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UTIs do take time to recover from - that I have learned. The anti-biotic treatment takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks to be effective in any manner (even after you finish the dosage it is still doing its thing in the digestive tract and urinary tract). The frustrating part is having to watch your...

This is very interesting indeed - they mentioned doing an ultrasound - would this be a similar routine to look for a similar instance such as yours? Just want to narrow down the approach to know what I should be considering. The diet was a good one that I've been really watching ever since...

Hello everyone - thanks in advance for all advice and suggestions on how to approach care for my lovely Roxy girl. I'm a touch miffed at my vet's office - but don't hold it against their vets for not collaborating better for this information so I've started researching 'tons' on the internet...

Very much understood and yes I do have complete control of my poochie at all times. I was more trying to give advice on the idea that though you do have control over your poochie - others - do not, and that is what should also be understood. There are more dog owners (of any breed) out there...

Selective - I say that my poochie is very selective and selective she is. I live in a building with three other dog owners and all of our dogs by virtue of familiarity get along great and love to see and play with each other whether on our porches, outside on the lawn, or in the park. When...

I also have VPI - and last year I had one emergency visit and three bladder infections (different meds each time and culture tests after prolonged re-infections). The total vet bills alone were $1900 for the year - insurance actually covered 60% of that. I thought it'd be hooey too until...

Thankfully... Even after the first 24 hours, she has been 'fine'. She has been playing around already, although hurt. Her wounds are the like that it aches her and her pain medication helps indeed. However, despite the pain and the freak occurence, she appears to be wanting to 'get back to...

Hello: My wife and I have a beautiful female Boxer that is 1.5 years old (Roxy!). This morning, we have unfortunately had a very serious incident with another dog. Long story short, our new neighbor had stepped out to greet us while we had our dog (at the bottom of the stairwell of their...

Wish I knew that 15 years ago... I have a nice scar on my left hand from my dogs growing up. One rottweiler and one doberman, and one hand in the wrong place trying to grab a collar. Ouch.

Dog Park Aggression I must preface this by saying that I grew up with Rottweilers and Dobermans in my immediate family. I have a 'good' grasp on reading unfriendly behaviour and even more of a grasp controlling a possible aggression from dogs. I agree wholeheartedly with the advice that if...

Glad to hear that she's still doing good. Funny you mentioned about a UTI. I'm beginning to suspect that my Roxy may have one as well. She started having some odd urination habits at the most odd moments and she goes out as often as we can take her (5 times let out a day). We're keeping a...

If its any consolation.... My poochie did the same thing when I first got her home. I know it was definitely anxiety and submissive related as she only did to me and not my wife. I've trained myself to not react at all to when she does it but quickly lead her outside and have her relieve...

To Chula's Mom: Yes, that was me on Ravenswood yesterday afternoon. Since it rained most of the afternoon, I avoided the park route and I take her through the neighborhoods. Roxy does have quite a coat on her and it helped that she got her monthly bath just a few days ago. I actually live at...

Where exactly is the Evanston Dog Beach & Park? Hi: I am also on Chicago's northside (West Andersonville/Ravenswood). I'm pretty familiar with the dog park at Lawrence and Marine Drive and Montrose Beach which are both very close to my area. Where is the Evanston Dog Park and Beach? I'm...

Loud Whistle I saw something this weekend that I hadn't thought of or had seen before. My boxer, Roxy, is very sweet and has a great time playing with other dogs and rarely if ever shows a sign of aggression that is out of the norm (read: unprovoked). She was recently in a scuffle with a...