DOL Great Dane Forum - Blogs http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php Great Dane Forums - DOL all-inclusive Great Danes forums! en Sat, 19 May 2012 04:58:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dolforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg DOL Great Dane Forum - Blogs http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php Excited about owning a dane http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=552 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:48:17 GMT
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Originally Posted by isdapous View Post
It is apparent from your comment that you haven't had her quite long enough that you realize she owns YOU, not the other way around.

You work to give her the best food, vet care, beds & gas money to go to places like PetsMart.....If you haven't done so yet, soon you will be rearranging all of your furniture to make your home more Dane friendly.

Your friends will come to see your dog, not to see you. The list goes on and on and on and on........
Not to mention you buy a bigger house....yayyay ]]> Bigdogmom55 http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=552 In Doggie News ... http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=551 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:29:37 GMT *Pet Poison Prevention* quoted from Embrance Pet Insurance... Pet Poison Prevention

quoted from Embrance Pet Insurance

Human Food
Coffee
Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate
Onions
Chives
Peaches
Tomatoes
Cherries
Macadamia nuts
Mushrooms
Grapes/Raisins
Xylitol (sweetener)
Toothpaste
Sugar free candy, mints, and gum

Household Chemicals
Lighter fluid
Fabric softener sheets
Bleach
Detergent
Disinfectant
Rodent bait
Anti-freeze
Herbicide
Batteries
Ice-melting products
Liquid potpourri
Insecticide
Fertilizer

Human Medications

Animal Toxins
Toads
Insects
Spiders
Snakes
Scorpions

Poisonous Plants:
Marijuana
Sago Palm
Tulip/Narcissus Bulbs
Azalea/Rhododendron
Oleander
Castor Bean
Cyclamen
Kalanchoe
Yew
Amaryllis
Autumn Crocus
Chrysanthemum
English Ivy
Lilies
Peace Lily
Pothos
Schefflera
Blue-green algae

Other
Citronella candles
Insect coils
Matches
Mothballs
Post 1982 pennies (high concentration of zinc)

PREVENTION

Stick to food and treats specifically made for pets

Always follow the instructions on any household cleaning product and cosmetics

Get an emergency first-aid kit for your pet and consult your vet about what it should contain

Consult your vet when using an emergency first-aid item

Never use any products on your pets if they are not designed for that use
Mosquito repellent
Sun tan lotion

Having things in sealed containers is not enough. Animals can and do chew through containers

When placing rodenticide, place it in areas that are inaccessible to your pets

Keep all medication and chemicals out of reach
Closed cabinets
Above counter tops
Ideally locked
Don't leave them lying around
Never give your pet any drugs without consulting your vet

Symptoms
Emergency
Seizures
Unconsciousness
Difficulty breathing

What to do
Call your vet immediately
Have this information
Species
Breed
Age
Sex
Weight
Symptoms
Exposure
What they were exposed to (if known)
How much they ingested
Time since exposure
Have and bring the item (and container) with you
Collect in a sealed container any material the pet might have vomited or chewed

Seek emergency assistance even if you do not notice adverse effects as pets may appear normal for hours or days afterwards

