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marcella Guest
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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oh that's good! Can't wait to see her. |
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Mary Forum Regular
Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 237
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Glad that Holly is OK - hopefully fully recovered very soon. _________________ No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does - Christopher Morley |
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Nicola Guest
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Glad Holly is ok.
Just remember that Spaniels can have 'funny' ears with regards of wax build up - some Spaniel owners call it 'Spaniel Ears'. As their ears are floppy and quite hairy, the airflow isn't so good around the inside of the ear, hair can build up quite quickly so it can get moist and it can smell horrific. It's more common in Cockers and Springers, but it's very possible for Cavaliers to have it.
What you should get into the habit of doing is plucking the hair from the inside of her ears on a regular basis, probably every 3 - 4 weeks. Thornit Ear Clear is brilliant stuff. You only need a tiny pinch to put inside the ear. Leave it for around 5 minutes then use your thumb and index finger together to pull out the hair that's inside the ear canal. Put your fingers close to root of the hair and pull quickly and firmly - it doesn't bother most dogs and won't nip if done regularly. It is a necessary procedure for Spaniels.
If you find she has a build up of wax inside her ears, put a pinch of Thornit Ear Clear inside the ear canals once every day for a week - it will clear up the wax. I put a pinch in my Westies ears once every 3 weeks or so. Remember that wax in a dogs ears can be black in colour - don't confuse it with an ear infection. |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Reassuring to hear Ashley............they can make us worry!
Interesting to hear the difference of opinion regarding the ears............but then Mrs Lawrie's name is above the door so I guess she may have something to gain by telling you the ears are a problem even if they are not........cynical.......me.......never.
I must add that We have used Lawrie's for 13 years now but as with doctors I question everything!
3 years ago Marcella attended the doctor in pain..breathing difficulties..........diagnosed as a pulled muscle or possible blood clot..........45 minutes later she was admitted to Monklands hospital suffering from acute pneumonia and pleurisy like I say question everything and follow your own gut instincts...they will usually be right. You will know when something is seriously wrong! _________________ John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk |
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Enid Site Addict
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 642 Location: Dullatur
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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post removed - danger of libel!!! _________________ "My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet" - Edith Wharton |
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kirsty I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 2712 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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You take vets how you find them. I have been with the vets in condorrat for over 20 years, the practice has changed hands and at a recent visit I was so angry that I changed vets to Lawrie's and Saw Mrs Lawrie, she was absolutely fantastic with bob and I left with complete confidence in her and will continue seeing her until if and when she lets me down. |
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suzanne l Forum Regular
Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 186 Location: scotland
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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glad to hear shes ok ashley, a wee tip, get her used to you touching and handling her ears just now so that any problems in the future you'll be able to give her drops and examine her. nothing worse than a dog with sore ears that isnt used to them being touched, they can be very painful, and then we go to examine them = not a happy dog! _________________ your cat will never annoy by barking at 3am, he wont attack the postman or eat the curtains, although he may climb them to see how the room looks from the ceiling... |
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