Our big morning at the vet:

The girls have each gained five pounds this year, although neither dog
is overweight (50 and 60 lbs. respectively). The weight gain needs to
be stopped, though, so more exercise for dogs and humans.

Whenever we use coupons for new dog treats, no matter how small we
break them up, dogs always gain weight.

Bella is developing a UTI and has acidic urine. Normally she loves our
vet, but this morning she acted like he was going to beat her. Beanie
is unaffected by everything except our grooming of her, but Miss Don't
Touch Me There allowed the vet to use a clipper on some difficult
matts. Now that we are rid of those, I'm hoping she'll allow me to
brush her more. It has taken me a long time to get her to accept being
brushed, which is a huge problem for a girl who now has so very much
(thick and voluminous) hair. I swear her hair is half her weight.

We stopped for chicken sandwiches on the way home and the woman at teh
fast fud asked if the dogs were related and what breed they are. These
dogs do happen to be especially cute and appealing if you like hairy
dogs, but they look nothing alike. Not even close. Yes, they are both
mutts, so we can establish that as their "breed". She then asked if
they are related. Um... no. Again, related by teh cute only. And they
were in the car together.

A taxing time was had by all. For some reason the vet thinks it's nice
when one dog shows interest in the dog being examined. Bella was
interested in Beanie's exam, but (gee, here's a surprise) Beanie
couldn't care less.

We're hoping we won't have to see our favorite vet for another year.
But for the UTI, both are healthy.

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
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Our big morning at the vet:

The girls have each gained five pounds this year, although neither dog is
overweight (50 and 60 lbs. respectively). The weight gain needs to be
stopped, though, so more exercise for dogs and humans.

Whenever we use coupons for new dog treats, no matter how small we break
them up, dogs always gain weight.

Bella is developing a UTI and has acidic urine. Normally she loves our
vet, but this morning she acted like he was going to beat her. Beanie is
unaffected by everything except our grooming of her, but Miss Don't Touch
Me There allowed the vet to use a clipper on some difficult matts. Now
that we are rid of those, I'm hoping she'll allow me to brush her more. It
has taken me a long time to get her to accept being brushed, which is a
huge problem for a girl who now has so very much (thick and voluminous)
hair. I swear her hair is half her weight.

We stopped for chicken sandwiches on the way home and the woman at teh
fast fud asked if the dogs were related and what breed they are. These
dogs do happen to be especially cute and appealing if you like hairy dogs,
but they look nothing alike. Not even close. Yes, they are both mutts, so
we can establish that as their "breed". She then asked if they are
related. Um... no. Again, related by teh cute only. And they were in the
car together.

A taxing time was had by all. For some reason the vet thinks it's nice
when one dog shows interest in the dog being examined. Bella was
interested in Beanie's exam, but (gee, here's a surprise) Beanie couldn't
care less.

We're hoping we won't have to see our favorite vet for another year. But
for the UTI, both are healthy.


Does the vet think the acidic urine will clear after the UTI is gone?

Montana, the grooming table worked wonders for dogs who hate grooming . I
generally try and do it outside someplace interesting so dog can be
distracted. And they are stuck there -eventually they learn to just grin
and bear it. Even grooming wimp of the century kavik and skittish tok
settled down on the table more than they ever would anywhere else.

On 2008-06-07 02:11:48 -0400, "Beth In Alaska" said:

Does the vet think the acidic urine will clear after the UTI is gone?

That's a good question and I have to do a little research into what
might make her urine acidic.

Montana, the grooming table worked wonders for dogs who hate grooming . I
generally try and do it outside someplace interesting so dog can be
distracted. And they are stuck there -eventually they learn to just grin
and bear it. Even grooming wimp of the century kavik and skittish tok
settled down on the table more than they ever would anywhere else.

I may have a make-shift grooming area - not a table - outside. It's a
place where I can hook her leash high and therefore be able to use two
hands. But I also understand the concept of why a table is an important
part of the process.

However, I'm also going to take her out since she is actually wearing
her collar and do a little brushing. We've been gone all day and she'll
love the attention.

On 2008-06-07 19:17:22 -0400, montana wildhack
said:

However, I'm also going to take her out since she is actually wearing
her collar and do a little brushing. We've been gone all day and she'll
love the attention.

She did love the attention. Now that the dreadlock matts are gone, she
relaxed and let me brush her with the furminator (or whatever that
thing is called) for about five minutes before we both wanted to do
something else. The big part was that she let me brush her butt and her
leg while she was lying at my feet. In that short period of time I got
about a Pomeranian fur off of her. I suspect there are actually several
more Pomeranians of fur ready to be released.

So, small steps are good.

montana wildhack wrote in
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In that short period of time I got
about a Pomeranian fur off of her. I suspect there are actually several
more Pomeranians of fur ready to be released.


What's strange is that even the Pomeranian usually yields a Pomeranian-
worth of fur.

--
Catherine
& Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes
& Rosalie the calico cat
www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com

On 2008-06-10 17:20:22 -0400, ceb said:

What's strange is that even the Pomeranian usually yields a Pomeranian-
worth of fur.

What kind of doll brush do you use on the Ambassador?

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
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On 2008-06-10 17:20:22 -0400, ceb said:

What's strange is that even the Pomeranian usually yields a Pomeranian-
worth of fur.

What kind of doll brush do you use on the Ambassador?

I recommend the furminator. It's amazing what that brush pulls out of a
dog.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

On 2008-06-11 09:24:28 -0400, "\(the\)duckster" said:


"montana wildhack" wrote in message
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On 2008-06-10 17:20:22 -0400, ceb said:

What's strange is that even the Pomeranian usually yields a Pomeranian-
worth of fur.

What kind of doll brush do you use on the Ambassador?

I recommend the furminator. It's amazing what that brush pulls out of a
dog.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

We have one of those, too. Remarkably effective for us!

In article 2008061110383975249-montana@wildhackcominvalid,
montana wildhack wrote:
We have one of those, too. Remarkably effective for us!

The Furminator was recently discussed on one of the Siberian
Husky mailing lists. Most people who'd tried it didn't feel
it was more effective than standard undercoat rakes, but a
few really loved it.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

On 2008-06-11 10:40:20 -0400, (Melinda Shore) said:

The Furminator was recently discussed on one of the Siberian
Husky mailing lists. Most people who'd tried it didn't feel
it was more effective than standard undercoat rakes, but a
few really loved it.

It seems to depend on the coat. We also have an undercoat rake that has
not been at all effective on Bella. I don't think I've used it on the
Bean, but probably should give it a try.

Sometimes I wish that there was a place where we could test which
brushes/rakes would work on which dogs before we purchase them.