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THE PET CHAT CORNER JUNE 29-JULY 5

beastielove — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:41:15 GMT

It's a new week and a new thread. It might be about pets,it might not. Welcome one and all! Newcomers..introduce yourself,make a drink,pull up a chair and join us. We're a little nuts..but nice nuts!

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All of my children have paws =^..^=

Re: THE PET CHAT CORNER JUNE 29-JULY 5

beastielove — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:49:17 GMT

Last Monday Morning In June Greetings!

This month sure flew by! The 4th of July Holiday Week-end starts this Friday!

Panda... I know that your surgury is scheduled for tomorrow. Sending tons of very special prayers your way and please know in your heart that all of us will be with you and your DH in spirit.

Taz... Sending more special prayers to your furbaby Shelbee and hoping that he's feeling better.

Wishing all of you dear PCC friends a very pleasant day and that it marks the beginning of a week that brings you much happiness,good health and lots of pawsome stuff. :-)

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All of my children have paws =^..^=

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apple1964 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:52:01 GMT

Hi Beastie and all the PCC chatters just want to say good morning... sad to realize a lot of our friends have left because of this new format. I used to really look forward to coming here now well it just depresses me ... anyway, on the lighter side we still have a forum, have a good week all.

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eddyandme — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:09:23 GMT

Well, you said this can be about pets, so here goes: My furrybaby has a bad habit of naughing on her paws. I've tried everything: med, zyrtec, sour apple spray - to no avail! I "wash" her paws daily by wrapping a clean facecloth soaked in salted, tepid water around each paw, then rub some prescription ointment in and then mushers. Sometimes when she's over-enthusiastic she gets a sore on top or limps if the pad is sore. We're togethe 24/7 and I stop her from "licking" whenever I can, but when I'm busy she ofen goes into a different room and does the deed. Have any of you had this problem? I'm looking for suggestions if you have any. Thanks.

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Panda lady — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:22:43 GMT

Happy Monday dear PCC friends and furbabies!

Thank you to Beastie for starting us off this week! Also, thank you for your kind words and prayers for my sugery tomorrow. I will definitely have DH let everyone know how I am when we get home!

More prayers for Doxie, Taz and their furbabies! Prayers also for every friend and furbaby during whatever summer weather pattern you are having in your area.

Apple, I am glad you are still with us and Sheltie, it was good to see you post last week!

Giving a shout out to Skylark,LuvMySpaniels, and all other friends here.

Hugs, prayers and love!

Panda

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:46:30 GMT

Happy Honking Monday Honkers.

doxie

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:50:15 GMT

I forgot what I was going to post.

Taz said that Shellbe is eating better and she hopes on the road to recovery.

panda- I posted about more prayers for you on another thread. I also ventured to the labryinth with Liebchen to hold you, Shellbe and others up in prayer. It was emotional with out our partner Schatzie but I like to think she is at the other end processing our requests. I think between all of us you will be a well prayed for person!

doxie

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:58:00 GMT

apple- I am sorry that you feel depressed with the new forums.

gpldenlocks- It sounds like you have tried a lot to stop the habit. I had one that did that and I had to retrain her to replace that behavior with something she could lick. Everytime she startd licking her paw , I gave her the item she could lick and petted her as she started licking it. It took a little longer because I had been telling her "no" when she was licking. She only stopped while I was watching. I wanted her to not lick the paw at all. I did hav e to put one of those collars on her some when I was not with her at the beginning. Once she figured she could lick the toy and not get in trouble she did it more. When I got her paw healed then she had replaced it with the toy. Now the toy had to be either washed or replaced due to the icky factor but her paw stayed good. For my dog it was a habit so the only way I was going to stop it was to replace it with another habit. I think it also helped to exercise her more so she would feel pooped.

doxie

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eddyandme — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:23:05 GMT

Tanx, Doxie - what you described is exactly what I've been going thru. Jade never licks anything else. The vet had had me pick up two large kongs and fill them with "cookies" and yogurt. She would not lick them - I had to sccop the gunky goodies out of the kong for her to eat the treats. May I ask what kind of toy you got your furrybaby to lick? As far as playing ball with her, right now she's limping - sore pad. But will try as soon as it heals. Thanx for the advice..

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Sheltie Mom — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:40:07 GMT

Happy Monday! I have become quite the lollygagger strolling in at 1:30, lol!

Thanks Beastie for the start up!

Ok, I am in troubl already, I cannot scroll back to see the posters name who asked about the paw licking. I know I can respond indidually to posts, but that's not what I want to do. I just wanted to say that Doxie had some good advice and I'm sure it is just going to take a while to retrain. I did wonder if salt water would be a further irritant though?

