Re: Lyme Vaccine

Hi Melissa- A good question...with no good answer unfortunately. I can tell you that out of the three vets I worked with over 3 yrs ago...only one vet vaccinated his own dogs, and recommended vaccinating all dogs. The other two vets did not vaccinate their own dogs, but discussed the pros

Re: anesthetic procedure

Hi Elizabeth- Everyone (dogs, cats and people,etc) recovers from anesthesia in different ways. Some gradually wake up and then doze back off to sleep, while others awaken quickly and start howling and paddling...very eratic behavior (sounds like your Ptolli did this, eh?). Still others

Re: Canine Acne

Hi Julene- Puppy Acne typically is seen when they are young pups, and are still house-training. It is especially common in female puppies who are not too clean when they pee, and sometimes they also have puppy vaginitis along with it. When they lick to clean themselves up, they can irritate

Re: Arthritis, Rimadyl, Confusion, Dread

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

Re: Microchips

Hi Everyone- I microchipped all 3 of my cats as they were walking across my kitchen floor using the AVID chip. Yes...the needle is huge, however it is also VERY sharp and glides underneath the skin rather effortlessly. We often microchip young pups on their first vaccination visit at the

Re: Female Incontinance

Hi Everyone- DES was the drug that made women infertile if their mothers took it in the 60's for morning sickness/nausea while they were pregnant. The daughters of the women were found to be infertile due to the parent taking the drug. It is still used today for veterinary use to treat

Re: Berner-L Histio Rollcall

With much sadness and tears...forever in my heart... Tully , Chewlot's Tully 2/27/93 - 12/8/99 Loved by Jennie Hoffnagle, Glenmoore, PA

Re: G'Day Buddy!

Don't worry Julia...not ALL of the boys are 'make-up artists'! G Some, like my Drake, are more subtle with their manly ways, and keep their lipstick in their pocket until absolutely necessary. :o) Jennie Hoffnagle Glenmoore, PA

OT - Flying pets to Ireland

Hi Everyone- This is not Berner related... My cousin lives in Boston and is possibly moving to Ireland this year. She has an indoor only cat and would like to know the restrictions (if any) on entering the country. Also, does anyone know if there are restrictions for her to return to the US

Re: Hernia operation - should I?

Hi Michaela- If you had your dog neutered already, I am surprised that your vet did not go ahead and fix it surgically regardless of you authorizing it. Typically it is done for the dog at the time of the spay/castration...and many owners are never the wary. g That said, it is not a

Re: berner pup or baby - which should come first???

Hi Kerry- I had two dogs before we got married. They were adults, and grew up with me while I was in college. Even my Berner were not what I would call 'good with kids'. They just weren't socialized enough as younsters with children. Only beer and loud music! G When my husband and I

RE: Knee surgery at 4 months

Hi Tina- Most orthopedic surgeons will suggest to do ACL surgical repair on a dog over 40 pounds, and allow the knee to heal on it's own in dogs under that weight range. Since a 4 month old Berner pup is in a grey area as far as weight...I imagine he is about 40 pounds or so already...it

Re: Partial ACL tears

Hi Everyone- Cruciate injuries 'used' to be considered an out of shape, sports injury in middle aged dogs, as Sherri has pointed out...but I can attest personally that many, many Berners succumb to this injury, regardless of age or physical structure. For instance, my Tully was only 4 yrs old

Re: Clicking noise

Hi Leslie- I would be very suspicious of a partially torn cruciate ligament (ACL tear). Many dogs 'click' when they walk, and it is due to rubbing in the knee...Better have it checked out by a board certified orthopedic specialist. They would be able to tell you with the most accuracy if you

Re: Vet education on OFA films

Good for you Vicky!!! Sometimes it only takes one person's voice to change the thoughts and opinions of others. I am proud of you for speaking up to your veterinarian about the importance of submitting OFA films. Jennie Hoffnagle, LVT Glenmoore, PA

Re: Hyperthyroidism

Hi Peter- As you are probably aware, hyperthyroid problems do not typically affect dogs. Cats are highly susceptible to this problem, while dogs typically are diagnosed with hypothyroidism. In cats, some symptoms would be: Ravenous appetite Very skinny/losing weight Poor hair-coat High

Re: Question about Dog Call Names

Hi Cindy- My first Berner was simply Chewlot's Tully. Chewlot is the kennel prefix, and Tully is my dog's name. My second Berner was Tully-Sky Avery v Wingfield...Tully-Sky is my kennel prefix, Avery is my dog's name and the 'v Wingfield' refers to the kennel where my dog was bred. Finally,

OT-Swissie Info

Hi Everyone- My good friend who owns a horse farm in Maryland, is in search of a reputable Greater Swiss Mtn Dog breeder. She is interested in a dog who has the correct temperament to act as both a livestock guardian, as well as a family pet. She is also interested in search rescue dog

Berner/Cane Corso Mix!

Hi Everyone- It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this post tonight. My friend called me tonight to inform me that her neighbor has a Bernese Mtn Dog/Cane Corso mix puppy... This litter was also advertised in the Philadelphia Inquirer last weekend...$250. Apparently that is how her

Re: Acupuncture

Hi- My lab mix developed arthritis in her wrists and hips as she aged. It seemed to affect her seasonally, so every 4 weeks I took her for acupuncture treatments during the spring, summer months. Within days of her first treatment in the spring-time, she would stop limping, and would climb

Re: My beloved Berner

Hi Cissy- What a heart-wrenching decision that must have been for you to turn to. Your post did not mention that you had anyone to turn to such as Cissy's breeder, a trainer, or a veterinarian, to help with your dog's aggression issues. It is such a shame that we failed you. It is such a

AOL HTML

Hi Everyone- I don't know if this helps...but I have used all of the AOL versions, and currently am using AOL 7.0 (only because I really don't like 8.0 at all). I can post directly to the Berner-L, and other internet groups, without a problem...as long as I never cut/copy paste words from

Re: Frontline

Hi Everyone- I was told by my holistic vet last year, that Frontline is the only tick product that does not work systemically. In other words...it does not enter the bloodstream and infect the internal organs of the pets. It only works from the hair follicle level. From what I understand,

Clomicalm

Hi Everyone- Does anyone on the list have experiences with their Berner on Clomicalm? I would appreciate hearing any positive or negative thoughts. Please e-mail me privately if you feel it is more appropriate. Thanks! Jennie Hoffnagle Glenmoore, PA

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Received First Yahoo Digest!

Hi Everyone- It did take about one week...but I received my first Yahoo Berner-L digest this mornign!!! Yeah! Jennie Hoffnagle Glenmoore, PA Tully-Sky Bernese Mtn Dogs