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perfect, thanks!

what are those?

All right. Baxter the Pyr is quite the little escape artist! Any recommendations for a tough, inescapable crate that I can get in 36" high? The one he's in now is an old General that has spring-lock latches that he can open, plus a slightly loose top.

I love the name!

Thanks, everyone!

Does anyone know how much and how often to give to a 106 lb. dog for "prevention" purposes? Can you give the stuff for people? Also, does anyone know where I can get it at a reasonable price? Thanks!

now THAT is a punishment that fits the crime! Finally! Painesville is only about thirty miles from here. Maybe I should go out there and Blair Witch her sorry ass. :evilbat:

that's not too bad...

How much is the Chicken Soup for a 40 lb. bag?

:D You are welcome!

i forgot about pumpkin too, that is another good one! For the house...baking soda is a great carpet freshener, and white vinegar is good for "accidents" because it destroys the smell for the dogs.

Yes, tea-tree is great for ears, so is straight-up rubbing alcohol, it has antimicrobial properties and is like 79 cents!

thanks!

alan, just curious, what are you feeding?

oooh, i didn't know that! excellent! :D Oooh, I forgot-Baking soda for a nail cut too close to the quick...this one from experience... :oops:

Well I was looking at the dog's cabinet yesterday and realized how much I have learned over the years about what to use for everyday remedies. So here is a list, and I hope it helps you! Allergies, itchy skin, hot spots: Benadryl, 1 mg/pound (thanks, D.O.!) Hot spots, insect bites: Gold Bond Triple Action Medicated Powder Cuts, abrasions: Peroxide, Neosporin Diarrhea: Immodium, one adult tablet, also instant white rice. Chronic stomach problems: plain yogurt, 1 tsp. with each meal Chronic urinary problems: cranberry extract supplement, 1 tablet with each meal Pain associated with arthritis: buffered aspirin, one Dry, dull skin/coat: olive oil, 1 tsp. with each meal ***this list is intended for informational purposes only; none of these statements are intended to substitute for the advice of a veterinarian and you should ALWAYS talk to your veterinarian about your particular dog's needs***

He likes to pace, and I let him, but once he settles down he goes into a corner of the living room. So I set up some pillows there for him. It has been a rough week here-the winds are awful, so I have been giving him RR at night and he has pretty much been able to sleep. So far! :D

Tammy, I have heard that that works for some dogs, too. drjohn, please list the sites, i would be interested!

that doesn't mean he doesn't wanna get him some! 8) :lol:

Awww! So they're like, naked! :lol:

lokipups, to an extent you are right, unless the dog is not responding to the sound at all, but to the lightning, the barometric change, the wind, the temperature dropping, the rain on the roof, whatever. it is why thunder phobia can be hard to desensitize a dog to.

Well as it turns out Baxter, our new Pyr, has a severe thunderstorm phobia. I had got the DAP plug-in to help Sasha with her generalized nervousness, and it doesn't seem to do jack for her, but the DAP combined with a few drops of Rescue Remedy makes a huge difference in Baxter, who just paces for about a half hour then sleeps. Before he would cry, whine and drool. Hope this helps some other folks! I have also read that 3g of melatonin for an average-to-large dog also helps. (D.O., I still have to try the CalmPlex for Sasha...)

You know, I have had dogs for a long time. They always wear their collars-the pyrs have the rolled leather with the buckle kind, and the other two have flat nylon web collars. I have never had the remotest whiff of a problem. I leave them on not because I am lazy, but because they are my dogs, they wear collars, end of story. I appreciate that there are a lot of products on the market designed to make dog's lives and our lives easier, and I also appreciate that accidents can happen. But do we really need one more thing to stress about? Love your dog, walk your dog, play with your dog. In other words, RELAX!! :P

...and the bull terrier and Staffordshire bull terrier, too. :D

I think the higher adoption fee is an excellent idea for those pups-it helps to weed out the serious adopters from the "oh aren't they so cute and goofy" adopters, and may lessen the chance of the dog being returned to rescue because the new owner was not prepared for a 100 lb. dog with the grace of a linebacker... :D