Recent content by kel0424

Thanks for tip on Savlon cream. I will question our vet about that. He is having a hard time today. He must be building a tolerance to the Benadryl because it doesn't seem to keep him quiet as long. He is so anxious to play that I had to crate him today because he was hurting himself by...

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes and advice. It is amazing what a couple of days can do! He really wants to play, but we are keeping him quiet w/ Benadryl, which also helps with his itchy leg! The vet did say it was okay to have him out as long as we kept him still. I am sleeping on...

Cosmo had a rash (acne) on his chin that went away after switching to a higher quality food. We use Nature's Prairie Variety. Good luck, hope he feels better soon! Kelly

acne Cosmo had the chin acne also. Our vet explained it was most likely a food allergy. We were giving him Science Diet on her recommendation but after doing our own research and with the help and advice from this board we switched foods. After switching him to Nature's Prairie Variety, it...

Hi Everyone, Cosmo (6 month Brindle boy) broke his leg in two places Thursday night. Just a real freak accident. He jumped into the air to catch something I threw for him and came down wrong. He was in so much pain. We were able to find a really great orthopedic surgeon ( I had no idea a...

There is a website belonging to a Chicagoland vet that has a great deal of info regarding diets, raw diets, cancer diets, etc. She has some interesting theories if anyone is interested. I haven't met her, someone gave me her web address. www.drkarenbecker.com

I am also in the Joliet/Shorewood/Plainfield area and would love to get Cosmo out running with some friends. I know VanHorne is free, but as someone said small. Does anyone go to Hammil Woods? I think a permit only costs $25 for up to 3 dogs. Kelly

Cosmo was neutered yesterday. I asked the doc to not give ace based on what I have read. She agreed to not give it to him but only because I requested. She does not feel there is ant harm to a boxer using Ace but I feel like the rest of you, better safe than sorry.

Acting on advice from this site, we found a privately owned store in our area that stock several of the choices suggested (Timberwolf, Wellness, etc). The owner really seemed to know what she was talking about and suggested the Natures Variety Venison. Has anyone tried this? Just looking for...

Thanks gmacleod for the response. I thought I was giving Cosmo the good stuff!!! It is what my vet recommended. I have not heard of California Diet, but will read thru the link you posted. Thanks for the info about neutering, I feel better about making the appointment.

Just wondering how old the average age is for neutering. My vet wants to do Cosmo next week. He is only 4 1/2 months old but is 45 lbs. She kept saying do it now before he gets too big. When I questioned if that meant there would be concerns to his health if I waited she said no, just more...

Hi Everyone - I have a 4 month old light brindle boy named Cosmo. I have had dogs all my life and never knew I could love one this much!! What a character! Kelly