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Seen lots of funny ones with dogs, but anyone ever seen a dog this smart?

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http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/us/2012...

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Anyone see the MNBC warning about Chicken jerky AGAIN?

Article:

RENO, Nev. (KRNV & MYNews4.com) - According to an MSNBC report, health officials are turning to consumers for help finding the cause of kidney failure in hundreds of dogs. The report says multiple consumers cited Waggin' Train or Canyon Creek Ranch Jerky treats or tenders as problems. Milo's Kitchen home-style dog treats also received multiple complaints.

Question about microchipping?

I adopted a 5.5 yr old Border Collie from our local HUMANE SOCIETY last year. She was chipped by them and the chip registered to them.

Papers were issued by the Humane Society allowing me to re-register the new chip to me, which was done and confirmation papers returned to me by the chip company.

I watched them scan her just before I got her and apparently their new implanted chip registered.

Question. presuming that she was already chipped when the was surrendered by her previous owner, isn't that chip still active as well as the new chip?

if so what would show up if she were scanned...the old or the new, or both?

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After reading countless posts and questions plus replies concerning what you feed your dog; I think it is way past the time where dog/pet owners examine the quality of our dog's drinking water!

This subject is perhaps one of the easiest to respond to, (and least expensive) to respond to! SO IT'S ABOUT TIME FOLKS!

The 1st step in checking out the stuff that we call "drinking water".

HAVE YOU ACTUALLY SMELLED/TASTED THE WATER ITSELF?

Does it smell from chlorine? I have been in homes where the odor of tap water simply smells like a swimming pool! I mean, like really over whelming!!! I guess the people and animals living there had simply gotten used to it!

Have you given thought to the meds (like antibiotics,other prescription stuff., poisons...even aspirin?

I am keeping this post relatively short on purpose, as I am sure.you can see where it is taking us!!!! :(

Time to ask...WHAT YOU CAN DO???

1) The 1st thing to do is get a report from the local municipality on the quality of what we are drinking?

2) get some of those cheapo water test strips from the local drug stores)

3)get a clean glass and simply look into the water drawn from the tap!

(want to really get scared....CHECK OUT A SLIDE OF THE LOCAL WATER AT YOUR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL'S MICROSCOPE!!! )

This does not even include illegal drugs and chemicals IN OUR DRINKING WATER!!!!!

Next in line, is Fluoride! This chemical was original put into our drinking water back in the 50's to rid out water of "nasties" that were found to be lurking! Turns out the cure was almost as bad as the

Most tap water from the modern home is really "over processed" and has way too many chemicals in it.

To make the 1st step is really simply. Just buy those little bottles of paper test strips, that change colors depending on just what it is looking for! (as in chemicals,DRUGS, ) etc!!!!

IT IS NOT MY INTENTION TO BE OVER OVERLY DRAMATIC HERE, BUT SIMPLY TO CHECK OUT what we are giving our dogs to drink! YES, I absolutely agree with those that feel a good quality

food AND a SAFE water (AND DISH! NO PLASTIC, and no dishes with fancy decorative artwork adorning the Stainless Steel or ceramic feed/water dishes that we use!

Time for a few solutions that can cost anywhere from $1 to thousands!

1st thing....BOIL the WATER 1st ! Let it condense and put the condensed liquid out for your dog to drink!

Next ONLY use a SS or clean ceramic bowl for feed time!

Next: Always have fresh water Ready for your dog to drink! (water should be a bit below room temperature) Change the water regularly.

These are the really simple and cheap"ways" out!

What to do?

The water in the small city that I live in is really the "pits"

Real life solutions wise!

Some here may think the following is a bit "much" but I have been using RO (Reverse Osmosis) water treatment for years for both my dogs and for me!!!! : I Think mine cost me about $275 USD (for the unit, inc 1 set of filters) and the yearly costs of RO filters.

Reverse Osmosis systems can cost between $200 (USD) and upwards, depending on what you are buying. (NOTE: RO systems waste about 2-3 times of water produced for that which is actually made that is good to drink!

There are many grades of RO systems out there too

Mine is a fairly simple 4 stage "system"

Yearly costs (Just for me and my 55 lb Border Collie)

About $100 per year in water costs (about 3/3 of that is waste water!

