Jayhawker's Philosophy & Brittany Background & Answers to Questions you might have
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Look for New Items ( added March 26 2003 ) : Hypothyroidism links , Poison Safety Kit , 10 reasons for not buying a Pet Store Puppy, Facts on Puppy Mills , Animal CPR link , Poison Proof your home , Euthanasia... What To Expect link , ( Dec 2003 ) The Merck Veterinary Manual, CANNED PUMPKIN TREATS ( June 11 2004 ) ,*** Handy Hints with Home-made Remedies for Dog Lovers ( Sept 16 2005 ), List of things that could effect Brittanys - From the Book " GUIDE TO CONGENITAL AND HERITABLE DISORDERS IN DOGS " ( Sept. 15 2004 ) Another Website of interest! Discover A Wonderful Way To Train Your Puppy. |
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* A Brief Background on the Brittany * Brittanys are known as - Brittanys in the USA, l'Epagneul Breton in it's home land of France & Brittany Spaniel in Canada. Little is known of where the spaniel of Northern coast of France came from. The spaniel has been captured though on the canvas of the Flemish Masters of the 17 th century. The Hunters wanted a dog to help them with a Keen Nose and a good Retrieving Instinct. So the French Sportsman crossed their Short no Tailed or Natural Bob tailed Spaniel with the English Setters that the English Sportsman brought with them . The Setter being Bred to the French Spaniel enhanced the Nose of the Spaniel and the Staunchness on point. There is clear indication that they preferred the short to No Tail from the French Spaniel and the Orange / White and the Liver / White colors over the long tails and the Black. The Short Tail was preferred as it was less likely to get torn up by the heavy cover of the bushes out hunting. So the story goes they would not let any long Tailed pups breed to try to breed out the Long tail Gene, up until about 1927 when they gave in and would let the Long Tail pups breed but the standard still called for the tail to be no more then 4 ''. So today some pups are born with Natural Bobbed ( Short to no tail ) and some are Long and need to e Docked. The first recorded brittany being shown was in Paris in 1896. The first Brittanys were brought to North American in 1912. The American Kennel Club recognized the Breed in 1934 but did not approve the Standard until March 1935. In the USA the word Spaniel was taken of the end of it's name in 1982. This is because the Brittany is a pointing dog & not a flushing dog like the rest of the spaniels. The World war II did alot of Damage to the Breed in France and so they needed to build up the numbers so they started to allow the Black back in as an acceptable coloration because of the much depleted Gene pool over there. It was felt in North American that our Gene pool was sufficiently rich that we didn't need to change our Breed Standard to allow Black . So we stopped importing the France Brittany and we now have the American Brittany. Some people are breeding from the France imports but they are called French Brittanys and the 2 do not mix breed. The French Brittany can not Show in North American because of the Black which is not of the approved Standard. The Brittany can do it all! In the field, this member of the sporting group both points & retrieves game on land or in water. Brittanys are very smart and excel at Obedience Trials & they do well in Agility & Tracking also!! With a little bit of patience, a positive attitude & obedience classes, you will have a dog that will bring you joy and you may be hooked to this breed forever! Well-mannered Brittanys are just as well suited for the home. They have boundless enthusiasm & enduring patience with children. The Brittany far exceeds any other breed for earning Dual Championships for Show & Field!! This is not a breed to be left outside. Their No.1 demand is love!! If you offer friendship to your Brittany it will live for your praise. Crate training can do wonders for minimizing the stress of being home alone & helps with housebreaking. They are a soft dog and can become with-drown when treated too sternly. * A brief description of what a Brittany should look like * A Brittany is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size with a leggy appearance as well as the agility of a great ground coverer.Strong & Energetic, Ruggedness without clumsiness is a characteristic of this breed. He can be a Natural Bob tail or has a docked tail of no more then 4 inches. In size the Brittany came be 17 1/2 inches to 20 1/2 inches for either male or female. They should weigh between 30 & 40 pounds. The height at the Shoulders should be the same as the length of body.Bone structure should give you the look of sturdiness. Head should be alert & eager with eyes well set in head and protected by heavy,expressive eyebrows.Eyes should be dark to light amber but never mean looking. A Brittanys ears should set high on the head & be short & triangular , reaching about half the length of the muzzle.A medium length neck & deep chest reaching down to the elbows. The back should be short & straight with a slight slope from withers to root of tail. The coat should be dense,flat or wavy but not curly. The skin should be fairly loose. Colors are Orange & White or Liver & White, either clear or Roan. Some ticking is desirable. Any Black in coat or nose is a disqualification. Something to think about: Being a conscientious breeder is to breed not for financial gain, but for the quality of the breed, which we strive to do with each and every litter we have. Knowing the bloodlines and the temperaments in the background of our dog's pedigree helps insure the prevention of genetic disorders such as Hip Dysplasia and Epilepsy. Keeping this in mind when you are acquiring a puppy from any breeder will give you many years of happiness to share with a healthy and wonderful companion.
