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    Do dogs grieve? If so, what can we do?

    Thanks so much for all you thoughts and for sharing your experiences. We have done all that you have suggested in regards to normalcy, lots of love and attention, etc. He just seems so sad it breaks our hearts. It's only been a week so I'm hoping we'll see improvements soon. Thanks again.
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    Do dogs grieve? If so, what can we do?

    I was wondering if dogs grieve? We just lost Houdini last week and Myles has seemed to be so lost. He wonders around the house looking for Houdini and seems so sad. They have spent their whole lives together up until now and we are not sure what to do. Can anyone give me some advice or tips...
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    Houdini has passed away

    I just wanted to let everyone know that had prayed for myself and Houdini that he passed away last Thursday night. He was at home and it was very quick, my husband believes he didn't die from kidney failure but from a heart attack. My husband buried houdini in our backyard under a tree our son...
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    1 dog vs 2 Pros and Cons

    We have 4 dogs as well, 3 are male and 1 female. I do have to say the 2 older males are bonded for life, the female was our first and she pretty much rules. she really didn't like the 2 older ones and still isn't that found of them but has learned to respect her elders quite well. The newest...
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    Help!!hubby wants to put dog down!

    I wouldn't make any rash decisions yet, maybe you can instant message or private message doberluv, there is always excellent advice there. As for right now, my thought would be to limit their time together and watch for the signs, ie: prowling, there's a look in their eyes right before...
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    Someone please help me respond to this

    I have no idea how old the dog is. I saw this on another forum and it just floored me and I know what I originally wanted to respond..lol but I felt it best to get the advice of people on here before I said something I met regret. Thanks everyone for your posts and I feel the same way you all do.
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    Someone please help me respond to this

    This is referring to a dog peeing on a human's bed. My Pinky did that, we cought her in the act and she got in big trouble, I held her by the scruff and told her what a bad girl she was, then I crated her for 2 hours, let her out and would not give her any attention for another hour, she...
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    Houdini has Kidney Failure - I'm so sad

    Thanks so much everyone. I will definitely ask my vet about these new drugs. So far he seems to be o.k., he's eating normally, drinking normally and actually has been going outside more frequently. He seems to want to be with us and be petted so I'm just spoiling him rotten...lol He has...
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    Houdini has Kidney Failure - I'm so sad

    Well she did state that she could give him fluids but his kidney's are in failure and it is inevitable what is coming next. She has put him on an antibiotic and something for his stomache. She said when they are in Kidney failure that they get alot of acid in their stomache and the medicine...
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    Houdini has Kidney Failure - I'm so sad

    Wow Fran, so your 2nd cat had no treatment and lived another year? I think I may have to get that 2nd opinion.
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    Houdini has Kidney Failure - I'm so sad

    Thanks everyone. I went and spoke to the vet one on one this morning and it looks like we don't have alot of time left. We are going to have to make a decision as to when. I just don't think I can have him pts, my husband wants to let him die at home. What do you guys think? She said he's...
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    Rapid weight loss, help!

    Thanks - Renee just told me to post in the Health Section on Kidney Failure so you'll probably see this again. I'm so sad, I feel helpless everytime I look at him.
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    Houdini has Kidney Failure - I'm so sad

    Well the vet called me back tonight and said Houdini is in Kidney Failure. I was hoping someing here could tell me if there is anything I can do? The vet says he isn't in any pain, is that true? She says he only has weeks? I'm so upset, sick to my stomache and heartbroken. We've never had...
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    Reverse Sneezes?

    We have a yorkie girl that does this. It is definitely scary when it is happening and you don't know what it is. We took her to the vet as well and they assured us it was nothing to worry about. Like someone else said, just rub her throat to help her relax.
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    Rapid weight loss, help!

    Well Showpug you were correct, it is Kidney failure. I am so heartbroken and just feel like I could throw up. The vet called me tonight after get his blood results today, she said he may only have weeks. Has anyone dealt with this before? Is he in any pain? What can I do? Please help me...
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    Cockapoo/Spoodle/Hypoallergenic dog?

    Yeah, I love my yorkies. As a matter of fact, my daughter has had allergies and asthma her entire life and our first puppy was a yorkie girl and we have had her for 2 years and my daughter has not had one ounce of problems.
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    Vacation ideas

    Well, I'm going to throw my 2 cents worth in. My husband and I went to Lake Tahoe for our 20th anniversary in August and it was the most beautiful place either of us have ever been. We spent a whole week there and spent days on the beach, walking, sight seeing and even drove to San Francisco...
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    Ollie hates his crate!

    If you can stick with it that would be awesome. We, on the other hand caved in with our 2nd one. The first one seemed to do really great, although we only crated her when we left the house or at bed time. We always had a blanket over the crate, an old fashion clock that ticks and we put the...
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    *deep breath* I will not kill the dogs...

    Wow, sounds like a party was going on in your room and they forgot to invite you..lol
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    Canidae?

    We also fed Canidea to all of our dogs. It was wonderful because it is all life stages and at the time we had a younger one with 2 seniors. Eventually, we did switch over to Merrick all life stages and they have done great and like it as well.
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