Alexandra, Welcome to our cozy little group! Skippy sounds adorable and it sounds like he and Roxie interact on their own level. I'm sure it is quite...
Hi everyone, My name is Sandy and I was just approved to join this group. I have a soon-to-be-four year old Sheltie named Laddie that has suffered many...
Sandy, I am sorry to hear about Laddie's weight problems. I can sure commisserate (my dogs aren't overweight, but I am)! The problem with diet dog foods is...
I had the same problem but with one of my cats. He was overweight (actually all of our animals were) and was having severe health issues - urethra blockages,...
Sally, Thank you so much for sharing this important information. People need to hear that diet is the number one cause of most health problems. When you ...
Thank you. I will do that. I have been trying to feed the silly boy better dog foods, such as Nutro and Drs. Foster and Smith food. But I do need to talk to...
Thanks for the welcome. Yeah, I have alot of questions! You all will probably be sorry that I came aboard! :-) But I'll try not to be too much of a pain in the...
Alexandra, Oh, that is what we are here for!! :) First of all, don't ever let a vet take your pet anywhere without you. Just let them know that it is not...
Hi, I'm new to this site and it is nice to know there is someplace to go for help and advice. I have a couple of questions and hope I can find some answers...
Nancy, I would find a homeopathic vet either locally or long-distance (many offer phone consultations) to get to the root of these situations. You have a right...
Thank you, Sally. I'll use the information you've provided to find a homeopathic vet in my area. Nancy ... (many offer ... have a ... only deal ... once a drug...
Nancy, I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you! I've been so busy that I don't know if I am coming or going. It's great that Coti has been so healthy...
Thanks so much for you input. I will consult with the nutritional consultant on both Coti and Dylan. BTW, our vet has declared Coti imortal - she does act...
Hi everyone, I appreciated all the good advice given over the past few days, so I would like to toss out some more problems and see what you all have to say!...
Sandy, I'm sorry to hear about Laddie's problems with his back, legs, and hips. I cannot give you veterinary advice, but if it were my dog, I would not use ...
... with his back, legs, and hips. The vet put him on Prednisolone < I so agree with Cat about the Pred! I have seen dogs on Pred pant and be restless, drink...
Thanks so much for the posts concerning Laddie and Felix. I am going to stop the Pred entirely, especially after your informative posts. Any suggestions on...
SANDY! Omigosh, be SURE you back off the pred very slowly. There can be dire side effects if you take him off cold turkey. For Laddie's allergies we have the...
Omigosh, be SURE you back off the pred very slowly. There can be dire side effects if you take him off cold turkey. Cat, I've only been giving the Pred to...
Sandy, Since you were not giving him the Pred every day, I don't see the problem in discontinuing. I've never heard of it prescribed twice a week. Cat...
Hello, I am new to this group and happy to have found it. I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is just the sweetest being. This past year I have been...
Melinda OLeary
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Hello again, I just called Quantum and they told me why they changed their name. The EPA told them they had to be registered with them in order to have the...
Melinda OLeary
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Aug 1, 2003 9:02 pm
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Hello, I am hoping to get some advice and reinsurance. For background information, Lexy has a sensitive stomach. Home-cooking did not work for her. So then, I...
Melinda OLeary
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Aug 1, 2003 9:12 pm
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Melinda, Because fruits and veggies clean the digestive tract it is very common for pets to have mucousy stools temporarily. Sometimes it takes a few weeks or...
I am not familiar with Quantum, but am interested in finding out more information. When you read the labeling on the back of the product, does it say,...
Darlene, The spray does not say hazardous to humans or pets. It does say external use only. The ingredients are Erigeron, rose geranium, eucalyptus, tea tree...
Melinda OLeary
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Aug 3, 2003 11:22 am
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Darlene, Thank you for the reinsurance. I will continue to keep a log of what I feed her. My fiance thinks I am insane, but I want to figure out the root of...
Melinda OLeary
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Aug 3, 2003 11:28 am
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It sounds great. Where do you get it? ... Darleen E. Rudnick http://www.purelypets.com Nutritional Pet Consultant, Purely Pets ...