If they have seizures, loss of consciousness or difficulty breathing:
Phone ahead and bring your pet immediately to your local vet or emergency vet clinic ]]> BigLittleSmall http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=551 What a new year so far... http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=546 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:10:24 GMT I celebrated the new year with family. When I got home Murray seemed a little off, but he was excited to go outside so I let them out and waited for... I celebrated the new year with family. When I got home Murray seemed a little off, but he was excited to go outside so I let them out and waited for a few minutes. Desi quickly came back, but Murray was really slow (which is not completely out of character for him). Once inside his gait was horrible, the worst I have ever seen. He seemed to be favoring his front paw, which I quickly checked, but could find nothing wrong with it. At that point he started yelping everytime he put any pressure on his foot, and would not correct it. I was at a loss for what to do. I knew that his essential oils help with is pain so I got him to the living room and made him lay down. By this time he was shaking uncontrolably and his eyes had glazed over. I sat with him and rubbed essential oils into his paw and legs. Prayed, prayed, prayed and then prayed some more. I just didn't want to have to start the new year with out my boy. He would just look at me and kiss me, so I knew he knew I was trying to help. I also gave him an asprin, bad I know, but it was all I had. He finally napped a little, then about 2 hours later he weakly got up and moved to his love seat. I went to bed feeling better that he moved to his normal sleeping spot and was able to climb onto the furniture. A couple hours later he woke me up to go outside, and seemed to be much better. He seems almost normal, though is gait is off some, now. My vet wants me to get him a magnet coat for this winter for going outside. Murr is really feeling the cold this year and seems to feel weaker when he is outside in it for more than a minute or two... but barking at cows sometimes takes a little longer then that. ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=546 <![CDATA[Ok! Here's an update for everyone!]]> http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=537 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:47:36 GMT My husband and I separated in February 2010 there was abuse and and an order of protection put against him for myself and the children. The divorce... My husband and I separated in February 2010 there was abuse and and an order of protection put against him for myself and the children. The divorce was long and ended in default as he refused to respond to the papers. (long story very short but the children and I are safe, happy, and much better off).
I have since met up with a high school friend and we are dating though he is currently deployed to Afghanistan he will be returning for Christmas Dec 19-Jan 19. He is a wonderful man and over the moon for the children and I. I love him dearly.
I purchased a home in September 2010 in a rural area with lots of land and a creek and now have a mini farm including horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and pigs. My dream come true. I am very happy here!
I did an insane amount of work with a local animal shelter and finally won out in my fight to have pit bulls adopted from their shelter (previously all pits were euthanized). This is perhaps one of my greatest accomplishments in my life and I am so proud and happy for the pitties!! As celebration I adopted the first APBT ever from that shelter, and named him Signi (meaning new victory). He was seized from a fighting property at 6 weeks old. He is wonderful and is about to complete his CGC test and work as a doggie ambassador for his breed at only 9 months of age!!!
I am currently waiting on the arrival of our new brindle Dane boy which is driving me insane!!! And cannot wait to start my journey in training him as my service companion!
I am so excited to be back and on this new leg of my life. :)
I hope you all are well and happy holidays! ]]> DaneyBopper http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=537 Murray update... http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=533 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:28:34 GMT Well we have had a rough week around here. Right after Halloween, I noticed that Murray was worrying over his back paws like crazy... a sign of... Well we have had a rough week around here. Right after Halloween, I noticed that Murray was worrying over his back paws like crazy... a sign of pain. Before I could call my vet, she called and said that it was time to bring him in... I swear I was gonna call the same day, but she beat me to it. I made an appointment for Friday, but I had to cancel due to work. I rescheduled for today... and the difference between Friday and today was very noticable. He had a few involuntary sits and he was struggling to get comfortable on his love seat. He was so happy to be at the vet... he just moaned and gave us kisses. He loves his BiComm, which is what we did today. The vet said that the cold weather would probably be pretty hard on him and thinks that he has arthritis in is hips and lower spine to make it even worse on top of his wobblers. Murray is a trooper and a happy happy boy, so on we continue. We go back in a month for more BiComm. ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=533 I think my vet is a ... witch. http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=531 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:29:20 GMT Not the kind with a "B", just she is one to give you pause. She told me at our last vet visit to bring Murray back when I felt he needed a visit. This past week, I have been more alert to him and thought maybe he might need to go in. This morning he was playing with Desi, and he got mad at her and refused to play with her any longer. He has gone to bed, though appears to act normal. He just seems pouty, I think Desi hurt him a little as they played. Well this afternoon, who calls but my vet. She thinks that Murray needs to come see her soon... kinda weird huh. So we made an appointment for Friday. Wish us luck! ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=531 Murray Update! GOOD BOY! http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=514 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:56:32 GMT Last week Murray had a vet appointment after 3 months. He was starting to show signs that he was a wobbler's boy, and I was feeling sick in my heart. I took him to the vet and she was so positive, he didn't fall on the slick floors, like he has done in the past. That is good, she reminded me. She tested his energy and decided that he didn't need BICOMM this time, but she thought acupuncture would help him. I guess Murray soundly told her that he did not want needles stuck in him, you know they "talk". She said that she would use a laser thing instead, which he LOVVVVED. He was fighting sleep he was so relaxed. She wanted me to see if I could lessen his gemmotherapy, which I had already done to 10 drops every other day. He is doing great! Now the vet just wants to see him, when I feel he needs it. She said that I will know. He is doing great!

On a side note, my sister referred one of her friends to my vet, since her dog was not doing so good with her arthritis. Her husband took Lucy in and said it was like visiting a witch doctor, lol. But Lucy is doing better now.

