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HEALTH CARE

Often our puppy people and even strangers will contact us with information to share
about cures for some issues they have had with their dogs of all breeds and ages.
I wish to share their comments and solutions with the Public as maybe it might help someone out.

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Guinness (Sophie x Beau) came home today and is recuperating nicely.
I wanted to forward the pictures of exactly what was removed.
Who would think a "Kinder Egg" could cause so much emotional and physical pain.
The vet bills added up to approximately $1,500.00 with the x-rays, surgery and hospital stay.
Hope you can post them on your website so that other puppy owners are aware of just how dangerous one of these can be if your pup gets hold of one.
Thank goodness it turned out alright because if a blockage had occurred (which was inevitable)
or if he had choked on it, then I might not have my little guy resting beside me today.
Thanks for all your help and advice during this ordeal. Your support has been much appreciated.
Denise T. - Ontario

BLOAT

Someone recently contacted me that lost a Borzoi due to bloat recently sent me these links to share with anyone worried about bloat:

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Bloat Kit................................ Acupuncture to relieve Bloat

The scientific term is “gastric dilatation”. This is when the stomach is stretched by gas and/or food to much bigger than normal size.
Then for some reason, still unknown, it twists and blocks off its own blood supply along with the exit routes of the gas and food that’s in it.
The twisting is called “volvulus”. The bloating is extremely painful, but when there is bloating WITH volvulus/twisting, it is life-threatening.
There is no way to know if the bloating has occurred with the twisting until the abdomen is X-rayed.
Either way, the symptoms are to be treated as an EMERGENCY and the dog needs to be RUSHED to the hospital IMMEDIATELY.
We have never had any of our Poodles have Bloat and or Torsion.
Narrow Deep chested dogs are more physically prone to incidence of bloat and perhaps because
our poodles are wider more shallow chested might be part of the reason we have not experienced it.
A Great Dane breeder that doesn't have any bloat issues (hard to imagine) suggested that Rouine in feeding and
excersise times has aided her in not experiencing bloat. She suggested those that don't keep routines on holidays or weekends are risking it.
When I mentioned her theory to my Vet he did confirm that he sees cases of bloat (all variety of dogs)
on weekends and holidays for the most part and thinks she might be onto something.
We also "free feed" our adults (meaning we leave food down all day long and water)
and I do maintain a routine every day. My vet also suggested that anyone worried about bloat issues could feed
softened kibble to avoid any problems.

Prozyme Supplement
Our present dog, a 9 year old bouvier, had digestive problems as a puppy.
Whatever we fed her, even plain brown rice, came out the same as it went in - undigested with watery stool.
We tried making our own food, feeding raw, different commercial foods, special food from vet, all without success.
Breeder offered to exchange her, but no way we could do that.
Finally, a different vet ran some other tests and it was found that her pancreatic enzymes were at the extreme low end of the scale.
We started adding Prozyme to her food and the problem has been controlled since then.
However, she does not tolerate chicken, which I understand is the base of the food you feed your pups.
Our bouvier eats Holistic Blend Lamb and Rice with Prozyme added to it - gets diarrhea if she gets into anything else.
Prozyme Supplement
According to the manufacturer, Prozyme increases absorption of the nutrients in the food.
Prozyme works in the body once the food is ingested (after mixing the Prozyme with the food;
it is not necessary to let the mixture stand before feeding).
By increasing the nutrient intake from the diet, Prozyme is reported to help with immune and digestive disorders,
poor coat and excessive shedding, skin problems, joint disorders, weight problems,
allergies, lethargy, bloating, flatulence, and coprophagia (stool eating).

I just wanted to mention that Mocha (Raven/Hershy Feb.2009) has been licking her back paw since December.
I was really worried last week, I thought for sure it would be allergies. We I hope not.
Anyway I recieved this email from my mother and wanted to pass on the link to you.
I sprayed her paw the other night and the next morning it was heeled. It was amazing!
Her paw was really raw and there was no redness at all. Anyway, I thought you might be interested in the info I read.
It might help with another poodle lover and save the trip to the vet. Take care and I will send you another pic of Mocha in a few months.
Apple Cider Vinegar As written in an excellent, 1997 article by Wendy Volhard:
"...If your dog has itchy skin, the beginnings of a hot spot, incessantly washes its feet,
has smelly ears, or is picky about his food, the application of apple cider vinegar may change things around.
For poor appetite, use it in the food - 1 tablespoon, two times a day for a 50 lb. dog.
For itchy skin or beginning hot spots, put apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle, part the hair and spray on.
Any skin eruption will dry up in 24 hours and will save you having to shave the dog.
If the skin is already broken, dilute apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of water and spray on.
Louise A.

Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula
We have had puppy with chronic ear infection and his owner discovered it was a food allergy to wheat and or chicken.
She went on a salmon based dog food with fruit extracts etc., called Taste of the Wild.
"After a month on this food, his ear infections cleared up and he is currently infection free (going on two months now)".