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    I recommend the classes because you are exposing the dog to other dogs, they are social creatures and the more exposure and "playtime" they have with other dogs, the better balanced they are emotionally. Especially with puppies - positive reinforcement is the way to go. You are the teacher and they are blank slates. Our dog was an adult rescue and freaked...
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    I dont have a doberman but do have some advice as I work at a rescue facility and with vets (I'm an Animal Health tech). It isnt the breed that creates the issues - its temperment and how they have been handled, also dogs may be wonderful with kids and people but aggressive to other pets. certainly breed does play a role - working breeds need exercise...
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    you should have Behcets disease on a list to be ruled out. See link for more info or do some searching yourself. see if it fits
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    That doesnt mean its celiac. A number of conditions can give that outward appearance besides celiac, including: systemic vasculitis uncontrolled / undiagnosed diabetes a patient with cancer hypothyroidism (undiagnosed) kidney disease heart failure / heart disease medication side effects - prednisone or other classes of steroids can cause this appearance...
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    Kathryn spent a year constipated - needing microlax enemas ..at the age of 3 yrs... this went on and, then 3 dr visits later - they find she is hypothyroid! Make sure they test thryoid function too - an outside possibility but one that should be checked. Sandy
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    myself and both children are all polyglandular autoimmune - and yes, one person in the family with a cluster of auotimmune is bad enough - in our family, dh is the only one NOT affected! A genetics clinic is gong to run some tests on daughter as she has what they call an "unusual case". They are going to run a bunch of HLA testing to see about risk for...
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    You can try pumpkin. Canned pumpkin with no other stuff added, the pumpkim pie filling is NOT what you want as it has sugar etc. It helps both diarrhea and constipation, many dogs like it. It has fiber and other good things fora healthy gut. About 2- 3 tablespoons with his food daily. See if it helps. Sandy
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    Just to let you know - it doesnt sound like a bowel obstruction - they are urgent and present with anorexia, vomiting and either diarrhea or constipation, and a tender rigid abdomen. But I will emphasize that a vet should do a work up on this pet. The hyperpigmentation of the flank and abdomen are characteristic of underlying metabolic disturbances in...
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    The skin turning black is called hyperpigmentation and has numerous causes and should be investigated, especially if you have noted a significant change. What breed is he? Is he neutered, and how old is he? The reason I ask is that an un-neutered male can have "butt related" issues not seen in a neutered male. Does he have history of anal sacs plugging...
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    They should include an endocrine workup including the adrenal glands ...an ultrasound is non invasive and may give them a clue. My son gets upper abdominal pain form duodenitis and takes an acid redcuer when it happens...pain goes away within minutes of taking his meds (nexium or else gaviscon if the pani isnt too bad). I hope they find out the cause...
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    I would not be interested in such a vaccine. Too many questions come to mind....ANY vaccine is a "biological" medicine. It is made of small proteins or parts thereof. Science gets ahead of itself and wants to immunize for everything without fully understanding that the vaccine has the potential to impact more than just the specific problem. Ie : give...
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    Celiac does not go "dormant"...you can develop celiac at any age and once it starts - its there for life. My daughter had migraines so bad - she would stagger down the hallway grabbing the walls. She would cover her head and ask for the lights to be turned out - but they were already off. Once we discovered she was celiac - and went gluten free...the migraines...
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    you are too funny Scott! Thank you for clarification on the issues sandy
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    100 degrees!! Yikes....i guess us canadians dont know what a true heat wave is like....okay maybe a cool cloth ? Yes, we have had clients report good response to those supplements - takes a few weeks to see a difference but better than drugs! I included a couple of sites on hypothyroidism in dogs.. Open Original Shared Link ...
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    He may have said meloxicam (?) (metacam is one of the trade names). It is relatively safe - you start with a loading dose and then lower it...give it for 3 - 5 days then as needed. Each time you start up again - you need to give loading dose (if it has been more than a week since last dose). BUT it is hard on the stomach and should not be given if kidney...
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    HI guys, I am back from a 4 day trip to a godchilds confirmation....850 kms one way! Was tricky to keep gluten away from kids as the relative's place we stayed at was LOADED with gluten. Only rice they have is minute rice (is that a real food?). I brought loads of gluten-free options - ceral, homemade muffins and bread. To their credit, they had bought butter...
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    Vestibular disease is not painful and the animals do learn to compensate - looking like a drunk is a very good description of the disease. I have seen many dogs present with severe ataxia (the drunk walk) and go on to improve and do okay. Its the people watching that have more pain (emotional pain) than the pet does.. Good luck and I dont mind helping...
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    If it turns out to be vestibular disease - here is a link: Open Original Shared Link Use: Canine vestibular disease as your search words. Is is often called old dog vestibular disease but it can happen in younger dogs as well. TLC and learning how to help them along with time - help the recovery. no magic pill for this problem but it can be managed...
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    If it is a cerebral accident or vestibular disease - the sooner they can get anti-inflammatories or steroids into her - the better the outcome. the steroids are short term and bring down any swelling. If I remember - you have a good vet and I am sure if you phoned and explained you have to go to work, you dont want to leave her alone and you are scared...
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    Yes, she needs to see a vet. Stroke is rare in dogs and usually presents as total collapse with one pupil dilated and the other pinpoint. If you called our clinic and described a dog like that - we would not shecdule an appt - we would ask you to bring the dog in, leave it with us for evaluationa nd treatment. If that is not possib;le, she needs to be in...
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    My daughter had borderline results in bloodwork too, GI said: " Her results are as low as they can get and still be called positive - I am doing the biopsy to rule out celiac as a cause for her intestinal symptoms plus we can get a better idea of what might be going on." [rather than saying - we are doing this to confirm celiac] Biopsy confirmed celiac...
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    Corporate mentality is invading vet medicine as well - big specialist centers popping up with all the lastest gadgets and fees to go with it $$$$$$$$ Some bigger vet clinics have lost the practical approach that we still take in our rural practice. A recent case highlights what I mean: A cat stops eating and is acting funny.... goes to an Emerg clinic: Bloodwork...
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    Dogs should only be bathed when necessary, they have a natural oil in their coat that also protects the skin. Dishsoap can be used in a pinch but you must protect the eyes from getting any soap in them, and rinse well. Baby shampoo is ideal - it does not strip the natural oils and it does not harm the eyes, should any get in them. Don't ya love...
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    My daughter has it - it is not related to celiac. It is an immune reponse like celiac, so someone with any of the hundreds of immune conditions would be at higher risk of developing it - but not exclusively celiacs.
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    Many of the broad spectrum antibiotics are very ahrd on the intestinal system - celiac or non celiac alike. You should contact your doctor and tell him you are having side effects. Good advice re:probiotics etc. Antibiotics kill the good bacteria along with bad... sandy
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