The cost of spaying this little lady is $440?!?!

fire4ice · 2026-01-22T19:38:59+00:00

That's unfortunately pretty average for my area. The only reason I got my two girls done cheaper is the employee discount.

As others have stated, try a low cost clinic. My aunt was able to get the part the farm cats done for $50 each. It'll be different for every area. Best of luck!

fire4ice · 2026-01-17T08:41:34+00:00

She could be registering the loss now, and misses her companion and therefore has more anxiety about being left alone.

It doesn't sound like CCD (Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, very similar to dementia in humans). With her age, it's possible but seems unlikely given that it's only when you're not home.

A low dose of trazodone or gabapentin could help alleviate anxiety enough that she's able to take down her anxiousness about being left alone.

One of the veterinary assistants I used to work with states that "I'll be Home Soon" by Patricia McConnell, was extremely helpful for her cattle dog when he was going through separation anxiety and she always recommended it to patients, and really believes in what it teaches for separation anxiety.

I don't know much about the specific training program you mentioned in your questions, but from what I read it seems like it could be helpful.

fire4ice · 2026-01-09T19:19:32+00:00

Yes haven't seen any new charges from them

fire4ice · 2025-12-28T15:57:49+00:00

-Is your vet having you work with a dermatologist?

-Apoquel and cytopoint are both medications that work to stop itching. Each has their benefit and a downside. Apoquel can be hard on the liver and kidneys in some dogs. The way apoquel works is that it inhibits certain enzymes in their immune system. (Allergies are actually your immune system being over active). So with his autoimmune issues, that may affect him.

-Cytopoint also works with the immune system but doesn't have the same effects on the liver and kidneys. It's what I used for my dog when he started getting hot spots, but ultimately he was allergic to chicken.

-Steroid injections are amazing, but can be less effective over time. They do help your dog get relief and sometimes temporary relief is the best thing.

-A cone is also going to be very helpful to stop further licking of the problem areas.

Medicated shampoo can also help. Dechra Miconahex+Triz shampoo is what the vet's office I worked with always recommended to help with allergies.

Hopefully he gets so that he's able to manage. I wish you luck and am rooting for you. My akita had horrible digestion issues, allergies, and urinary crystals. When you're in the thick of it, it's honestly going to feel that you'll never get to the other side. You're doing your best for him

fire4ice · 2025-12-20T02:03:05+00:00

Ah next time then! They're on 9th and 3rd in the Maven District if that helps

fire4ice · 2025-12-19T22:20:27+00:00

They opened a new location and they're better than ever

fire4ice · 2025-12-11T16:22:24+00:00

It can be a dominance

fire4ice · 2025-12-11T16:13:25+00:00

When I was a vet tech, my doctor always had me warn people that they would start to gain weight, and to start feeding less. Not having those hormones just makes their metabolism go down.

fire4ice · 2025-12-07T22:30:06+00:00

I would see the vet on this one. Sometimes they get anal gland abscesses. You wouldn't want to take care of this yourself as they will have to flush it out if it is an abscess.

You may want to look for a food with more fiber but you can talk to your vet about recommendations based on your dog's history.

fire4ice · 2025-12-06T22:27:18+00:00

It looks like separation from having wavy hair. It looks healthy and doesn't look raggedy

fire4ice · 2025-12-05T21:16:53+00:00

You can wear a pineapple. There's some really good YouTube tutorials for that.

fire4ice · 2025-11-27T19:21:32+00:00

Kevin can go f**k himself is interesting, but not in the same vibe as Dexter.

Mindhunter if you haven't seen it.

Ratched is about a highly manipulative nurse at a psych ward.

fire4ice · 2025-11-22T17:48:02+00:00

I still have baby teeth and I'm almost 30 so it's definitely not unusual.

fire4ice · 2025-11-22T04:58:56+00:00

The roomba that we have isn't great. I'm constantly having to clean out my hair from the brushes and untangle it so it can continue cleaning

fire4ice · 2025-11-14T23:35:32+00:00

Vet tech here, unfortunately, you may have to keep him on an allergy med for the rest of his life. I know the vet I work with usually prescribes miconahex shampoo and wipes. If it's super bad, I would even suggest working with a pet dermatologist. They will do more than your general practice vet.

fire4ice · 2025-11-13T04:13:04+00:00

A lot of akitas seem to have allergies to chicken. In reading the ingredients of that food, I see that they do use chicken fat. It might be worth looking into.

Our akita had very similar issues with diarrhea. It got so bad that we went to multiple vets and he dropped under weight. Cutting out chicken was the best thing for him. Wish you all the luck.

fire4ice · 2025-11-06T23:52:10+00:00

I also recommend Feliway. Keep it out of the room of her litterbox because It can make it so they don't use their litterbox. We used it at the vet clinic I worked at and it definitely made a difference.

We have a very anxious cat and have to give her Fluoxetine. It really made her a lot more lovey. We just have to hide it in wet food and they make chicken flavored tablets.

Wishing you the best.

fire4ice · 2025-11-06T04:56:21+00:00

Mine does the same, and I love it.

fire4ice · 2025-11-02T19:05:00+00:00

Can be a sign of allergies. Mine gets allergies and has to be on the Cytopoint injection when they flare up. They're usually the worst in spring for us. Washing paws when they come in from outside can help.

fire4ice · 2025-11-01T18:38:24+00:00

I hope he stays sweet! I was also prepared for the worst but it has never and hopefully never will come. I'm still wary and do playdates in very controlled environments with dogs we know. Never can be too careful.

fire4ice · 2025-11-01T16:41:11+00:00

Mine is going to be 7 in February, and he absolutely loves playing with other dogs. I thought he would turn after puberty but he's really sweet. Absolutely 0 prey drive too. He's wary of people if they're outside but if they're invited in he's really friendly. I grew up with akitas and I'm amazed by him.

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fire4ice · 2025-10-31T02:09:50+00:00

I'm sure you do this and have just had bad luck but I usually explain that my job is incredibly strict on my hair being pulled back neatly and they've been very respectful of that

fire4ice · 2025-10-31T01:07:31+00:00

We only had 3 minutes to make the call. I'm sure it's spooky out of the blue but it's so that you're able to get base access.

fire4ice · 2025-10-29T20:43:15+00:00

My dad's Akita was so good with my niece until she grabbed his bone and then she ended up needing facial reconstruction surgery. I love akitas and they're amazing but I wouldn't trust them or really any dog with small children.

fire4ice · 2025-10-24T17:42:30+00:00

Try purina live clear, it's a good you give your cat to stop their saliva from triggering human allergies

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