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NuVet Plus	Article #7987
One of my breeder friends highly recommended "NuVet Plus" as a supplement. Does anyone has any experience with this product? Their website is www.nuvet.com Thanks! Mike
comments (0 so far)	Posted by Michael Dempsey (profile) 21:55:37 EST Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Dog Food	Article #7986
I had my 7 month old dog on IAM dog food and I just changed him to Nutrience Super Premiun for large breed puppies.I was wondering what anybody thought of this kind? My friends say I pay to much for my dog food because they have theirs on cheaper dog food and they lived for a long time without any problems.Is there a dog food out there that is cheaper and just as good for him.When do you change your dog to adult food some say you do it now is this true?
comments (3 so far)	Posted by pam brake 18:45:24 EST Tuesday, July 22, 2008

the power of exercise	Article #7985
So Ken and I are currently looking after my brother's dog Miika. She is 4 years old and is a yellow lab cross. We're not sure what she's mixed with but it's probabaly hound, judging by the droopy eyes and ears, and all the loose skin around her neck. Anyway, point is, she's a very high energy dog, who has a bit of reputation for being bad. She gets into the garbage, counter surfs (anything left out is fair game and it had better be pretty high up to be safe) and she has irritating habits such as barking excessively and just generally being a big pain the butt. So when we agreed to take care of her we were a little concerned that it would a rather painful experience. Well, Miika has been good as gold. And we're pretty sure it's b/c she's too tired to get into trouble. With us she gets about 2 hours, give or take, of off-leash excercise everyday. That includes a good amount of swimming that totally tires her out. At home, she's lucky to get 20 minutes every few days and spends the rest of her time cooped up in a suburban home. She has a big backyard, but that is just not sufficient to keep her interested. I mean how boring would it be for us if we only ever got to hang out in our own yard? Well that just confirms for me that lots of excercise and just as importantly the mental stimulation that comes with sniffing around and investigating the world, is absolutely essential to a dog's well-being. It has worked wonders with Miika. She is a different dog, and a happi... Click here for full article.
comments (1 so far)	Posted by Brooke Montgomery (profile) 11:35:15 EST Tuesday, July 22, 2008

dogs running into people?	Article #7984
I'd really appreciate your opinions on this situation: My friend and I take our dogs to a deserted corner of the park so they can run off-leash and have a little dog playtime. All well-trained goldens with sweet tempraments. My Nick is 7 and my friend's are 3 and 4 yr old. sometimes we're joined by one or two others. Usually it's a lovely time ..a little wrestling and a lot of running... but recently, the two younger ones have taken to running closely side by side in huge circles (looking so cute having fun!) and end up plowing into one of the people in the group and knocking them down(we're standing there watching the dogs play and chatting). This can hurt! We think it is accidental...(they're just being careless...)but we notice they never run into trees! we now realize that we've never 'scolded' them as we always re-act by rushing to help the person on the ground.. It's happened several times in the past month and I'm starting to worry that next time some-one may be more badly hurt. So I'm wondering...do any of your goldens run into people when they're playing with each other?? And what do you think they're thinking???(also appreciate suggestions of what you think we should do!) thanx in advance!...susan
comments (10 so far)	Posted by Susan Page 17:16:51 EST Sunday, July 20, 2008

Scardy Dog !	Article #7983
I feel so badley for poor Piper dog. He is terrified of firecrackers and or trucks that backfire. We live in on busy street and neighborhoood. Our back yard is fenced and with the surpisingly lovely summer weaterh spending many evenings outside with friends. Once it hits dusk Piper gets super alert and prefers to curl up inside. Firecrackers have become popular and last night about 6 is 2 hrs went off. He just freaks out and cries and shakes and hides in the house. I have tried ignoring the behavour and making sure he is safe, I have tried luring him outside and doing some obedience and agility drills and praising and giving lots of treats to distract him. I have tried the blanket trick and he looks espcecially pitiful like a little horse . He is normally a very confident goofy outgoing dog. Any suggestions? When we go camping it is worse but thankfully he curls up in the tent and is fine. Is this something we just have to live with !
comments (2 so far)	Posted by karen macneil (profile) 15:25:29 EST Saturday, July 19, 2008

Quin has passed away	Article #7982
Quin was 14, and had been with us since she was 5. Some health issues. Least--thyroid. Recent diagnosis--epilepsy. Some others. Lots of care. Lots of incredible memories. Vet came to the house and helped her out. He was incredible. Wish humans were treated with such dignity and respect. Charlot is moping around the house, looking for her. So am I. Work to do now, By, DaveL
comments (9 so far)	Posted by David Lynch (profile) 14:48:17 EST Saturday, July 19, 2008

Even 'on leash' dogs can attack	Article #7981
We have a ravine behind us with many walking paths which makes it so enjoyable. I find we encounter more and more people who let you know their dog has issues with other dogs which is a good thing as then no one gets too chummy with the meet and great gesture. This morning, before we set out on our walk, there were 4 of us chatting for a sec. The dogs were a Westie, a small Poodle, Tyson, the Boxer from 2 doors down and Montana. Tyson was very good with the two small dogs, and he gets along well with Montana. We went in another direction, but later entered the ravine and saw Tyson and his owner and commenced walking with them. Next we came to a man walking a small Bulldog and a woman with a tri Sheltie named Willow who does not like (of all things) Retrievers so she always pulls her off to one side. Tyson approached the Bulldog and instantly attacked. The owner of the Bulldog is an elderly man (even older than me lol), and during the altercation, he was pulled off his feet and went down hard. Fortunately, there was no blood shed, but Tyson's owner pulled the skin off his hand when he grabbed the cord part of the retractable leash as he could not think fast enough to make it retract. Do you use a retractable leash regularly, and if so, do you find it effective? I prefer a short leather leash as I feel it gives me a lot more control should I encounter a situation like this. Take care. Pat and Montana
comments (4 so far)	Posted by Pat Allen (profile) 10:01:02 EST Saturday, July 19, 2008

