Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

[Daren Todd]

" Librela (aka, bedinvetmab injection; aka Barensa in Australia) is one of the newest tools in our OA management tool box. It a monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets nerve growth factor (NGF) and is used to control pain in dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) (Enomoto). NGF has been recognized as an important mediator of pain, and levels are increased in joints of dogs with OA (Isola). The goal of using Librela is to reduce excessive NGF and thereby reduce pain. "

I've had my Heeler mix on Librella for five months or so, along with Gabapentin, but I've noticed that her coordination suffers and she'll stumble and even fall over at times. I have a meeting this week to figure out which med should be stopped first in an attempt to isolate the cause of the lack of coordination.

Gypsy was on Gabapantin and remdil for her arthritis.

We had to ween her off the gabpantin for the same reason.

She's been off the rimidil for a year now since she went on the librella shot.

I've been on an medication that works similarly to librella for about 6 years now. So librella for Gypsy was an easy sell to me

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

This is my doggy Public Awareness Post:

We've been doing rescues for 20+ years and having a dog die from these things is a sad death.
Almost all of these shut down or destroy their kidneys and liver very quickly.

RIMADYL is top on my list!
I know some swear by it and love it, but Not anywhere near my pack, I will spare you the extremely sad tale of what rimadyl did to us.
Any nsaid (Anti Inflammatory) can cause this to happen suddenly.
If you going to give nsaids to your dogs have there blood work checked before you start and all the while (often) while they are taking it.
Also to help with stomach issues, give them An antacid (calcium based) like tums, Not Rolaids ( magnesium hydroxide) with their meds, some of our kids like the crunchy ones some like the soft ones.

Real Chocolate, with Coco, like bakers chocolate, one of the worst chocolate things is German Chocolate cake.
White chocolate is OK.

Grapes, Wine, Raisins, blueberries, and persimmons all fall in this group, it's actually the tannins in the skin that are toxic.

Anything Xylitol!
Xylitol is a sweetener that is toxic to dogs. It's also known as birch sugar or wood sugar.
Also in natural form birch bark is also toxic.

Anything Caffeine!

Antifreeze.

Whole Almonds, walnuts, Macadamia nuts, Brazil Nuts.

Garlic.

Onions, specifically vidalias!

Ice melt, the non pet safe variety.

If your dog ever eats any of these things one of the fastest and safest ways to get it out of them is 3% Hydrogen peroxide (general store available variety).
DO NOT USE the stronger commercial Hydrogen Peroxide!
Start with a 50/50 mix of water and peroxide mix and force them to take it, I use a big syringe, in an emergency just pour it down their throat.
If they have not thrown up within a few min do it again with a 75 peroxide to 25 water mix.
Again if they still have not thrown up in a few min give them 100% (it does not hurt them).
And don't be sparing.
They will throw up, several times, after they are done talk to your vet on follow up testing and care.

Thanks to @Moose7060 for reminding me there are different grades / strengths of Hydrogen Peroxide!

 

[je1279]

For those who are interested, here is our pup now, currently 4 years old. We love him to death, but don't let the cute face fool you as he can be an absolute terror...

 

[Moose7060]

This is my doggy Public Awareness Post:

We've been doing rescues for 20+ years and having a dog die from these things is a sad death.
Almost all of these shut down or destroy their kidneys and liver very quickly.

RIMADYL is top on my list!
I know some swear by it and love it, but Not anywhere near my pack, I will spare you the extremely sad tale of what rimadyl did to us.
Any nsaid (Anti Inflammatory) can cause this to happen suddenly.
If you going to give nsaids to your dogs have there blood work checked before you start and all the while (often) while they are taking it.
Also to help with stomach issues, give them An antacid (calcium based) like tums, Not Rolaids ( magnesium hydroxide) with their meds, some of our kids like the crunchy ones some like the soft ones.

Real Chocolate, with Coco, like bakers chocolate, one of the worst chocolate things is German Chocolate cake.
White chocolate is OK.

Grapes, Wine, Raisins, blueberries, and persimmons all fall in this group, it's actually the tannins in the skin that are toxic.

Anything Xylitol!
Xylitol is a sweetener that is toxic to dogs. It's also known as birch sugar or wood sugar.
Also in natural form birch bark is also toxic.