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BRITTANYS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE. They can make excellent family dogs and excel in many areas, but they require personal attention every day, training and most do not make good "kennel" or outdoor dogs. This breed is still bred to hunt and many of their behaviors and traits are due to that breeding. Brittany people love those very qualities, but it is essential that you be well informed before deciding on this breed. We of Jayhawker Brittanys believe that the Brittany should be forever the Dual Dog that it still is. It should adhere to the established Breed Standard & live up to its origins of being a premier hunting companion.They should be able to find & point birds with enthusiasm & Style. Then settle in as a loving family pet. We Breed our dogs only after they have proven themselves in either the Show Ring or in the field. Our dogs must show that they are capable of adding something to our Breed. They must have their hips OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certified clear of Hip Dysplasia. We research every breeding well in advance. Our goal is to put top bloodlines together to produce good looking , hard working, very intelligent, & stylish Brittanys with good temperments.Our goal is always for the advancing of our breed in the many years to come. Because we breed with such high standards we have hopes of finding homes that will campaign our dogs in either the Show Ring or the Field Trials/Hunt Tests or the Obedience/Agility Trials. But our goal is to find the loving homes that our Brittanys deserve! We usually have a small waiting list with deposits but We place pups going to Campaign homes first. Sometimes we have co-ownerships with easy contracts. With those that are local we try to help with the Showing. We offer handling services. With those from far away we can help to locate qualified Handlers or top Field Trainers if need be. The Brittany requires only a few minutes of brushing each day to maintain his lovely coat. Brittany's usually have exceptionally friendly temperaments, they love people and get along well with other dogs. |
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From the Book " GUIDE TO CONGENITAL AND HERITABLE DISORDERS IN DOGS " Published by The Association of Veterinarians for Animals Rights, PO Box 208 , Davis , California 95617-0208 http://www.avar.org/avar_dog_genetic_diseases.pdf OUT OF 334 POSSIBILITIES THIS IS WHAT IS LISTED THAT COULD HAPPEN TO BRITTANYS : 42 ) Cataract: as in Humans , a Change in the Structure of the Lens of the eye leading to the Cloudiness and usually to blindness. 55) Cleft Palate: a condition where the roof of the mouth is not closed and the inside of the nose opens into the mouth. 61b ) Complement deficiency: a deficiency in serum concentrations of the third component of Complement which impairs neutrophil function and causes recurrent infections. Seen in Brittanys 88 ) Distichiasis: Abnormally growing eyelashes 121 ) Factor VIII Deficiency or Hemophilia A: The most common severe inherited clotting disorder of humans and nonhuman animals. Recessive trait ( carried by females and manifested in males ) affects most dog breeds. 149c) Hereditary Spinal Muscular Atrophy: an autosomal dominant degeberative disease of motor neurons characterized by weakness and muscle atrophy with typical gait , and progressing to dangling of the head and a drooping, paralyzed tail. Severely affected dogs become paralyzed and die by 3 - 4 months old. Seen in Brittanys 166 ) Hypothyroidism: a common endocrine disease where the body produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormones. An autoimmune destruction of the thyroid glad which effects more then 50 dog breeds. 186 ) Lens luxation: a condition where the lens in the eye is displaced into an abnormal position 221 ) Osteochondritis dissecans: A specific form of inflammation of the cartilage of certain joints which cause arthritis. 221a ) Osteochondrosis: a group pf developmental diseases resulting in abnormal formulation of the joint cartilage. Commonly involves the shoulder, stifle, hock or elbow. 256 ) Progressive Retinal Atrophy: a disease where the retina slowly deteriorates, producing night blindness. 270 ) Retinal Dysplasia: a contrition where the retina is malformed.
