I've been posting here for a little while and just figured out how to do the pictures. I thought I'd show off my babies. The first picture is Sabastian, my mixed up hound who is 11 years old. The second is Tanner, my new adoptee, age 3 (we think) -- field cocker. The third is of Libby, who is now at Rainbow Bridge, she was a cattle dog mix and the best dog ever.

[CorkyMax]

Pretty and healthy looking dogs you have---and you know I esp. like the cocker--as I have 2 of my own (course 1 is not all cocker but he is still loved as much as the 'all' cocker!) Did you see my pics---Max the 'pure' cocker is overweight (these pics are not recent ) He had to be neutered as he was having a prostrate problem--not bad enough that cockers can gain weight easily but neutering makes it even easier---and he was getting too much food too--I think if he had access to food all the time --he'd still keep eating till he 'burst' I've had him on a diet--esp this past summer but think he may of gained some back---Boy, is it hard to diet a dog---a lot better if they are kept slim to start with!!

what a nice pic? would you like to show more pic us.

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Pretty and healthy looking dogs you have---and you know I esp. like the cocker--as I have 2 of my own (course 1 is not all cocker but he is still loved as much as the 'all' cocker!) Did you see my pics---Max the 'pure' cocker is overweight (these pics are not recent ) He had to be neutered as he was having a prostrate problem--not bad enough that cockers can gain weight easily but neutering makes it even easier---and he was getting too much food too--I think if he had access to food all the time --he'd still keep eating till he 'burst' I've had him on a diet--esp this past summer but think he may of gained some back---Boy, is it hard to diet a dog---a lot better if they are kept slim to start with!!

Yes, it is easier to keep them slim in the first place than try to get it off them. It hasn't been easy keeping Sabastian slim--he is the typical hound who always thinks it time to eat. I have to remember to cut Tanner's food servings back because we are doing allot of training so I have to account for the treat calories. I make his training treats so they are healthy, too.

Originally Posted by dogforever

what a nice pic? would you like to show more pic us.

I just finished a roll of film this morning. It has Tanner's first Christmas with me and as of this morning, pictures of him playing in the snow. Sabastian would not play in the snow--too wet and cold for him -- he is such a primadonna! He doesn't like his feet getting wet or being cold.

I'll post them as soon as I get them developed.

[wishbone]

Wonderful dogs, what a lovely crew...

They're gorgeous. Healthy and well taken care of dogs.:mrgreen:

Oh my! they're so cute. If they were my babies, I'd show them off too :-D

yes, I agree-- good looking dogs. I too am a bit partial to spaniels-- your Tanner is gorgeous, btw.

But I think your Sebastian looks more like a labrador (retrieving class), rather than hound-- he might have some hound, judging by the body structure, but that head, especially the muzzle, belongs to the bird dog/retrievers.

Originally Posted by Mydogiscute

yes, I agree-- good looking dogs. I too am a bit partial to spaniels-- your Tanner is gorgeous, btw.

But I think your Sebastian looks more like a labrador (retrieving class), rather than hound-- he might have some hound, judging by the body structure, but that head, especially the muzzle, belongs to the bird dog/retrievers.

It's anyone's guess as to his make up but vets have always classified him as a hound mix--possibly corgi...I've even heard Bensenji...when he was younger he could jump straight up about 5 feet like he had springs for legs.

Thanks for thinking Tanner is gorgeous--I think so, too. He's petite for an adult male field cocker. I'm becoming quite snobbish about my pretty boy.

What wonderful photos your dogs are lovely

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Frecs

It's anyone's guess as to his make up but vets have always classified him as a hound mix--possibly corgi...I've even heard Bensenji...when he was younger he could jump straight up about 5 feet like he had springs for legs.

Thanks for thinking Tanner is gorgeous--I think so, too. He's petite for an adult male field cocker. I'm becoming quite snobbish about my pretty boy.

