CincoandDahlilasgirl

So does she think pitbulls are "vicious" to? :-? I've gona as far to tell the nosy nieghbor kid who I goto school with u don't know a [color=red]Fing[/color] damn thing about me,my family or my dogs so just stay the hell out of my [color=red]Fing[/color]bussiness. When and if I want to tell u...I will(which 99.9% of the time I don't) btw-I only said that when I really had upto over my head with him so I let him have it.

Cinco does everything u gave have mentioned thus far lol.

Blackie-of the color black

[quote name='DogPaddle']It would help to know the circumstances, the breed, the age, the health conditions etc. :)[/quote] it says rott in the original post

I know how you feel. When we had Blackie(pitbullxlab) our neighbor didn't like him cuz he was "big" and he was a "Pitbull"(she's one of those people who think pits are bad) so one time when my mom went inside to do something real quick like take the trash out she put a toy in the outside dog kennel my dad put up so Blacky could run either off leash or on a 6ft chain well anyway my mom was inside for a few minutes and the lady called cops and said he was barking (he was barking cuz he threw the toy over the fence nto the driveway and wanted me to get it) the cops came over and said told us to quite him down(he stopped barking by then :roll: ) Ticked my mom cuz this was coming from the same lady who let her dog off leash in the yard with no supervision and fence and that also she gave both her dogs up cuz they had accdents in the house :roll:

[quote name='mouseatthebusstop']she wanted an excuse to make sure everyone sees her new one :lol:[/quote] lol...no I mean to click on reply but I clicked the wrong button(it's true) plus sometimes I get the red x in the old posts...idk why.

I'm just checking my signature image size...ignore me.

I got FWRDS about this. They were petitions to stop this guy from what he's doing.

I'm on both the yes and no side(don't attack me, I'm intitled to my OWN opinion) I think it's a good idea cuz it could eliminate some problems but I also think it's not going to go over to well cuz if some REALLY wants to mistreat a dog they could pass the test if there is a test, get the licence then get the dog and mistreat it.

Good luck pooh!

How freakin dare they! :evil: I'd do something special for the tenant like take them out to lunch or something. Or give them a big thank you. What are consequences for animal cruelty by u for kids? Here it's if under 17 the parents get fined and the fine depends on what the kids do to the animal.

[quote name='jweissg']that is the typical thought process, but possible (possibly, not definately) the exact opposite of what should be thought. larger dogs (germans, pits, large labs, even great danes and mastiffs) are much more calm. if you step on them, so what, they outweigh you and it didnt hurt them. i have a presa canario that will be huge, HUGE! and my girlfriend is somewhat frightened by large dogs. i can see where this would be a problem if he were nervy or sharp, but large breeds (that are well bred) have fewer issues with nerves. they are rarely fear bighters (which account for nearly 90% of the bites out there). if it is well bred and well raised, a large ,solid temperament dog is the best thing for people who are scared of dogs. not that some smaller dogs arent just as good, but situationally, they are more easily intimidated. Joseph[/quote] I agree but kinda disagree also to the small dog part. My family has had 3 small dogs. The 1st one they had about 8 yrs before I was born and died when I was around 5 or 6. The 2nd all I remember is being afraid to walk by it cuz he had distemper or something(he was diagnosed with something by the vet) he eventualy growled at everyone when they walked by and my parents did everything to turn him around but since nobody offered obediance in our area at the time what more could they do. My friends couldn't come in the house when he was inside cuz my parents didn't want them or me to get bit. He did eventualy bit me and brake skin(nothing serious but enough to make me cry) the next day the vet told my parents there some kind of problem and my parents didn't feel safe having the dog in a neighborhood loaded with kids espicaly since I was only around 5 at the time. Now 1 of my 2 dogs is a female JRT/Shihtzu that does have her moody "female" shall I say moments but otherwise is a good dog.

What does your dogs name mean? I'll start with my 2 Cinco and Dahlila Dahlila-A Philistine and the mistress of the Israelite hero Samson. She coaxed him into revealing the source of his great strength. Cinco-5 in spanish

*Hugs* Laurel and Court! I'm so sorry to hear that this is happening. I know it happens gradualy but about how long until she's completely blind? BTW I would B**** slapped that vet across the face! Cinco has a tiny bit of seperation anexiety do I get rid of him for chewing his rug in the crate? Hell NO! If that was my vet I would've just took my dogs and left.