Questions & Answers - feel free to email me with your Questions I may have missed 1) I have been told by some breeders not to get a Brittany from Field Champion lines because they are to much for the average person to handle, Is this true? (NO to a point) Looking for well bred Brittanys for hunting or even a house pet should include dogs from field lines. One thing though - If you are not going to Field Trial ever and only want a hunting companion then maybe stay away from pure Field Trial bloodlines and look more at the Dual Champion lines ( with a mix of Field Trials and Show and Hunt Test Titles ). The Pure Field Trial only bloodlines could be bigger runners and more high energy then the Dual Champion dogs. I belive the Dual Champion lines prove they are trainable and adaptable to a calmer lifestyle. They prove they are Versatile if they can run big one day in a Trial and then be a calmer Brittany the next day to win in a Dog Show and then got to a Closer working Hunt Tests and win there with shorter range when called for it. The only way to tell about dogs you are not able to watch hunt, is to look for dogs who have earned the title that shows they *can* hunt and *can* be trained. The person who says that avoiding the field champion bred pup, is either misinformed or has a pup he wants to sell you. A more important consideration, in my opinion, is how the pup is raised and the quality of the parents. Brittanys are very smart and eager to please so you can train a Brittany to Hunt Close or to be an Obedient House Companion for a Family. True some are more of a Challenge then others but with the proper training and social interaction and lots of owner love and contact and maturity they should become awesome family companions. 2) Are all Brittanys are high-strung and need many miles of exercise everyday ? IT IS A MISCONCEPTION that all Brittanys are high-strung and need many miles of exercise everyday. If you meet enough Brittanys from different lines, you'll find that what the breeders tell you is true - Brittanys are not a breed for generalizations. They range from mellow to extremely active, big to small, soft tempered to stubborn. But even Brittanys who run continuously outdoors will most often settle down when inside with their family. BRITTANYS DO REQUIRE ATTENTION EVERY DAY, though. They are most definitely people-oriented dogs and want to get as much attention as any other member of the family. They may let you know they aren't getting enough attention by their undesirable behaviors. OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS very important to help make a good pet. Brittanys are of the Sporting Group & with that comes a dog that is born to run & find birds. Now a Brittany can adapt to it Owners way of life but in order for it to be the best companion, you must be willing to put the time into Obedience training! Brittanys vary in temperament, and each requires a different method of training as some are very sensitive ("soft") and require only verbal corrections, while others need to be forced to do the right thing a few times before they will obey. Training and socializing from an early age is very important to develop a happy Britt and owner. Brittanys are very adaptable and an older dog can easily learn the rules of a new house and family, but a good obedience class is an excellent place to establish ground rules. It's a good way to form a bond between you and your new dog. 3) I was a bit surprised at the price for a Brittany pup as I used to think it was the poor mans dog! But I guess that isn't the case any more... Prices I was quoted ranged anywhere from $500 up to $800 US. Why is this? Since the cost of parental Health screening ( OFA , CERF), Vet visits - Costs to breed to Studs far from the females ( AI , Shipping , Stud fees ), Quality food, supplemental heating and other costs like the Training, Showing, & Trialing done to prove the Quality of the lines , generally far exceeds $300-$500 per well bred pup, the costs you are quoted are not out of line. Most often, Good Breeders do not make much of a profit ( if any) from selling their pups. Those who are out for profit are not doing the work needed to prove their lines. Look for OFA certified parents, Titles in the first 3 generations, proper vet care and careful raising for the best value. A responsible breeder should be there for you throughout the pup's life. A Cheap pup could spell disaster ! Back yard Breeders don't care who or what they breed together . You could end up having a high Vet Bill in It's future because they don't spend the Dollars on their Breeding pair to prove their dogs are not passing on defects or the like . Why OFA Certification is important !
