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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 4:28 pm
(((Sun))) Sending prayers your way.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 4:33 pm
Can anyone explain to me what the anal gland cleaning thing is. Don't Worry, I'M NOT GOING TO DO IT, I just don't know what it is. I've had dogs for 50 years and just started hearing about this. 'Cause I'm tellin ya, even after a flea shampoo and a deoderant shampoo, this pup is tossing up a STINK!!
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 4:36 pm
Oh, and it is off to the vet on Monday for all shots, and I'm thinking the smell is an ear mite/infection smell. For now I'll clean them with peroxide if that's ok. Does anyone know if that's ok?
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 4:55 pm
I guess I'll rejoin the real world and go see what's happening on BB. Will check back soon to learn about the anal gland thing and cleaning ears with peroxide.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 5:20 pm
My kitten had ear mites and my vet said 3 or 4 drops of baby oil in the ears will help. drop it in and rub it in. She was all better her second visit. The anal gland thing is kinda nasty.. They have an anal sack that fills up. I guess it's more of a problem in smaller dogs (my vet told me that my dogs won't have to worry about it). Anywho, this thing is the same thing that skunks have, but theirs is WAY more advanced. You know, since they can shoot their stink a good 20 ft (i think that's what he said). Anywho, You can do it yourself but i would just ask your vet about it Monday. If you want to try, make sure you have paper towels. You pinch the butt at 5 and 7 and if there's fluid in there it comes out. My vet expressed Leia's anal gland when I took her in. It's certainly not a pleasant thing, but I guess you just need to keep an eye on things so they don't get infected. Did I help explain that at all? You asked things I just happened to ask my vet about last couple of times I was there! LOL I am glad that you have a new little friend to help you through.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 5:21 pm
((Sun))) been thinking of you all day...I hope they come back and arrest that horrible family
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 5:55 pm
Saxy, I think you did a fine job of explaining it, since this is a very small dog, I think the vet should do it. Pamy, the current status is that the ACO hopes to be able to arrest them on Monday. He is coming back up her tomorrow, (yes, on Sunday!!) to retrieve a statement that he left for me to complete. I gave him the 22 printed pages that so many of you referred me to. He was happy to have it, but says every county is different. I'm kinda worried about the little dog. First time he has been without dozens of other dogs. He just keeps sitting under my feet. Will not drink a drop, will not lay down and sleep. Man oh man, if they had a dog pic in the dictionary for depressed, Charlie would be there. He does lick my toes or legs from time to time, so I think that's a good sign. I just wish he would eat or drink or at least go to sleep. I am paying lots and lots of attention to him. I'm planning to have him sleep in my bed tonight I sure hope he knows to not pee the bed. WooHoo, he just went into the living room and crawled up in my chair and duh duh duh...didn't go to sleep, the moment I stood up to check on him, he came to full alert. Darn Darn.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 6:01 pm
aahhh sounds like the little guy needs someone like you. I wish we lived closer I have the perfect dog for you and 3 pups! Sounds like the AC guy is on the ball, hope all goes well tomarrow!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 6:12 pm
Sun, I bet that Charlie just needs a little time to adjust. Maybe he senses that something bad happened around there. Animals have a funny way about those things. He will come around, just takes time sometimes.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 6:19 pm
{{{Sun}}} So glad to hear you have a new pup to help you think of something else than your horrible loss. I'm glad someone jumped in and told you where the link was. My dog Kellie had a lot of anal gland problems. When she was younger, I used to try to express them for her, but it was an iffy task as to whether I was successful or not. Finally, I had them removed (I actually just found the receipt today and it was 10 yrs ago!) which I thought would be a good thing for her so she wouldn't be scooting and uncomfortable. Well, it turned out to be a terrible experience for her (and me) since she was in so much pain. I slept by her crate on the floor for several days trying to get her to just lick an icecube or one of the frozen doggie treats. She was a mess and so was I. After several days, I took her back to the vet and he said he would keep her since he could medicate her and keep her more comfortable. I cried on the way home. She was a lot better when I picked her up, but it created another problem. She's very sensitive and fearful of anyone touching anywhere near her butt, even me. It makes it hard to clip her hair which tends to get messy because of the length, so I have to do it in short periods of time, a bit at a time. Now she's an old girl... not exactly sure how old...we adopted her as a stray, but we've had her 12 yrs and she was estimated to be between 2-4 yrs old. I'm like you Sun. When my cat died, I wanted one very soon. My house seemed so empty w/o her and Kellie missed her, too. It was hard to wait a couple of months to get my Misha. The neat thing is, she was born within a couple of days when Jade had to be put down. Herckie - Oh hon, just reading about what your DD and DH went through and poor Herck.... brings tears to my eyes and makes me cringe. What an awful experience! I hope you hear from AC soon, Sun. So happy they hooked you up with a rescue group and got you a new friend so soon. I hope he warms up to his new home really soon.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 6:24 pm