About $100 (2 filter changes + membrane cost broken out separately) (2x2 filters /yr= $60

Filters include: sediment filter, carbon pre-filter, carbon post filters

AND THE BIGGIE! $75-$100 FOR A NEW MEMBRANE (depending on usage and just how dirty the water is prior to cleaning) YOU USUALLY CHANGE THE MEMBRANE ONCE EVERY 2-3 YRS!!!

MAJOR side benefit is taste of your coffee or tea, DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE OF THE POND YOU LIVE ON! LOL

My 6.5 yr old female Border Collie(adopted last yr at 5.5 yrs old) has recently been uirinating a bit more than normal (past few days) but not drinking excessively. I suspect a UTI, but would like to have her urine analyzed by my vet.

Werd thing is she will go 7-8 hrs at night without having to go, but then comes morning, she will go 3 or 4 times in 4 hrs. Then not again until evening.

She always has (and continues) to drink about 1 cup of water a day (she is a 55 lb dog)

Please note, this is my 1st female dog after having had 3 males.

She is impossible to catch....Even on a leash, she suddenly just "drops" down and pees. She is also a large dog and even if I could get get a container under her, I would not have a chance! (she is that fast! and squats almost at ground level!

Anyone have any ideas? I would like to get a sample to the vet as quickly as I can

TIA

I adopted a Rough Coated Adult BC last year, and have little experience with double coated dogs (my last 3 were Beagles and were relatively light shedders compared with this fine Creature)

She has always been a shedder, but now her winter coat has begun to push out the summer coat already! Big time shed is beginning and blowing her coat should commence within a month or so out here!

Question: She was given her 2nd bath of the year (by me) using oatmeal shampoo and a good dog conditioner in the first week of July. (She hates baths too)

Should I consider bathing her again in the next few weeks considering that I am not a big fan of frequent baths for most dogs???

Background: Her skin is NOT dry;Her coat is nice and soft (for a BC); and she does not smell! She is groomed daily by me, with a brushing, combing, and an occasional Furminator brushing.

I do not want to over bathe, but have heard that a bath before blowing a coat, can be beneficial?

Opinions would be appreciated!

TIA

Having been a fairly regular contributor to YA for a few months (and TRYING to help out where I can), I have gotten some really good Info, some questionable attempts at trolling ( some trolls VERY thinly veiled in disguise ), as well as the usual rubbish from those that just seem....to get a rise out of "Pulling someone else's chain";

It is my own turn to ask a relative but serious question myself!

I have ALWAYS assumed the position of not giving anything to my dog, that was not meant, for a dog (except for my Vet recommended 1/2 teaspoon plain non fat yogurt

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I TOOK MY REGULAR MORNING SHOWER AND REACHED FOR THE CONDITIONER...THERE WAS NONE! My hair is dry and is really bad this time of year (dry climate and A/C runs about 20 hrs per day... I am no youngster, and and one of the male persuasion, so I do not have to smell like raspberries;

Now for my "BIG" chance! I looked around and sitting on the counter was an unopened contained of furGOTpet deshedding conditioner! CONTENTS: "NATURAL CONDITIONERS" (WHATEVER that is),that is, omega 3 &6 fatty acids,cranberry seed oils, Kava extract,Vit E, Aloe Vera, or Parabens, NO ARTIFICIAL ANYTHINGS....and nothing that would make males bark or lift my leg on anything else!!

Anything looking dangerous here?

TIA

OK ... I know that many are opposed to dog vaccinations, and think our dogs get too many injections!

I adopted a 5 yr old BC last year and her shots were do on July 1 (which were done of course!).

However, I have been using a different Vet for my adopted Border Collie (she loves to ride in the car unlike the previous dogs i have had in the past 25 yrs., so I am able to take her on the 15 mile R/T that is needed to get to the VET that I always wanted to use throughout the years. It is a family owned and operated operation and they are really great with My BC...Plus their reputation in our small city is fabulous!)

I also know that Bordetella shots are optional and are required by almost all kennels which would board your pooch!

While I am asking, I have always used the injection, rather than the intra-nasal variety

My dog has and will not ever be boarded and my Vet is very thorough and is even very reasonable...he asked that she gets the Bordetella vaccine at 6 month intervals! This is somewhat new to me since my previous dogs that were boarded from time to time only got the Bordetella shot once per year.

No, he is not trying to rip me off (Like he charged me $55 for her last set of shots (rabies - 3 yr variety, Dap-Parvo Booster...NO OFFICE VISIT Was charged either!)...the Bordetella shot coasts $11 and no office visit fee is charged...

