Recent content by Draymia

It will not affect the final outcome. If you haven't already, do take the brace and tape off. It should not be any problem. I have had to take everything off a few times in the past. Just watch the pup for a bit in case the pup begins shaking his head. He could get things bleeding...

If they are not down by now, they won't be coming. Just plan on having him neutered at 7-12 months of age. The surgery is more complicated than a simple neuter, as the vet will have to go find the testicles. :)

I am an experienced dog owner and groomer. Our shelters and rescues are overrun with loving and deserving dogs needing homes. Soldier was cursed before they ever got him. Sadly, a vicious dog is an unpredictable and dangerous dog. In my house I would have done the same thing. One month...

I don't know what else you could have done. Your poor Soldier should have never been adopted to you. The original owners knew he had major problems and took the chicken way out. Sadly there are some dogs that will never adjust. Maybe it was their upbringing, breeding or who knows. These...

I believe this looks like a Hair Follicle Cyst. Yes, there is some heritability to these. No it is not serious, but I would have it removed when you have her spayed. Some stay small and never cause problems, but some to grow and require removal when the pup is older. Better to remove when...

I run Holters routinely on my guys. We only have to do a 24 hour test. 2-4 weeks will be a long time. I do have a vest to cover the electrodes and keep the wires from bored teeth. You can use a T-shirt to keep everything protected. I do watch my dogs very closely while they are wearing the...

I have had Boxers for close to 40 years.....yes that makes me feel old, but maybe I was still in diapers? ;) Anyway I have seen my share of histiocytomas. When reading your original post, my very first thought was a histiocytoma. When one of my dogs get one, I use Betadine or plain old...

Be sure to show up early enough to do the walk-thru. The judge will take you through the entire course. Take water, a chair to be safe. A small blanket for Morgan to rest on. You can watch other people work and maybe be able to watch the Novice B class. The course may be the same or very...

No, he is not looking for a mate. He is just wanting to know what is going on outside. Males wanting to breed are controlled by hormones and the scent of the female in season. Without that stimulation, they could care less. I show my guys and males are not neutered. Unless they are...

Welcome, I knew you were from Alaska as soon as I read Termination Dust. I was born and raised in Anchorage. :)

Just being cropped four days ago, I wouldn't be worrying. Let them heal and after the sutures are out you can begin taping. Your Vet should be able to help. There is no reason they won't stand up just fine.

Yes, they look like purebreds to me. :)

The ARVC and Holter tests are basically for the same thing. The ARVC test is a newer DNA test that is having mixed reviews mainly because it is not an end all test. More research is being done on that one. With good Holters I would not worry about it. The SAS and Echo are also basically...

I've been in your position too many times. When is it time? I go by when the dog is having more bad days than good and there is no hope of getting better. As far as my guys telling me they are ready. Yes, it is true....a look in their eyes, when they look at me, has told me they are...

You might also try giving him 4-5 small meals per day, so his stomach never gets empty. I had a guy years ago, with the loud tummy problems. If I spotted it soon enough and could get a few biscuits in his tummy, he would not have any further problems. If he didn't want to eat, I would give...