I took so long to post you already answered my questions, Sun. So glad to hear that AC is going to come out again and is not giving you excuses. As far as counties go, I would check and see what STATE law is. I think counties need to get an "exception" if they want to do something other than what the state requires. I'm sure Charlie just needs some reassurance and a bit of time to adjust. He'll feel your love and will be coming around soon, I'm sure. {{{{Sun & Charlie}}}}} Take care of each other! 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 7:08 pm
Dear Sunrvrose, I have been checking to see how you are doing. There are so many here who can help you...I thank each and every one of you. All I do is cry, I hate the thought that there is such evil in the world that they teach their dogs to attack and kill. I am glad you are able to move forward with another dog. He sounds like once he decides you are a forever friend he will be loving and a great pet. Charlie is the name of our pug puppy..great name!
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 7:25 pm
Charlie has made significant progress since he discovered the joy of turkey lunchmeat. I finaly got him to eat. Now he is jumping on my legs every 5 minutes. But, now, I'm out of turkey. Now we are going to try going pottie.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 7:38 pm
ok, pottie is a no go. Charlie wil not let me out of his sight. Man oh man, did God find this dog for me or what. Well, except the part where he would run as far and as fast as he could if he weren't on a leash.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 7:39 pm
Sunv, sorry, just back in here now. Sooooooooo good to hear that you got a little pup that needs you tonight. I know you'll give him the TLC he needs and be sensitive to his uncertainty about the new surroundings. Never can tell what he's been put through. He may not trust people. So it's good to hear he licked your toes! That was sweet. When my son brought Herc (a stray) home that first day, he was full of fleas, was skin and bones and was scared of his shadow, too. I gave him 3 baths in a row before I was sure the fleas were gone. It didn't take long for him to show his undying appreciation for being rescued! He has always been the most loving and funny dog with so much personality. I know all our lives would have been different without him. So I have high hopes that little Charlie will respond to consistent care that makes him feel good. I did see something on a show called The Dog Whisperer--have you ever seen it?--that you might want to keep in mind. (Uh, you probably know a lot more about dogs than I do, so just bear with me while I pass this along.) Anyway, here's the tip: To help a fearful dog become more independent, you should not respond to every scared sound or movement he makes. You should go about your routine, giving him normal attention, talking in a normal tone, etc. You can sing, dance, cuddle when you want, and mess around in a playful manner, but just don't reinforces the timid behavior by responding to it. Give him rewards when he does something you think is emotionally healthy for him--exploring a little, joining you in play, etc. Thanks for the comments, Sunv, Chewy and Watching. Yes, it was terrible. It is imprinted in our memories. We will never forget that time. Just as I know Sunv will never forget this day, unfortunately. About the ears: When Herc picked something up in 2000, our vet prescribed Panalog Ointment. I had to put 1-2 drops in his ear for 14 days. Then I was to use a cotton swab to apply this solution called 'Wax-O-Sol' to the area of the ear I could see readily to clean it. Both meds worked like magic and whatever it was he had developed simply cleared up. He's never had a problem since. I have smelled the anal discharge once in my life--when Herc became scared at the vet's while getting a shot. Wheewwwwwwwwwy! I never have had the occasion to bother cleaning that area, thank goodness! I would leave that to the vet, too. You might scare that already frightened boo boo if you're not sure what to do. (Let him be scared of the vet rather than you!) Hope you two bond nicely tonight. Sending love and hugs, Sweetie.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 7:40 pm
Aww, just read the turkey and potty comments. Very cute. Yay!!!!! You two are going to be inseparable very soon.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 8:29 pm
I have a question for all you dog lovers.... Is it TRUE that you aren't supposed to give a dog ice water, and that if it isn't room temperature water, then it is bad for them? (I put out a big pail of ice water for this big black dog on out patio the other day, and my sous-chef told me that ice water is bad for the dog, but he couldn't remember why.)