I might add that my dog is quite social, and loves almost all people and other dogs! Apparently there is a new strain of Bordetella that is resistant to current vaccines...She is always greeting other dogs when I walk her!

Is my Vet being overly cautious or ??

BTW: His words of wisdom to me when i first met him were "THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR DOG IS TO KEEP HER OUT OF HERE...UNLESS YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM!

I have a 6yr old rough coated border collie that is quite a-typical. She stays pretty clean and is not an active BC...her thyroid was checked again this month and is normal. I adopted her from our Humane Society last year and they warned me she hates baths! (I found that out last time I bathed her at a self service doggie wash about 5 months ago.)

Question: her skin and coat are in excellent condition (with a few grass allergies) and she is quite the shedder! She is brushed daily (and Furminated monthly while shedding) with a bristle and pin brush and steel comb. Her summer coat is in, and she looks great and loves to be groomed (but still hates getting wet).

I am going to bathe her again in a few weeks since the weather where I live changes very quickly comes September and I want to do it while it is still hot outside. I only use an Oatmeal shampoo and do not really want her to smell like roses or anything else.

NOW: some advocate the use of a doggie conditioner on all dogs after a bath and some do not.

Any BC owners have experience here? if so and the use of conditioner is recommended, what brand is the best (no chemicals or other stuff...natural only!) She does not have dry skin or a dry coat either!

TIA

It is ant season here in Nevada and the little buggers are everywhere! I only leave my dog's kibble down for maybe 10 minutes until she eats and within a few minutes they are back again! (Yes, I scrub her eating area after every meal (even with vinegar which most ants hate!) These are tiny little ants and of course

ANY TYPE OF ANT TRAP OR POISON IS OUT OF THE QUESTION!

NEEDS TO BE A NATURAL NON HARMFUL SOLUTION FOR MY DOG'S SAKE!

Any other ideas would be welcome (No, I can't find out where they are getting in either or their trails! :()

I have always had an aversion to having my dog's sedated for a dental but also realize that bad teeth and gums are and can be deadly!

My dog just will not tolerate complete brushing (she would rather eat the doggie toothpaste) LOL

I was able to find a natural bone by merrick called corporal caps that helps satisfy the chewing need and also helps with the cleaning process, but I have recently found a product (blessed by my vet) that seems to work wonders in about a month!

She is a 6 yr old Border collie and highly suspicious of her food (kibble). Anyway I decided to try a product called Plaque off by Progen and i was amazed at the results! The plaque and tarter that was building up is pretty much gone and gets better almost daily!

it apparently has a seaweed power in it that changes the makeup of the saliva that causes the bad stuff! WIERD BUT IS WORKING WELL SO FAR!

Vet said it works for some dogs but not all! I am now purchasing it on the net for a major discount...anyone using Plaque off or have another remedy?

NO, I DO NOT WORK FOR THEM EITHER! LOL

I rescued a 5 yr old BC from our local Humane Society last year. I was warned that she was very submissive and a bit of a couch potato! (Sounds like an oxymoron with a BC!)

She has been to my TRUSTED vet 2 times this year for a checkup (bloodwork and Thyroid panel) and all checked out just fine. Her last visit for her yearly shots and exam was last week, and another Thyroid panel was done AGAIN NORMAL!

She has made tremendous progress this year and is now not as afraid of everything (even tennis balls!), loves to go for walks and rides in the car and is a great dog! (I have owned 3 Beagles over 25 yrs so the breed was new to me but I did my research 1st).

Now the question:

She still would rather be in the house, but welcomes the walks and being in the yard BUT only with me there with her). She is still afraid of ALL toys that I have tried and only gets stimulated by Bully Sticks and chewing on a Merrick Knee Cap Bone (SAFE, natural and not a rawhide product and blessed by my vet who is not generally happy about dogs having bones!)

I believe she was mentally abused prior to my getting her. Her temperament is as good as it gets, and whoever had her before me trained her well. She will not even eat her food until I say food and give a hand signal to come!

Is there any one with a suggestion(s) for stimulating her and giving her more energy?

BTW: Her "job" is obviously ME since she rarely lets me out of her sight (I work from home so I am always around) If I have to go out for an hour or 2, She is in exactly the same spot as when I left and wags her tail big time, obviously happy. She loves people and other dogs, but I am concerned about her lack of energy but am happy that I have made the progress that has been made.

