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H. 1175100     Barked: Wed May 15, '13 12:57am PST  My first though was "bad idea!" But is this something (non service)dogs typically can do with their owners? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

H. 1175100     Barked: Wed Apr 17, '13 9:17pm PST  I personally don't want strangers knowing my diagnosis, so my dog's vest does not disclose anything. Since my dog is a PSD I feel it would do more harm than good. However, perhaps it lessen the amount of questions some folks get, if it says right there on the patch what the dog is for? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > The Psychological Side Effects of non PSDs

H. 1175100     Barked: Tue Apr 16, '13 10:43am PST  Sadie, Harley's post was from 09 my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Freedom Design Harness/Vest- Modification

H. 1175100     Barked: Sun Apr 14, '13 12:44am PST  I never knew what was meant by "edging" either until this was just cleared up! The freedom harness is stitched together completely around all the edges, so there is nothing unfinished about it. Modifying it in the way described here is definitely cosmetic only. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Senior Dogs > When is it time to let go?

H. 1175100     Barked: Sun Apr 7, '13 1:24pm PST  I'm so lost. H had surgery to remove a mass from her head a couple months ago. Her chance of making it through was not good, but she did it and fully recovered. She felt great for a while. Within just the past couple of days I've notice a big change. Her eyesight has been deteriorating as she aged, but she suddenly seems unable to see things right in front of her face. If not sleeping, she walks around in circles like she just does not know where to go, and bumps into things. She also is falling down a lot. Her back legs give out on her and she topples over. It's breaking my heart. But how do I know when it is "time"? She doesn't have anything majorly wrong. She eats and drinks and goes to the bathroom outside. And she can still get around by herself, as wobbly as she is. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

H. 1175100     Barked: Fri Mar 1, '13 2:17pm PST  Leave it won't work when you have the dog off leash and they find a nice pile of poo. You can shout leave it all you want but when the temptation is right under their nose and you're across the park, that poo will be eaten. You may just have to always keep the dog on a leash, accompany her to the yard and pick anything up right away. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Senior Dogs > Skin and bones

H. 1175100     Barked: Sat Feb 9, '13 2:46pm PST  My poor old girl is aging fast. Within the past year she gone from a nice healthy active dog to skinny, frail looking and has slowed down quite a bit. She has been a steady 14 lbs her whole life. Last week at the vet she barely topped 10. However, right before Christmas she was about 10 lbs as well, and the vet said it was good that her weight isn't still declining. She looks terrible though, poor thing. I can feel her backbone and her hip bones stick out. I suppose there is not really anything that can be done, at her age (15)? She eats! Her appetite is normal, same as it's always been. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Confession time. What's the worst snack/food thing you'll still give your dog?

H. 1175100     Barked: Wed Jan 9, '13 11:29am PST  H. gets a portion of whatever I am eating. If I get take out I order something for her and if I cook then I make enough for two! If she can't have something or there isn't enough, then it's the back up dog food. She's been eating this way her whole life and her stomach can handle just about anything. My puppy is on a mostly kibble diet though. He gets milk bones for treats and once in a while a chip or cookie if I feel like sharing my snack. Oh and carrots! Cause I always have raw carrots in the fridge. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > My girl has a large tumor - problems with it

H. 1175100     Barked: Sat Dec 8, '12 11:04pm PST  My vet said she would give me an oncologist referral if I wanted to go that route, but also pointed out there is probably not much they could do. Obviously with the tumor not able to be removed safely, the management options are limited and expensive treatment may not even give her much more time. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

H. 1175100     Barked: Fri Dec 7, '12 3:24pm PST  I trust my vet's opinions and she did not bring up the topic of euthanasia for her yet. She did say the tumor may be what takes her instead, but is hopeful that there is still a chance to keep her comfortable. There is obviously infection in her body. She had blood work done and she has antibiotics. Right now we are just trying to manage it. I don't want her to die during surgery. I would rather be with her. She is already super frightened at the vet, and I don't want the last thing she experiences is her being there alone with a stranger. The vet has told me twice that she isn't confident for a successful surgery with the mass in her lungs. She has not been away from me for more than a few days in 15 years. I know her spirit is not ready to give up yet, but her body is failing her. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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