As you can see Hip Dysphasia is higher . We are improving with OFA Excellent Hips on the rise. This will only continue if we as breeders care to only breed OFA Certified Breeding Stock . We need to educate the public also to not buy pups from someone that does not check first that their Breeding stock is free of Hip Dysplasia. 4) MALE or FEMALE? PEOPLE OFTEN HAVE A PERSONAL PREFERENCE to the sex of their pet. But, Brittanys are not a breed for generalizations. Characteristics such as loyalty, affection, and ease of training are definitely NOT gender specific in this breed. While many people think female dogs are calmer and sweeter, quite often it is a neutered male Brittany that fits this description best. Brittanys are a different kind all together. Each dog ( Male or Female ) has it's own Personality & Traits! You can get a very affectionate Male or female or a very busy Male or female. I know this doesn't help! You have to be willing to take the good with the bad and if you get a more busy Brittany then you have to be willing to put in the extra mile in his or her training to get control. Brittanys are very smart and want to please you and be with you. Most Brittanys want to be your shadow & will follow you all over the house. Some may test you more then others. But in the end if you can wait out the tough times you'll have an awesome dog that most people get hooked on and end up getting more for life. Those who don't just can't get past the Terrible 2's stage or they never set rules or never took them to Obedience Classes and put in the after class lessons. Right now I have a mellow old girl ( Jayma) who calmed down at about 2 years old but her daughter Kiddy ( that passed away on me in 2000) Calmed down at about 15 months but her daughter Dixie is a going concern and she is going to be 4 years old. Dixie does calm down after she has seen you and finished racing around the house then she loves to sit on your lap and wants to be the one to get the most hugs but she does not stay for long. I have her son and he is a cuddle bug at 7 months old but that happens after he finishs his Mom's race around the house. But I think he will be a cuddlier when he matures. One of my owners had a real nightmare of a male who would run at the first crack of the door but they did not take him to classes and they kept him in an out door run or chained to the back door while he was inside. I tried to tell them they needed a Good class. They did move and I got him a new home. Dan Dennis From Regina just lost in Death his old Brittany (Chance - one of my first pups ) and was up for the chance to try and give Kody a good home. Dan just loves him! Kody got fixed and that might have helped too. But Dan spends lots of time training and working with him and had the attitude that all Brittanys are wonderful. Dan would never part with Kody now. Dan has a real special heart and I think that might have helped Kody too. Now Jason has a real mellow boy Ranger , my 99 National Specialty Best Puppy, he has always been mellow. Ranger has a little tiny dog for a pet, I can't think of the Breed but it is of the toy group. Ranger 's owners have 3 Daughters. When people meet Ranger and he just lays down spread eagle they just can't belive his is so calm. But yet he is a Bird hunter with his first Field Test Title and working on more. So he chooses to use his energy for hunting Birds. I'm sorry I can't tell you one is better then the other. Male or Female, They are one of a kind. 5 ) I want a Puppy right now and Don't want to wait , Why can't I find one or why is the waiting list too long ? Will in General you could find a mass produced Brittany faster then finding a Quality Brittany. Quality takes time - in preparing for a litter to be produce because of the Proving of the Parents in Shows / Field and Health Clearances , doing research to make sure they are doing a proper match of complementing Qualities to produce better dogs for the future of the breed. Most Quality Breeders will have a large waiting list because people get to know that a Breeder is producing good dogs . If they don't need to be on a waiting list , Why ? Are they breeding Tons of litters a year ? Are they breeding their Dogs before the proper Testings are done ? Having to many breeding dogs on the property should raise some Red Flags . Rushing into getting a puppy might cause you to make the wrong choice. Take your time. Search out lots of different Breeders. Pick the right one that you can be happy with and then be willing to wait for the right puppy to be presented to you to match your needs and lifestyle. Some people are willing to wait a year or more for the right life time Family member. 6) How do Brittanys get along with other Animals ? In General a Brittany will adapted to another member of the Household's pet population. Brittanys love companionship . Most people who own a Brittany usually end up getting more. The secret is to make sure you socialize your Brittany well. Give your Brittany time to meet the new one on their own terms. Don't force them! If a Brittany is raised with a cat then they will be buddies for life also. I know a Family that have 4 intact male Brittanys in their family and they are all house pets and get along with each other. I have a few owners that had a female and then introduced another female into their pack and everything ended up wonderful. 7) Crate Training : We highly recommend crate training for all dogs. Being crate trained makes housebreaking vastly easier, and will give the dog a safe way to travel. And if he ever needs to spend the night at the vet, it will be less traumatic if he has learned that a crate is a safe haven. Brittanys usually use a #300, or Intermediate, size crate (about 23" high).