Doxie, I know that walking the labyrinth without Schatzie must have been emotional, but I think you are right, she is at the other end to get those prayers and deliver them!

Panda, you know I will be saying extra prayers as you go into surgery tomorrow. Please have your DH update as usual and thank him so much.

Ok, lunch break is over, have a good afternoon!

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:44:45 GMT

sheltie-

good you posted... you do not want me making up ****** about you!

doxie

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:51:40 GMT

goldenlocks

I had to try to determine if it was a nervous habit or out of boredom. It seemed like both at different times. For the nervous habit I had to determine if it was a texture thing. She wanted something "furry" so I got her a furry frog. She likcked that thing and I was happy and she was happy. I did have to give it to her when she started on her paw and encourage her to lick the right thing.

I did get one on the treat dispensers that I could put kibble in and the kong that you put the paste in. Those helped for boredom as well as more activity. They did not help with the texture thing.

Be careful with the kong paste thing and do not leave unattended. She went so hard after it she got her tongue stuck. It would have been bad if I was not around.

There was also a hedghog and a flea that she loved. They were hairy.

I could not just give it to her and expect her to use it. I had to keep giving it to her when she started to lick the leg. It would work for you since you are around her most of the day.

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eddyandme — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:59:27 GMT

It must be boredom. I'll have to pick up something she can chew and lick - and maybe squeak (she hates kongs but loves squeaky toys) but need something tough - she's an English Lab - strong hunting instincts and can really chew things. Again, thanx for your advice!

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doxie1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:41:28 GMT

I would make sure she gets plenty of exercise and see if it helps. Will she retrieve a tennis ball for you? Be careful with toys she can destroy because they can swallow them and have major issues. Go to a website for pet stuff and type in indestructable toys and see if any would please her.

It can still be a nervous habit. I saw a combination of both with my dog. She liked the texture of fur or carpet.

I bet if she had a good exercise she would be too pooped to lick!

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MarcyG72 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:31:55 GMT

Happy Monday!

My two dogs shown here are litter-mates....always having the same health issues. Last year, it was non-stop licking and chewing of their paws; then I discovered they had a yeast infection caused by too much wheat and rice. I curtailed their intake of dog biscuits (Iams brand) and they were cured! The tell-tail sign of a probable yeast infection is that a dog’s paws smell like corn chips (Fritos).

Panda .... Tuesday will be a challenge, and we pray that your recovery will be quick and your stamina will return soon for the holiday weekend.

And hoping everyone’s Fourth of July will be full of fun activities for the family and fur-babies.

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eddyandme — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:55:29 GMT

She doesn't chew her toys: the stuffed toys tend to rip apart from pulling as she loves to play tug of war (and wins). Her balls eventually get teeth-holes but just from catching: she loves to play ball - I tell her she'd give Big Poppy a run for his money! Got her a football from Petsmart and she actually would jump up and catch it with her paws!!! The only thing she chews - aside from devouring those special bones that are supposed to last for "hours" (and s/b labeled minutes) - are her paws! As far as walking, usually walk her around her fenced-in yard (a good size!) but she gets bored and either slips out of her collar and grins at me when I finally realize I'm just walking around with a leash; or, she'll just stop walking - then I can't go anywhere (she k inda walks me).I'll search online and see what toy I can come up with. Thanx.

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eddyandme — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:04:29 GMT

Hi, LuvMySpaniels (they're cute!) - I've done the diet thing to no avail. What kind of treats to you give your babies? I buy Greenies for Hip and Joint, Meaty Bones, Pupperoni, Tbonz(for dessert after each meal) and then something different like pig ears. She refuses to eat raw carrots, but likes carrots cooked in broth; and likes Friendly's ice cream and any kind of yogurt from plain greek to yoplait. She does love pasta and basmati rice, but I kinda try to hold back due to the wheat and rice thing. Beginning to think perhaps I should only give her fruit and veggies to snack on. What's your take on that?

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doxie1 — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:39:42 GMT

luvmy spaniels

Your babies are way too cute. I know you have a lot of fun with them. I am laughing at smelling paws for a frito small. I always hate frito and dorito breath after someone eats them.

I watch what I feed also.

doxie

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doxie1 — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:43:13 GMT

goldenlocks - I am laughing at the visual of her watching you walk the leash! Is it all paws, or just one?

They chew on them enough to get infected or fungal and then you have to treat that which is hard when they keep licking.

Will she fetch the ball if you throw it?

doxie

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doxie1 — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:44:21 GMT

My dog will destroy and consume toys. She is like a Pez dispenser. She is very limited with toys. She does love her fleece though.

doxie