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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 21:00:35 GMT -5
I have a doggy. I like to talk about him.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 21:02:56 GMT -5
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Post by ironhammer on May 28, 2019 21:04:45 GMT -5
German Shephard...I actually prefer a Belgian Shephard.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 21:14:28 GMT -5
Today alone, my dog has eaten:
apples watermelon sourdough bread hard boiled egg bananas kefir peaches baked chicken that fell on the floor during cooking (he calls "dibs" for anything that falls on the floor.) cabbage carrots pears
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 21:17:18 GMT -5
He growls and groans during the nail clipping session, but he will never bite me. He's just expressing his disapproval. The worst he has done is wrap his jaws around my hand with his teeth touching my skin, but he never clamps down. He knows that's a no-no.
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Post by ironhammer on May 28, 2019 21:33:25 GMT -5
Had dogs when I grew up. It can be quite a lot of work to look after them, but the love and affection they give you in return makes it all worthwhile. Today if I want a dog however, I will shy away from the most popular breeds, not because I don't like them, but the most popular breeds tend to develop health issues more frequently. So breeds like Labrador retriever, Golden retreiver, German Sherphards, Cocker Spaniel, Beagles, Yorkshire Terriers, Poodles and others I will shy away from.
Yes, you can avoid some of the issues by being careful in finding a responsible and reputable breeder. But still, with the sheer number of dogs, the incidences of health problems will also go up. I actually prefer somewhat less common breeds, like the Norwegian Elkhounds, Manchester Terriers, Whippets, Malamutes, Shiba Inu, Greyhounds, etc.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 21:47:32 GMT -5
Mixed breeds tend to be really healthy.
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Post by ironhammer on May 28, 2019 22:07:45 GMT -5
Mixed breeds tend to be really healthy. Yup. Mixed breed are a good idea from a health standpoint. That being said, one drawback is that it is harder to predict the temperament of the dog. Whereas with "pure" breeds, while they are all individual dogs with their own unique personality and quirks, in general, you get a good idea of their overall temperament.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2019 23:38:46 GMT -5
Mixed breeds tend to be really healthy. Yup. Mixed breed are a good idea from a health standpoint. That being said, one drawback is that it is harder to predict the temperament of the dog. Whereas with "pure" breeds, while they are all individual dogs with their own unique personality and quirks, in general, you get a good idea of their overall temperament. Nah...they’re all good.
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Post by XAsstCoach on May 29, 2019 0:25:29 GMT -5
My dog got poo clumped into his butt fur today. Taking him to get a wash now, and see the vet about his poo issue (may have worms) and ear infection.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 29, 2019 1:09:56 GMT -5
My dog got poo clumped into his butt fur today. Taking him to get a wash now, and see the vet about his poo issue (may have worms) and ear infection. There are certain pills you can get for worms. Also, if you feed your dog sour liquid (e.g., cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar) in low volumes every day, his body will slowly become inhospitable for worms and other parasites. My dog hasn't had worms since his puppy days. He drinks both cranberry juice on even days and apple cider vinegar on odd days with his meal. Mm Mm Mm...delicious. Okay, sour delicious. The name of the game is creating an environment in his body such that no other organism wants to inhabit it.
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Post by XAsstCoach on May 29, 2019 1:24:55 GMT -5
My dog got poo clumped into his butt fur today. Taking him to get a wash now, and see the vet about his poo issue (may have worms) and ear infection. There are certain pills you can get for worms. Also, if you feed your dog sour liquid (e.g., cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar) in low volumes every day, his body will slowly become inhospitable for worms and other parasites. My dog hasn't had worms since his puppy days. He drinks both cranberry juice on even days and apple cider vinegar on odd days with his meal. Mm Mm Mm...delicious. Okay, sour delicious. The name of the game is creating an environment in his body such that no other organism wants to inhabit it. Good to know. What constitutes low volume? One cup, two cups?
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Post by hammer on May 29, 2019 1:35:18 GMT -5
My dog got poo clumped into his butt fur today. Taking him to get a wash now, and see the vet about his poo issue (may have worms) and ear infection. There are certain pills you can get for worms. Also, if you feed your dog sour liquid (e.g., cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar) in low volumes every day, his body will slowly become inhospitable for worms and other parasites. My dog hasn't had worms since his puppy days. He drinks both cranberry juice on even days and apple cider vinegar on odd days with his meal. Mm Mm Mm...delicious. Okay, sour delicious. The name of the game is creating an environment in his body such that no other organism wants to inhabit it. Beer works well too ... Guiness Stout is the way to go!
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Post by Wolfgang on May 29, 2019 1:48:02 GMT -5
There are certain pills you can get for worms. Also, if you feed your dog sour liquid (e.g., cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar) in low volumes every day, his body will slowly become inhospitable for worms and other parasites. My dog hasn't had worms since his puppy days. He drinks both cranberry juice on even days and apple cider vinegar on odd days with his meal. Mm Mm Mm...delicious. Okay, sour delicious. The name of the game is creating an environment in his body such that no other organism wants to inhabit it. Good to know. What constitutes low volume? One cup, two cups? Always check with your vet first. I used to feed my dog a tablespoon of cranberry/vinegar per day with his dinner. Then, I got lazy and just poured a small amount directly from the bottle into his dog food bowl with his meal using the trusty “eyeball” test. LOL My dog is a huge German Shepherd so he can easily handle this amount. A tiny chihuahua, otoh, may not be able to. So, it depends on the size of your dog.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 29, 2019 1:49:41 GMT -5
There are certain pills you can get for worms. Also, if you feed your dog sour liquid (e.g., cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar) in low volumes every day, his body will slowly become inhospitable for worms and other parasites. My dog hasn't had worms since his puppy days. He drinks both cranberry juice on even days and apple cider vinegar on odd days with his meal. Mm Mm Mm...delicious. Okay, sour delicious. The name of the game is creating an environment in his body such that no other organism wants to inhabit it. Good to know. What constitutes low volume? One cup, two cups? ONE cup is, I think, way too much! Your dog is going to get an upset stomach and either vomit or have diarrhea.
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