Riverhound

Hi from Trenton!

At the inner-city public library where I work, the wackadoos always come out at the full moon. We have lots of arrests, bathroom "painting", and invisible friends at that time of the month. My dogs seem fine, though!

UGH! Poor Jilly Bean! Glad your vet is so wonderful!

Well crap. You're all saying what I was thinking. Crap. Every dog needs to be handled by someone that isn't its people at some point. Vet, groomer, kennel folks. When she got the dog, she told me she probably wouldn't want to keep her for more than a year or so, but wanted to get puppies out of her first -- since they're expensive. She is saying now that the husband will never let the dog go, but I don't know if that's good or bad now that I've seen how she handles her. I should've put this in soapbox. Will the eyes be damaged? How long? Any good information I can print and stuff in her mailbox about that? I don't hold much hope on the socialization issues. The husband is, well, a different sort of person.

We've had Brees since December, and Joe still gets very cranky at times. We kept muzzles on for about a month, and very slowly started leaving them off sometimes. I don't think Joe's likely to actually bite now, but I'm not sure, and we still try to keep her at a reasonable distance when he's grouchy. On the other hand, they love to play chase in the yard and bounce around the living room together, and he adores sniffing her butt! They have no problems drinking out of the same bowl, and very surprisingly out of the same dish. (Which we discourage, but seems to keep happening!) They'll each halfheartedly guard a toy from the other, while sorta wanting to play together. Bully sticks and pig ears have to be supervised carefully. They take turns for people food very nicely. Riding in the minivan is a problem, because Brees likes to pace around and Joe wants to lay down -- so gets stepped on and grumpy. When we get where we're going though, he uses her as a headrest! So the answer is: I really don't know how to handle space aggression. It's a pain when they act like bratty children, especially when they enjoy each other so much of the time. But that's what siblings do, right?!?!

A co-worker brought her year-old Cane Corso to work today to show off, and it has really swollen red globby things in the corners of its eyes. Google tells me it's cherry eye. Co-worker seems to think it's totally normal for the breed, and doesn't need to be treated. Internet suggests surgery. I know nothing, other than it looks ouchy! Does it hurt? Does it impair vision? Is the dog suffering? I don't know that'd I'd be able to convince her to get it fixed even if it's bad. She and the hubby aren't socializing the dog on purpose, as they want it "for protection". I wasn't allowed to pet her, and when she tried to come to me she got an unpleasant correction. They don't even let their teenage daughter handle her, which seems bizarre.

I'm sorry. :f_pink

Not your situation at all -- but when Joe's perfectly normal licking is driving me bonkers, I tuck him in with a sheet or blankie. He's too lazy to move or take it off, so he falls asleep!

They match! What a good-looking pair!

No advice. But he's a real cutie!

I'm so sorry. I loved seeing his pictures here. It was a joy to see such a happy, well loved puppy!

I think I waited 4 days.

:lol I feel better, but I'm not out of beer yet!

Crap.

I just picked him up and he seems ok. He peed and pooped (poop was, um, fuzzy) as soon as we left the vet. A vet, not the one who examined him, said they both thought he'd be fine. Said to feed a small amount tomorrow morning very early, another bit right before work, and a bit more at lunch. Water in small amounts tonight. If no vomiting, then he's alright. If he pukes, bring him in. I think in that case, or if he seems at all uncomfortable, we'd go right to one of the fancier places. Joe put himself right to bed when we got home. He's a little subdued, but not panting like he was right after they gave him the Torbugesic. Told my boss I'm not sure if I'm going to work or how long I'm staying. I'm still feeling like I should take him somewhere for a better look -- but the vets seem really comfortable with "wait and see". The vet we saw this morning is the owner, and daughter of the founder. She's good. I know I'm a total worrywart. So Thank you for all the advice and good wishes!

I just talked to the vet's office. They said he's doing fine and to pick him up in an hour. No more vomiting (it was just the once, at home). I'll talk to the actual vet when I get him. She didn't seem too worried when I was there, so I'm probably freaking out for no good reason. I do that regularly! On the other hand, he's got insurance, and the e-vet isn't that far. Maybe I'll just take him so I can sleep tonight. I should've gotten a fish.

:sick :sick Ok, the bathroom door is supposed to be shut, but it wasn't. I'd love to blame my husband, but I think it was me. After our walk (he pooped twice), Joe horked up 3 tampons that he must've gotten 2 nights ago. I'm just back from x-rays at the vet. She says there a "bubble" she's concerned about -- he may have another one in there. Joe's really wobbly from the sedation (he wouldn't let them roll him over, so they gave him Torbugesic (I know it's a narcotic, but am clueless beyond that). Joe's going to stay there for a few hours and sleep it off. I didn't want him to have to deal with Miss Brees while he's whacked out. Vet says no food for 24 hours, and then if he barfs after eating, more x-rays. She also mentioned that the e-vet could do an ultrasound, and then we'd know for sure if there's anything funky in there. I'm toying with the idea of just taking him for the ultrasound, and wishing I'd known that was an option to begin with. What do you think? He was acting just fine all morning, except for the vomiting, and was just thrilled to be at the vet's. Here are the x-rays:

I just love the paw-whacking! :wub: Joe does that for food and Brees for petting. Your videos are always great inspiration for us lazy folks. Thank you!

Only? Glad she's ok!

I've said this what seems like a zillion times on this site, but here it goes again! Joe was getting me up every few hours to pee, but didn't test "positive" for a UTI in repeated tests. I came home one day, and he was just "wrong". Glassy eyes, not happy to see me, just not ok. Vet finally gave antibiotics, and he improved till they ran out -- then he started needing to pee multiple times per night again. I was soooo tired! Took him back for more tests, but they showed nothing. Got the vet to give more antibiotics (2 different kinds) for a longer duration (2 weeks). Joe got better right away, and has been fine since. I'd insist on antibiotics rather than repeating expensive tests. (And ALWAYS do what what Batmom says!)

I haven't had it done on a dog yet, but when I'm hurting I go to my chiroprator/acupuncturist before I'll go to a "regular" doctor. Acupuncture leaves me wonderfully relaxed and doesn't hurt at all. I've never had it on its own for pain, always in combination with chiro, but did have it by itself several years ago for recurrent bronchitis -- which hasn't been back since!

I'd put pee pads in front of the door before I'd put her in panties; they could get uncomfortable if she's in them long. I'm sorry she's having this problem. I know cleaning up accidents frequently is very unpleasant. Can you confine her to somewhere easy to clean, like the kitchen or a large bathroom (with comfy beds, of course!)?

Try moistening it, or adding a little grated cheese. My Joe also really likes honey!

Hi from NJ!

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