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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
sorry about the margin everybody.

Coco
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07-13-2000

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Jasper, what a cutie Oscar is in those pictures! He looks like an adorable ragdoll, stuff animal laying near the fireplace!!

Jbeanie, Lola is so darned cute in anything she does...she gives me a smile everytime I see her! Oh..btw, my sister is suppose to bring her "Lola" over to visit today and if she does, I'll snap a picture and post it.



Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Looks like Lola is back up to speed after her surgery. She sure is a cutie!

Lucy
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10-08-2002

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Lola is such a doll, Jbean. lol...The back of the couch seems to be a favorite for dogs and kitties!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oscar is growing up beautifully, Jasper!!

Jbean
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01-05-2002

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 7:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
supergranny, lola hasn't had surgery. they want to wait til she's a least a year old...that's not til january. meanwhile, she's been doing fine with her leg, it doesn't seem to bother her anymore.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 9:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
What cuties, all of them!

I have a question for all of you dog owners out there.

Does your dog ever get "eye colds?" Every now and then my dog will get "goopy eye" -- usually in his left eye -- where he wakes up with goopies in his eye and it gets progressively more and more goopy and watery and he gets very blinky and then after about a week it goes away. We have treated it by trying to keep it clean with a lukewarm washcloth.

Anyone had this before? Is it normal? What causes it? And what should I do to treat it?

He woke up with another one today (he has maybe 3-4 a year). I would take him to the vet, but it doesn't seem too serious and he gets extreme anxiety at the vet and has to be muzzled, so I'd rather just see if anyone here knows what I should do!

Thanks

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
That is good news about Lola...I had it in my mind that she was having surgery...senior moment!

Vee
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02-23-2004

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 9:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Yankee, I don't know if this would work, but I have treated kittens with goopy eyes with a moist, lukewarm teabag. It is soothing and seems to clear the problem quickly.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 11:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
My dog always has goopy eyes which gets worse from the irritation of wind, cold, allergies... it's just how her eyes are and we've learned to live with it. I'm constantly cleaning her eyes, but when they get too irritated I get some ointment from the vet. He also has prescribed some Benadryl-type antihistamine for her. Actually, the last time he just told us the dosage of the over-the-counter Benadryl we get for us.

Oscar and Lola are just TOO CUTE!!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 11:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Watching, Kar suggested to me using benadryl for Harvey a while back when he'd gotten bit by a mosquito and was going nuts with the itching. Worked like a charm, though I pretty much had to carry him to bed cuz it knocked him out, lol.

Yank, have you called the vet? I tend to treat Harvey the same as the kids. Ya know, first I ask someone with more mommy or puppy experience, then if I still don't know I call the vet/dr and explain the problem and see what they say over the phone. Works with the kids and the dog, lol! They've never minded giving advice over the phone or telling me if they'd rather see him in person or feel confident enough its not serious enough to bring him in so they will give advice over the phone.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
We have two pop-eyed dogs, a black pug and a french bulldog. Both breeds are known for eye problems. I got a big bottle of saline eye was from the vet and every morning I wash out their eyes and wipe with cotton ball. Been really fortunate since we started this over a year ago. And right after that we give them their vitamins which they love so they know something good is going to happen after the eye wash!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Moonie's new dog is missing...pls send positive doggie vibes her way

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
You got it, Pamy.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Thank you everyone, he really is a lovely dog, very goofy and happy. Hard to be annoyed with for more than a minute when he looks at you with those eyes, he does look like a giant stuffie . I felt terrible this moring he was cavorting by the front door as I was leaving hoping to go with me, but dh was home so I left him with him, he looked rather hurt. He loves to lie by the fireplace, I imagine because the stone is cold, I doubt he'll be so thrilled with it when we turn the gas on! We just finished tiling the entryway so he has a new place to lie around on if the fireplace gets to warm for him, he is loving the fall weather. He'll be 11 months old on Nov 25th, and he's weighing in at 102lbs. Oscar's dog mom is pregnant again with the same dad, we are kinda tossing around getting him a little sister, but I'm not sure whether it will be more beneficial for him or not. He's a very clingy dog and I'm not sure if taking away some of his attention would be a good thing or make him unhappy. On the other hand he would probably love someone to play with constantly. On the third hand there is the cost. And fourthly I don't think the boss would let me have two of them at work. Lots to think about. If I had my way I'd just stay home and play with them all day, lol.

Lola really is a little cutie Jbean.

Pamy, I hope Moonie's dog turns up.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
When I got my new dog...
I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.
I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble;
I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
I was given a clown that I might laugh.
I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
I got nothing I asked for,
But everything that I needed.
-- Author Unknown

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Awww Jasper, that was beautiful and touching!

Frankly I'm a (gasp) Cat Person myself. But tonight's news had a segment that I feel all you Dog Persons should be aware of, especially with the holidays coming and people buying special treats. I emailed it to friends, but thought you folks might want to read what I sent:

Subject: Warning - Dangerous Dog Treat Alert "Greenies"

This past week here in Seattle, they've been advertizing a segment on KIRO/CBS/Chan7. Showing xrays of obstructions in dog's intestines. Some of the dogs have died. So, whether you have a dog, or know someone who has a dog - you might want to be aware and pass along the word. Pretty scary! Here's the KIRO article at their website.

http://www.kirotv.com/money/5325021/detail.html
(link shows a picture of the Greenie)


Dog Treat May Carry Danger
Wayne Havrelly
KIRO 7 Consumer Investigator
UPDATED: 5:18 pm PST November 14, 2005

A KIRO 7 Consumer Investigation exposes a potentially deadly problem involving one of the most popular dog treats on the market.

