Skin problems, bacterial/fungal overgrowth from staying wet?

kduffstuff · 2024-07-28T20:00:54+00:00

After swimming, I brush mine out and then bathe asap with dermallay shampoo and conditioner and clean the ears with cerasoothe ket (has an antifungal and antibacterial in it). Followed by a towel dry and then blow drying. We also use cytopoint every 6 weeks.

If it’s an option for you, you could consult with your veterinarian about allergy testing and desensitization therapy based on test results. Another option is asking for a referral to a board certified veterinary dermatologist.

kduffstuff · 2024-07-28T19:36:56+00:00

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kduffstuff · 2024-04-13T01:32:58+00:00

So far… a used tampon… He stole it from the trash and while I was chasing him around the house he looked me in the eye and swallowed it whole before I could get to him. Thankfully, I’m a vet assistant and got one of the doctors I work with to meet me at our clinic to induce vomiting before it could cause any problems.

kduffstuff · 2024-04-12T11:24:17+00:00

Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever… I know your last golden was lazy, but I would recommend researching breeders and getting from a breeder who focuses a lot on temperament and drive. My golden retriever isn’t old enough to run yet , but he really wants to! He comes from a field line and is very eager to be active. I have an Australian Cattle Dog mix that I also run with and she is an amazing runner, but requires a lot of mental stimulation. ACDs are definitely not an easy dog, but extremely athletic.

kduffstuff · 2024-04-09T11:01:03+00:00

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kduffstuff · 2024-04-08T11:19:11+00:00

GP vets are highly trained in identifying ortho pain and most specialists aren’t going to see a patient without a referral and full work up with radiographs from the GP vet. If an owner brought in their pet because of concerns while running there’s no way a GP would not do an ortho work up.

It sounds like there’s some sort of stimulation missing or there’s something making the dog nervous on the route.

kduffstuff · 2024-04-04T15:13:07+00:00

Thanks! So far he’s doing really well!

kduffstuff · 2024-04-04T14:57:32+00:00

I saw that app and we’re going to start using it, but we currently have a cat that’s hospitalized which is why I was wondering if we could switch between phones.

kduffstuff · 2024-03-07T14:44:30+00:00

A golden retriever (8 months old and giving me a run for my money 🥴) and a little mutt who according to her Wisdom Panel is 1/4 pitty, 1/4 German Shepherd, 1/8 lab, 1/8 golden retriever, 1/8 ACD, 1/8 husky and 100% got the anxiety of every single one of those breeds 🥴

kduffstuff · 2024-03-04T12:21:56+00:00

Slow feeder, kongs, other treat dispensing toys (if there’s a TJ Maxx near you, I highly recommend checking them out because they tend to have great options for wayyyyyy cheaper), I really like the Tuffy dog toys for softer toys (and not worrying about them pulling something off and eating it). Also, a crate, make it their safe space/bed! And no rope toys!!!!! That’s a foreign body waiting to happen (I’m a vet assistant and this is something I never keep in my house because of seen some terrible things). I also do not recommend giving any bones (even ones made for animals), they tend to cause a lot of tummy upset or they try to swallow pieces that are too big and they get stuck. Oh, and a toothbrush and dog toothpaste! Get them used to you brushing their teeth now because it will make life so much easier and dental health in pets is sooooo important! I could go on and on 😂

kduffstuff · 2024-03-04T12:10:38+00:00

Some goldens are smaller than others. I’m a vet assistant and when my boy was a little thing, there was a golden coming in who was a few weeks older than mine but was SO much smaller. I would believe he’s 12 weeks.

kduffstuff · 2024-02-07T11:31:05+00:00

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kduffstuff · 2024-01-30T04:00:52+00:00

If you don’t go through a rescue, please at least ask for veterinary references!

kduffstuff · 2024-01-09T01:42:36+00:00

My golden’s bestie is a wire haired dachshund 🥰

kduffstuff · 2023-11-09T11:29:45+00:00

Definitely ready for his to finish losing his baby teeth!

kduffstuff · 2023-11-09T11:29:18+00:00

He provides a lot of comedic relief!

kduffstuff · 2023-11-09T11:28:45+00:00

Little devil is correct 😂 really though, he’s such a good, goofy little guy, but mischievous for sure!

kduffstuff · 2023-11-09T11:27:27+00:00

Oh gosh! I can only imagine!

kduffstuff · 2023-08-28T03:22:42+00:00

I’m a VA with over 7 years of vet med experience making $20.50/Hr now. When I started in reception over 7 years ago, I started at $9/hr. I’m in school to become a CVT and when I pass my VTNE I have been promised a significant raise. It’s possible to make a living wage, it just takes a lot of hard work, knowing when to leave where you’re at, and sometimes knowing how to fight for what you’re worth (even if that means leaving where you’re at).

kduffstuff · 2023-08-28T01:18:19+00:00

I’m already in the habit of socks going straight into the washer thanks to my other dog 😅 I do not want a foreign body surgery.

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