Rose --
What kind of heavy-duty carpet shampoo-er to you use? What features should
people look for when buying these?
Nancy
Kendy:
If you feed her veggies like broccoli or cauliflower (or any cruciferous
veggie), you might try reducing the quantity of those for your little gas
producer. Although this group of veggies is very good nutritionally, they
can be hard on some gastrointestinal systems.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
to consolidate them in one location.
Nancy Melone
Trustee, Berner Garde Foundation, Inc.
Trustee, BARC, Inc.
Newsletter Editor, TRBMDC The Incline
,
east and in eastern Canada, there are some regional differences/preferences
regarding ideal weights/degree if conditioning/body type for the ring and
some variation in the preferences of judges.
Nancy Melone
Pennsylvania
for
a Berner. (The drafting every day helped his owner, too!)
Nancy Melone
Pennsylvania
-Original Message-
From: Molly Bass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:55 AM
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: Re: fat berners
I have received a couple of replies
them. In the process of helping them, you will
provide enough positive counter examples to their pet store experience that
when they are ready for another dog, you will likely be one of the first
people that they seek for help.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
Dear Socrates:
Regretfully, I must inform you that this time your LOGIC is in error! YOUR
MOM REALLY DOES NEED ANOTHER STUFFED BERNER because her support (along with
that of others) will help us fund research to fight some nasty Berner
Cancers!!
Regards,
Aristotle :-)
(AKA Nancy Melone, Berner
Iowa State University has announced some interesting recent developments in
surgical treatments for canine elbow dysplasia. The website is:
http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/departments/vcs/orthopaedic/home%20page/total%
20elbow/totalelbow.htm
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
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From
.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars. PA
of the drug's side effects. I have friends
whose dogs live in approximately the same geographic area that my dogs do
who have come to different conclusions. These decisions must be made
individually and independently, based on the particular risk profile that
your particular dogs face.
Nancy
(no
pun intended) stops (your buck and theirs).
Mr. Dick Cabela, Chairman
Mr. Jim Cabela, President
Cabela's
One Cabela Drive
Sidney, NE 69160
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
: www.soothsoft.com/CanineFAQs.htm
Nancy Melone
Ch. Lionhearts Caruso v Pioneer, CGC
Mt Tops Hannah Anna, CD, CGC, TDI
Elmiras Fleur de Lys (Lillie)
Mars, PA
, etc. In doing this, both you and the puppy
owner might discover some new training possibilities.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
-Original Message-
From: Nancy Melone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 1:42 AM
To: Lori Oshiro; 'Freya Steinmeyer'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Study on Storm/Thunder Phobias in Dogs
The March 15th issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Association
DNA
profile them (in case they are stolen). I also chip my Chocolate Point
Siamese cats.
As a matter of good practice, I always have my vet scan my animals at their
annual wellness physicals to insure that everything is working properly.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
To make inferences about the effectiveness of one chip over another, one
would need to compare the failure rate of AVID with the failure rates of
competitive chips.
Nancy Melone
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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:26 AM
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teacher or parent looking for things to do this
summer) out there (in a previous life, I was a media center specialist),
might wish to look this over for ideas for a section on animal welfare/care
or things to do on a rainy day.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
www.animaland.org/
The website for K9 Advantix (Bayer) is here -- www.k9advantix.com/FAQ.asp --
As you suspected, Advantage is also manufactured by Bayer.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
, etc.
Nancy
-Original Message-
From: Rose Tierney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 5:37 AM
To: Nancy Melone; Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: RE: alternative to neuters
Hi Nancy,
I read the site and sedation is required, I would imagine for some dogs
The family is in good hands -- Three Rivers is already sending them
newsletters!
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 4:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Berner family farewell party
I am sad to announce
I do not know the particulars of this procedure, but (by now all of you can
predict what I am about to say) we need to consider and weight ALL the RISKS
and BENEFITS of the two procedures, including the risks of anesthesia and
infection, before coming to any conclusions. Not that I am an expert,
of life.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3612075525category=29413
rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3612075895category=29413
rd=1
Amy R. Kessler
LionHeart Bernese
BARC, Inc.
118 Lakeland Drive
Mars, PA 16046
www.barcinc.com
(913)837-3129
If anyone knows of an Appenzeller rescue person, please send them the
following message so that they can rescue these puppies. I have sent e-mail
to the Appie club (in Delaware), but have not heard back.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA (W. PA)
One male, one female 10 months old, PUREBRED APPENZELLS
. The problem can be corrected by
feeding from glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowls.