Millions of dogs chew on the treats every day, and there's a good chance your pooch is one of them.

Consumer Investigator Wayne Havrelly discovered the danger.

These dog treats are called "Greenies." They're sold in stores everywhere.

But our investigation found Greenies and products like them can pose a real danger to dogs.

Matthew Balkman of Issaquah uses cheese to reward his dog "Beau."

He used to use Greenies, a doggie treat designed to clean teeth and freshen doggie breath.

"The dogs do like 'em. They're tasty; he liked eating them," Balkman said.

But last May, Beau acted started acting sluggish after eating one.

"He wasn't eating at all," Balkman said. "I took him to the vet, the vet monitored him for a day and said there was something obstructing his bowel, 'We need to go in and operate.'"

Dr. Jayne Jensen performed the operation and removed a large green lump from Beau's intestine.

"She handed it to me, asked me if I knew what this is, and I said, 'Yes, that's a Greenie,'" Balkman said.

The package says Greenies are "100 percent edible" but a company spokeswoman told us they are "85 percent digestible."

"That was not 85 percent digestible," Jensen said. "That was not digestible."

Constance Odle's dog Berkley is recovering from the same emergency surgery. But instead of a Greenie, a similar product was blocking the dogs intestine.

"At first, I thought he ate a piece of a toy and when the vet told me what it was, I felt terrible guilt because I was the one who gave it to him," Odle said.

MORE ON THIS STORY
greenies.com

Berkley is the latest of several dogs Dr. Jennifer McBride has operated on after eating teeth cleaning products, mostly Greenies.

"We will see things in abdomens that will dissolve like bones and over time, they will dissolve and go away. But these are mostly indisolvable, so they tend to get stuck more often," McBride said.

Our investigation discovered the results are sometimes fatal.

"I tried to revive her," said Gilbert Wright.

Wright lost his prized show dog, "Pompey of the Desert" after feeding him a petite size greenies treat. He feels an overwhelming sense of guilt.

"And I will feel that ways for the rest of my life!" Wright said.

During our investigation we tracked down nine people who claim their dogs died after eating greenies. We passed that information on to the company.

A warning on the Greenies label says to make sure you're giving the right size Greenie for your breed of dog. It also cautions you to "monitor your dog to ensure the treat is adequately chewed".

"They don't chew. They don't even have the muscles to chew. I mean, we chew, we do that. Dogs don't do that," said Jensen.

"They also say on their Web site to avoid gulping or sloppy eating but heck people can't even train their children not to do that," said Gilbert Wright.

Company officials with Greenies declined our request for an on-camera interview.

They sent us a statement expressing sadness over all the dogs in our investigation. They say "millions of Greenies are sold and enjoyed by dogs, every week without incident."

And "though injurious incidents are rare, more often than not, the pet is not fed according to our feeding directions."

Gilbert Wright just got a new Pompey, but his heart will always be with the show champion original who won countless awards for agility.

Beau has recovered from surgery and Mathew Balkman feels lucky.

"I'm saddened for the people that have actually lost their pets because we came very close."

Vets say nearly all dog treats, chews and toys can make your pets sick.

They say it's important to keep a close eye on them.}

Jbean
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01-05-2002

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
man, lola loves those, and i enjoy not having to clean her teeth. i guess no more greenies for her. :-(

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
OMG I just gave Sophie & Lucee each one on Saturday. How long does it take to know if they can't digest it? Now I am going to worry...I can always find something to worry about!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Thanks to all for your suggestions regarding my dog's eye goopies (I just love typing 'goopies!'). It seems to have gone away on its own this time, more quickly than ususual.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Wow - Thanks for the warning on the Greenies. Kellie loves them and I only get them once in a while as a special treat for her. I've always been careful about other types of "bone-like" treats, but I wasn't worrying about those! DD got her one for Christmas last year and she feeds them to her pet rats. Kellie found the mini ones for the rats and ate those too! DD wasn't too pleased w/her but since she loved them so much, I get her a couple when I go to the pet store. No more of those for her! Thanks!!

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10048748

Company donates artificial leg for puppy
4-month-old 'Peg' was born without an ankle joint or right paw


To warm the cockles of puppy loving hearts everywhere...

And just in case someone needs this kind of information.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
The Dog Whisperer guy Cesar will be on Regis and Kelly on Friday, I love to watch his shows and have tried some of his suggestions on my chihuahua. Some work, some haven't.

They had dog performers on there today and a dog was doing backflips!! I was amazed that a dog could do that.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Here is what a Greenie looks like:
greenie
Jbeany, wonder if that was Lola's problem awhile back there.. she was trying to digest a greenie?

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
We turfed out a fistful today, too. Luckily, Charlie didn't cotton to the first one, so we hadn't given him any more.