[quote name='Crystal']AAWWW, sweet but silly. Hey, when do most dogs start lifting the leg? Just so I can watch for Toby! Wouldn't want to miss his first big tinkle moment! :lol:[/quote] Cinco did his 1st(well to us it was a 1st since we got him in December) was last January when he was 1 yr. and 2 months old.

I'd talk to the woman about it(her dog after all right?) or I'd goto a local rescue/shelter and tell them whats happening...

Kat he's just trying to piss you off right now buy saying that shit that he and everybody on dogo knows isn't true! But whats more important is that you know whats true and whats not! It sounds like he needs a good smack across the face(I'm in a pissed off mood right now so all this stuff just flowed into my brain). In the end this will probably make you stronger as a person Kat...keep fighting for what you beleive!

Ok well I had a whole bunch of info that the stupid IE messed up and deleted so heres the last piece of info I got. The other stuff I got doing a google search on dog hip dysplasia(sp) [quote]I recommend Femoral Head Excision for any dyplastic dog weighing 45 pounds or less. A dog in this weight range will regain near normal mobility once it's hip has healed and scar tissue had formed. Larger dogs do not generally respond as well to the surgery; the scar tissue simply cannot support the heavier weight. Although the pain of dysplasia subsides, a heavier dog has less stamina and sometimes carries the affected leg in an awkward fashion. The recovery period for this surgery can be very long, 4-6 months, and uncomfortable. On the positive side, no exercise restrictions are necessary. In fact, the more exercise the patient gets, the quicker the recovery. If Femoral Excision is called for, I recommend surgery on both hips at the same time. This forces the dog to use both legs immediately. Operating on only one leg at a time necessitates two hospital stays, two surgery's under general anesthesia, and additional expense to the owner. This approach also permits the dog to walk around on three legs and delay healing. Triple Osteotomy of the Pelvis, in use for approximately 10 years, is the most common "preventative" surgery for treating hip dysplasia. I use the word "preventative" advisedly because the procedure does not prevent dysplasia but can prevent arthritis and therefore the pain caused by hip dysplasia. Candidates for Triple Osteotomy of the Pelvis must be at least 7 months old and have signs of partial dislocation of the hip. It is essential that the femoral head and the acetabulum are normal in shape and that there is no arthritis present. The abnormal finding on an X-ray must be only the painful dislocation. If the joint is allowed to remain as it is, arthritis will most likely form within 6-8 weeks. It is therefore important to have the surgery performed as soon as possible once a diagnosis is made in order to prevent arthritis. The word Osteotomy means to cut bone. The purpose of the surgery is to set the bone into the socket. This is done by cutting the bone in three places and rotating the acetabulum so that the femoral head rests securely within it. Once the bone is cut, it is held in place with a stainless steel plate and screws or a combination of screws and wire. It is not necessary to remove the plates, screws, or wires. The most important aspect of this surgery is determining the presence of hip dysplasia before arthritis occurs. In breeds that have a high incidence of hip dysplasia, X-rays should be taken at 6 months, 10 months, and 18 months of age. While the dog is sedated, the veterinarian should feel the joints to determine if there is any dislocation as the X-ray could be taken while the hip is not dislocated and therefore yield inaccurate information. Unlike Femoral Head Excision surgery, a Triple Osteotomy can be performed on only one hip at a time. Of the four hip surgeries discussed here, this one is the longest and most difficult. Additionally, we do not want the patient to start walking on it for a while because only the screws are holding the pelvis together. The opposite leg can be scheduled for surgery 6 weeks after the first one. The recovery period for Triple Osteotomy is 6-9 weeks. During that time exercise restrictions must be enforced. The dog is not allowed to use stairs, walk on slippery floors, or go outside unless on a leash. Two to three weeks after surgery, the dog can be walked for exercise. In any practice, there is a 98% success rate for this surgery. Success means that I am satisfied and the owner is satisfied with the dog's response to the surgery. Total Hip Replacement involves replacing the ball with stainless steel and the socket with high density plastic. This procedure has been commonplace in the field of human orthopedics for many years. It has also been available at specialized veterinary hospitals for some time, however, it was not until 1976 that the procedure we know and use today was developed. A specially designed artificial hip is made for dogs. Candidates for Total Hip Replacement typically have arthritis in the hips which caused mobility. Once skeletal maturity occurs, surgery can be performed at any age. I have performed this procedure on dogs as young as 13 months and as old as 14 years. Another indication for Total Hip Replacement is a poorly healed fracture of either the ball or the socket. Dogs in need of Total Hip Replacement must be examined by the veterinary surgeon to rule out any other possible cause of lameness. Often dogs are referred to me for Total Hip Replacement unnecessarily when a knee (stifle) ligament is torn or when arthritic changes in the spine are causing the pain. It is important that we treat the patient and not the X-ray. Just because a dog has arthritis in the hip does not mean that this is responsible for all of its lameness. Additionally, candidates for Total Hip Replacement must be in good health. Any underlying illness or skin infection must be treated before surgery. In this procedure, the femoral head is cut off at a carefully determined angle, then all tissue is removed from the marrow cavity of the thigh bone. A trial prosthesis is inserted to ensure a good fit. Next, the cartilage and some underlying bone are removed from the socket and holes are made in the bone for cement that will hold the plastic socket. The plastic socket is then cemented in place. The marrow cavity of the thigh bone is also filled with cement, and the prosthesis inserted. Once the cement hardens (in 3-5 minutes) the ball is locked into the socket and the surgical site is closed. An X-ray is taken after surgery. The patient is discharged 2 days after surgery, and the owner's are instructed to follow the same restrictions mentioned for the Triple Osteotomy of the Pelvis. Approximately 60% of my patients walk out of the hospital better than they walked in. 6 weeks after surgery a dog is allowed full mobility. The success rate of this surgery is 95% or better. Almost every pet owner reports that after 6 weeks the pet "feels better than it has ever felt", "hasn't felt this good in years", or " It's whole personality has changed- it is a happy dog again". Once healing is complete, the patient can return to normal activities, running, jumping, and playing ball. One of my patients is a search and rescue dog. In summary, hip dysplasia if detected early and treated appropriately should result in pain free hips for your pet. We are also recommending several nutraceutical to the diet-these include MSM, glucosamines,and omega 3 fatty acids as soon as the disease is diagnosed. These products may help reduce the progression of degenerative joint disease. We are also recommending the use of non-steroidals such as carprofen or Etogesic for pain control when needed. Again, acupuncture is a very useful adjunct in therapy.It can be used as an initial therapy if surgery is not an option or if the TPO or excision arthroplasty is performed to aid in your pet's long term comfort. We recently treated a Labrador with acupuncture. This pet had a TPO one year ago at approximately 7 mos. of age. The pup did very well, but recently was experiencing pain. Radiographs were taken and the surgical sites looked excellent. We treated this dog with acupuncture. Two days later, the owner called and stated her pet had scratched it's face for the first time. I was concerned that the dog was in pain, but what the owner meant was that the dog was able with acupuncture to reach it's face. We were thrilled with the adjunct therapies of both acupuncture and surgery. 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rip sally

