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Tagurit

Friday, April 18, 2003 - 08:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch!! You are the best! Thank you so much for the book title. It sounds like exactly what I need. I have gone to the bookstore and library and just don't know which one is the exact one to cover everything. You just don't know how much appreciate your help! That is my quest this weekend - to find this book. :)

You asked about exercise. She gets LOADS of it. We have a big fenced in backyard. She is running all the time and one of us is out there a lot with our son so we always are throwing the balls and stuff. She and Jake always do laps around the yard too. She is an unbelievable runner! Even when it is rainy outside I keep a ball in the house to throw down the hall so they get some exercise. I am finding lately that she wants to be outside all the time now that it is warmer. That may help her too.

Kstme

Friday, April 18, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Owl...you are too kind! I wish I had all the knowledge regarding dogs that Moondance has with kitties!!!

I have been around dogs since I was two years old and have always been the one they seek out. I love puppies of all ages and just seem to have a special connection with them.

Grooch!!!...you ALWAYS have such TERRIFIC ideas!

On another note...our breeder in England had SEVEN new puppies day before yesterday!!! This is considered a LARGE litter for Sussex Spaniels! Mom and pups are doing very good!

Dahli

Saturday, April 19, 2003 - 05:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is more than I'd hoped for, guys thanks so much, it is obvious that even though you don't even KNOW my dogs the concern is real. Thanks for all the suggestions and understanding... and Grooch I will be practically living on that whippet site - it is just what I needed. see ya all in a month! LOL

Wargod

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 10:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey dog lovers, or those more experienced than I am with this, I need help! I live in the desert and up until now we've never had problems with ticks. The mere mention of ticks scares me because I'm not really sure how to protect my dogs from them. We deal with foxtails, I know how to spot when one of the dogs has them, how to get them out of paws and ears, and when they are too deep and I need to take the dogs to the vet.

Anyways, we've had a very wet winter, rain on top of rain, and we've seen ticks for the first time here (at least that I'm aware of!) I've heard from several friends that their dogs have gotten ticks. How do you tell if they have them? What do you do to get rid of them? Do flea and tick collars or baths work, and do I do that as a preventitive measure or is it only for after a dog has had ticks? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated! I hate the thought that something would make my dogs uncomfortable or cause pain as much as I hate the thought that something would make my kids uncomfortable or cause pain!

Tagurit

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 01:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wargod, ticks are annoying. You definitely will know if your dog has one. The ticks dig themselves into the skin and then start living off the dog. Really disgusting! I can't say that they cause pain. I've had them and they just turn my stomach whenever I saw one on me.

Anyway, when I lived in CT our dogs got them all the time. The bad thing with ticks is that some carry Lyme disease. They are called "deer ticks". That is something to watch out for with dogs and humans. There is so much information out there on the internet for you to read. If you are concerned, possibly call your vet. I know when we lived in CT our vet gave our dogs a lyme disease shot. My vet here in NC has never mentioned it.

I would definitely do preventive measures before you ever see a tick. I think Frontline is great. I use it on my dogs now. You can get it at the vet or on the internet. You can also bathe them in flea/tick shampoo. I really haven't had any luck with the collars.

I would just make sure from now on to check your family every time they come in from outside. Give the dog/s a once over everyday too.

Kstme

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 02:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War...what Tagurit said is "RIGHT ON!" I've had only one experience with a doggy having ticks and I've NEVER forgotten! GROSSSSSS!! LOL (Have I mentioned I HATE BUGS of ANY KIND!)

When the dh and I were first married we had a darling Basset Hound. Maesin was about a year old and we went camping in Eastern Washington. We were so lucky we didn't end up the critters but poor puppy was covered and I DO MEAN covered! We didn't even get to spend the night!! We drove home immediately, took her to the vet and removed ticks for a few days afterwards! YUK!

We gave her two baths a day for the first three days and then one bath for the remainder of the week. The vet had given her a "super tick" bath. Tagurit is right about the collars...they don't work too well. Best to check the pups all over everyday and call the vet immediately if you find anything. I would also call about the Lyme shot!!

Good luck!!

Mygetaway

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 05:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Isn't there a danger in trying to pull the ticks out also? You have to make sure you get the body and the stem. I can't think of what it's called. I just seem to remember hearing this somewhere..

Squaredsc

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 05:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
mga, you're right. but i use tweezers and after ive put alcohol on it, pulled it out. in fact angel had one 2 days ago. ewww. this is only the 2nd one he's had.

Wargod

Thursday, April 24, 2003 - 04:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks guys! Darren over the last couple of mornings has added tick check to his morning routine. So far he hasn't found any.

