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I Need to Put My Dog to Sleep
Talk to your children...with the dog in the same room...let them hear from you that the dog is very old...very sick and his time to go to heaven is coming ...
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- Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the rainbow bridge.Ther...
- There are some great books to help talk to your kids about the death of a family pet. Zoe's Good-Bye by Mary Schlangen, Gentle Willow by Joyce Mills, When Your Pet Di...
- Our family friend, Boo, was a 10 year old yellow lab mix, as well. Everyone often said that he must've been part human, really such a wonderful dog. He suddenly beca...
Sorry Gross, but . . . Roundworms . . . ?
Read all 4 responses: "We adopted a dog from the shelter about 3 months ago, and despite the fact that she was ... Embarrassed Dog Owner with Sick Dog ...
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- Hi J., I don't know the dangers involved, but just wanted to bring this thought up...aren't we all subject to all sorts of infestation when we enter the public domain...
- I'm so GLAD you brought up this subject... I am very aware of this and how "worms" can be transmitted to children just in the playground or our own yards. For THIS...
- I am not sure how to rid your lawn. But you can have your kids tested for worms. I had myself tested after my dog was found to have hook worms. Not real pleasant si...
Our Family Dog Bit Our Daughter and Other Recent Aggression Issues! H-E-L-P!
Oct 12, 2009 ... Our dog snapped at our oldest daughter about 4 years ago while he was ... few stitches..but it was scarey.your dog could be sick...good luck ...
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- I don't have a lot of advice, but I have two kids and two dogs so I feel your pain. After much consultation (maybe too much), I also had to have a small dog put down ...
- I was raised by parents who had a professional breeding kennel and have had experiences with hundreds of dogs. I have also done extensive obedience training, too. G...
- I am not a dog person so will struggle not to immediately go with "the dog's gotta go" response. Try the vet first, the dog could be ill. The other common problem is o...
Chemo for Dogs
I cannot speak to prognosis, I am not a vet, but i can tell you that most dogs handle chemotherapy better than people do. They don't tend to get as sick and ...
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- Sorry for your dog's illness. Did the vet tell you that there would be side effects to the chemo (vomiting, etc), or are you basing it on human reactions? I just list...
- I'm so sorry D.. I've been in your shoes. We had chemo on a dog when I was in high school, and it was awful for her. It made her very, very sick and miserable and d...
- Hi, D.. I used to work at a major veterinary hospital in Boston. I cannot speak to prognosis, I am not a vet, but i can tell you that most dogs handle chemotherapy bet...
EXTREMELY Touchy Subject
1) is he ever around dogs? Children will respond to animals in very ..... Not because he is sick but because he wants to. Some people may think he has ...
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- In the last month I gave some professional and mom advice that offended one of the subscribers. So, I just want to say, that it is not my intention to give a diagnosi...
- I would wait until the fall when she tries to enter him in preschool. Any teacher worth their weight in salt will be able to notice a problem and will suggest what to ...
- I think the possible autism is only the tip of the iceberg! He is going to have socialization problems, learning problems, separation problems just to name a few. I'd ...
Dog Is Too Much Work
I am SO done with dogs at this point. I'm sick of the hair, the mud, the feeding , the POOP and now (with the humidity) the smell. So, I understand. ...
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- I put our dog on the treatmill everymorning regaurdless if we are planning on going for a walk that day or not. He always goes with us for walks. He wears a Halti so h...
- One thing that will help before any training is a daily walk. Put the kids in the stroller & all of you will benefit by getting some time outdoors.
- I am a mother of 3 and work full-time. I wanted another dog sooo bad after having to put our second one to sleep. My choice came down to a Weimeraner. Little did I ...
How to find low cost veterinarian care in Naugatuck, CT?
I was tired of the huge costs and my older dog is starting to get sick. The phone number on the site answers a lot of questions. Helpful? ...
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- First, does your dog lick or chew at their feet alot. It sounds like allergies. Dogs with allergies tend to get a lot of ear infections. My pug gets several a year....
- Petfirst Healthcare. I signed up and it covers quite a bit. I was tired of the huge costs and my older dog is starting to get sick. The phone number on the site ans...
- I love Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Shelton (Near Monroe on Rt. 110). They are all nice, but try to see Dr. Jeff Santee. Tell him Dave Ackert sent you! Good ...
Suggestions for Switching Older Dog with Allergies to a Raw Diet
Sep 5, 2009 ... Good luck I have 5 dogs they sure are part of the family ... Ive been researching what to do with sick animals and I read that flaxseed oil ...
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- Do you know what is causing the allergies? My dog had them once he got older, and it wasn't due to food, but rather pollen, grass etc. Although they never completely...
- Yes, do you know what the allergies are? At my animal hospital we often find allergies to grains. There are some pretty decent grain free dry foods like duck and pota...
- It's probably kind of an awful idea to start with raw in a dog at the age of 14. What are you currently feeding her? She could have a food allergy, but it could ...
How to Address Death of a Grandparent?
Aug 31, 2009 ... My father wasnt sick longless than 3 monthsand my son was used to .... were very old sick and went to doggy heaven I had a book about Dog ...
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- I'm sorry for your loses and will keep you and your family in prayer as you go through this difficult time. But as far as telling your son, I would just tell him that ...
- I'm sorry for the loses you and your family have encountered. I lost my father 4 months ago unexpectdly. My daughter is almost 5, we didn't know how to handle this eit...
- just be honest, kids know when you are making stuff up, they may not understand but they know, and it is best to tell them sooner than later, my grandfather dies when ...
How Do I Tell My Four Year Old That His Grandparent's Dog Died?
Read all 7 responses: "Unfortunately my parents 16 year old dog needs to be put ... Kids dont understand the idea of being sick and she did not understand ...
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- Dear A., I just wanted to let you know that it is ok for you and your child to cry. When our pet died on fathers day, my 3 1/2 year old son cried. We sat and talk...
- A., I am so sorry to hear about your parents (and your brother's) dog. A pet dying is hard on all members of the family. There is a great book out there called "D...
- Kids are incredibly resiliant and they will surprise you. My grandfather passed away recently and my 4 year old loved her Poppy. I did not tell her when it happened, b...
