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    vomiting undigested food?

    i have a similar problem with Lorenzo. but i know why it happens. turns out that Lorenzo eats his meal way too fast, and sometimes he drinks too much water after or before eating, so later he "burps" the undigested food. maybe that´s what happened to Ruckus...
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    Poodle Ear Problems

    could be allergies. if that´s the case try to investigate the "source", because the vet will not be able to do more if this is the case. it could be an environmental-related allergy.....
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    stinky breath, pale gums

    if he does have a teeth problem, then that´s probably the reason why he won´t drink water. my dog has a similar problem, it started when he was like 5 years-old (he is 7 1/2 now). his breath stinks, it´s like something died in there. his gums are kinda pale and redish, and it tends to bleed...
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    Do dogs grieve? If so, what can we do?

    sure they do, specially when they have been together for so long. you just have to comfort him, lots of hugs too.
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    what would you do? vet costs...

    you should call around, and ask for more reasonable prices. but i have to say, extractions are not the easiest thing to do. if not done well, the chances of getting an infection are high.
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    Limping?

    take her to the vet...i think it´s probably some nerve or tendon...don´t believe it´s bone-damage, otherwise she would be in pain..
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    How did you choose your vet ??

    well, here where i live everybody knows who are the best vets..... and we go to one of them...our vet is a great guy, funny, careful with our animals, because he knows us he doesn´t charge us for everything, he even gave us his cel number for emergencies.... he also allowed me to assisted him...
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    ewww!!!

    mmm....i still don´t find it gross....... :( :o
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    ewww!!!

    why is that so gross?? .... i don´t understand the "grossness" in this.... i have all our dogs´ teeth (the ones we´ve found at least) in a little box.... ?????
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    My 2nd try. Any comment?

    it looks pretty good....you´ll get the hang of it....its a science try to cut a dogs hair...and yes, the shorte the curlier....that´s what happens with my poodles at least... :D:D:D
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    uggh! hair every where

    i always have problems with Lorenzo´s hair....it´s not the food, is just the way it is..... what i do is put on a latex glove, and then i try to take all the loosen hair....i finished tired as hell, but it´s a lot less hair in my bed afterwards... :D:D
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    Should I be mad at the groomer?

    i feel for you, but like others said, if you cant control him, why would others?... but i do think it was a ripp off....cause they say they could do it ....and if they didnt complete the job (not even started it) they should have returned you the 50 bucks... so in the end, yes, itçs more...
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    new puppy problem

    well, you´re supossed to take them to the vet for their vaccines soon....right? cause if you are then the vet will see it.... otherwise, if you think it´s not ok, take him to the vet....it´s better when you have doubts... :D
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    Cushing Disease

    lol..i heard of this disease when i was watching "dr House"....but here´s what i know about cushing´s disease in dogs.. Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a condition that results from the chronic overproduction of too much glucocorticoid in the body.There are two different distinct...
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    Ehrlichiosis, treatment suggestions

    nop...i think you´re doing the right thing....if you´ve been through this before, and you know what will work, then do what you have to do.....and just have to continue with the treatment..... in this case, you know better.... :D:D
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    help...my dog ate some chocolate syrup

    the less harming chocolate is the white chocolate. milk chocolate also contains theobromine,wich is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean. this stuff increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate...
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    Should Hershey be sleeping a lot??

    hm..if you noticed something different about your dog that worries you, you should go to the vet. ... better to prevent... :D:D
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    help...my dog ate some chocolate syrup

    chocolate is bad for them, but if he just licked the leftovers he´ll be alright. this is what i found, so you can have an idea of how much is toxic... "If a 50-pound dog eats a teaspoonful of milk chocolate, it's not going to cause serious problems. However, if that same dog gorges himself on a...
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    Puppy hates nail cutting

    yep, lots of treats and comfort words should do the trick. i have two dogs who also hate the clippers....they can´t see it!...they run, bark, bite, scream (and tha´t when we haven´t even started the cutting :P)....people think we´re torturing them to death....but we always have the yummy-yummy...
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    new dog-severe barking problem- PLZ HELP!

    A dog left alone or confined for long periods of time without supervision is likely to bark because he feels anxious or sad and is afraid the owner may not return. what you can do is take him for a long walk, or maybe go to the park for a game of fetch or let your dog socialize with others. and...
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