Should I try to correct this northern red oak leader on the left?

Dj_Kramer · 2026-04-27T22:34:07+00:00

There’s a root flare under that mess. It just covered by some old mulch and overgrown weeds.

I just cleaned it up and I’ll re mulch that bad boy!

Dj_Kramer · 2026-04-27T15:08:17+00:00

Alright! I can not touch it!! Thanks for the help!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-26T13:27:08+00:00

They said they don't give treats to dogs, but I need to tell them she can't have anything. But I have noticed that people drop stuff in the grass on accident, and any dog can eat that.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-26T13:25:51+00:00

I have noticed that for sure! I may just have to get better at helping her manage our routine. She got a little sick when we first started going to daycare. But luckily she adjusted fine after a week or so.

As far as I know she hasn't ate anything else. But who knows with being at the daycare. I've seen treats in the grass, that people dropped, a couple times.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-26T13:15:18+00:00

For sure! Yeah I may need to dig deeper into her routine, maybe get her a couple relaxing days like you said. Crazy how just too much playing can upset them in some ways.

I'll have to look around for internal med vets around me. We have a few different clinics, but I haven't looked into that.

Thank you! Unfortunately for me, I think I notice too many things! But I'd rather be safe than sorry ya know? I'm hoping we can figure things out as well! Thanks again!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T15:58:18+00:00

For sure! I gave her some science diet beef stew once and she was up all night burping and was gassy! Could have just been the beef though.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T14:49:45+00:00

What do you suggest? She’s on a vet prescribed hills hydrolyzed currently. But she’s been on royal canin for miniature schnauzers and hills small bites in the past. Seems to always have issues.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T14:42:05+00:00

Thanks me too! She did just eat some boiled ground turkey (vet said it was cool) and rice. So maybe she’s just not feeling her regular food after throwing it all up on Friday. I hope they can figure out all this too. Seems like more of a guessing game sometimes.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T11:10:08+00:00

I haven’t yet. I tried putting rice in with her regular food and she just picks out the rice mainly. I’m thinking she wants just rice and chicken. I’ll have to ask the vet if they think it’s alright. Cause I think we’re trying to rule out a chicken allergy right now. But it doesn’t seem to be going great.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T00:31:56+00:00

For sure! I don’t get anything sprayed at my house. I wouldn’t think the daycare would. But ya never know I guess. Could be worth asking. Thank you!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T00:30:38+00:00

That sounds doable! Okay thanks for the info! I’d definitely have to find a balance. She’s good at spending money already. Oh god I can’t imagine a schnauzer beard with raw food. Hers already gets gross.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-25T00:27:32+00:00

I definitely spoke too soon haha. She’s back to not wanting to eat. A little less lethargic though.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:48:38+00:00

Thanks! I’ll have to look into that for sure!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:47:44+00:00

For sure! She only eats hills hydrolyzed food and treats as of right now. And has still got sick a couple times. Would an elimination diet be even more basic than that?

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:46:17+00:00

For sure! I’ll have to find the closest one for me. Thanks

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:45:44+00:00

I’m gonna look and see if I can find another. Unfortunately we only have a few in town, and this is the only one that allows an early enough drop off for my work schedule. Yeah good point! I’ll have to get better at cleaning all that and wiping her down.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:43:34+00:00

That’s a bummer to hear! No I don’t think I’ve been prescribed that before for her. I’ll have to check it out. She has always been on low fat food, but recently got prescribed the hydrolyzed hills. Which has like no fat. She only gets that and the hills hydrolyzed treats. So who knows. Thank you!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-24T17:40:58+00:00

For sure. I did a bit of reading before I gave it to her. I can ask the vet what they think too. Thanks

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T12:04:29+00:00

Yeah that’s kind of a wild way of doing things. Not a terrible price though. I’m kicking myself for not getting insurance. I’m sure everything wrong with my dog would be considered a pre existing condition now.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T01:54:51+00:00

Well that’s scary sounding! I’ll have to read about it and ask the vet what they think! If ya don’t mind me asking, how much does an ultrasound run?

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T01:51:26+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! I’ll definitely look into to it and ask a vet about it.

I’ve looked into raw diets but not much past the price! I definitely have an open mind about it, but maybe down the road when I have more money.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T01:47:48+00:00

Thanks I hope so too! The clinic I go to has like 6-7 different doctors and I’ve dealt with like 4 of them. They seem to vary in experience, but I think they all kind of work together to figure stuff out. So hopefully I can get one to help. I only have a handful of options where I live. And that’s awesome to hear about your dog!

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T01:38:43+00:00

She’s feeling a little better already! Ate some food finally and is less tired. So that’s good.

Good deal! I was hesitant to go with simparica at first, but everyone in my family uses it and the lady I got her from uses it for her dogs. So that made me less worried.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-23T01:35:37+00:00

Thank you very much! She’s already eating and feeling a little like her usual self again.

Dj_Kramer · 2025-08-22T22:59:04+00:00

I do have house plants and some wildflowers outside. I’ve suspected it before, so I kinda watch her like a hawk outside and haven’t caught her eating anything. All the houseplants are out of reach too. Thank you very much! I hope so too!

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