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Cajun Casey wrote:If you have a nearby rep, they will often fix you up with a bag to try, too.

I don't know if it applies to Sportmix, but Pro Pac has an aggressive coupon and free bag policy, at least in this area. Same company makes both foods.

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I would definitely keep them apart while eating. I have never had two females maybe others can chime in.

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I would definitely keep them apart while eating. I have never had two females maybe others can chime in.

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They were bobwhites. Brought the bird to me from the water. The point will come, she is doing the hard part already. That is great she is retrieving to you. You clearly have a good relationship with her. Spinone mature very slowly, keep that in mind. Keep it fun and short for a while. Coveyrise64 o...

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What kind of quail was it? Did she bring the bird from the water to you?

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Saw my first Red Fox at the river club today. Stunning animal.

Do you guys/gals see many in the field?

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Is it recomended to use these tactics on an 8/9 week old pup too? Yes, the pup's mom, if with the litter long enough, did much worse. What was described by Ultra is just good practice. It can be done as a process in a very gentle manner. You can simulate the mom's bite to the neck with your finger ...

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After a month during the height of the tick season, this Advantix II looks like a winner. Not one tick, nor any fly bites on the head. People need to be careful about what they order. There are several kinds of Advantage - K9 Andvantix 55, Advantage Multi 55, Advantage 16 (cats)I hear of people ord...

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I said "close to perfect", you know what I mean. You know plenty of folks, and you have seen dogs with faults that have been bred when they shouldn't have. Would you consider breeding dogs that might have maybe not the best angulation, a little hockie, maybe not the head type, best top line? Would ...

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agree with all advice above. I would also begin to take things away from him... toys, his dinner etc. Should he growl or make a grab for it or you, I would calmly take him by the scruff of his neck and lift him quickly into the air and just let him dangle there for a moment or two. That takes his f...

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Unless a dog is close to perfect in mind, body & spirit, there is no reason to breed. There are plenty of dogs out there like that. In the event that you find this near perfect dog, I would really appreciate if you would let me know. I really would like a piece of that action. Who makes the decisio...

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Cool Thanks

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Unless a dog is close to perfect in mind, body & spirit, there is no reason to breed.

There are plenty of dogs out there like that.

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After a month during the height of the tick season, this Advantix II looks like a winner. Not one tick, nor any fly bites on the head.

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I really don't appreciate the condescending tone. This is something that goes back to last October, with products now only recently being recalled from that time period. If you read the stuff from that "gal" you will notice she references by name a Diamond rep. Surely something is a wrong with how D...

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Looks good, handsome...

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Ezzy, The whole story now includes a recall of four lots from the Meta plant as well, including two that were in storage for 1- 2 months before being packaged. Is it common to keep the product in storage for that long? Don't most companies package immediately after production? This news was released...

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Studies made to learn the relative biological values of protiens indicate that if protien of egg represents 100, relative values of other protiens fed in equal quanities are about as follows: milk,78, - beef,78- fish,92-rice,75-potato,72-yeast,63- peas,48-wheat flour,40 and "corn meal, 30" That met...

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At the farm I worked at until college I kept wire lines in the ponds with salt pork and blue fish hooks to keep the turtles risk down. They were dangerous on land in the tall grass. Dogs & horses would routinely get nipped or grabbed. I don't recall any issues in the water but I imagine under the ri...

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Opinions differ on this, but letting a puppy eat until it shows the first sign of being full is a good way to handle one at this age. Measuring or reading the bag just don't address the need for food while the puppy is growing so rapidly. I also believe that pups raised this way learn to eat more mo...

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Well the hair is gone. Any chance he rubbed that area on something rough while he was a playing?

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Al, you can say or think what you want, but you poo poo'd the Diamond thing from the beginning but it turned out to be much wider spread; and clearly, again, material deficiencies on Diamond's part that you claim are industry standard. :roll: The exposure here is not mine recommending green tripe bu...

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mcbosco, dont you feed your dogs raw, green tripe?? maybe it has been cooked, I dont know, but i would bet you anything it wasnt tested for salmonella or any other potentially dangerous microbial pathogen. :| Yes I do, often in fact, but I know what to expect and how to handle it. Anyone that feeds...

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I did a quick search on the FDA website and was unable to find a similar Form 483. I searched 6 other producers and found not one. So what that tells me is that these finding are not common or normal as is explained above. I think American consumers deserve high standards and should not settle for ...

