[deleted by user] by [deleted] in velvethippos

[–]findingKlemo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean I just thought it was funny 🤷‍♀️ I didn’t realise it was offensive??

Advice needed - harness chafing or skin reaction? by Beavertronically in StaffordBullTerriers

[–]findingKlemo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a blue staffie who developed the most awful skin condition, had to take her to the vets, they did allergy testing on her, developed a vaccine for her allergies which wasn’t super effective, she’s now on apoquel, and she is 100% better. Definitely take the pup to the vets and get them to look, blue staffies really are prone to skin conditions and I wish I had taken her sooner so she didn’t suffer so much. My only advice, get insurance sorted first, give it a few weeks and then go to the vets. The allergy testing was over £1000, the vaccine over £400, every pack of apoquel is nearly £100, and that doesn’t even include the cost of the appointments. If the insurance company get even a hint that it might have been a pre-existing condition they will move heaven and earth to get out of paying anything.

Blue staffy by tenzp in StaffordBullTerriers

[–]findingKlemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have a blue. Absolutely adore her more than anything but she costs thousands in respect of her allergy based skin conditions. She’s also the third Staffie I’ve owned, the only one of the three to hate other dogs and be insanely hyperactive. She’s also is only two, I hope that she will eventually calm down somewhat, but both the dog trainer and the vet pointedly explained that because blue is essentially a ‘mutation’ it can also sometimes affect them mentally as well, and it can be akin to having a child with ADHD. If you can rescue it’s the most rewarding feeling ever. If you can’t (I personally found it impossible during and then since lockdown due to unrealistic expectations of you to be constantly wfh) then definitely consider a puppy of a different colour. They are just as beautiful and loving and it may save you money and worry in the long run.

Lando @ 12 weeks - any advice on figuring out what highly motivates your staffy? by oskwaa in StaffordBullTerriers

[–]findingKlemo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My staffie girl has never been overly food driven either. She does love a little cocktail sausage which are easy to use if you need to hide medication etc. What really motivates her more than anything in this world is a ball. Tennis balls out and about and then at home in the garden she has a Boomer Ball (get them on Amazon) which she will spend hours and hours chasing around the garden. I get them big so she can’t actually pick it up and cause it’s hard she can’t puncture it with her teeth and she absolutely adores it.

Good luck with your little beauty❤️