Beleive it or not Kat I just went thru this. Reading your post pretty much plays out to be what I did. Except I went my mom 1st. With my best friend moving away to South Carolina(from Wisconsin) and another friend was supposed to move to St. Louie this summer and I found out in November but she's not anymore as of today. Plus all my "close" cousins that cared enough to know that I was alive moved to CA,Kansas and Arizona. All this among other things...At the time (still do) I felt that getting a dog for me and a playmate for Dahlila would help me and it has. Cinco's the 1st face I see in the morning and the last I see atnight(sleeps in my room) so I say a dog will definatly help. Also my dad was against it until he found out all shelter expences(neuter,shelter care,adoption fee) would be coming out of my allowance that I was saving since my bday and saw how upset Dahlila was when the neighbor dog whent home. My mom wanted 2 dogs, I wanted 2 and Dahlila wanted a play mate so he couldn't say no and when he saw Cinco he fell in love.

I got the 1 JM posted and it works wonders for us.

Congrats...he sounds like a really sweet dog! :lol: glad he adopted u :wink: We get those "remarks" all the time at the shelters I volunteer at.

[quote name='Yoladybug']This may be a dumb question, but what makes it "no pull?" Does it make them uncomfortable if they're pulling, cause pain (although I doubt this many people on this board would use it if it caused pain), or what? Abby pulls me down the road, and although we've made some progress, I still have a hard time walking her. This is something I'd consider getting, I'm just wondering what makes it work. Thanks![/quote] Actualy I'm wondering that to. If anyone knows how it works besides that it eases up on the pulling let me know.

For everyone that was wondering if it works...It DOES! But u need to have patience when u read the instructions it took me a little bit to figure out the heck they were talking about. I wish they had another color besides black though since I'm putting the black harness on black fur :roll:

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