The DOG thread

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs

There's no toy like a dead, de-stuffed toy!

We used to get our Dachshund "log dog" toys. He could kill them in short order, but sometimes he'd play with them for a bit.

Kind of funny. Many years ago we had a back yard with squirrels and 2 dogs. I think the bigger dog killed a squirrel, and then disappointed that the squirrel stopped "playing" left it. I went out and the dachshund was chewing on something. He'd often find a stick or old bit of bone to chew, but this seemed different. As I got closer I realized that it was. He was chewing the head of the squirrel, well, it had been the head. Now it was a floppy, flat de-stuffed dispenser for the squirrel's brains. He was not happy that I relieved him of his toy/snack. I also once caught him with a cornered bunny rabbit that was shaken, not stirred. He hadn't gotten a chance to really get a good bite of the rabbit, but when I yelled at him, he turned around to face me with a tuft of bunny fur in his mouth.

Killer as a youngster


The business end


A little older

[asphaltgambler]

^^^^that's a really good looking animal there^^^^

[john70t]

Originally Posted by masraum

Killer as a youngster

I'm seeing: Dachshund frame. Doberman/GSD stance. A bit of long-hair Spaniel hair. ACD color mottled coat dominant. Lab or Beagle ears.
(but most of all beautiful doggo)

[Seahawk]

Interesting day with dogs yesterday.

I had a meeting in town and took the mostly rural route. About half way there there were cars stopped in both lanes...an older Cocker Spaniel was on the center stripe looking lost and confused.

I turned my warning lights on (no one was behind me and, since no one else seemed inclined to get the dog out of harms way, got out and called to Sparky (not his real name) who came over and let me pick him up.

A Subaru rocket ship pulled up behind my LC at this time and a young, hat on backwards, tilted to the side, man leans out his window and asked me if the dog had a collar.

It did but I could not find a tag right away. He gets out of his car right away, looks the collar over and finds a number to call embedded in the collar. I tell him to call the number while I take Sparky and put him in my car.

No one in any of the cars ahead or in the opposite lane move or honk. Very cool.

Once I get the dog in my car I wave the opposite lane cars through and the two cars in front of me scoot, leaving Vanilla Ice and me alone.

We get the owner on the phone and tell him where we will meet him..a school bus lot about 1/3 of the mile up the road - I drive this route a lot.

VI follows and we have a few minutes to chat. What a great kid. He waits until the owner shows up and gets Sparky. VI tells me to have a blessed day and they both depart.

Here is Sparky, concerned at first.



Then I tell him the story of the Cocker Spaniel who saved Christmas.



Goodness all around.

[gordner]

Great post Seahawk, had me laughing with the last photo.

[Tobra]

had a deal like that with a pair of English Labs last month, two females. The elderly one came right to me, the younger one kept her distance, but followed us the two blocks to my house. Called the number on the younger one's collar, older one had the numbers worn off. Owner was there in like 5 minutes.

I keep a leash and some treats in the car, just in case.

[asphaltgambler]

Good stuff!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by john70t

I'm seeing: Dachshund frame. Doberman/GSD stance. A bit of long-hair Spaniel hair. ACD color mottled coat dominant. Lab or Beagle ears.
(but most of all beautiful doggo)

He's all mini dachshund long hair, color is called "merle" or "black and tan double dapple". His parents were dachshund show winners. Back in the day he was 12# of fury, but these days he mostly just wants to chill someplace comfy.

[stealthn]

Originally Posted by rayshow

Hi folks

I have a problem with my pup. Thought she's not really a pup any more going on 15 months.
However, i have used various flea/tick preventives on her and with all she reacts very badly.
She didn't have seizures, thank God, but she did become extremely anxious, pacing, really weird.
I did speak to vet who gave me yet another brand (these are all the ones that apply on the back), which was no better. I compared different brands through Pet Express. Though I really need your experience.

Look at Revolution, never had any side affects with our dogs

https://www.revolution4dogs.com/

[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Hurts my heart... spent time with her one last time before we had to let her go today.

[dar636]

What a beautiful girl. Go in peace..

[Danimal16]

Eric, sorry for your loss.

[Jeff Alton]

Eric, $hit! Sorry for your loss. What a beautiful animal/partner/friend. Very sorry for your loss. Dread the day when we need to say good bye to our two boxers. It sucked when we had to do it with out 2 labs.... Dread the day...

Remember all of the good times and how much joy you brought to each other.

Cheers

[billybek]

She was a good looking girl, Eric. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

How old was she?

[KFC911]

I hate to read these threads/posts where we lose one of our buddies...

Beautiful pup...best to you Eric.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Look at Revolution, never had any side affects with our dogs

https://www.revolution4dogs.com/

My pup hangs out wif a couple of ol' fleabag puppies...so she gets 'em. Never been a fan of the stuff you apply, collars, etc. Vet uses/prescribes Bravecto (Fluralaner), fleas gone in just one day....lasts 3 months, no side effects for my Lab.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

Hurts my heart... spent time with her one last time before we had to let her go today.

I will give my two girls a lot of extra hugs today for your girl, Eric.

I'm so sorry......she was beautiful and she had a great life. You will see her again.....

[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Thanks for the kind words guys and gals. She was 13, but still had plenty of life in her left, if it wasn't for cancer. She had bone cancer and had to get one of her hind legs amputated to save her. In one of the last chemo treatments they discovered a polyp in her rectal lining, but it turned out to be something else that went into deep tissue. A different kind of cancer appeared a few months later, but cancer nevertheless. It wasn't advised to put her under chemo again, and her crying in pain from pooping seemed like it was time. We had a gathering on Friday with her friends one last time... it seemed like she knew. She got lots of treats and all the pets and belly rubs she could want before having to cross the bridge ahead of us.

[Bugsinrugs]

So,so sorry.

[Targa Me]

Hello Everyone,

What kind of dog food do you guys recommend?
We are currently giving our Beagle Nutro Grain Free food but now we're hearing that grain free can lead to heart problems.

Our vet say to use Purina, the stuff that you can buy at any grocery store.

What say you?

Thanks.
Larry