12 Year Old Amy At Vet

2002-10-15 Thread Karen Alexander
I came home this afternoon and Amy was on the floor crying that special berner whimper because she could not get up. I have been working with my vet formonths to help lessen her lower back arthritis pain and loss of muscle mass in her hips. He is going to give her steroid injections and see

Re: Seeking advice/recommendations for older Berner problem

2002-10-15 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 10/14/2002 9:45:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My old boy, Magic, who is coming up on 10 yrs old is experiencing very dry coat, losing hair in small tufts and has developed a dandruff problem. Shelia, Have you done a complete thyroid panel

Re: Euoropean/ American breeders

2002-10-15 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 10/14/2002 5:17:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In fact, I just returned from the Second International Symposium for breed health which was held in Switzerland. Over a hundred breeders, representing Bernese clubs from all over the world gathered

RE: Are you going to breed them?

2002-10-15 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi, Perhaps a nice short answer is Good Lord! I couldn't afford too:-) Rose

Re: BERNER-L digest 4052

2002-10-15 Thread FlowerPower216
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Mast Cell Cancer Study?

2002-10-15 Thread betruf
Does anyone know of a study being done at Michigan State on mast cell cancer? If there is one, does anyone have the name and contact information of the vet to whom samples are sent? Thanks --- Cheryl Brickach

Need Kansas Berner Fix!!!

2002-10-15 Thread Denise Vickers
My parents have been traveling via trailer-in-tow for the past two months - Bernerless! Can you believe it! They are in serious need of a Berner fix. They are in the Wichita, Kansas area right now and will be staying in Kansas for the next few days. Is there anyone in the Wichita area

Re: Need Kansas Berner Fix!!!

2002-10-15 Thread Tracey Conner
So, perhaps they'll also need a LIVE PLANT fix?? (then again, they can look at a tree .. heehee) ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:39:49 AM To: Berner List Subject: Need Kansas Berner Fix!!! My parents have been traveling via

Re: rimadyl etc.

2002-10-15 Thread Fasttrackresumes
Benjamin - I love hearing from vets! Caesar used to be on Rimadyl only once in a while (one within 1-2 weeks) but the past two weeks, there have been a few more cries and a few difficulties such as stopping in the middle of a walk (wanting to come home), crying a bit more, etc. Nothing major,

re: Dog Tag Info

2002-10-15 Thread mtndog
As a former law enforcement associated person, I am here to tell you, never never never never put your street address on a dog tag. All anyone needs to know when they find your lost dog, is who s/he belongs to, what city they live in, and a phone number. Many years ago, a person in our

Re: Need Kansas Berner Fix!!!

2002-10-15 Thread Liz Caldwell
Well, if they come through Lawrence today or tomorrow, they can visit the lovely Sophia (and a great big white furball called Faith). About 2 1/2 - 3 hours from Wichita, but on the way towards Michigan. g I'll be heading to Chicago with both dogs Thursday, so no lollygagging. Liz Caldwell and

Re: Seeking advice/recommendations for older Berner problem

2002-10-15 Thread jean cheesman
Hi Sheila, Magic and PJ, My old boy, Magic, who is coming up on 10 yrs old is experiencing very dry coat, losing hair in small tufts and has developed a dandruff problem. I would cut back on the shampooing and try adding a chopped clove of garlic to his food for a natural flea protection.

Re: The Boob Toss, Chair Climbing, Assorted Oddness

2002-10-15 Thread jean cheesman
I *knew* you couldn't resist THAT header. Too right, Eileen, couldn't resist it!! Thank you for such a wonderful funny post! Everyone knows where you go because you have a little troop after you. Oh, my! I always have the three dogs and one cat, now the Winter is approaching make that

Arthritis, Rimadyl, Confusion, Dread

2002-10-15 Thread Angela Wagenblast
Hello, It definitely sounds like to you need to look for pain management for Bodhi - but you might want to consider Metacam instead of Rimadyl. It comes in a liquid form and you can adjust the dosage very easily up or down and it does not seem to have as many side effects as Rimadyl can have

Re: Berner Sighting!!

2002-10-15 Thread Gary A Turner
Yes indeed that is a Berner butt. We have seen that commercial for a few weeks now. We taped it so we could watch in slow-motion. So watch closely...there is nothing like a good Berner butt!! Gary Penny Turner and Archie (the best Berner butt there is!!!)

Re: Berner Sighting!!

2002-10-15 Thread Denise Vickers
Anybody know who the Berner butt belong to in the Flonase commercial? Gary A Turner wrote: Yes indeed that is a Berner butt. We have seen that commercial for a few weeks now. We taped it so we could watch in slow-motion. So watch closely...there is nothing like a good Berner butt!! Gary

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2002-10-15 Thread TML
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RE: BERNER-L digest 4070

2002-10-15 Thread Balkmans
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leash training

2002-10-15 Thread Terry Cathy Bering
Can anyone advise about what training collar should be used with a berner pup? I have heard traditional training collars are not appropriate for this breed for two reasons: 1) the sensitivity of theberner and the use of positive reinforcement only 2) other methods do not work including any

Re: Arthritis, Rimadyl, Confusion, Dread

2002-10-15 Thread BMDwags
Hi Richard- As with any medication, you first need to evaluate the dog's problem and then determine if the pros outweigh the cons for medicating. The description that you have used in your post regarding Bodhi's health leads me to believe that you are seeking some kind of pain relief for