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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 12:36 pm
LOL Ophilia''. Charlie(our black pug) stayed up with me Friday nite and we watched Dog Whisperer and how to cut a difficult dogs toenails. I laughed to DH later and said if only Charlie knew!! Charlie squeals like a stuck pig when we try to cut his toe nails...he twists and turns and works himself up to a frenzy. And then...then when DH and I have finally got them all cut and we are exhausted, Charlie bounces all happy over to the treat cabinet.
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Llwynn
Member
07-19-2003
| Monday, August 21, 2006 - 6:52 pm
Escapee, about that digging(I hope no one thinks this is mean, because it does NOT hurt the babies), but I have a lab mix and she was awful with the digging as a puppy. I was so afraid she would dig out of the yard and I had tried everything. Beyond staying out in the yard with her all day, nothing worked. My vet suggested filling in the holes and putting some black pepper in with the dirt. I tried this in three or four of the holes and low and behold she would dig them up, sneeze a few times and the digging behavior completely stopped. I only used maybe 1 tablespoon in each hole and it really did the trick. She is almost 2 now and no digging at all. Again, I love my babies and I would never do ANYTHING to harm them. I was leary of this at first but SO glad I tried it!
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 12:58 am
Thanks for the tip, Llwynn. My Casey does not dig as much as he did, but he still does it some. I will keep the pepper idea in mind.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 5:09 pm
Okay, I've crossed yet another line in crazy pet ownership...today, I bought Whitney pajamas! Well, they were on clearance and I couldn't resist. And, of course, with a new outfit, comes new pictures to post. Since we got the new cat, Whitney is always competing with her...Naiya poses nicely for pictures. So today, I took new pics of Naiya first and when it was Whitney's turn, instead of sleeping through them like she usually does, she actually let me pose her! Which is great...but really...how funny is it that the only pictures Whitney hasn't slept through are the ones in her new pajamas?
We are still fighting the itching battle. The antihistamine has been working, but the past few days she's been scratching a lot on her ears & head. Her skin is so flaky there. We saw the vet today and he said that she has seborrheic dermatitis and he gave us a special medicated shampoo and a spray on moisturizer/conditioner. I'm supposed to bathe her every 3 days, use the conditioner as often as I think is necessary and after 2 weeks we'll be able to see if it is helping. Sun, I don't know if you ever settled on a name for your Cav, but while I was trying to find a good name for the kitten, I came across a site that might be a good resource. It has thousands of names divided into different categories (like Nature names, Moon names, Gods & Goddesses names, Fantasy Land) and is just really cool. The site is Names by China Road.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 6:18 pm
How cute is Whitney...too cute!! When Sophie was alive we had trouble with itching, had her on the antihistamine and then my holistic vet checked her thyroid and put her on thyroid pills. Did wonders for the itching.
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Victoria713
Member
08-13-2005
| Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 7:11 am
Hi! I am new to this part, am always on the BB site, but I rescued a puppy 3 weeks ago and have a few questons, hope someone can help. How much time is enough for a 8 week old to be out of their crate at one time? I have a beagle mix and she is doing good at the house training part so far but I work and leave her for at least 9 hours a day and feel bad about not letting her have enough time out to play. She still has an accident while I am gone but that is fine, I just want to let her have some free time and not take up all my time watchng her. Is 30 to 45 minutes enough ever two hours when I am home enough?
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 9:11 am
Cdbga - Whitney is soooo cute in her pj's! I've had lots of success with Dream Coat. I used it for years. You can put it on the food or just squirt it in their mouths. My vet couldn't believe the changes in my cats' fur once I started using it. Check it out. http://shop.halopets.com/product1.cfm?SID=1&Product_ID=4&Category_ID=6} Victoria - We do have a vet member - Dogdoc. Maybe she'll see your question or you can post it in her folder. Sorry I don't have an answer for you.
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Victoria713
Member
08-13-2005
| Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 9:28 am
Thanks Retired, I just want to make sure Sadie is getting enough exercise, I hate that I have to keep her in a crate allday while I'm gone, but need to take care of other things, too. I'm to old to have a puppy!!!!
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 10:02 am
I hear ya, Victoria. I only have cats but am too old for kittens again and I'm older than you. Your job does sound stressful. Is it like OZ?
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Victoria713
Member
08-13-2005
| Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 10:43 am
It is a lot different than Oz. We have all the gangs and it can be stressful at times. Now that Ohio has started the death sentence again, we are having executions, about one every other month, one month we had 3. I help sometimees to prepare their last meal, that can be interesting. I work in the food service part so not as crazyas being a guard.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, August 28, 2006 - 6:28 am
Thanks for the explanation, Victoria.
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Monday, August 28, 2006 - 12:13 pm
Whitney is adorable in those pictures, but I can't help but think what must be going through her head in this shot:
"How DARE you put me in this silly outfit!!?!?!"
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Monday, August 28, 2006 - 6:10 pm
I have successfully gone on 2 walks each with my dogs where there was no crazy pulling! I heard about the halti, which is a collar with a piece that goes around their nose, and decided to try it. If the dog tries to pull, it pulls their head to the side, therefor discouraging the dog from pulling. We got one to try out, so I take the dogs on seperate walks. Sandy whines and whines when mocha isn't here I guess. Mocha does just fine when sandy is out on a walk. So, aside from having non pulling dogs with the halti, I'm getting exercise by taking two different walks! LOL
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 9:16 am
LOL, Bandit, you are probably right about that! Between the outfits and the cat, I really must be trying her patience! But she is a good girl and is kind enough to indulge me on the occasional dress-up/photo session. She does seem comfortable sleeping in the PJs, though. I like to sleep in a cold room, colder than she likes, and she seems warm and happy in the PJs.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 9:31 am
Welcome to the other side of the board, Victoria713! And bless you for rescuing Sadie! Wish I could help you but I know nothing about crating dogs. We never did that with any of ours and for the longest time I wasn't even quite sure what people meant when they would say they "crated" their dogs. Lol, Cdbga.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 4:58 pm
I haven't been here much in the last few months, but I wanted to let anyone who didn't know that Sir Oliver of Bratdom crossed the Rainbow Bridge last Friday. I miss him so much, but I know he's with my husband taking care of him now. Sir O, I loved you so much...

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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 5:42 pm
**************Kstme**************** I am so sorry. Thank you for letting us know. I know that I loved your dogs and hearing about all of them.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 7:51 pm
{{{{{{{{{{Kstme}}}}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 6:59 am
I'm sure my Oliver (even tho he was a cockatoo) welcomed your beloved Oliver with open wings.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:04 am
(((Kstme)))
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:30 am
I am crying with you..it hurts so much to lose your special friend. I have enjoyed your dogs vicariously for a long time.   
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:56 am
OMG Kstme!! I'm so sad about Ollie!! I'm also very behind on the Members area, and didn't know about your Hubby!! I'm so sorry for all of your sorrow!! Please forgive me for not sending my condolences sooner. I'm just so sorry...
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 8:59 am
I wrote in your folder last week, but also wanted to offer my most sincerest best to you and your entire family here...
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 1:23 pm
((( Kstme ))) I'm so sorry.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 1:26 pm
Sir Oliver Kstme, my deepest condolences for your losses. I've always loved reading about your furry family. That second photo of Sir O with the sock is especially endearing. Take care and may you find peace.
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