Dog Training & Health

[suebgone]

<p>NO, they should consult their vet BEFORE using the dramamine for the correct dossage.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Glad to see you have such a great commitment to your dog!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;<img width="57" height="49" src="/UserFiles/4_2_204v.gif" alt="" /><img width="57" height="49" src="/UserFiles/4_2_204v.gif" alt="" /></p>

[Lindsay]

<p>Never administer any medicine without first consulting with your dog's Vet.&nbsp; </p>

[Guest]

<p>NO, they should consult their vet BEFORE using the dramamine for the correct dossage.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Glad to see you have such a great commitment to your dog!!!&nbsp;<font face="Arial"><font face="Arial" /></font></p>

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k, I'll bite/feed you.<br />
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What, you mean I shouldn't ask just a bum walking along the street how much dramamine to give to the cute malamute?&nbsp; You mean I wasn't supposed to give her a whole box of dramamine? oh what is that, ohh.. the malamute is twitching from nervous system shock on the floor.. :/ oh she is dead..<br />
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Oh come on, can anyone be _that_ stoopid?&nbsp; like.. animal medicine 101 <br />
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she takes vitamin C and fish oil tablets daily as well. Gonna bite me over giving her vitamins, which could be considered medicine since they actively affect her body? Come on, cool it. The world isn't out to destroy canines or other "happy furry little critters." Unless you count happy tree friends <br />
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I really worry about people like yourself. You can't do any task outside of your knowledge, you look to others for answers, and seem to be incapable of doing your own research and becoming a person who can make rational decisions. If I kill any animal(domestic or wildlife) which falls my care, then I'll research what killed it, possibly dissect, and correct the miscalculation. I don't need people like you which resemble those of the nasty PETA telling me how to perform procedures or medicate animals(humans included). Medication, chemistry, and what happens is not rocket science, please stop making it seem to be.<br />
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Maybe if you took a second to think about what stomach acid could do to the esophagus, the situation would be in her best interest. Stomach acid can strip away the fluids which allow foods to easily pass. Also, if irritation keeps occurs illness may develop. I'd hate to see barratte's esophagus in a canine, but no you seem to not think about such illnesses. Some dogs get carsick, for different reasons; motion sickness, stress, or just severe uneasy stomach. Besides the motion sickness, Dramamine might be able to also help stress, and perhaps I should use a milder sedative if the drug doesn't work. I don't give up on animals often. I've been working with her for the past 4 months on car sickness, talk about commitment! *rolls eyes* Maybe if oh... say if she doesn't get over the carsickness she could develop a disease from perperual incidents, how could the illness been avoided? by not getting sick in the first place. Oh lets see.. hmm need running partner at other locations.. hmm canine not suitable to person's activities == lonely canine == not very happy canine == sad handler because malamute is with him on fun activities. Please get a clue before you make ill-informed accusations. <br />
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see the malamute in my avatar? She is giving me "the look", the same look I'm giving you right now. Men can give a type of&nbsp; "the look" too you know.

[Mugsy]

<p>Honestly a nice guy, and need to stop this. you make me a bit nervous. You may live in "special circumstances" because you live in a remote area, but here in the continental US and generally everywhere else, there&nbsp;are many &nbsp;TRAINED vets to help when it comes to our dog's health. </p>
<p>I think you mean well and want to help but you leave a lot of <strong>ambiguity</strong> in your "helpful posts."</p>
<p>The same for your "how to prepare Salmon Post" <font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.seefido.com/dog-discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=3433">http://www.seefido.com/dog-discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=3433</a></font></p>
<p>You say cook it until the bones are soft, then I asked you about the bones and preparation you added:</p>
<p><font color="#800000">"I wouldn't give to any dog under 45 lbs."</font>&nbsp; Not everyone has a dog over 45 lbs. What if I just made some salmon for my 10 pound dog without seeing the additional posts. Then the bones, soft or not, kill her? </p>
<p>then you added after questioning:</p>
<p><font color="#800000">&nbsp;"hehe, well I'm not saying throw in the spine"</font> -Well, how are people supposed to know that. Many, many people don't get fish fresh out of the lake / ocean. I know my fish come in a cellophane covering with a shop-rite tag on it. <img alt="" src="/fckEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" /></p>
<p>Same with this thread- what if a person reads this and sees that his dog is having the same sort of symptoms so he just gives the dog this medication. </p>
<p>The problem only seems to be getting worse but the owner thinks, "Oh- its got to work, it worked for that guy." </p>
<p>Well it ends up that Rover is actually having seizures and could have been diagnosed much sooner if he had only taken his pooch to the vet. </p>
<p>Also- can the dog take it when pregnant, nursing puppies, if it's a puppy, its it's a senior, if it has another sickness like cancer? See- Lot's of ambiguity.....</p>
<p>You ask if people are that "stoopid?" Well no, but some poor unfortunate people may trust the WRONG advice and end up with an ill or dead dog.&nbsp; </p>
<p>We being responsible people on a public forum should ALWAYS advise the general public to see a vet if they have any questions or doubts on their dogs health or medication. </p>
<p>I appreciate your enthusiasm, but that seems it could be your worse enemy. No hard feelings, merely expressing my opinion. </p>
<p>Bottom line: TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE VET. VETS ARE TRAINED TO HELP YOU AND ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR DOGS MEDICAL NEEDS. </p>