8) Grooming / Coat : ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES of a Brittany is that it is not a high-maintenance dog in terms of coat care and upkeep. Coat maintenance is easy, with no clipping necessary if your dog is strictly a pet. It will need a good brushing with a slicker brush once or twice a week to get out dead hair (especially at the start of fall and spring), and to make sure the dog is free of parasites such as fleas or ticks. Don't forget nail clippers! Long nails are not only unattractive and ruin a dog's feet, but the longer they get the more danger there is of one being torn off. For the pet, bathe only when the dog is very dirty and a good thorough brushing won't do the job. You can use any basic dog shampoo for this. 9) Life-Span : BRITTANYS USUALLY LIVE 12-14 YEARS, so anyone contemplating adoption needs to be prepared to make that kind of commitment to the dog. This is an active breed that will require plenty of daily attention for many years. 10 ) PUPPY, YOUNGSTER OR ADULT? WHILE NO ONE CAN DENY THAT PUPPIES ARE CUTE, at the same time who wouldn't mind missing the chewing and housebreaking stages? An older dog may make a more tolerating pet for younger children, and for that matter the children won't have to deal with a mauling puppy! ADOPTING A RESCUED BRITTANY from American Brittany Rescue will help reduce the number of healthy, purebred Brittanys who are unwanted or uncared for, or even needlessly euthanized. There are hundreds of Brittanys of all backgrounds, descriptions, and ages available across the country each year. 11) "FIELD" or "SHOW" BREEDING? BRITTANYS ARE ABOVE ALL "DUAL" QUALITY DOGS. Brittanys have more Dual Champions (dogs which are Champions in field trials and bench show competition) than all Sporting breeds combined. Most Brittanys have a mild to strong hunting instinct. Some dogs need more training than others to develop their instinct, but no matter where you get your Britt from, chances are you should be able to make it into at least an average hunter. IF YOUR PRIMARY INTEREST IS A HUNTING DOG, it would be best to find a breeder who tries to maintain a "dual quality" line by proving their dogs' abilities in field and show, and taking advantage of other "dual quality" lines to better their own. It is important to meet the dog's parents or other close relatives, or talk to several people who have relatives if it's not possible to meet some. This should give you some idea of the temperament the dog may develop, as temperament does run in the line and is heritable. Look at the dog's pedigree and ask the breeder if there are dogs in the puppy's immediate background (not more than 3 or 4 generations back) from both field and show stock. Most Brittanys are from Dual backgrounds. Remember that the parents and grandparents are the most influential on the puppy's outcome. You should look for a pedigree with DCh. (Dual Champion), FCh. (Field Champion), and Ch. (Show Champion) combined, or, with dogs with "points" towards these titles. Look for hunting test titles JH, SH, and MH (Junior, Senior, and Master Hunter), which are more hunter's companion titles. Also ask the dog's breeder if the dog's parents or grandparents (or other close relations) are successful hunting companions. Be sure the parents, and preferably grandparents as well, are clear of genetic defects such as hip Dysplasia and epilepsy. Require OFA or PennHip certification for good hips on at least the parents. Ask if the breeder will offer help if you have any problems with the dog, or take it back if you ever need to find it a new home (responsible breeders will offer both these before you ask!). It is important to choose a breeder who is open and helpful with you, and who obtains genetic clearances/certifications consistently on ALL of their breeding stock. Please read our article on Responsible Breeders. COMPETITION IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE MANY ACTIVITIES in which the Brittany is able to compete, be sure to discuss this with the breeder of the dog you plan to get, or talk to other people involved in that aspect. There are many people in our breed who are willing to help newcomers get started. The most common activities Brittanys often compete in are:
IN REVIEW BRITTANYS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE. They can make excellent family dogs and excel in many areas, but they require personal attention every day, training and most do not make good "kennel" or outdoor dogs because of their personal devotion to their owner(s). On the other hand, their medium size, wash-and-wear coat, and happy, intelligent temperament makes them an ideal family dog. Brittanys also make excellent hunting companions or pets for single people. Most get along very well with other dogs, and many love the challenges of different types of competition. DO NOT GET ANY DOG ON IMPULSE. If you are very serious about getting a Brittany, you should be willing "shop around" and/or wait for the right one for your family and/or your needs and wants. These are long-lived dogs (average 12-14) and you should only get one with the intention of caring it for its entire lifetime. Puppies are cute, but they grow out of that cute stage, and it's up to you as to whether they become a devoted and obedient companion or an unmanageable, unruly dog. The more time you put into your dog's socialization and training, the more it will give back to you. Remember that American Brittany Rescue is always here to offer advice and assistance for all Brittany owners and prospective owners.