My concern is the weight thing. She only gets 2 cups (Precisely measured) of a good quality kibble twice per day (treats are usually carrots or an occasional small piece of dog Chicken Jerky, and the Bully Stick), pees and poops normally and I have only seen her exhibit the herding instinct, when in my back yard and sees a few Quail or the rabbit that Lives somewhere back there!

My Vet is not concerned, but does want about 10 lbs off her. he calls her an "easy keeper", and BTW, her teeth are in great shape.

I have just never heard of an inactive BC, but am aware that she obviously came with some "baggage" when I adopted her!

Any ideas to help her along? She is now 6 yrs old and time is not on my side (Not old but middle aged). She is happy and much better off than when I got her, but Stimulation is necessary for a BC both mental and physical!

TIA!

I know this question has been thrashed about for ages on YA, but I think I have located a good solution!

My vet has warned me about femur bones, and even knuckle bones (raw of course) as being able to splinter with a strong chewer! I am also aware that there are many that disagree with this.

While at a local SPECIALTY dog store in my area, I asked the owner what she thought! She owns a Pit Bull that is quite a strong chewer!

She recommended that I try a KNEE CAP BONE (only a quality brand like Merrill)

Well I tried one a few weeks ago and my Border Collie has not been able to even dent it! (just slowly grinds it down)

They are round and the dog must manuever the bone to the REAR of its mouth to get a good chew grip on it!

PERFECT as this is where the tarter/plaque will build up!

To shorten it up, I am now on my 4th Knee cap bone, and my dog loves it as do I. I actually feel safe feeding my prized pooch a bone she likes! Of course a dog can still break a tooth on a hard bone but that can always happen as they age!

Hope this helps those on the "fence"

I rescued an adult 5 yr old female Border Collie last year. She is a wonderful dog in all regards and this is my 1st experience with a BC. (always had Beagles). I swore I would never do it again after losing my last Beagle to cancer, but there I was at the Humane Society a month later, when I spied her! She was so much in need and was a total mess. After working with her for a few months, she began to come around and is now truly MY DOG!!

She is very submissive and I suspect she had been mentally mistreated by her prior owners but that is another story.

It is coming on about a year now and I noticed that whenever she is happy or wants something, she lets me know by making a "mooing" sound like a cow. it is really funny and I was wondering if this something common to the breed? If I moo back to her...she keeps on mooing (a riot).

As a point of information, I am spending my 1st year with her blowing her winter coat (a rough coated breed). It is absolutely incredible how much undercoat fur comes out during her daily grooming sessions! I use a soft brush, pin brush, zoom groom type mit, steel comb, and weekly a furminator (which she loves btw)

I have recently tried out a Shedzilla deshedding tool (like a mars coat king) It seems gentler and gets even more undercoat out than the furminator did! (Twas only $20 at Walmart) She likes this tool as well.

All in all It is a joy owning this fine dog (she still sounds like a cow! LOL)

I have been asking a couple of questions about how to get a better handle on my 6yr old adopted Border Collie and her annual "blowing" the winter coat.

I have gone through all the known remedies including health checks, constant in home grooming, checking diet and supplements...THE WORKS!

Yet , still the fur still LOL! Now Dog hair in my coffee is where I decided to wage war, no matter what the cost!! :)

I will stop at no lengths to help my sweet dog out (AS WELL AS SAVE MY REMAINING VACUUM CLEANER!)

I recently purchased a Bear-Power force dryer, which is superb for the price! (2 hp, 30,000 fmp (not sure what fpm is!))

The only drawback is the super loud noise it makes. It is 10 times louder than my super Simplicity house vac ($900 dollars worth and it still refuses to make my morning coffee!! LOL) My BC relates it to a vacuum and is both scared of the noise (she loves the blowing air though)

I will stop at no lengths to keep my BC healthy and happy!

CHECK THIS OUT!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/PET-DOG-SPA-PORTABLE-ENCLOSURE...

I recently bought one of these! Yikes, is it outrageous, and my Border collie HATES baths!!!

No, it does not cure her hatred, but once secured inside, she has to grin and bear it LOL. The thing has shower heads from all directions and comes with a shelf for smaller dogs! FANTASTIC and she gets to stay at home, instead of being away and suffering from separation fears!