Kongs	Article #7980
do you give your dogs a kong? What do you put in them? We give Molly one in the morning when I leave for work. She's so happy to get it as soon as she sees it she happily heads to her crate. I put some of her treats in there sometimes or some cut up veggies and them top it with a smear or two of peanut butter. But I'm looking for other ideas for it.
comments (7 so far)	Posted by shelley b (profile) 13:17:33 EST Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Dog attack	Article #7979
Well I'll start off by saying that Georgia is fine, though we had a rather unsettling experience the other night on our walk. We were going for our usual evening walk at a park near our house, when we ran into people I know from work, who were walking their dogs. All the dogs were off-leash, which is pretty routine at this particular location. One of the dogs, a smallish husky cross,(female) who we could tell was extremely dominant, immediately started posturing around our dog Duncan, who is also extremely dominant. There was teeth baring and Ken got Duncan out of there right away; put him on the leash and continued on ahead b/c Duncan will fight if pushed. Well, this dog then turned around and attacked Georgia. With no provocation whatsoever. Georgia, for all her bluster at times, doesn't have any fight in her and she just tried to get away. She panicked and turned her back on the dog, who then grabbed her from behind all the while making these ferocious noises. Fortunately her owner intervened right away b/c I'll admit I was about to kick that thing right off Georgia. Poor girl. She was terrified; she was shaking and kind of disoriented. She even dropped her stick and when I tried to give it back to her she wouldn't take it. In any event, she was fine, just shaken up, as I was. There really are some dogs who should just not be off leash and this is one of them. I'm venting a bit, but I was so angry. No dog hurts my girl! Next time I see them, I will go the o... Click here for full article.
comments (3 so far)	Posted by Brooke Montgomery (profile) 14:33:41 EST Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Britney	Article #7978
just letting Britney sleep in our room...she has her litle bed and sleeps in it or beside it on the floor cuddled up to her stuffies.....She is obviously upset being alone downstairs now...she is eight and a half...she is very quiet anyway and is not sleeping on our bed and seems content to sleep beside the bed so that is what I am doing for now....do not want to give her anipryl for that!!! She i really a good doggie and alert otherwise with everything else, so we are not dealing with a puppy stage, rather an 8and half year old wannabe close to mom and dad stage....that is okay.....When it is less humid and hot, it could also make a difference too....maybe she is too hot in the kitchen? In our room she sleeps in front of the fan and lets her hair blow everywhere it is really cute!
comments (3 so far)	Posted by Bonnie W. 11:18:49 EST Tuesday, July 15, 2008

cookies for those on a special diet	Article #7977
Hi all I have been searching for recipies to make Charlie a wheat free/sugar free treat that he might actually be able to eat on his special diet. Not a whole lot of luck BUT I did come across this nifty (omg..did I say nifty!?) idea for making crispy cookies for dogs on a special diet. I know a lot of you are in the same boat or at least want a healthy snack so I thought I'd share. Ask your veterinarian if a canned formulation of the diet is available. Most companies do make both canned and dried versions. Remove the food from the can in one large piece. Use a cheese slicer or knife to cut 1/4-inch slices and put them on a cookie sheet. Bake them at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until they are crispy, like a cracker. This gives your pet a crunchy treat that stays within the diet plan.
comments (2 so far)	Posted by Bonnie C (profile) 13:12:29 EST Sunday, July 13, 2008

This is interesting.....	Article #7976
Hi all, Here is my story for today. Britney has been waking up for two weeks in the middle of the night, since the beginning of these terrible loud rain and thunderstorms we had....she barks and wants to be upstairs and becomes a bit anxious and restless and moves around back and forth and settles, and then gets up and moves around again...she is panting more often. My initial thought was the rainstorms we had as she is generally in her bed at the normal hour every night and sleeps in the kitchen and has for 8 and a half years. So....I am trying to figure out what to do and why the sudden changes and what to do based on this behaviour. She is a great little dog but the sleeping /waking up /barking and the panic/znxiety are of course issues. LAst night she slep through because I put the airconditioner fan on to block out possible nopises perhaps that she may hear outside, like raccoons , or cars.... the vet, who is very nice comes up with a diagnosis which sound totally off to me given the fact that Britney is a small dog and only 8 and a half.....Something called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction....similar to altzeimers/dementia in humans....I don't see that.....Her hearing is also fine and her eyesight is fine with some beginning stages of cataracts but stil has lots of vision left. A Pill? She Wants to give her something called Anipryl! 69 dollars later, I apid for the visit and I refused the pill for her becuase it is strong medication and there is no ... Click here for full article.
comments (4 so far)	Posted by Bonnie W. 23:30:26 EST Friday, July 11, 2008