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I did a quick search on the FDA website and was unable to find a similar Form 483. I searched 6 other producers and found not one. So what that tells me is that these finding are not common or normal as is explained above. I think American consumers deserve high standards and should not settle for l...

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Well its that Maine sense of humor....

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Sal Just got my two pair of pants Tue. They are all as advertised. Very comfortable, pleanty of room. Also got the shirt, it is same. I will be buying more for everyday ware. I have not worn anything other than Levis 560's for years, because there was nothting else that fit right. THanks, for the h...

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The first thing that runs through my mind when I read a report like that is... What a load of crap! I am not a USDA inspector but do have first hand knowledge of the goings on in food production plants. That report reads just like every other USDA, OSHA, EPA or pick your department of BS. There is ...

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http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/C ... 304252.pdf

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dog dr wrote:
dr tim wrote:It does work in certain applications and makes you feel like you are practicing in the thirties, eh, dog dr?
Yes!

Well Tim would know.....

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I bought a bottle of Clean Start 2 years ago for $10 bucks and it can be diluted 16:1.

Really excellent stuff.

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Based on the shape of the kibble I would bet that food is made by Royal Canin.

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Right, thanks - I know about the spins he produced, but have seen implications over the years that Guido also put titles on dogs. He produced what I consider many of the best (and best-looking) spinoni afield in North America, just unaware if he ever actually handled any of them himelf to titles in...

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http://www.pointfetch.com/rufus.htm
http://web.mac.com/dgraff74/Sweetbriark ... Pearl.html

Here are two. Lena also two two Rufus sons that are UT's

Also, Anne Bagnell VC'd a Rufus son in 2011 Talli is his name.

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Mine is mostly del Mucrone with some del Subasio. Let her be a pup, this breed matures very slowly, don't rush anything. Also join the Spinone Group on Facebook. Trainers Ann Bagnell, Ed Erickson & Greg Fry are on there.

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Awsome ya I spoke to my breeder and he is feeding Authority Puppy feed so I will stick with that for a week or so it sounds like than I will slowly switch over to Imes dog food. Those are my thought but I am new at this. sound good? Authority is good food and easy to get at Petsmart, it is the hous...

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That is Dr. Gossett's kennel? Well let's hope with that lineage (di Morghengo) your pup does Rufus proud. That line was the product of Guido Malandruccolo He produced hundreds of field titled dogs and also had 9 dogs either win Best of Breed or Opposite Sex at Westminster. He always bred for conform...

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Well ticks fleas and mosquitoes are horrid here in Az. Never would have thought that given the climate. Well the CDC reports only one human case of Lyme in the whole state in 2010. I just switched to AdvantixII from Frontline, and so far no fly bites on the head. See how it goes over the next few w...

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Do you need something like that in your area? What kinds of pests do you deal with?

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There is type of honey called Manuka Tree Honey that has been used to treat bacterial infections where nothing else works. It is approved as a drug in Australia. The stuff is supposed to stop staph infections cold.

Before WW 2 honey was used to treat wounds on the battle field.

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bring the crate in your bedroom at night and then progressively move it away.

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Those look nice too. Lots of pockets to go along with the clever crotch design.

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Got you beat. $.80 per serving.

http://www.momsplans.com/2012/04/feed-a ... airy-free/

Funny you can eat something this good for less than what dog food costs.

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Onk wrote:I laughed till it dawned on me I could be the subject of your post! That being said, what food do you think is best for the dog owners like me to lose weight, stay healthy and have a shiny head of hair?

Probably grain-free

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Very interesting!!!! I post a question about dog food and it turns into a pissing match. Honestly, who cares how much a cup of dog food weighs. I appreciate the breakdown in price, whether right or wrong. What it really boils down too, which I already know from research, is that a 24 lb bag of Blue...

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Susie, seriously one cup weighs 100 grams.

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1 cup is 8 ounces by VOLUME not weight. The typical cup of food weighs about 4 ounces +/- Got a better scale....1 cup of TOWPS weighs exactly 6 oz. I know Brad means well, however, TOWPS can't come in at costing .86 cents per day! That would only be ONE cup a day here in my house and all my CBRs ea...

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Lot a dough for something that does nothing for ticks. Based on what is out there, once a month Ivermectin and Advantix II are probably the best combo for fleas, ticks, heartworm and the occasional intestinal bug. Advantix II is particularly good keeping away flies and I pressume mosquitoes. My dog ...

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It is well liked in my area and a good value.

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