Dog Owner Chat V. 5

[Kenjaku]

Lol because of the full moon? I would be looking for a new vet.
Sounds like an idiopathic head tremor to me. They're generally harmless. Look up vids of them and see if that's what it looks like. Might be worth discussing with your vet, but there's no real treatment and it doesn't cause any harm.

[Blue_Aussie]

nvm

[Kenjaku]

The moon's phase has no bearing on epilepsy. I am an epileptic. There are several studies that disprove your vet's knowledge (both in humans AND dogs) and I genuinely would be worried about someone pushing wives tales on my dog's wellbeing.

Anywho, here's Barnaby since I haven't shared a pic of him in some time!

[liv :)]

^that seemed odd to me, too. definitely a red flag if a vet is suggesting that a potential health condition could be the result of a full moon. i'd like to think that they (the vet) are joking... if not, that's a cause for concern imo.

[Duplix]

I normally hate posting sad things as my main goal has always been to try and make other people happy, but for once I just need help to grieve,
I posted not too long ago about my precious Brie- my everything.
I had a second dog, a small little dog called darcie, well today little darcie was attacked by brie- and it pains me but she had to be given away-

As sad as all of this makes me, looking at her empty bed and just waiting for her to return but knowing she cant-
I know brie is oh so much happier.
She will not be put down or given to a pound but fostered by a friend.

I know it seams like such a small deal,
But I needed brie to know one way or another,
That she will be missed more than she could ever imagine.

So I miss you brie, because who else will protect me from spiders at 3 in the morning <3

[Luzien]

My three babies are getting pretty old, I can't even imagine life without them. If they were to pass, I'd have no idea how to deal with it, as they've been my dogs for such a long time. Are there any ways I can mentally prepare for when they do go?

I don't think one can truly be prepared mentally for that sort of thing. I would just try to enjoy each day with them and try to do something special for every one each day. You could even make them a bucket list.

To make things easier on yourself I would consider what you plan on doing when it's time. If you need to euthanize are you okay taking them to the vet, does your vet make house calls, or maybe you want to find one that does? Do you plan on burying them on your property, somewhere else? Are you considering cremation (what will you do with the ashes?), freeze-drying, taxidermy? You could check out your options both locally and online. Get an idea of what the cost is and maybe start saving?

Also check to see if there are pet bereavement classes/support groups near you. Local shelters and rescues might be able to point you in the right direction.

I'm in a similar boat with Chloe. She's getting older, and is in heart failure. It's hard and I'm struggling myself with how to deal with it. It's never easy and you're not alone *hugs* Feel free to have a good cry when you need to but just remember their here with you now so when you start to get depressed just go do something with them instead.

True! you really should do this, as hard as this may sound. one needs to think about this too.... a bucket list is good idea too....what to do to make last day-week-month-year the best, where to go, what to do or feed to make dog happy, what you two want to see in this time be it only some h or months. To be together and be loving to your friend.

I like the idea to make a memory book or box or something like this....or a shadow box filled with your dog’s favorite things. Put your dog’s photo in a pet memorial photo frame, pics, a film Clip or movie/film with pictures , fur, paw prints,frame your favorite photos, a claw part, storys and that....plant a tree for every year with them or year they have..or just one tree for each dog, you can add things and look at it together with your dogs and fmily or friends....make good memorys...like going out to eat ice or for nice walks, have fun playing, just sitting there with each other^^ and dont think about it all the time, in some part yes like tht you know if you need to go to vet and what to take with you or if vet comes home and that...but dont think that it can happen soon, live on, make the best time with your dog, be there for them

Im always for doing this at home when it Needs to happen some day,...there they most often the most calm and happy.....or when your dog/ horse like to be outside then do it there, on the grass under a tree or such... all peaceful and calm.....or atleast do it at a nice place at the vet not on the cold table...like on there bed/blanket with there loved food or toy...under a tree...

....and please... dont make it not nice and calm for your dog, dont wimper, howl and cry and shriek or that, dont act strange....smile talk silently, stroke or brush your dog...you can do this crying and all that away from your loved animal, but not when it goes to sleep, try to Keep it down and together....it is terrible, but it makes your pet unsure, unhappy or fearful and can make it a bad Moment full of stress. If you cant then ask someone else the dog is close to to tay with them til last moment.
or ask your doc that they give you something that you can stay calm at this moment....


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retro » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:01 am
hey everyone, i need some help. im not the best at explaining but hopefully you guys can understand what im trying to say

ive been staying at my friends house for about a week now (for fun) and she has a yellow lab thats about 9 months old named bella. the problem is, bella constantly thinks she's in trouble when shes 100% not. for example, whenever somebody gasps out of excitement (like perhaps something interesting happened on tv and we're reacting to it) bella immediately thinks she did something wrong. she will put her ears back, lower her head, and swiftly walk into her crate.

Are you 100% sure the dog was never shouted at or hit, or send to the crate when she did something wrong....be it by breeder or someone in family or friends?

But for now try to close the crate over the day, sometimes that can help that they start to think and dont run away but see if all is alright, but give her dog bed away from it at a calm place, use a thin rope on harness when someone is there so she cant just walk away (but dont let it stay on when not watched), with this you can stop her in a gentle way and play with her or stroke her or such.
dont act all sorry when she just does this, be normal but calm, just call calmly and offer to play wih her, throw a feeding toy or some treats in a game , try to show her that nothing happens, nd when you just sit next to her and read a book till she is calm and walk around. not ure if this does help, one can only try out things....and some dogs are just very senitive or fearful to loud noices or hard movements^^

[Hockey_soldier22]

do any of you guys run with your dogs im looking into it and i want to start running with my dog and i was wondering if any of you guys have tips especially if you run with smaller dogs (dont worry I AM GOING TO TAKE HER TO THE VET TO SEE IF ITS OK)

[eleutheromania]

do any of you guys run with your dogs im looking into it and i want to start running with my dog and i was wondering if any of you guys have tips especially if you run with smaller dogs (dont worry I AM GOING TO TAKE HER TO THE VET TO SEE IF ITS OK)

for smaller dogs it’s a gradual process, especially if the dog isn’t normally high energy and had stamina. once the vet has cleared dog definitely start with fast power walks up to jogs a few times a week like you would for conditioning. Also either very early or late in the day to avoid overheating your pet and stay off asphalt if it’s about 70F i think. Always carry water and waste bags. Checking the humidity is another thing. over time you’ll notice some muscle definition and you’ll be able to increase the length of your runs little by little.


My standard dachshund can run 2 full miles with me and walk/run 4.

[Blue_Aussie]

What kind of dry dog food do you guys recommend? Some people I know said IAMS, Fromm or Royal Canin but after researching all of them, I’m not sure I like any of them...

My Aussie isn’t eating the brand she’s on now and I’d like to switch it up. Any suggestions would be awesome!

[drift.]

^ My dogs are doing great on Purina Pro Plan Sport and PPP Savor (a mix)

I had them on rachael ray about a year ago but their stools weren't firm and they shed alot + bad dandruff. I know it's sometimes recommended but it just didnt work for us.