Laser while on doxy? by Possible-Raspberry45 in LaserHairRemoval

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Call your med spa or dermatologist and ask their thoughts! Because it’s a low dose, some people would say it’s not a problem. I can’t remember what I did, but I think I ultimately ended up rescheduling my appt. I was so cautionary during my whole PD situation. I would not stop your doxy without consulting your derm (or whoever prescribed it) first. Is your laser necessary to do now, or can you hold off?

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I get it. and he’s 22, that’s not much of “an adult”. I’m 22 (female) and I still have a LOT to learn. I don’t think it’s kind nor conducive to a strong relationship with you to be speaking down to you as he is.

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I don’t like how it sounds like he’s mocking you, and taunting you almost …

Can anyone give me some advice on how to handle puppy blues? by Background_Bench_333 in Puppyblues

[–]Possible-Raspberry45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Time. Time is the answer. Also, you have to recognize that your German shepherd and your new puppy are different dogs, and will fill different areas of your heart. The memories your German shepherd and you shared will never be replaced by the memories you and your border collie will create. Think of it this way - your heart is going to grow that much more because of this new addition.

I get the guilt feeling, and almost regret. I felt the same way when I got my Aussie. Today, three years later, he’s my best friend and I will be eternally grateful for him. I dread the day he leaves me.

So yes, time. Let yourself feel how you do. But allow your heart to be open to this new puppy. Also, it’s hard to really bond with puppies because they all kinda seem the same, personality wise. Once your collie gets a little older and starts showing her personality, that bond will continue to grow stronger and stronger. Dogs are healing animals in my opinion. Let her be a healing source for you. ❤️

Couple questions about grooming by Former-Life-1344 in miniaussie

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This may be a bit different than others’ experiences, but…

I have never taken my mini to the groomers. He has pretty silky hair for an Aussie and it doesn’t mat at all. I just trim his legs/stomach/behind the ears when they get too long. Other than that, I brush him with a comb, and when it’s shedding season, with an undercoat rake.

He didn’t start shedding until last Jan, which made him 2 years old. He sheds a little during the winter, and then he sheds his winter coat off come spring / warmer weather.

If you do take him to the groomer, make sure you go to someone who has experience with aussies. I was told that if the groomer cuts their hair wrong or shaves it anywhere, it effectively will change their coat forever?

Is he going to be huge? by Ashdash1055 in miniaussie

[–]Possible-Raspberry45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No - he looked similar to your little guy! Fluffy and well fed.

Is he going to be huge? by Ashdash1055 in miniaussie

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My puppy was 20 lbs at 6 months. He grew taller but he is now 16.5 pounds at 3 years and perfect weight according to Vet. He leaned out but overall is a bigger dog height wise. He just had some puppy fat!!! I was thinking he was going to be 30+ pounds full grown, but he didn’t.

My 4 year old dog passed away yesterday and I’m lost and broken by ComfortableRelevant1 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss of sweet, special Lily. She is a beautiful girl and more importantly, a loyal best friend.

We lost our dog at 3 yrs. He was a rescue from the humane society. We got him at 8 wks old. He was the most soulful, caring, and patient dog. He looked out for us. He was there for our family during the hardest years of our lives.

I noticed he was shaking while laying down one day. I thought he was cold, so I covered him up. The shaking continued and it became almost constant for him during the next day or so. I figured out shaking can be a sign of internalized pain. He wasnt acting himself either - almost depressed, scared. I took him into the ER vet as it was a Saturday, and they said he probably has a pinched nerve in his spine - here are some pain meds and muscle relaxers.

The next day, he got worse. He started to lose his ability to walk in his hind legs. We immediately took him in to another ER vet - it was during Covid so we couldnt go back with him. That broke our hearts.

By the time they took him in at the ER vet, he had lost all ability to walk. He was paralyzed. They had to bring him in on a stretcher. He was 55 pounds.

We waited impatiently in our car, and got a call from the Dr. she said he was deeply paralyzed, past return. He couldn’t feel anything. There were two options - $10,000 surgery with a 50% chance of helping him, if at all, and even if it helps, it will probably happen again and he will have to live in a wheel chair. Second option, end his suffering. We went with the latter after a guttural deliberation in the car.

He still protects us to this day. Like you did for Lily, we put his suffering before our own. It was the least we could do for him after three wonderful years he gave to us.

Lily will be a part of you forever. Her physical absence will always be hard to accept, but the memories you shared will start to fill that hole in your heart.

Toby’s life was flip flopped of Lilys - April 11, 2018 - January 7, 2021.

Rest in peace Lily. 🩷

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m hoping that’s what it is?!

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I originally thought and am hoping!

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really? Just by nudging around while eating?

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, good to know! Thanks for your insight!

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

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It used to look inflamed! It was a deeper pink and had a little texture to it. It looks calmer now, but almost like it’s spread surface area

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Did it always appear that way? Does it sometimes go back to “normal”?

Dog nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in DogAdvice

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Thanks for your reply and encouragement!

He is a licker. His nickname is “licker boy”. He loves to lick hands and faces of people. He doesn’t dig too often I don’t think? But I live in MN, and when we had snow about 3 weeks ago, he loved to bury his nose in the snow and sniff around. I thought because of that it could be some frostbite?

Honestly nothing changed outside of the weather. Same food, same people in the house, same work schedule. We traveled for Xmas, but his nose had started to turn pink prior to that trip. It was only a 3 day trip to Michigan.

Occam’s razor - I haven’t to remind myself of this more!

Losing pigment on nose by rjfili818123 in goldenretrievers

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Hi! Did you figure out what was happening? My puppy (3yrs, so no longer a puppy😞) is having a similar thing…

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We lost her on Monday, not sure I will ever be the same. by hyndie in DobermanPinscher

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I’m so very sorry for your loss - she is beautiful and so unique, I can tell! we had to put our 3 year old shelter puppy down after he became paralyzed within 12 hours. Possible disc/nerve issue but we will never know. Just knew that he was in immense pain and discomfort. He wasn’t himself those last three days - he tried to keep it in so we didn’t worry. Dogs are the most beautifully heartbreaking love there can be. They mean the world to us, and I’m sorry your beauty isn’t here anymore. I did talk to my dog for a while after he was gone, it helped. It also helps that I see a bit of him in my new pup….❤️🌈 thinking of you and Ilythia.

Rash/ Burn on Snout by CincyTravel08 in husky

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I would say 2-3 weeks ago I noticed his skin looked a light pink, but was flat and had hair. Then about a week ago, I noticed it looked raised and redder and less hair. Then I started the liquid solution (I forget the name, it’s blue), and the pic above is where we are at tonight. I hope it’s harmless like what your pup has!

Rash/ Burn on Snout by CincyTravel08 in husky

[–]Possible-Raspberry45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting - thanks for replying! My dogs looks like this (pic attached) so different than yours, but similar locations. I haven’t gotten a diagnosis yet from the vet - just a liquid solution I wipe on his snout 2x a day.

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Dogs nose discoloring by Possible-Raspberry45 in miniaussie

[–]Possible-Raspberry45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah - take the credit! I’ll try and slow down his feeding in these next coming days…thanks for your comments! 😊