My daughter-I have 3 and 1 son--dif daughter than 1 I mentioned before to you----She had a dog that jumped like that! She would drive in the driveway--shut the explorer or whatever it was off--higher than your regular car and this dog would jump straight up in the air and come down on the hood of the vehicle lol guess he was greeting her---shocked her the 1st time he did that. But don't think your dog has that breed in him--This was a Rat or Fox Terrier. How is your dog now that you took that medicine away??

Sometimes its hard to keep up with three dogs at a time, as I can see you really love your babies, all of them are healthy and adorable

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

But don't think your dog has that breed in him--This was a Rat or Fox Terrier. How is your dog now that you took that medicine away??

Oh, no, no rat terrier! Knew a rat terrier once...was a regular at the dog park...we all loved that dog...when "Chigger" showed up we were guaranteed to take home tired dogs!

Sabastian is doing much better already. His rash is going away. His cognitive issues have cleared up. And, he seems to be doing just fine, pain-wise, without it. That could be because it has gotten warm here (we went to the beach today!). I have started him on milk thistle to cleanse his liver.

[CorkyMax]

Very glad to hear he is doing so well. Don't know if you know these things about milk thistle or not (and I just started mine---once a year for a month's time--and esp. Corky for 6 wks--hoping it helps 'fight off' the effects of that rabies shot I have to get at the end of March:x. Can't remember where I read this and don't know if I'm saying it right---but w/your knowledge on these things, you can probably get the meaning out of it: I think this can give a 'false high liver reading' if the dog is on it too long--like maybe too much of a good thing??--ying and yang effect?---everything goes through the liver as you already know.--Lol--explain it in your words to me if you get what I'm 'aiming' at here! I'm going to add here frm the same page that I put the info for the milk thistle from-- I may be repeating one sentence (can't remember--and I'm afraid to go hunt for it--afraid I'll lose what I'm posting here) Milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid are both nutrients that can help restore the health of the liver. Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that is a potent promoter of glutathione. Glutathione (GSH), a major antioxidant and detoxifying agent, is found in highest concentrations in the liver, which is the primary organ in charge of detoxifying the body. If your dog has been or is on any kind of medications for an extended period of time, I reccomend supplementing with alpha lipoic acid at the following daily doses: small dogs (up to 20#)--50mg, med. dogs (20 to 50#)100mg, lg. dogs (50 to 100#)--200mg, and giant dogs (over 100#)--300mg.

LOL,

The liver is one of the five organs of detoxification/purification in the body. The colon, skin, lymphatic system, and lungs are the others. The liver purifies the blood by pulling toxins out of the blood which is why the liver can be damaged by so many of the prescriptions and chemicals we consume.

Milk thistle should not be used over a long period of time. From sources I've been reading, it is recommended to dose for 5 days, take two days off, then repeat but don't do this for more than 6 weeks. After that, if necessary, switch to dandelion.

Dogs doses depend on their weight and are a fraction of an adult human's dose.

Sabastian adds: the stuff is BITTER. Not appreciated as an addition to food!

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Frecs

LOL,

The liver is one of the five organs of detoxification/purification in the body. The colon, skin, lymphatic system, and lungs are the others. The liver purifies the blood by pulling toxins out of the blood which is why the liver can be damaged by so many of the prescriptions and chemicals we consume.

Milk thistle should not be used over a long period of time. From sources I've been reading, it is recommended to dose for 5 days, take two days off, then repeat but don't do this for more than 6 weeks. After that, if necessary, switch to dandelion.

Dogs doses depend on their weight and are a fraction of an adult human's dose.

Sabastian adds: the stuff is BITTER. Not appreciated as an addition to

food!

