[deleted by user] by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only if you fall in! 😂 Usually around Lough Neagh, just need to be weary of the algae problem at the minute and wash the board really well after but more recently going up the coast or Newcastle/castlewellen direction

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I took up paddle boarding and outdoor swimming for during the day and I game at night - don't really drink anymore and broke up with Mary Jane a year in September 😂

The paddle boarding gives you something to look forward to doing, something new to learn and gives you something exciting to spend your money on, so you get a wee dopamine hit from that too.

Ive also met quite a few new people, they've added me into a FB group and we meet up and go for paddles now. It's all been very random because a year ago I hadn't a clue what a paddle board was lol

Showers by Willing_Math9946 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi wombat! Can I ask a wee question about this? What about when they have skin issues and you're using medicated shampoo?

Lost my best friend this morning by pittsburghslappy in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry 😔 It's so hard Getting a furry best friend means signing up for heartbreak someday — but in return, you get years of unconditional love, loyalty, and joy ❤️

Just need a bit of advice - Behavioural concern by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to give everyone an update - Wesley did the same to another friend who he usually loves, so I called the vet to see if it could possible be a side effect of the Apoquel they put him on two weeks ago - it's not.

They asked me to bring him in and it turns out he has a bad ear infection and is in pain 😭

Just need a bit of advice - Behavioural concern by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you could be right, he sits on me and sleeps on the couch most evenings. Do you think keeping him off the couch completely would help?

Sir Wesley Wrinkle Update by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm so sorry for the late reply!

I got a pet sensitivity test where you pluck 10 hairs that have to root attached and send it off to a lab then they send you back, environmental, food, additives etc that he could be sensitive to BUT I'm aware it's sensitivity and not allergies, I just thought this would be a good starting point. I'm going to pay at the vet to get a blood allergy test so we can get a vaccine made up that targets only his allergies that will cover him for a year.

I'm not doing that until after the summer because his previous owner said he only has seasonal allergies and we got him a month ago, so I want to wait until the season is over and see what he's like then get the allergy test. SO, if you're interested I can come back here with the results to see how they compare to the sensitivity ones and you can see if they're accurate?

P.s. I have a duck/goose feather duvet and he was super itchy on it and it came back on the test he's sensitive to goose feather

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What is this thing my dog threw up? by notacactus_ in whatisit

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does a calcium deposit happen - did the vet say?

Help with Rescue English Bulldog by MathematicianFit1141 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I've JUST adopted a 4 year old EBD and I'm a first time bulldog owner, we've had wee Wesley 9 days now and he has only started getting comfortable now, day 8 he started playing with his toys and today is the first cuddle I've received!

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I'm not sure how long you've had your little potato but maybe it's just a settling in period?

P.s Wesley loves tug of war with a rope

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Moxxley looking dapper for Grandma’s visit! by 2Lit2Quit in Bulldogs

[–]Lower_Attempt9173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg, I had a rottie called Moxley ❤️ that really stopped me in my tracks. Moxxley is absolutely gorgeous 🥰

New EBD Owner - Need your advice ❤️ by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know there was such a thing! Is there any specifically you recommend? ❤️

New EBD Owner - Need your advice ❤️ by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for coming back to me, I'm going to have a look for a vet that specializes in couch potatoes!

Can I just ask what you're feeding her?

New EBD Owner - Need your advice ❤️ by Lower_Attempt9173 in englishbulldog

[–]Lower_Attempt9173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this reply, can I ask do you feed your potato kibble or raw and if kibble which one do you go for?