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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 10:42 am
My 3 year old chihuahua Gracie is going in for teeth cleaning next week - she has plaque that she refuses to let me clean. This will be her first one so I am a little concerned about her being sedated. She can't eat after 5 pm the day before and that is such a long time for a little dog that loves to eat her main meal at night. Any experiences or helpful hints with the dental cleaning sedation?
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 10:54 am
Yayyy for Jack being home. And how sweet that DH was concerned as well. :o)) I've never done the dental cleaning BC, sorry I don't have any information about that.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 11:43 am
((((Jackson)))) Sending good vibes and wishes to Dahlis pup whos undergoing cruciate ligament surgery today... 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 12:08 pm
More good vibes heading for Jackson and Dahli!
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 12:49 pm
Jack looks quite dapper in that collar! Cute how he figures out how to use the bowl while it's on too. Wow! Thanks for the healing thoughts Cin and SG, he is in recovery and unfortunately his meniscus could not be saved it was toast and she had to remove it all, which is not good. He did come through well and was stable throughout which is a concern becuz whippets and anaesthetic do not mix well. They also sliced his skin while shaving and he;s got an inch long cut on him which ticks me off, their skin is only millimetres thick and I'd think a vet with whippets would be extra careful of that,but maybe I'm just so tense and looking for a fight...
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 1:43 pm
(((Dahli and Jackson))) 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 2:37 pm
5pm? Wow, most set the time for 8 or 9 pm. But it's good you are doing this now as they talked my dad into getting Xena's teeth cleaned, and she came home minus 10 teeth BUT they never brush her teeth and she was 9 years old. As far as the food goes, you could try feeding her earlier each day until it's the day before, so she's getting used to eating earlier. But as much as she whines and begs for food, she will be ok. Good thoughts for Jackson!
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 4:02 pm
Prayers going out to (((Dahli and Jackson))) for a fast recovery and good results. Hugs!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 4:12 pm
Aw Dahli, I hope Jackson heals very quickly and is feeling better! Jack is a handsome little fellow in his new collar. Beach I'd do what Serate is suggesting, start feeding Grace earlier so that she gets used to it now and it won't be a shock to her the day before when she has to wait to eat.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 5:14 pm
Dahli, I'd be upset with that cut, too. Sorry about the meniscus.. he must have done quite a number on it. I just read something in the paper a couple of days ago about how they are finding that stem cells, which they can take from the fat of the dog, are helping out with joint pains in dogs. That sensitivity to anesthesia is common in all sight hounds because they lack the body fat % or, say, a labrador. I can remember knowing this about salukis and afghan hounds too. War, another day and no owners.. that's hopefully a good thing. Sounds like she's fitting in so well at your house. Yes, that cone looks like it is being very well tolerated.. good deal!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 5:51 pm
Jack's cone is interesting! They didn't put one on either Lucee or Charlie when they were fixed, only when there has been has been eye problems. I wonder if they will put cones on the boys since there are two of them. Emmett is our Mister Personality. He is the one who brings me his food bowl when he's hungry. He does the cutest worm dance with his head thrown back when he greets someone. But he is the aggressive/assertive one and it worries me. New toys and he gathers them all up in a basket and proceeds to guard them. He growls and rushes the other dogs with head down and head butts...cleans a circle around him. Now he is getting that way about food. He tries to gather all the food dishes up and guard them. We keep intervening . We take things away from him and look them over, then give them back so he knows he will get things back. This isn't typical pug behavior...the other three just ignore him and wait for us to settle things. My life right now is like having twin boys that are 2 years old! If I complain about being too old DH says remember how I wanted them more than any thing else!!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 6:08 pm
SG I'm thinking it's because they did more than I thought they were going to do with a neuter. The dogs we had growing up just had a stitch or two but he's got more. It looks really sore but it doesn't seem to bother him. And maybe that's why he had to stay the night and your boy's don't. They also used disolving sutures inside, and suturing glue outside and don't want him licking it open. And they do things alot more differently here. AND expensive. Tho the vet told us they are the most expensive - $40 - $50 more, but then they don't give you the choice for pain meds [no choice as far as I'm concerned], monitors, water blanket. BUt in the long run since we like the vet so well and they all like Jack, what's $50 in extra services that can only help not hinder. Jack's peed in the house twice since he's been home. Sad thing is I don't think he knows it by the way he was standing or laying when it happened. I'm hoping this is normal and very temporary.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 10:22 am
Oh dear, I hope it's very temporary too, that would be quite upsetting if not and you had that to deal with. Poor little guy... Did you check with the vet yet or has it happened again?
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 5:34 pm
OK, he's home and very beat up looking... he's obviously confused as to why he's confined to the x pen and can't get into the yard to pee... keeps trying to get down the stairs on the deck. This is going to be a verrrrrry long winter.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 5:42 pm
Good to hear hes home Dahli.. No worries, it'll be a long first week then it'll all just fall into place, you'll see. And the worst will be over. You'll get your routines down... and it'll all be fine. Hows the other puppy doing? was she missing him alot? happy to have him back?
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 5:47 pm
Here's hoping for a very uneventful first week home for Jackson 
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 7:34 pm
I need some advice as I'm not a dog person. The house backing onto us have a dog. The dog is outside all night, even during the bad weather (this is California, so it's not freezing, but we have had bad rain and wind and he was outside then too), and barks for a lot of the night. He barks off and on during the day too, so I think he's in the back yard by himself most of the day... but because I'm not always around during the day or there's noise in our house I don't know if it's always or just rarely that he's alone outside during the day. He's a sturdy looking dog and doesn't look undernourished or anything like that but I'm a bit worried about him. Plus the barking is so annoying at night, my husband has started wearing headphones and playing ocean sounds to drown the dog out. What do you think I should do? The family moved in about October, and this has been happening since then. I do NOT want to speak to the owners myself.
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 7:36 pm
Call the city and complain about the noise.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 9:33 pm
Okay...I know I have been saying I could hardly wait to get the boys fixed! But tonite I gathered up all the food bowls and it hit me. OMG my babies are going to be operated on tomorrow!!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 10:19 pm
{{{SG}}} It's hard to put your babies through it but it is such a good thing to do for them.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 11:59 pm
If I call the city, what are they likely to do with the dog (if it comes to that)? I hate the idea of it going to a pound.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 8:27 am
Oh Kitt that's not very likely, I had the same problem with a neighbour and they talked to them and sent a letter is all... don't know exactly where you're from but from what I hear in many areas dogs can even bite people and don't wind up doing much time...
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 10:23 am
Yeah, you're probably right. My feeling is as it's a grown dog it's probably too old to train not to bark, so unless they keep it inside it's not going to stop barking and the problem would continue. Maybe contact by the authorities would make them keep it inside so at least it would be muffled. Thanks.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 12:46 pm
OK they haven't called me yet! Of course they are doing two and they wait til they are awake don't they? If you could have see the look on Emmett's face as he looked back over Robin's shoulder...so sad!! Emmett weighs 20 and 1/2 lbs and Sonny 21 and 3/4. They are big for pugs 7 months old.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 1:29 pm
OH SG!! the waiting is tough! Have you ever watched The Dog Whisperer? It did make me feel a different way about some of the things regarding emotions and such of dogs but it still is very apparent when they are not happy about something, usually the separation from the pack is the hardest part, at least that's my understanding. I really struggled not to be all weepy and talky when I saw Jackson yesterday since that connotes weak 'energy' and makes them feel less comfortable. I hope you hear something soon and that they are home with you before you know it. And yes they are big boys they weigh almost as much as my whippies!! WOW! 
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