Re: momentary 'lameness'

2003-03-29 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 3/28/2003 4:31:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: about twice or three times a week, my pup suddenly starts hobbling around with his right hind leg off the ground ... as if it were injured. But this only lasts a couple of minutes, sometimes even

Re: At what age . . .?

2003-03-29 Thread Michaela Simmons
Hi Maria Also, at what age . . will the strength of his bladder be enough to keep him from peeing for about 9 full hours. I guess that depends more on the individual dog rather than his specific age. My first berner boy could hold his pee for a long time even as a young puppy. Ditto my

Appenzeller question and the plane facts about 700 Vari Kennels

2003-03-29 Thread Lisa D Allen
Have your veterinarian check for luxated patellas right away; can usually be felt by palpation and owner observation of the dog (this regards the Appenzeller question). Now for the 700 Vari Kennel issue; not all planes have cargo doors big enough to get them into the plane; I found this out the

Puppy Issues

2003-03-29 Thread Kenneth L Babcock
Ok berner experts as a I am a berner in waiting my wife has a concern that hopefully someone can respond to? Her concern is allowable length of time a new puppy can be left at home alone? That is in the event she chooses to go shopping with the girls or perhaps an occasional day trip. I am out of

At what age?

2003-03-29 Thread Charles and Kay Sloate
My boy had his bozo ears until he was a year old, because my husband loved them and would not let me trim them until it was time for a show. The grooming was done with thinning shears or a mat breaker, not sure.He just hated for those last remaining signs of puppydom to be gone. My six month

Re: Happy 10th Birthday to Indy!

2003-03-29 Thread Gail Miller
Whoaa HUGE happy birthday and belly rub to Indy and many more to come! Gail Miller Cynosure Bernese in Arkansas [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Appenzeller question

2003-03-29 Thread Angela Wagenblast
Hello there, Has your vet checked your dog for slipping patellas (Patellar Luxation)? At times in affected dogs the knee cap can shift to on side and cause temporary lameness - the dog then stretches the leg and the knee cap slips back into place and all is well again. The knee cap is kept in

Tack Margareta!.... prayers needed for Griffin

2003-03-29 Thread Cecilia Ståhl
Dear Listers, Some may recall my Griffin's nosebleeds last fall which lead to a rhinoscopy in January as well as a discovery of high ehrlichia titres. Towards the end of December, Griffin developed some suspicious lesions on his muzzle as well as a severe case of conjunctivitis. His breathing was

Limping Appy

2003-03-29 Thread Coral and David Denis
I forwarded the message about the Appenzeller that was limping to a breeder of these dogs for a long time. This is her reply. Coral, I haven't heard of anything like this occasional lameness. I would suggest taking him to another vet. It could be a nerve problem, maybe in the spine. Sorry

Re: mast cell

2003-03-29 Thread Sara Steele
Have you done the 6 weeks of Prednisone therapy? That is what we did with Laura for her Grade II. Laura never had multiple surgeries. Her Grade II was her first, and it was treated with wide incision surgery, followed by 6 Weeks of Pred Therapy (which we were told by several Vets was standard

Ceciliia and Griffin

2003-03-29 Thread Karen
Dear Cecilia, You know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. I am sure that I am safe in saying that the whole list will be praying for Griffin and you. I am wishing you God's Speed in being able to obtain some answers for Griffins health problems. Cecilia, you have

Berner Ravel v. Lloyd the Cat.

2003-03-29 Thread jean cheesman
Just uploaded a wonderful new composite pic from Laura Lopez Mendez. Ravel and Lloyd have a cute fight! Nice one, Laura, hope you didn't get too flattened underneath that! Find on the Recent Updates on my Longlease Site. All love, Jean, Sunny, Simmy, Barney and the Gang

Re: BERNER-L digest 4344

2003-03-29 Thread Adogable9

Another way to get extra tickets!!!...BETTER HURRY!!!

2003-03-29 Thread wbneff+
Another generous donor, who wants to remain anonymous, has pledge money so that the next five checks over $50 will get an extra $25 worth of tickets!!!That means that those lucky people will get an extra 20 tickets for the current fundraiser. Now, how can you resist such a wonderful way

Fun Survey

2003-03-29 Thread KendyBo
OK, I give in- here's my survey answers! 1 --- Do you live in a) city b) suburbs c) country d) on Planet Berner (b) on (d) Bernerville, in Carmel, NY 2 --- Where does your dog spend the night? They both sleep in our room with us- Sallie stretched across the middle of the room, Jackson at the

Mozart (1993-2003)

2003-03-29 Thread David Nowell and Susan Burnham
Although his owner isn't on this list, I wanted to share the loss of a great Berner. His name was Mozart and he was ten years old, a therapy dog, and a great friend to everyone who knew him. Mozart was with his second family, having been rehomed after suffering considerable neglect under the

A very nice game

2003-03-29 Thread valerie
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accidents and pre heat behavior

2003-03-29 Thread Andrea Brin
is there any relationship between the tendency to have urine accidents in the house by a female in whom a male is actively interested and bothersome. woofit has been driving chi crazy, there is no sign of blood as of yet, and chi who never had any accidents has had two, the last in the crate while

Moses' magical day

2003-03-29 Thread Lisa D Allen
Moses spent most of the day at the Cottle residence in Jamestown, Rhode Island, where his litter sister, Tory, lives. Piber, Moses, and I went there to attend a Bernese club draft work clinic, with Piber participating and pulling her tiny plastic kiddy wagon. Moses was permitted free access