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

Japanese girl VS playboy

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Re: momentary 'lameness'

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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

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, th

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 ano

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 sham

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 st

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 ne

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 trai

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. Final

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 heart-

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: 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: Cold Weather

Hi Lisa-Jayne Many dogs love the outdoors, and many dogs love the indoors. They are all unique and have individual personalities and likes/dislikes. If your Berner prefers to lay outside in the cold weather and watch the birds fly around, and bark at the ocassional passerby...then she wi

Re: Hygroma

Hi Mary- Unfortunately hygromas are a real pain to deal with. Veterinarians do not have a 'cure-all' that will prevent it from reappearing, and owners do not have any way of preventing it in the first place. Some tricks that you can attempt to try with Bear are: Encourage him to sleep on a

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

Nerve Sheath Tumors

Hi Everyone- My friend's dog was just diagnosed with a low-grade Nerve Sheath tumor on his foreleg today. He is an 8 yr old shepherd mix (possibly pure-bred Belgian Malinois?), and the vet told her that they did not get clear margins when it was removed, due to the location of the mass on his

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 would

Re: Need advice--enlarged scrotum

Hi Dottie- Swelling of the scrotum is not uncommon when older dogs/older adolescent dogs are castrated. They simply have a lot of skin, and the potential for that sac to fill with fluid is sometimes expected. You may try to place a cool compress on the area, to reduce the swelling. Treat the

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! When my husband and I wanted

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. That said, it is not a necessary

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 a

Re: G'Day Buddy!

Don't worry Julia...not ALL of the boys are 'make-up artists'!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

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: 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 urinar

Re: Question about X-Rays for Pregnant Bitch

Hi Pat- I have always been told that it is diagnostic to evaluate litter size after 45 days by radiograph? I also believe that ultrasound is useful at 30 days, to look for little flutter heart-beats...but I personally always like to see the skeletons to count on x-rays. Radiographs are more a

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 clin

Re: Elbow injury

Hi Julia- Several things come to mind when reading your post. First...how old is Lily? Did she exercise during the day, or jump off a porch, stone wall, etc and land funny? Did she wrestle with another dog during the day? Do you pull ticks off of her? If she is a young adult, or a puppy, I

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 your

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: 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 'pret

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 an

Re: Spaying

Hi Everyone- I think there may be a misunderstanding in regards to the term "excitement stage". This is a phase of anesthesia induction that ALL animals (including people) go through. By giving a pre-anesthetic agent, the animal passes through the stage quickly. Sometimes it is as minor as

Re: Alternative Breed Recommendations

Hi Mary- I tend to recommend English Cocker Spaniels if people want a small/medium size dog, and Standard Poodles for those who want a large breed dog. Both of these breeds tend to have even temperaments, are usually good with children and other pets, and are relatively easy to train. A pr