There are other causes of depigmentation -- vitiligo, Dudley nose
(probably a form of vitiligo). There is no cure for these, but the odds are
Berners have snow nose.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
I think that I recently hear that this book was out of print. It was my
favorite, too. One might be able to find it at the library or a used book
sale.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
-Original Message-
From: catherine green [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 9:58 AM
Anne:
I was just going by what is on the Volhard website
(www.volhard.com/general/publications.htm) which says that the book is out
of print. It is possible that Amazon has it in inventory, but once that is
gone, it is gone.
The following is on the Volhard website:
The Canine Good Citizen:
, the citronella collars are also useful.
Glad you are enjoying your Berner.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
Please someone save me and tell me what is the cure for talking back. Im
used to it from the humans, just wanted my puppy to be different. I have no
clue what to do on this one.
HELP!
Jenn and Charlie
Gill
!! Hm, wonder what that makes my
Berner boy?
Nancy Melone
Mt Tops Hannah Anna, CD, TDI, CGC
Ch Lionhearts Caruso v Pioneer, CGC
Elmira's Fleur de Lys (just looks cute, right now)
Mars, PA
: A
Breeder's Practical Guide). While it is written for a breeder, PPOs can
also find it useful. The author states that we do not have genetic tests
for many diseases and so we need to use phenotypic data (what you can see as
on x-rays of hips) to make informed breeding (or puppy buying) decisions.
Nancy
You can find the requirements at the following website:
www.akc.org/love/cgc/testprocedures.cfm
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
to get him
to vomit. Administer Hydrogen Peroxide, wait 10 minutes, administer HP, wait
10 minutes, etc. Fortunately, it came up on the third try -- sure enough,
there were a few Hersey's kisses there...probably not enough to hurt, but
the owner felt better, if not the dog!
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
interesting was Goodman's
comment that canines are rarely infertile, rather the problem is generally
an error in accurately predicting the fertile period for the bitch.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
I think that she was asking for experiences, both good and bad. That is the
value of the Berner-l. My comment was not meant to upset you, just to
broaden the discussion.
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: Denise Vickers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 9:33 AM
Vilma:
The January 2003 issue of Your Dog, published by Tuft University School of
Veterinary Medicine, has an article (pp. 8-11) entitled, The Frustrations
Of IBD.
Nancy Melone
in such circumstances. According to my
Invisible Fence installer, he is approached by close to 25% of the adult
females who, by default, care for the kids' or dad's pet -- they try to give
the dog away.
Nancy Melone, Treasurer
Berner-Garde Foundation, Inc.
Mars, PA
/. (Delta is also a therapy organization similar to
Therapy Dogs International). The TDI certification is based on the AKC's
Canine Good Citizen designation. A CGC is not technically a title as
defined by the AKC. Hope that helps.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
Alex:
I failed to include the reference to the AKC web page on the titles
explanation. Here it is:http: www.akc.org/dic/events/titles.cfm
Nancy Melone
, wear a buckle collar in obedience classes. Life is full of
trade offs and this is one of them. The other reminder is NEVER leave a
collar on a dog in a crate.
Nancy Melone
is where Pat's is -- that all considered, neutering/spaying on
average extends the life an animal.
Nancy Melone
fell apart!!
Nancy Melone
Mars,PA
I have one -- Joye Neff used it for one of the recent raffles. I'll look
through my files to see if I can locate it again.
Nancy
-Original Message-
From: TERRY ZIMMERMAN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 11:20 AM
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject:
require you to assess the risk
of that breed's incidence of disease is GREATER than ZERO, not zero.
Good luck,
Nancy Melone, Treasurer
The Berner Garde Foundation, Inc.
A 501c3 Tax-exempt Non-Profit Organization
Yes, Vilma, you are right. The statement should have been qualified as
leading cause of disease-induced/mediated death in dogs. Even that is
probably not a very good phrase to use because I imagine that a fraction of
behavior problems in dogs could also be disease-induced/mediated, too.
Propose
event. When a dog jumps for a flying frizbie, as he lands there is a
sufficient amount of torque to cause damage. It may not be playing with the
lab that is the problem, but rather the type of play and the prior
conditioning of the dog doing the playing.
Nancy Melone, Treasurer
Berner-Garde
on. By
following this routine, baths are no big thing -- and I have never had a
single hot spot on any of my dogs (knock on wood).
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
I do not use the COSTCO generic. I was speaking of the human version of
Nutramax Cosequin DS which is Cosamin DS. Cosamin DS at Costco runs about
$65 for 230 capsules with a rebate -- considerably cheaper than Cosequin DS
from the vet.