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An Amazing Brittany Story! This Story comes from one of my new puppy owners, Greg Retherford from Oregon. Thank you Greg! It's about his Dad's dog , Pompi! I hope you enjoy it as much as I. It's from a newspaper article in the Democrat Herold,Baker,Oregon of January 25,1977. Title: Baker dog drops out of sight; Found 26 days later in a mine shaft. By James Evans This is a story of near-tragedy, imprisonment,starvation & happy endings that took place in the sagebrush wasteland east of Baker called Virtue Flat. It is a story of a dog that literally dropped out of sight for nearly a month. It started when Christine Retherford, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Vic Retherford ..., Found a .410 Shotgun among her presents on Christmas Day.Anxious to try it out, the family went to the Virtue Flat area the next day & took their 3 hunting dogs, including a 13 year old pensioner named Pompi." He's a Brittany, and was a fine hunter, but we don't hunt him anymore. We took him along for the exercise." said Retherford. In spite of sporting one crippled leg & two deaf ears,Pompi was true to his life's work that day.No sooner had they left the car, but he was off, not to be seen again for 26 days. When they had finished shooting, the Retherfords called the animals, but could not find the old one. They searched the area, called, honked the horn, But Pompi, deaf, did not respond. The following week, they went back two or three times a day, but without luck. They left clothing asa ralling point, told the Culbertsons, who live in the only residence on the flat. For 3 weeks the kept up the search. On Thursday, Jan.20, 25 days after the initial loss,Perry Hobson roamed the area and heard a whimpering. He followed the sound to an abandoned mine shaft and determined it was a dog trapped in the hole. He took back food, called the mine owners & the Culbertsons. Harvey Gardner who works at the mine notified State Police. State Police relayed the information to the Sheriff & a three man possee rescue team responed. The possee team found the shaft, among many in the area. The team rigged a mountain climbing outfit & sent Bill Hunt down. "I didn't know what I would find." said Hunt. " I wasen't sure if he was out of his head. About 10 feet up. I stopped, flashed my light around, & dropped my glove. He sniffed it & began to wag his tail. I went down, put a rigging on him & sent him up. He was ready to go." Pompi had eaten all the snow from the bottom of the shaft & lived. " I don't know how he fell 46 feet into that rocky shaft & lived." said Hunt later." How he lived for 26 days without food is a mystery." according to Sheriff Ross Hunt."But the snow saved him for water." When he was up & on a leash, Pompi padded along on his own energy. " So help me," said Bill McGauley, Retherford's Brother-in-law, " He was pulling me on that leash& trying to follow a chukar trail." " he was always been rugged & he has a great heart." Retherford said." He has never been a house dog, but that first night he tried to get on the bed. And he slept there for the first time in his life." Pompi normally weights 41 pounds, but his diet of snow slimmed him to 22 pounds. He is now up to 25 & eating double rations daily & wanting to go hunting.
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According to Stanley Coren, author of "The Intelligence of Dogs", a neuropsychologist and professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia , He ranks Brittanys at 19 out 79 Breeds tested. Here are some links to finding a reputable Responsible breeder & why it makes a difference:
CANNED PUMPKIN TREATS (Helps with the Running Stool / and Dogs eating their Stool ) Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper, spoon out individual sized portions of canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) directly from can and freeze for 30 minutes. Peel frozen portions from waxed paper, place in plastic bag or other container and store in freezer until needed.
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Health Web Sites
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Blend while its hot, cool for 20 minutes, take out the tea bags but don't strain it. Give 3 tbsp, wait 15 minutes then 3 more, then 3 tbsp every hour until he is eating on his own,,,night and day. Use a syringe, should feel better within 4 hours Poison Safety Kit Keep a pet safety kit on hand for emergencies. Such a kit should contain:
De-skunking formula Acknowledgment to Paul Krebaum, who develop this odor remover. ( I found this on Upland Bird dog website but after I had already heard about it when my dog Kiddy was sprayed square in the chest. I don't let my dogs go out through the doggy door at night but one night I went to bed and forgot to close the door down. We were awaken at about 3am to a awful smell. It was so bad that the whole family went running out side just to get some clear air! we then realized that it was coming from our house and one of our dogs. It was so gross!! I tired that bath in tomato juice Idea and it didn't work. I then heard about this mix and it did work!! 1/4 cup baking soda 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap mix the ingredients together and use immediately rinse off with plenty of water |
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