Anything Caffeine!

Antifreeze.

Whole Almonds, walnuts, Macadamia nuts, Brazil Nuts.

Garlic.

Onions, specifically vidalias!

Ice melt, the non pet safe variety.

If your dog ever eats any of these things one of the fastest and safest ways to get it out of them is Hydrogen peroxide.
Start with a 50/50 mix of water and peroxide mix and force them to take it, I use a big syringe, in an emergency just pour it down their throat.
If they have not thrown up within a few min do it again with a 75 peroxide to 25 water mix.
Again if they still have not thrown up in a few min give them 100% (it does not hurt them).
And don't be sparing.
They will throw up, several times, after they are done talk to your vet on follow up testing and care.

Just for clarification, and please correct me if I am mistaken, but you are referring to 3% peroxide as opposed to 35% food grade peroxide that I buy at the tack store for use in my hot tub instead of all the chemicals the tub companies want people to buy? I believe the 35% would burn their insides awfully bad.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Just for clarification, and please correct me if I am mistaken, but you are referring to 3% peroxide as opposed to 35% food grade peroxide that I buy at the tack store for use in my hot tub instead of all the chemicals the tub companies want people to buy? I believe the 35% would burn their insides awfully bad.

Oh yes, You are 100% right!
Thank you for that! I will add that in to my post!

 

[DustyRusty]

We used to carry ipecac syrup on the ambulances and the one time that I needed advice from my vet, he said to use the ipecac syrup. I don't believe that it is still available in the States, however, I believe that you can purchase it in Canada in 1/2 oz bottles without a script.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

We used to carry ipecac syrup on the ambulances and the one time that I needed advice from my vet, he said to use the ipecac syrup. I don't believe that it is still available in the States, however, I believe that you can purchase it in Canada in 1/2 oz bottles without a script.

Syrup of ipecac is no longer recommended for home use in humans or animals. The active ingredient is emetine, a toxic alkaloid, which produces vomiting by acting as a stomach irritant. If repeated use fails to induce emesis, then gastric lavage is necessary to remove the emetine to prevent additional toxicosis.

 

[Bmyers]

Our dog decided that he was going to counter surf and helped himself to a brand new bag of Hostess Chocolate Frosted Donuts. Came home to find the empty bag with a hole ripped in the side of it laying on his bed. He gave the look as if he had no idea how that got there.

Well, the 10oz bag didn't hurt him. Although, he is a 130lbs, so based on the above post he could have a few more bags, but don't tell him that.

 

[Yotekiller]

Wife just bought a pup: another Catahoula. To add to two 7yo critters, male and sister. NOTHING gets through our gate. They love people but never have I seen a dog judge a person in such short order. The dogs nail it every time. If they weird out the person is not trustworthy. Period. They stay outside the gate.

When we moved from flatlands to forest we went a different direction for dog duty. Work, security, etc. My gosh I loved my German Shep but she aged out. But a true working dog is without argument. GS didn't work too good in the forest.

We have 50 pigs. The GS watched them but wasn't raised with them. The Catahoula dogs are watching. constantly, everywhere. Including people. Both dogs can judge people but I think the Cats are more discerning. Certainly better in different biomes. Some are better than others in geography. But the swamp dogs even without swamp are first in class. And way too smart.

They love Hershey kisses once in a while and we don't worry about anything. They hear through walls.

They're beautiful dogs but you never see them around my parts which is odd considering we are a massive farming livestock state.

 

[DustyRusty]

Our dog decided that he was going to counter surf and helped himself to a brand new bag of Hostess Chocolate Frosted Donuts. Came home to find the empty bag with a hole ripped in the side of it laying on his bed. He gave the look as if he had no idea how that got there.

Well, the 10oz bag didn't hurt him. Although, he is a 130lbs, so based on the above post he could have a few more bags, but don't tell him that.

Our Weimaraner counter-surfed a lamb chop my wife was preparing for herself when she turned her back to get something from the cabinet behind her. It almost caused the dog's life because she was so angry about it. If she had caught him with it in his mouth I'll bet that she would have strangled him to get it away from him. I thought it was hilarious, but she wasn't amused.