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: Valerie Young
Yes, that is consistent with what many vets will tell you also.
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: Valerie Young [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 10:34 AM
To: berner-l
Subject: Glucosamine
I heard an arthritis doctor on the radio talking about
Vilma's advice is well taken. I do not buy a generic. The Cosamin DS for
humans that I buy for my dogs is manufactured by the same company that
manufactures Cosequin DS for veterinary use -- Nutramax. The human version
claims to be the only G/C sulfate brand proven effective in controlled U.S.
%
for Rotties). The best thing was my husband and I also lost weight by our
early morning walk routine...which ultimately became a 4 mile walk for the
entire family!
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
pleased to tell you that they were great! Fixed it and mailed it
back..very fast. No charge.
We are back in business grinding down those nails. I am very pleased with
how the company sttod behind the product.
Nancy Melone
Hannah, Caruso and Lillie
risk preferences, the doctor and the patient's attitude toward
surgery and recover times. In most cases, if performed shortly after the
detachment, both of these procedures are very successful at retaining sight.
Nancy Melone
records
regarding her line. Also, please update your dog's record in the Berner
Garde Database. These records are used to study diseases in our breed, so
you perform a valuable service to the breed when you take the time to leave
the legacy of your dog's data. If you need help, let me know.
Nancy
hours!
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
stated previously, I have an engagement and cannot talk just now. Then
don't.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
better.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
I will check with the vets on this (I have 4 coming to a Christmas Party --
all from different practices and from different vet schools) regarding if
and when restricting water for 7 hours at night is appropriate. Will repost
the consensus of opinion then.
Nancy Melone
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no damage to his little system and I would use those first. If he still
wakes you up to go after a few days of lifting the bowl at 8 PM, I would
have his urinary track checked.
Nancy Melone
a question answered on the L and have not purchased a ticket
yet, consider a thank-you-ticket purchase. It's a double header -- you help
us knock out this nasty disease AND you get a chance at a lovely piece of
Berner art! How can you go wrong? Such a deal!!
Nancy Melone
Berners -- Hannah Anna
they will be merged
on the database record -- :-) I like his GDC 25 month hip rating (excellent)
better than his OFA (good)).
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 3:21 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED
to please leave the room while I
did it because it was the first time for me and I couldn't handle a husband
that was freaking out -- my dog was perfect.
Nancy Melone
a new pretty one) and your e-mail reminded me that I
need to pick up my new posters from Joye Neff!!
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Mars, PA (North of Pittsburgh, PA -- west of Lancaster County puppy mill
heaven)
There are also Costco Berners at the Cranberry, PA Costco for the same
price. They ran out and now have a new batch.
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: Karyn Waugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 4:38 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE
If you miss this version, a similar article appeared in today's Wall Street
Journal (front page of MarketPlace section) on page B1.
-Original Message-
From: george hasenauer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 3:36 AM
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject:
in a couple of days, take your dog to the vet.
Nancy Melone
Pat and Ray:
Oh, my!! If not a spectator sport, then surely a spectacle sport!!
Nancy Melone
-Original Message-
From: Ray Pat Burgett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 7:05 PM
To: Vicky Whitney; Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: Re: Boy Questions
Just to add to this -- KY Jelly, let's say, facilitates the process a bit.
I am sure that my pharmacist must think I am in business for myself with all
the KY jelly I buy! Golly, I can't really tell him its for the dog or I
would likely get thrown in jail.
Nancy Melone
-Original Message
The packaging on my recently purchased tubes of KY Jelly say:
This product is not a contraceptive and does not contain a spermacide.
Nancy Melone
...KY Jelly now has bacteriacides in it which make it somewhat Spermicidal.
DON'T use it in a breeding context!
Sherri V.
The following website will allow people to look up prefix or suffix titles.
These are presented as alphabetical lists. It does not include OFA or GDC or
CERF.
www.akc.org/dic/events/titles.cfm
Nancy Melone
I just saw CNN footage on the Rockville MD garage collapse. In that
footage, the cameraman/woman caught what looked to be a Berner running
through the building debris as if he/she had been in a car an escaped in
terror. Does anyone know about this?
Nancy Melone
the time to work with this PPO.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
or show prospect, you
STILL WANT A HEALTHY DOG that has the best prospects of a long, high-quality
life!
If you are curious about the B-G database, take a peek at the pedigrees and
information stored in it.
Nancy Melone, Ph.D.
Treasurer, Berner Garde Foundation, Inc.
A 501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit
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