it is odd to me about the sand being bad for the joints. my understanding has always been that sand, which is a very forgiving surface, is a better choice for...
... I agree, the PT at the University suggested I walk Ranger in High snow, it apparently builds up her muscles and is better than walking on sidewalks. Snow...
... Hi Mary, Not to brag but I think spring is here in NC. I can walk Dude and not have to bundle up too much. I would have loved to have snow to help build...
To be honest with you...I am not exactly not sure why but I will ask again and post what his reasonings were. Thank you all for all your comments =)...
Diana, unfortunately I only have a day or 2 of really good high snow for her to trudge around in...then it flattens out and it is too slipery for her to walk...
His dorsi flex assist thing came in Monday, he ate the straps off Tuesday morning, with his ecollar on...52 dollars down the tubes, in for a penny, in for a...
... Thanks Diana! What would you recommend that I purchase now before she comes home? I know I need to buy a crate, rubber mat for the floor of the crate (saw...
... Dude did quite well walking with the sling. Make sure you have sling that is easy to use because having both hips done at once means you will have to rely...
Hi Stacey, this sounds like great progress for Nikko, but I'm sorry I had to laugh that he ate the straps - what a little devil! Please keep us posted on his...
Hey Jen...right now they are going to make him a splint type thing of moldable plastic...lets see the little devil eat that!!! That should correct the foot...
true enough...he has managed to eat everything else including himself!!! Stacy Hopkins <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers...
I weighed Daisy today and she weighs 63 pounds thanks to eating once a day and switching to adult food (per surgeons request). She was weighing 70.5 pounds on...
... It is a worry and what you feel is very natural! I know how I was. ... Here is my thought on that and it is only my opinion. When you visit the dog the...
I totally agree with Dianne! Visiting will probably make it more difficult. Dogs live in the moment, so her moment is working hard to get better. Each dog is...
Wishing a 100% successful surgery for Daisy girl. Don't let them make you stay away. Your pup needs you to visit as often and as long as you can. The first...
Got the all clear on my GSD puppy a week ago!! :)) Whew am I glad that's over! There were a couple of times when I swore I wouldn't live through it and I...
All the very best thoughts, wishes and love to Daisy! Great job on getting her weight down, you've put her in the best condition to prepare her for the...
Daisy was so cute when I took her to surgery. She has just completed intermediate dog training and so she is great a following commands. When we walked into...
Jackson, my 9 month old Catahoula Leopard went in for surgery today. I will pick him up tomorrow. He is having Arthroscopy done on the left side to see if...