I made the mistake of taking it out to the front of my home in the driveway, to give her her first Professional bath! (I refuse to use any of the groomers around here, since I have heard so many horror stories about how they treat their charges!!! :)

Besides at $65 USD per session, it will not take long to recoup my purchase dollars! I now have my neighbors ringing my door bell asking if they can bring their own dogs over for a wash!!! I want to ask the manufacturer if they can build it in A COIN OPERATED VERSION! LOL, like a self service car wash!

The thing is so well designed and sturdy that I am awe stricken! They thought of everything!

Now if I could only find a quieter force dryer that will not break the bank!! LOL

Serious answers only please!

Background:

In Part one of my question I asked for a bit of advice on handling the dreaded undercoat "blowoff" of my 6 yr old adopted female Border Collie (rough double coated..MY AVATAR!

I have made a new decision and your comments are respectfully invited! (be nice now plz)

Another poster told me of her 2 GP sheeders and hair in her tea! I have had enough hair in my coffee as well! LOL

I have purchased the following to assist me in this war!

1st a pro Force dryer!

2nd is one of these dog washers! (see link below!)

Expensive YES, Outrageous yes! Worth it...ME THINKS SO! (Pro grooming sessions around here are $60+ USD per session!)

link! Your comments are welcome!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trk...

I have had my adopted Border Collie (ruff coated Double coat) for about a year (adopted her last year and she is about 6 yrs old)

I have experienced 1 season of her blowing her summer coat so the winter coat could emerge!

NOW THE WINTER COAT HAS BEGUN TO "BLOW"

What I do:

Feed her 1 teaspoon of plain non fat yogurt in her feed daily! (tried salmon oil...she hated it)

Brush her daily (no more than 10 minutes with handmitt, then soft bristle brush, then pin brush followed by a steel comb!

1 DRY TYPE BATH PER MONTH NOW...HER FUR IS SOFT/AND SHINY NOW! NO dry skin either!

Her health is excellent per my vet who reminded me that this is a normal occurrence in this type of dog!

I also have increased her Furminator "combing" to about 1 time per week instead of the usual 1 time per 3 months!(NICE BLADE!) She love a gentle once over with it!

QUESTION...is there anything more I can do? I am up to my neck in fur LOL

Have Burned up 2 vacuums so far ..More LOL

I will shortly change my "handle" to: "AS THE FUR FLIES" :)

NO giving my prize Dog up is not an option (see my Avatar)

TIA for any serious advice!!

Good Morning all.

After 25 yrs of dog ownership, I must ask the following of those more knowledgeable than I.

Background:

I adopted a needy (probably neglected) Border Collie last summer after losing my last Beagle to cancer after 9+ yrs). She was, however wonderfully trained and is continuing her education and following well! She was said to be 5+ yrs old (b'day may 2 when she turns 6) Teeth and health are excellent and she is groomed daily by me including tooth brushing.She also was quite a bit overweight and I have slowly increased her exercise, which has resulted in a weight loss of 5 lbs (she came to me at 56 lbs!) She also only eats 1 cup of dry kibble 2x per day. My vet says that it is just fine although general guidelines state 2 cups 2x per day for her age and size/weight....Blood workup indicates no problems. She is still lazy though and her thyroid is normal as well as Liver enzymes, She was thankfully spayed at an early age by her previous owner.

Question:

I am an early riser and currently feed her at 6am and a second feeding at 2:30pm + a very LIGHT snack (small Lamb stick) at 11pm prior to sleeping time (I do the snack to prevent a rise in Blood sugar during the long nights. She is excellent at "Holding it", which is both a blessing (for me) and not too good for her IMHO. (especially the pooping.) Poop is constantly the right color and consistency and her anal sacs have never needed expressing during the past 7 months!

It is currently dark and cold where I live in the wee early morning. She has recently been gently signaling me at approx 3:30 am that she need to relieve herself. I respond, of course and take her to her spot(s) where she does reliever herself, then she goes back to sleep.

Any helpful suggestions would be welcome. Should I gradually adjust her feed times? If so what schedule. She aims to plz me and has completely adopted me as her person, thus creating a very tight bond! :) I got very lucky indeed.

Thank you all in advance!

Thanks for pointing this out...I will attempt to move it! Thanks again! BTW, I feel better now and hopefully your answer is the best one! MOVED successfully!

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