February 28, 20241 yr Anybody here dealt with acral lick dermatitis? This guy just can't help himself. His vet prescribed antibiotics, steroids and an ointment, but the hardest part is when I have to leave him at home. He's wearing a cone and a neck pillow in his crate while I'm gone, but he's clever enough to still get his rear paw far enough forward to lick it, so recovery has been challenging.
February 28, 20241 yr Is he food driven at all? Buy the most difficult puzzle toy you can find, fill it with kibble, and leave it with him. He'll be too preoccupied with trying to get the food. I had one for Penny when she was a puppy to keep her too busy to destroy stuff when I wasn't at home. It was a plastic bottle that had a rope through the neck. In order to get the food out, she had to learn that the rope had to be pushed to catch a piece of kibble, then pulled out to pull the kibble out of the neck. It only worked for once piece at a time and kept her mind occupied for hours.
February 28, 20241 yr Yes, but there are times when I'm gone for hours and I wouldn't want to leave something in his crate with him like that. Once he got bored of it, he'd destroy it. I've been using the ointment and wrapping it with self-adhesive bandage wrap so it doesn't get on anything. I mistakenly left one on him while I went to HEB the other day (they were open) and when I got home, he had pulled the bandage off and eaten it... even with his cone and neck pillow on.
February 28, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, SurlyBDR said: Yes, but there are times when I'm gone for hours and I wouldn't want to leave something in his crate with him like that. Once he got bored of it, he'd destroy it. I've been using the ointment and wrapping it with self-adhesive bandage wrap so it doesn't get on anything. I mistakenly left one on him while I went to HEB the other day (they were open) and when I got home, he had pulled the bandage off and eaten it... even with his cone and neck pillow on. This thing was super heavy duty plastic. It took years before the rope itself finally wore out, and Penny is a hardcore chewer. https://www.chewy.com/petsafe-busy-buddy-tug-jug-treat/dp/48814 Edited February 28, 20241 yr by Deej
February 28, 20241 yr Definitely teared up when I saw that yesterday. Then I went and hugged all my dogs.
February 29, 20241 yr Dogs woke me up wanting to go out at 2 a.m. the other night. Penny came back in with a new toy. I have no fucking idea where she found it. Fuck your elf on a shelf.
February 29, 20241 yr Popular Post Ginger still hanging got her as a rescue from someone on shaggy years ago. Lonestar maybe
February 29, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, Updawg said: Ginger still hanging got her as a rescue from someone on shaggy years ago. Lonestar maybe Username checks out.
March 2, 20241 yr I may have shared this long ago, so apologies if I did, but here's 14 week old Penny almost ten years ago.
March 8, 20241 yr Whew. Had a bit of scare but all is well. Luna had developed this plum sized cyst on her neck. Didn't seem to bother her at all, but I took her in anyway. The vet drained it and it was nothing but water. Totally clear. Vet said it will just fill up again but not to worry unless it bothers the dog.
March 12, 20241 yr Just now, MissingInAction said: Cool picture. Sucks we did not get one of her playing with Sucre! We have to change that.
March 13, 20241 yr Popular Post Magnum enjoying the early spring sun. 10 degrees and sunny is porch nap weather.
March 17, 20241 yr Heiani and Aliyanah playing after I got home last night from a movie. Heiani just rests her head wherever she wants to! If only I could get her to rest long enough so I could finish cutting off Ali’s winter coat.
March 17, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, UpperWestside said: Heiani and Aliyanah playing after I got home last night from a movie. Heiani just rests her head wherever she wants to! If only I could get her to rest long enough so I could finish cutting off Ali’s winter coat. What are those? Pretty cute.
March 17, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Hook1997 said: What are those? Pretty cute. Ali is a full blooded Shih Tzu and the pup Heiani is a mix of Shih Tzu and it seems a little terrier. She looks so much different with all her hair. I cut probably 90 percent of hers off. Ali is getting the same cut hopefully tonight when I get home.
March 19, 20241 yr Popular Post On 2/27/2024 at 12:00 PM, Deej said: The folks on the pit bull thread are probably cheering. Speaking of, here's my pet: 4-year old American Pit Bull Terrier, named Brea, adopted from Operation Kindness in December 2022. Brea was a fatty then but she's gotten the weight down thanks to a controlled, low-protein diet. She's also completely deaf and fairly nearsighted, at least enough to where she only plays fetch indoors (always thinks I'm gonna throw the ball too far in the park). She's also affectionate as hell, playful, and very well behaved. Anyways, those stupid Karens on the pit bull thread are about as clueless and ignorant as it is possible to be.
March 19, 20241 yr Can someone recommend a good groomer in Dallas? Picked up my dog on Saturday and she had been nicked up and down her chest and belly. Fired them on the soot.