You just can't get stuck in that traditional box! ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=514 Cue the banjos... http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=498 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:53:32 GMT Let me first start this by saying that I come from some fine hillbilly stock. Mom from the Bear Mountain in West Virginia and Dad's family from the Ozarks in Missouri. Last year my neighbor moved and they put their house up for rent. It was rented by a young couple with two kids and two dogs. One of the dogs was very fence aggressive, and in turn Murray thought if that dog was going to bring it, then he would too. I was constantly on Murray and rushing him into the house, trying to reduce his stress with his Wobblers. It has been crazy. This past winter their dog even took out a portion of my fence... though they said is was the neighbor on the other side of them with the tiny dogs. rolleyes I repaired the fence for $15 dollars, which she said was needing hundreds of dollars worth of repair. rolleyes She also told me how aggressive their one dog was, how it would kill any dog, attack strangers, was a social misfit... blah, blah, blah. It was a chow mix, and if there is one breed that I have a little fear of it is chows. This dog hit their back door growling and I would rush to get my dogs back inside. It would run the fence snarling and huffing, I feared for my dogs (since it had done damage to my fence) and I feared for the neighbors two babies and the other dog. Last night she decided that she needed to see Murray and called over the fence that she was going to pet Murray around the corner of the fence... ummmm NO! I told her that I would just meet her out front, since Murray thought bad things live in that back yard, I didn't want a dog bite to happen (though Murray has never bitten a human). So we meet out front... she is smoking, drinking a beer and totally knocked up. Murray tolerated her, he even gave her a little lean in the end. God bless that generous boy. Her husband came over too, and was a complete ass. He kept trying to stare at Murr, growled at him, etc. I told the guy to knock it off, that Murray was not used to men, though what I really meant was Murray wasn't use to assholes. He finally leaves, and she tells me that she is going to breed her other dog since they just put their chow mix down since it tried to attack her, her kids, and did attack her other dog. She is the ultimate expert on vets, told me that I could go to her vet and get Murray fixed up for about 250. She hated this one vet in town, though he cleared up her dogs constant ear infection, oh yeah... he is a family friend. It is all I could do to be civil, since I have to be neighbors with this train wreck. ... is it evil of me to be secretly glad the chow is gone? The remaining dog is mellow and Murray pretty much is interested but not over stimulated. Rant over... ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=498 <![CDATA[I don't kiss you will your trying to poop...]]> http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=496 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:13:12 GMT My conversation with Murray this morning... need I say more. My conversation with Murray this morning... need I say more. ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=496 What do you use to clip Great Dane toenails??? http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=491 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:40:22 GMT Everyone please give me your input.
My Great danes are almost two years old, and even thru puppyhood I've been going through Toenail clippers like crazy. The $14 clippers everyone sells just doesn't hold up.
The metal bends and then breaks & the cutter part gets dull.

I had a guy at the dog park w/ great dane who told me he uses Wire cutters, but I can't do that.It wont cut right!
So please everyone help me!
What do I need to cut great dane Toenails with?
Will Pedipaws hold up or will my great dane run for help when they hear the noise?
Lillys nails need both a cutter and a file.
Their nails have gotten so large & so thick I now need to learn what to use. Lillys nails have been needing great attention and her nails are tearing and that needs to be fixed.She doesn't like me using moms little nail file. how about a hoof file?
Thanks,
Scarlets & Lillys Mom

I need to buy whatever it is today. ]]> nosaddles http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=491 NDR: My Documentary http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=489 Sat, 14 May 2011 15:07:16 GMT Hello all! As some of you know, I have recently been working on a short documentary for a school project. It is totally unrelated to Danes,(though... Hello all! As some of you know, I have recently been working on a short documentary for a school project. It is totally unrelated to Danes,(though Isa is a featured cast member dance2) so I did not want to post in the forums, so hopefully you will tell anyone you think might be interested about the link.

Please bear in mind that this documentary was my very first attempt at film making. We have over 16 hours of footage, and had to beg for 10 minutes of documentary time for the class. This is quite an "amateur" film, so please keep that in mind as you watch. popcorn

If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, etc.. for me please do not hesitate to let me know :)

Here is the link: http://www.vimeo.com/23605071

It is in HD so depending on your internet connection you may need to allow it time to load before watching.

Thanks

tonya & isa Hug3 ]]> isa aldawolfa http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=489 Murray update http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=477 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:34:43 GMT I decided to do this on my blog, since I am sure there will be numerous updates. Murray has been on the gemmotherapy for 2 weeks now and I have seen... I decided to do this on my blog, since I am sure there will be numerous updates. Murray has been on the gemmotherapy for 2 weeks now and I have seen improvement. He has some better days and some not so good days, but steady improvement overall. He is jumping on the bed now instead of slowing hoisting himself up. He runs a little and seems to enjoy playing, though I make him take it easy. I had him out at an estate sale on Saturday, which he loved... he is such a people dog. He was greeting everyone, even the guy who asked if he was a dachsund. He starts his BICOMM therapy tomorrow, and I will let you know how is goes. I am being realistic about this, and am saving towards his MRI...mmmmm Ramen again. ]]> LoMax http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=477 Dog Club Directory http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=472 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:27:21 GMT 1/26/11 Dog club firectory and forum added. 1/26/11
Dog club firectory and forum added. ]]> admin http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=472 Member Kennel script http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=471 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:26:11 GMT 1/5/11 Members can list their dogs in their pack 1/5/11
Members can list their dogs in their pack ]]> admin http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=471 Black Dog Syndrome http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=465 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:45:26 GMT Did you know that BIG, black dogs are the LAST to be adopted from shelters and are euthanized at a much higher rate than other colored dogs? ... Did you know that BIG, black dogs are the LAST to be adopted from shelters and are euthanized at a much higher rate than other colored dogs?

Educate yourself and others on this phenomeon...

http://www.blackpearldogs.com/

Black is Beautiful!
:) ]]> WeLoveOur7Dogs http://dolforum.com/forum/blog.php?b=465