What does your dog weigh--(I guess you are only using this once a day) I'm asking because I need to figure out how much to give--bet I've been giving too much! I had read someplace a long time ago, something on the order of: (and don't quote me cause this is just a good guess as to the 'numbers,etc')---something on the order of figuring the adult weight as 150# and to use 1/5 of that to figure what to use---Can you be more specific on your 'formula?' I think my dogs probably weigh close to what your dog weighs--mine being about 35#-give or take a couple of #s. I have the 175 mg (human) capsule frm Puritan's Pride (standardized extract to contain 80% Silymarin, 140 mg)--the only problem in trying to figure out what to give--states on bottle-for adults, take 1 capsule 2-3 times daily so--what to do!? LOL
I open up the capsule and mix it in w/the yogurt or yogurt/pumpkin or oatmeal w/a raw egg yolk (I stir the white into the hot oatmeal when it is done cooking although once in a while I give both the yolk and white raw--although there is controversy on the raw white--'they say' it is okay to feed the white raw because the yolk has plenty of biotin in it to counteract the raw white destroying some of the biotin Geez, it's no wonder I never get off this computer--once I mention something I'm compelled to explain other things for fear someone will try something and not get the 'complete' knowledge! For instance-now I have to say--No-salmonella should not be a problem (very sm. %age at most--and these would be dogs that are not healthy to start w/and have a compromised immune system. A dog is 'built' to handle this kind of thing--their system is suppose to be more acidic than ours (1 of the reason I use vinegar on their meals--just to make sure that it stays acidic and able to handle things--and for me (cautious me) this is just another 'safe-guard'. (use Bragg organic raw~unfiltered apple cider vinegar--costs twice as much, or more than just plain old vinegar---but worth it-it is raw and therefore the enzymes are still there!! You only use a tsp. at a time anyway. Also a little splash if you feed raw meaty bone should help digest the bones better too and helps get the calcium out of the bones and into their system! D_ _n--Do you see what I mean---It is starting to drive me nuts!! and not much I can do about it---I don't want someone to do something I say if not all the 'instructions' are given---All the things a person should know in order to make it work, etc. And lastly--a dog's system is shorter so things are not a problem like they would be w/us--I'm not going to elaborate on this--'just take my word for it' And Frecs, I hope you know that all this info is not directed at you--I know you already know being as you are in the 'nutriton' field---There are many people reading the posts in here so this directed at everybody! Back to the subjects at hand---------
You mentioned dandelion---I've been going to (for past couple of years!) 'harvest' my dandelion leaves,etc that are in my yard----no I don't use any pesticides,etc on my yard) Going to make sure I do it this year and add the raw crushed leaves to some of their meals--have to check to see how much Vitamin A there is in the raw stuff--don't want to give them too much at a time.

Sorry everybody if I said too much here, but I know I will still be doing it in the future---the way I am--just wanted to try to explain why these posts of mine are so darn long at least.

Sabastian weighs 30 pounds. I'm giving him a 1/3 of a 175mg dose--roughly--no need to be that precise.

If you harvest dandelions from an area that has not been treated with pesticides and is a bit away from the road (car exhaust), you should be safe in fixing up a mess for you and the dog to share. They are a bitter green on the order of mustard greens.

Actually, there are a number of "weeds" that are edible in most people's yards/fields: purslane, lambs quarters, plantain (no, not the fruit, the green), just to name three. These three are good to add to a raw salad along with or in place of your lettuce.

RDA for vitamin A is based on provitamin A. Carotenes (e.g., beta-carotene) are not as easily absorbed and converted to provitamin A so you actually need to eat more of them to get your RDA of vitamin A (meaning it is harder to reach a toxic level through carotenoids. Plants contain carotenoids. Some animal sources contain provitamin A but not many. It's supplements that you need to be most careful of. Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University (BTW, you might want to bookmark the Linus Pauling Institute website--I highly recommend it for nutritional info.)

Originally Posted by Frecs

I've been posting here for a little while and just figured out how to do the pictures. I thought I'd show off my babies. The first picture is Sabastian, my mixed up hound who is 11 years old. The second is Tanner, my new adoptee, age 3 (we think) -- field cocker. The third is of Libby, who is now at Rainbow Bridge, she was a cattle dog mix and the best dog ever.

These are nive looking dogs. You can see one of mine on the link in my sig. I will be adding the others later.:mrgreen: