-18 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Martin, Dog parks by their very nature can be a very dangerous place to bring your dog. You have no way of knowing which dogs in the park are dominant aggressive. If you need to keep your dog on a leash, you should for his safety NOT bring him into the park. Being kept on a leash with other dogs

Shake-A-Paw Pet Store

2003-01-21 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Denise, I'm a little behind reading the Berner-l. This morning, (Tuesday) I read your post in Digest 4233 regarding the Berner pup being sold in a pet store on Long Island. Unfortunately, this store has been very successful selling dogs which are purchased impulsively by well meaning people

Berner Re-Homed (Accidentally)

2003-01-10 Thread STEVEN SQUILLANTE
Yesterday, Long Island temperatures were in the high forties, complements of a nice southeasterly breeze. The combination of warm temps and an early day home from work prompted me to take my Golden Retriever, Hunter for a nice early evening walk. I felt that Hunter needed alone time so Casey our