GarLind Ridge Collies in Wisconsin
Toxic!!! Do not give to you collie!!!
*Raisins and grapes
*Chocolate
*Sugarless
gum
*Any medicine that ends with ectin (no heartguard made of ivermectin)
FEEDING! SMALLER, MORE FREQUENT
FEEDINGS ARE BETTER Feeding smaller portions more frequently is an important factor both in terms
of nutritional intake and to avoid potential gastrointestinal complications. Bloat, a condition in which the stomach becomes
distended due to excess food consumption, excess water intake, or build up of gas is a common problem among puppies who are
fed too much food at one feeding. This condition, however, can also afflict adult dogs, particularly deep-chested breeds of
which collies are considered to be a part. Dogs who develop bloat and who are allowed to exercise are further at risk
to a serious and often fatal condition known as gastric volvulus and torsion in which the distended stomach actually flips
over cutting off its own vital blood supply. It is for this reason that dogs should not be allowed to drink large volumes
of water or exercise immediately after eating.
I do not know of any Garlind Ridge collies ever having
bloat and I am hoping that never happens, I hear it is horrible! Bloat can be either hereditary or created by how
we feed and care for our animals. If we can help avoid this by our feeding practices, why not?
The Garlind Ridge collies have free feed.
There is always food for them to eat. Our collies don't eat meals, they munch when they are hungry and they are not overweight.
Ok, maybe Hero is! Is this the right way to feed collies or any dogs? This is all personal opinion but it certainly easier on their
digestive system.
High-risk Breeds--deep chested dogs
From: http://www.akc.org/pubs/monthlyfeaturedarticle/
Flea and tick prevention!
This is from the Collie Health Foundation!
http://www.colliehealth.org/
From the collie health foundation:
Recently a few e-mails have circulated
warning of the safety of two drugs used for the prevention of internal parasites in our Collies. One warns of neurological
symptoms and brain damage caused by the use of Interceptor, a product whose safety has been proven over years of use in millions
of dogs. The Breeder-Veterinarians that serve of the board of the Collie Health Foundation are not aware of any new scientific
evidence to cause increased concern of the safety of this product for use in Collies.
As always, we encourage
you to engage your trusted veterinarian and share your Collie's health history openly and be an advocate for the Collie's
health by educating yourself at valid scientific and proven sources of information.
In addition, please be reminded
that the Collie Health Foundation maintains a health incident and death survey site where we encourage you to report any and
all health issues faced by your Collie. The information is anonymous and confidential.
http://www.colliehealth.org/healthtopics.html
Personally, we
have used frontlines plus, interceptor, and Revolution without any side affects.
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Umbilical Hernias
Hernias are most often not genetic defects, but rather
a result of too vigorous pulling on the cord during or after birth. Hernias are common in all breeds and it is not a reason
to spay, unless you are spaying anyway and choose to repair it then. If it is small, repair is generally not necessary and,
as the pup grows, it can get better. If it is larger, then surgery may be a good idea and when spaying, unless there is some
urgency to fix earlier, it can easily also be repaired. |
Puppy
Vaginitis
Treatment of puppy vaginitis is mainly time and patience. You can remove globs of discharge
with a wet baby wipe to keep the vulvar area clean. Douching, antibiotics, or a lot of diagnostics are not appropriate for
a puppy that has no symptoms other than discharge. Puppy vaginitis usually goes away on its own, once the dog reaches puberty.
Your veterinarian will advise what is best in your puppy’s case.
DrHutch: Puppy
vaginitis is a NORMAL mucous production in young bitches before their first heat cycle, the total treatment is warm water
on a cotton ball and wipe these bitches DO NOT need to be on antibiotics it does NOT lead to infertility and it does NOT make
them prone to pyometritis it is not an infection at all usually it's worse when the humidity is high.
Canine allergies!
With more and more fillers added to dogfood we are hearing of more dogs with allergies. With speaking with the manager
of our petfood store, he told us that at present 10 to 20% of dogs have or will acquire allergies, mostly due to the dogfood
they are fed. He stated that most of these allergies are caused by the fillers in the dogfood being corn, wheat and soy. Chicken
is also known to be a problem for many dogs. The Garlind Ridge collies do not have allergies. We suggest you feed good quality
dogfood with very little filler to keep your collie from acquiring allergies. Please feed your collie high quality human grade
dogfood. We would be happy to recommend one to you if you have any questions regarding this.
Just as people, any dog
can have an occasional allergic reaction to something. We have not use this but know of other dog owners who have used children's
benadryl, according to weight, with great success.
Nail trimming
As with bathing, you can take certain steps to make nail trimming much easier. If the only time you touch
your dog's feet is when you're going to clip his nails, he's likely to object. Teach him that having you fiddle
with his feet is no big deal. When you're snuggling your dog, hold and gently massage each of his feet. If you start this
with a young puppy, he'll get used to it quickly. If he doesn't like it, start with short sessions and slowly extend
the time. If he fights having his feet held, keep some treats nearby. Gently take a foot in your hand, and give him a treat
with the other while still holding the foot. If he pulls his foot away, don't give him a treat until you're
holding his foot again. You want to reward him for having his foot held, not for getting it away from you. When you can hold
your dog's foot for at least 30 seconds without a struggle, you can begin trimming his nails. If necessary, do just one
nail, give him a treat while still holding his foot, and quit. Do another nail later. Eventually, you'll be able to do
all his nails without a fight. If your dog is relaxed, then go ahead and do all the trimming in one session. Use good, sharp dog nail clippers. A dull blade will not cut cleanly and may
cause pressure and pinching, hurting or scaring your dog. You may want something handy to stop any bleeding if you cut into
the quick. Pet supply stores carry styptic powders to stop bleeding, as do the shaving sections of drug stores. An inexpensive
and effective alternative to commercial products is corn starch. If you accidentally cut the quick, put a little styptic powder
or corn starch into a shallow dish and dip the nail into it. The powder will stick to the nail and seal the blood vessel.
When you're ready to trim, find a comfortable position. If your dog is small, have him lie on your lap
or on a towel on a table at a comfortable height in front of you. If he's bigger, have him stand, sit, or lie on the floor
or on a grooming table. Hold his paw gently but firmly. Press on the bottom of the pad—that will extend the nail and
make it easier to get at. Trim the nail below the quick. If the nail is light colored, you'll be able to see where the
quick ends (the quick appears pink from the blood it contains). If the nail is dark, look for the place where the nail curves
downward and narrows. Cut a little and then check by looking at the nail end-on. When you see a black dot near the center
of the nail, you're at the start of the quick and it's time to stop trimming. ( I use flour as a blood stopper too
in case I cut too close by accident)
Comparison worming chart from Drs Foster and Smith Website
Dewormer Comparison ChartDrs. Foster & Smith
Educational Staff | As a general rule you may not see the worms that infect your dog or puppy. Since most puppies are born
with worms, it's very important that you get them on a deworming regime as soon as age permits. For adult dogs a fecal
exam by a veterinarian is the quickest and most accurate way to tell if your faithful friend has worms of any kind. The
following is a list of wormers we have available, their ingredients, minimum age, weight requirements, and type of worms they
treat. |
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