I will call the vet and check on the frontline, and lyme shot. Sounds like its better to be safe than sorry when it comes to ticks. They sound yucky more than anything else, but still don't want to see either of my pups getting them! I'm hoping Darren has a chance tonight to give them the flea/tick bath, but it might have to wait for tomorrow. LOL, if it wasn't for the fact that you have to climb in the shower with them, I'd do it myself, but there's no way I'm leaving Dakota to run loose by herself while I give baths to both of the dogs!

Kstme

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 06:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am soooo excited for our breeder! She has her website up and running WITH pictures! Sir O and Lady M even have a spot or two on her photo page...LOL Anyway, for anyone interested, here's the link...but, since I am "link deficient" I am HOPING it will work...

http://www.sovaromasussex.co.uk/

Theowl

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 07:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Kstme!! That is great!! They are such unique looking kids. They almost have that sad bassett look. Do they ever smile? They are soooo darling!!

Kstme

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 05:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Owl, these puppers have the saddest look out there!LOL They actually grin! It's hysterical but VERY hard to catch with a camera. Mags grins on both sides and Ollie does an Elvis impression.

Hippyt

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 06:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They're beautiful,Kstme. I love the coats on those dogs.

Squaredsc

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 06:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
aww kstme they are beautiful dogs.

Kstme

Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 07:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Our breeder, Van, has FIVE...did you count them???? I have the two and think I'm going looney most of the time! (oops, maybe that has nothing to do with the dogs?!)

Seriously, these are amazing animals. I've had lots of breeds and it's always been the Sussex I wanted in my life again. No other dog keeps you laughing like these.

Van has six puppies coming up for adoption in June. Good thing Maesin isn't heading over there until July!

<can anyone see how obsessed i am?>

Tagurit

Monday, April 28, 2003 - 04:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What adorable dogs!! I love the color of their coats. Thanks for sharing.

Wargod

Monday, April 28, 2003 - 04:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kstme, they're all adorable, however, I might be a bit biased in saying that Ollie and Maggie are the cutest two!

Darren told me last night that he was going to start taking Reily for walks. I laughed. Harvey spends his days running around the yard, he's active, love's to go on walks (ok, he doesn't love to walk.....he loves to run and yank your arm off which is why Darren deals with walking him, lol,) Reily on the other hand is lazy. Having walked Reily plenty of times, I suggested a wagon. Darren thinks I'm joking...I'm not.

Kstme

Monday, April 28, 2003 - 12:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFL War...I can picture it NOW! Are you talking "a little red wagon" with LOTS of rope??? Keep me posted!!!

Ollie has gotten so strong now, I have to let Maesin take him until he's pooped out...which, for him, is about 1/4 mile. Maggie is so much easier!! We're using training harnesses on them. Unfortunately, we haven't walked the enough to graduate out of them!!! I like them so much better than any of the training collars.

Wargod

Monday, April 28, 2003 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Reily has to take a nap after jumping off the kids beds, LOL. She's flat out lazy and nothing helps. I take her for walks, we get to the corner and she sits down and refuses to move. The first few times, I just carried her, but then realized that she was not going to walk on her own. One day she escaped. Someone left the front door open, and she took off...she made it next door before sitting down and waiting for us to carry her home!

The funny thing is that with two highly active kids, and Harvey who will run circles in the backyard all day, you'd think that I'd appreciate a quiet and calm dog....but it's just pathetic! She is totally lazy!

Aunt_Bob

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 12:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Helllooooooo there Doggie Peeps!!!

ddi

Hippyt

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 01:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well,I just called Animal Control on my neighbors. Hated to do it,but I'm fed up. They have 2 puppies,a dog,and 2 cats. The dog has been sick for a week,and looks to be dying. He's a a little thing,and he's been lying in the grass whimpering since yesterday. I just watched him try to get up and walk,and he fell over,and he's shivering or kinda convulsing. I guess their plan is to let him just die out there. Makes me furious.Their cats are always trying to get in my house to eat. Arrgh,why do people get pets,and them not take care of them? It's just sickening!

Tagurit

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hippyt I would of done the same thing as you did! I just don't understand what goes through some people's minds when they have animals. It makes my heart sick when I see animals suffer. Hugs to you ((Hippyt))

Aunt_Bob - love the "doggie single ads" lol

Jedisan

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hippy...



you are an angel...

Hippyt

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 02:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks you two,it's been 24 hours now,nobody has shown up yet! I called back and they're working on it,but I live in a big city. I'm sure they probably don't have enough people on the job. I threw the dog some milk bones this afternoon,but she didn't get up to eat them. I don't think she can. I hope they get these people,this whole thing is stressing me out.

Julieboo

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 03:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Is there any way you can get the pooch out yourself? Hopefully they'll show up soon! Sorry you have to be stressed out about this. The sad thing is that even if they "get" these people, there is not much they do to them. :( But hopefully they can at least save the pup!