March 19, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Saint Tacky said: Can someone recommend a good groomer in Dallas? Picked up my dog on Saturday and she had been nicked up and down her chest and belly. Fired them on the soot. (214) 526-3243 It's a place called Perky Poodle and it's located on West Mockingbird at the Lemmon intersection (shopping center where Fuzzy's Tacos and LA Fitness is also located). Edited March 19, 20241 yr by hpslugga
March 19, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, hpslugga said: Speaking of, here's my pet: 4-year old American Pit Bull Terrier, named Brea, adopted from Operation Kindness in December 2022. Brea was a fatty then but she's gotten the weight down thanks to a controlled, low-protein diet. She's also completely deaf and fairly nearsighted, at least enough to where she only plays fetch indoors (always thinks I'm gonna throw the ball too far in the park). She's also affectionate as hell, playful, and very well behaved. Anyways, those stupid Karens on the pit bull thread are about as clueless and ignorant as it is possible to be. Best dog I’ve ever had was my wife's (then girlfriend) pit bull mix that she brought with her into our relationship. He was the smartest dog I’ve ever had and he was also a big ole softy at heart even though he tried to act tough. I miss that dog every day. The two of us understood each other and could communicate at a level I’ve never had in the other ten or so dogs I’ve had in my life.
March 19, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, royiv said: Best dog I’ve ever had was my wife's (then girlfriend) pit bull mix that she brought with her into our relationship. He was the smartest dog I’ve ever had and he was also a big ole softy at heart even though he tried to act tough. I miss that dog every day. The two of us understood each other and could communicate at a level I’ve never had in the other ten or so dogs I’ve had in my life. Got any pictures?
March 20, 20241 yr 12 hours ago, Guadaloopy said: Ody is chill in the back and Penny looks like she’s seen some stuff. Looks like the flash got one of her eyes, but not the other.
March 20, 20241 yr On 3/19/2024 at 7:17 AM, hpslugga said: Speaking of, here's my pet: 4-year old American Pit Bull Terrier, named Brea, adopted from Operation Kindness in December 2022. Brea was a fatty then but she's gotten the weight down thanks to a controlled, low-protein diet. She's also completely deaf and fairly nearsighted, at least enough to where she only plays fetch indoors (always thinks I'm gonna throw the ball too far in the park). She's also affectionate as hell, playful, and very well behaved. Anyways, those stupid Karens on the pit bull thread are about as clueless and ignorant as it is possible to be. They should watch the episode of Pit Dogs and Paroles with Micheal Griffin. In fact, they should watch a number of those episodes. I've volunteered at the animal shelter for a long time and I've had Chihuahuas, Terrriers, French Bulldogs bite me, and Great Danes try. But the only thing all the hundreds of Pit Bulls I walked ever did was want to sit in my lap and lick me to death. I know people will say, "well a Chihuahua won't hurt you". Well, a Great Dane sure will. There are certainly some rotten Pit Bull owners though.
March 20, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Hard Times said: Looks like the flash got one of her eyes, but not the other. She’s our little wall-eyed girl.
March 20, 20241 yr There's a pit bull thread if you want to discuss that, this is for pictures and stories about your dogs.
March 20, 20241 yr 21 hours ago, Kennythetiger said: Got any pictures? Found one from when he was getting old. Miss this guy. Definitely captures the lab part of him, which is what my now wife always put on rental applications when she was a renter before we met.
March 22, 20241 yr I come in peace and hoping for advice. I'm mostly indifferent to dogs. I've never owned a dog but have cared for and dog-sat a few family dogs. I actually just finished dog-sitting a really great mixed breed for a friend. He didn't bark (unless someone came right up to the door) and he was smart, energetic and probably helped me lose 5 pounds running with and (watching him) zoom in the backyard like a greyhound. That said, for the past 6 years I've lived near/around dogs, in two different locations, that bark all the time and have owners that seem to not give a shit. So I ask of thee, dog owners - I'm trying not to presume - are there dogs or dog breeds that "just bark" and can't be helped? Or is it just lazy or disrespectful owners? Maybe both. I already had a conversation with the current neighbor. Nice enough guy but he essentially threw up his hands and said "He's a covid dog and wasn't trained or socialized." Not sure the breed. But what's stopping that from happening now? Can he not be trained as a 4 or 5 year old dog to not bark, or bark more infrequently? It wouldn't be a huge deal but the dog barks at everything and they keep him outside a lot. Wind, flying insects, and of course me going out to mow, smoke a brisket, or just look at the sky. The owner(s) usually just mildly say "Stop. No. Stop that. C'mon now." for a few minutes, which has no effect.
March 22, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Deej said: Avoid anything hound. They bark just to hear their own voice. Unfortunately I can't choose my neighbors, or neighbor's breed, particularly if they moved in after us. I don't think the offending pup is a hound, however.
March 22, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Deej said: Avoid anything hound. They bark just to hear their own voice. BIG YEP. Trust me. BIG YEP.
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