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 9:39 pm
I dont know Eeyoureslament, I will say that we have been above 100degrees for many days here latley and my poor pups just look miserable...I fill a bowl with tons of ice and just let it melt slowley and the dogs love to lick on it... If its bad I will want to know,...but I do it and my dogs love it..... I hope you are feeling a little better Sun, I know it will be slow and one day at a time but I do know that this little new friend will bring comfort to you, just looking in his eyes alone would do it for me.... I wish you a restfull night and will check back for updates.... Oh and like many others here, I too have smelled the anal discharge from my one dog when she gets frightend and if it became a problem I would let the vet take care of it, allthough I have been know to go above and beyound for my pets health that might not be one place id want to go...My best thoughts to you this night.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 10:06 pm
Huh.. don't tell labs.. they like to crunch on ice cubes! Sun and Charlie: hope you are having a great weekend together.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 10:15 pm
LOL about Labs and ice cubes! Bomba loves ice cubes too. We're pretty sure he has Lab in there somewhere, even though the Shepherd shows through more! He has even been known to come running eagerly when he hears the ice dispenser engage on the fridge. In his puppyhood/teenager days, we even engaged the lock on the dispenser cause we feared he'd figure out how to push the lever himself while we were gone, and we'd come home to melted ice water all over the kitchen floor! Still thinking of you Sun. Been in here periodically to see any updates, and to check in on you. Glad to hear about Charlie, and I'm sure he will be so grateful for his new home.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 10:39 pm
Oh heck with triple digit temps here most the summer, we always put ice in Harvey's water dish. He doesn't chomp on the ice but he will drink more water if it's cold than warm. Yay for Charlie, Sun! He may be a little timid now, but no doubt with the love and patience you have he'll turn into a wonderful, loving pup.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 11:56 pm
This discussion is so funny to me. My dh was just chastising me today for putting ice in Herc's water bowl (which I do all summer). I sent a bottle of water (in an insulated bag with those frozen icy things) for Herc when Ed took him on a walk today. Ed swore Herc took one drink and got brain freeze! LOL! I always keep two water bowls in the house and freshen each twice a day--adding ice each time I have noticed that Herc often avoids the water bowl that still contains ice! Maybe that is the reason!
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 6:13 am
ohh sun..Im sooo happy about little Cahrlie!! I cant wait to see a pic, and read todays first post about him!! Ill bet that he will be right at home today!! My Beaumont waws abandonded and starved when I got him...he took up residence on a lady's lawn in Nevada for THREE weeks, just looking for a home and she didnt give him food or water...HUH?? and finally called the pound....he IS big...but realy timid and sweet...not aggressive or scary in the LEAST...he was just lonely...my lil pumpkin!! Anyhoo....he learned his name RIGHT away, unless for some freak chance he was named Beau previously....and he wont let me out of his sight, almost three years later....rescue dogs have a little extra love for you I think...Soleil, my diva non rescue thinks she rules the world...spoiled lil thing, and unfortunately, she has gotten Beau to agree with her...she is THE boss....and takes full advantage of that....you should see her at my boutique, sprawled out on my couch like the Queen of Sheba, and Beau jsut laying hter looking pathetic....its funny...Beau just always has a really sad, pathetic, Eeyore look about him..tho he is spoiled rotten and gets to do what ever he wants...people always come in my shoppe and say how sad and depressed he looks....jerkoffs...hehe...its AMAZING what people will say to or about your dogs....dont they realize they are my children?? hehe
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 6:18 am
Sun - I am so happy you and Charlie found each other. Sounds like the perfect match.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 6:40 am
Welpers, my dogs love ice cubes too. They come when they hear the ice dispenser and give us these looks. We know sandy has to have SOME form of lab in her, so Mocha probably does too. Mocha likes to fish for the ice in her water bowl. Then she drops them all on the floor. LOL
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