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Posted on 10/04/2005 9:56:41 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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To: tuffydoodle
How about a medicated shampoo for the allergies? And maybe a blood test to find out what his allergies are to? UC Davis will do it, we found that Sonny is allergic to a lot of the feed we were giving him.
461
posted on
10/10/2005 9:06:14 AM PDT
by
Duchess47
("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
To: Duchess47
Yeah, now that you mention it, it does. She's got more white than that but you can't see it for the saddle. I didn't think she was taller than my old gelding, Tennessee, but she either is or my legs are getting shorter because I had to find a hill to get up on her. You can see in the picture of me standing beside her that the stirrup is about even with my elbow, and I'm 5'7". The guys were laughing at me, but they have to do it too. Their horses aren't all that tall, they're just old-er. I can't make too much run of them either though coz I'm headed that way myself. ;o)
462
posted on
10/10/2005 9:16:43 AM PDT
by
FrogInABlender
(Be careful who's toes you step on today, they may be connected to the @$$ you have to kiss tomorrow.)
To: tuffydoodle
Do his allergies get any better in the winter, when there aren't any more bugs?
463
posted on
10/10/2005 9:19:22 AM PDT
by
FrogInABlender
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To: CindyDawg
Good grief. There was no reason for that driver to be that way. Was it the cowboy? He was inside whining about someone he brought in on the bus from Dallas.
464
posted on
10/10/2005 9:34:53 AM PDT
by
RebaJ
To: Duchess47; FrogInABlender
We've tried everything short of the allergy testing that you had done. Texas A&M is the closest place to take Tuffy that will do that type of tests.
He does get better in winter but he still scratches. In summer, without the steroid, he frantically runs from tree to tree, fencepost to fencepost, scratching. He won't even hardly stop to eat. It's been getting worse every summer for the last 3 years.
465
posted on
10/10/2005 9:56:13 AM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: tuffydoodle
You might talk to your vet. I had a dog allergy tested. Instead of doing it on the animal they were able to work with the blood. The vet sent the samples to A & M overnight instead of taking the dog there. It worked great for us. They even overnight the medications when we need refills.
466
posted on
10/10/2005 10:15:05 AM PDT
by
RebaJ
To: RebaJ
The vet did mention doing something like that but he said it didn't have a high rate of success. I told him I would like to at least try it before I make a 4 hour drive to College Station.
467
posted on
10/10/2005 10:18:39 AM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: CindyDawg
I just read through your post about the bus ride. You should report that SOB for talking to you like that. You sure as heck didn't owe that creep an apology.
468
posted on
10/10/2005 10:22:56 AM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: tuffydoodle
Another thing we did was add missing link to the diet. Our dog improved with medication but it did not stop the symptoms. The improvements were noticeable in a week. No more itching, chewing, abrasions or ear infections. We have even stopped the medication injections. I know dogs and horses are different, but they make missing link for horses also, it might be worth a try.
469
posted on
10/10/2005 10:23:51 AM PDT
by
RebaJ
To: RebaJ
470
posted on
10/10/2005 10:24:43 AM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: FrogInABlender
LOL I didn't realize you were that tall - I'd need a ladder.
471
posted on
10/10/2005 10:29:38 AM PDT
by
Duchess47
("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
To: tuffydoodle
I was able to get my vet to take the required blood test and send it off, didn't have to take Sonny in for the testing.
472
posted on
10/10/2005 10:31:14 AM PDT
by
Duchess47
("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
To: tuffydoodle
It's a food supplement you can but at the local feed store.
http://www.petvetdirect.com/home.asp?cid=151
Here is what is says:
In nature, animals consume foods that are whole, raw and fresh, while domestic animals generally have a diet of processed foods only. The Missing Link was developed to target the nutritional gap between what nature provides and what is available in commercial foods. Formulated with all natural, human-edible-quality whole foods and food concentrates, The Missing Link reintroduces unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods into your animal's diet.
For years, veterinarians and pet owners have added The Missing Link Equine Formula to commercial foods to promote:
General Health & Well-Being
Better Digestion
Healthy Skin & Coat
Increased Energy
Quicker Recovery After Surgery or Injury
Less Shedding
Reduced Allergies
Less Scratching & Itching
Reduced Odor
Less Joint Stiffness and Pain
Spit 'n Shine Coat
Increased Stamina & Performance
Enhanced Hoof Strength
Less Dry and Splitting Hooves
Less Inflammation of Muscles, Joints & Tendons
Less Sand Colic & Respiratory Distress
Reduces Onset of Laminitis
Ingredients:
Ground Whole Flax Seed, Blackstrap Molasses, Rice Bran, Primary Dried Yeast, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Carrot, Ground Hulled Sunflower Seed, Dried Apple, Sprouted Green Barley, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Garlic and Yucca Schidigera Extract.
473
posted on
10/10/2005 10:34:00 AM PDT
by
RebaJ
To: RebaJ
I'll try it, thanks for the suggestion.
474
posted on
10/10/2005 11:59:23 AM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: Duchess47
I'll be in touch with my vet today, I hope he can do that.
475
posted on
10/10/2005 12:00:04 PM PDT
by
tuffydoodle
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To: RebaJ
How much of it do you feed each day? I saw the 5lb and 12lb bags but didn't see any feeding instructions.
476
posted on
10/10/2005 12:54:30 PM PDT
by
FrogInABlender
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To: CindyDawg
You just gotta love her. She put her personal touch on on this weekend with some of those pictures.
477
posted on
10/10/2005 12:57:51 PM PDT
by
RebaJ
To: MissTargets
Hello! We got some rain here today. I hope we get more.
To: RebaJ; CindyDawg
Pictures? Somebody say pictures? Funny, I don't see any and I know I remember somebody saying that pictures were coming... ;o)
479
posted on
10/10/2005 1:13:47 PM PDT
by
FrogInABlender
(Be careful who's toes you step on today, they may be connected to the @$$ you have to kiss tomorrow.)
To: FrogInABlender
according to the instructions on the bag:
weight up to 500 lbs is 1/4 cup daily
weight from 500 to 1000 lbs is 1/3 cup daily
weight over 1000 lbs is 1/2 cup daily
480
posted on
10/10/2005 1:15:43 PM PDT
by
RebaJ
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