 

[mcmxi]

When these two were young pups whilst alone in my truck, they proceeded to eat a full pack of chewing gum, wrappers and all. I wasn't concerned about health risks but sure was startled every time one farted and it sounded like a gun shot when the bubble burst!

I've had four Rottweilers over the years and they're amazing dogs. My last two were from New Zealand and lived in NZ, Hawaii, Arkansas, NY and Montana. The male passed away when he was 10 years old and his sister when she was 12 years old. The bottom photo shows them in the Flathead River in Montana.

 

[JRHill]

Our Weimaraner counter-surfed a lamb chop my wife was preparing for herself when she turned her back to get something from the cabinet behind her. It almost caused the dog's life because she was so angry about it. If she had caught him with it in his mouth I'll bet that she would have strangled him to get it away from him. I thought it was hilarious, but she wasn't amused.

In all the years of owning GS dogs they were sneaky kitchen counter thieves. One more than another. Oh yeah, the 'I got caught long face' along with a scolding. But for both the dog and me it was all for show. We KNEW what each other was thinking. Me, 'I would do the same thing.' The dog. I have an addiction. Your food is better than mine.'

But in 10+ years with the Catahoula dogs, none of them counter surf. In addition to the counters we have two chest deep freezers that are massive treat/munchie centers piled up on the tops. The pantry door is always open. The dogs could do absolute mayhem the first of which is the doggy biscuit bag. They won't touch anything. When we both leave, even for a whole day, the dogs go into torpor inside. They hibernate until we get home. Leaving a pound of burger or a few steaks to thaw on the counters would be stupid. But any of the other goodies are NEVER touched.

Having said the above, in the last few years the coffee table is likely to get cleaned of anything of doggie interest. Gee, where does a treat usually get disseminated?

 

[Moose7060]

I've had four Rottweilers over the years and they're amazing dogs. My last two were from New Zealand and lived in NZ, Hawaii, Arkansas, NY and Montana. The male passed away when he was 10 years old and his sister when she was 12 years old. The bottom photo shows them in the Flathead River in Montana.

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They are absolutely beautiful! I have had 3. Not as well travelled as yours and none of them liked the water past their feet.

 

[RCW]

Boxers aren’t well-suited for real cold or hot weather.

Hot is tough on them. Cold not as much, within reason.

Geddy runs 3-7 miles with mom in the winter.

Been really cold and snowy. Mom and Geddy haven’t been able to run outside due to the cold and the sloppy roads.

Obvious he wanted some outside play time with Dad.

After sucking up a soccer ball in the snowblower years ago, I take away “large” toys in the winter.

Whiffle and tennis balls don’t worry the snowblower. Blow through real easy.

Geddy’s playing some tennis in January…..

 

[Mitjam]

I've had four Rottweilers over the years and they're amazing dogs. My last two were from New Zealand and lived in NZ, Hawaii, Arkansas, NY and Montana. The male passed away when he was 10 years old and his sister when she was 12 years old. The bottom photo shows them in the Flathead River in Montana.

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I've had four Rottweilers over the years and they're amazing dogs. My last two were from New Zealand and lived in NZ, Hawaii, Arkansas, NY and Montana. The male passed away when he was 10 years old and his sister when she was 12 years old. The bottom photo shows them in the Flathead River in Montana.

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Beautiful dogs like pitbulls get a bad rap my sister had one with 3 young kids. Acted like a big brother. Love the breed

 

[Mitjam]

Boxers aren’t well-suited for real cold or hot weather.

Hot is tough on them. Cold not as much, within reason.

Geddy runs 3-7 miles with mom in the winter.

Been really cold and snowy. Mom and Geddy haven’t been able to run outside due to the cold and the sloppy roads.

Obvious he wanted some outside play time with Dad.

After sucking up a soccer ball in the snowblower years ago, I take away “large” toys in the winter.

Whiffle and tennis balls don’t worry the snowblower. Blow through real easy.

Geddy’s playing some tennis in January…..

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We have had some -30 c -45 with wind here. Riggs was so happy to get out today jumped right from the deck to the ground. I guess he didn’t need stairs. They are like us. Also enjoy the warmer weather