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- Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:22 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pup is very ill, please help.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7834
Re: Pup is very ill, please help.
I have a two year old GSP that had some of the same symptoms, including lethargy, diarrhea, loss of appetite and muscle soreness/weakness. Turns out he has Addison's, where his adrenal glands don't regulate hormones correctly and the electrolyte levels are misbalanced. He had a few episodes before b...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pup brushes me off
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3223
Re: pup brushes me off
You're worrying too much. Also, take into consideration he's a pup and his attention span is that of a toddlers. Try to "train" him a few times a day for 2-3 minutes a time. Use treats to get his attention and reward for good behavior. Don't give him commands unless you can immediately correct him i...
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:40 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Cold Weather Hunting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5623
Re: Cold Weather Hunting
Perfect temps for hunting. I'm from northern minnesota though, and i like it about 15 with little wind if I'm walking. Get the dogs water like usual, they'll enjoy the cool air. As for humans, layer up. A Base, insulating, and wind breaking layer are all you should need. You'll be worse off if you d...
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Welding
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6792
Re: Welding
I'm a pipe fitters apprentice, so I don't officially weld much yet, but I'm working on it. I took a few welding classes at the local community college and got into the apprenticeship. I've learned most of what I know up at the union hall and on the job. All it takes is practice and time, and most an...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:32 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: shorthair first time out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3672
Re: shorthair first time out
The look on your dog's face says it all, he knows he did well.
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: My Lab won't stay in the brush
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1442
Re: My Lab won't stay in the brush
I had the same problem with my GSP. I worked with him by walking with him into the thick stuff, and pointing in the direction I wanted him to go, then moved to staying on the road/path, pointing, and using the occasional ecollar nick if he tried to take the easy route. He now goes the direction I wa...
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:46 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18538
Re: Great Lakes Grousin~
Went out for about 5 hours today close to an hour north of Duluth mn. No grouse, but about ten woodcock flushes. Wouldn't have had a shot at more than 3. Took one just to get the dog a bird, seeing as he hasn't had much experience on wild birds and he had pointed (kind of) the first of the pair whic...
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Weight comparison
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3310
Re: Weight comparison
It all depends on the dog. If the pup looks healthy, then she probably is. Post a pic of you're unsure.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:54 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Ate a bunny
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13377
Re: Ate a bunny
I was only being sarcastic. My apologies if I offended you. But in my defense I didn't call you any names, I just described the way I thought you were acting. An idiot and someone acting like an idiot are two entirely different things. Not that you're an idiot either.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:49 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Ate a bunny
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13377
Re: Ate a bunny
by birddogger » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:06 am "Not to worry and great nutritional value! " quote Charlie Actually, if you only ate a rabbit every day for 30 days you would likely die. The protein is so lean as to be not very nutritional. "Rabbit starvation, also referred to as protein poisoning or mal d...
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:07 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Urine issues
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3729
Re: Urine issues
Urinary Tracy infection would be my guess. The urine can have a mucus substance in it with a uti. Watch her and see if she seems uncomfortable when peeing. I'd recommend keeping an eye on it for a day or two and get her plenty of water. If it doesn't clear up, bring her in.
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:04 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Puppy barking - in kennel and in truck
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12454
Re: Puppy barking - in kennel and in truck
Can someone fwd me the pm please?
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:32 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Hurt paw
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1915
Re: Hurt paw
Clean the paw a couple times a day with clean water, and keep it in a clean covering of some sort (gauze, booty, sock). Don't forget puppies are growing extremely fast and don't have excellent body control, so short walks are best. Keep excercise to short stints a couple times a day, and avoid long ...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:27 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Acana Formula Change
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5428
Re: Acana Formula Change
I'm not 100% sure why you think lentils are bad. Protein from legumes is usually very high quality, and lentils have a very low glycemic index. If they're switching from carbohydrates like corn, wheat, or wheat flour, then you're only getting better food. If they're switching out barley or brown ric...
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Puppy barking - in kennel and in truck
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12454
Re: Puppy barking - in kennel and in truck
PM me as well? My 18 month old GSP whines/yelps when I walk out of sight in the yard and he's inside the fence. I've tried verbal and e-collar without much success.
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: A little about you...
- Replies: 1099
- Views: 851545
Re: A little about you...
I'm Eric, 23 years old, from Cloquet Minnesota and work as a plumber/pipefitter's apprentice. I was married about a year and a half ago, and have a son who's almost 7 months. I have a male GSP, Oskar, who's a year and a half old. He was recently just diagnosed with addison's disease, which is certai...