Comments on: Big Dogs and Hips http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/big-dogs-and-hips/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:06:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Barb http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/big-dogs-and-hips/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Barb Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:42:15 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1216#comment-204 Hi Nancy I am so happy to hear stories like yours. You are a wonderful person to care for a rescued giant breed.I have to look up Adopt a Saint and St Bernard Rescue of Southern California. It is so important for people to know that these rescue organizations exist. Thanks for the info about Adequan and Legend - I knew Adequan is sometimes used, but not the horse medication Legend. We do carry both in our pharmacy. Re: My 12-year-old: I am thankful for every day I have with him that he is healthy and happy. And yes, I have a special place in my heart for all Gentle Giants - drool? what drool? When I was first looking at Newfs, a lot of breeders would test potential puppy parents by having one of their big droolers come into the room - if you didn't mind the slobber, you got a gold star! Hi Nancy
I am so happy to hear stories like yours. You are a wonderful person to care for a rescued giant breed.I have to look up Adopt a Saint and St Bernard Rescue of Southern California. It is so important for people to know that these rescue organizations exist.

Thanks for the info about Adequan and Legend – I knew Adequan is sometimes used, but not the horse medication Legend. We do carry both in our pharmacy.

Re: My 12-year-old: I am thankful for every day I have with him that he is healthy and happy. And yes, I have a special place in my heart for all Gentle Giants – drool? what drool? When I was first looking at Newfs, a lot of breeders would test potential puppy parents by having one of their big droolers come into the room – if you didn’t mind the slobber, you got a gold star!

]]> By: Nancy Hastings http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/big-dogs-and-hips/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Nancy Hastings Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:24:30 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1216#comment-195 Hi Barb, I adopted (after fostering 5 ) my St. Bernard who was given up by a man who was going to put her down because he thought her back was broken. She would scream out in pain when she tried to get up. She was on up to 5 Tramadol a day. Then we (Adopt A Saint, ST Bernard Rescue of So. CA) found a vet that treated her with infusions of Legends (more commonly used to help lame horses) and Adequan (you have probably heard of that). These treatments have been miraculous for her. People can't believe she is the same dog. Being a vet tech, your vet may know about it. If you are interested I will give you my vet's info. (My e-mail is pawprintsess714@aol.com) You are so lucky to have had your Newfie for 12 years. Good care and premum food really helps too, GREAT JOB. Don't you just love these Gentle Giants? Hi Barb,
I adopted (after fostering 5 ) my St. Bernard who was given up by a man who was going to put her down because he thought her back was broken. She would scream out in pain when she tried to get up. She was on up to 5 Tramadol a day. Then we (Adopt A Saint, ST Bernard Rescue of So. CA) found a vet that treated her with infusions of Legends (more commonly used to help lame horses) and Adequan (you have probably heard of that). These treatments have been miraculous for her. People can’t believe she is the same dog. Being a vet tech, your vet may know about it. If you are interested I will give you my vet’s info. (My e-mail is pawprintsess714@aol.com) You are so lucky to have had your Newfie for 12 years. Good care and premum food really helps too, GREAT JOB. Don’t you just love these Gentle Giants?

]]> By: Barb S. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/big-dogs-and-hips/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Barb S. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:26:29 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1216#comment-186 Hi Terri- I always like to hear from fellow Newfie "parents". Good for you for taking the responsibility on to have a rescue dog - especially a giant breed! I know what it is to worry about my giants needing surgery at some point. I cannot stress enough what a surprise it has been that Dulse had not needed surgery early on in his life. I swear it has a lot to do with having kept him lean, the amount of exercise I give him, good, premium food, and glucosamine/chondrotin (Joint Care)/Omega 3 supplements. Oh, and you are right- sometimes there is nothing better than having a big, furry dog to hug ! Tell me about the other two besides Jack if you have time! Hi Terri- I always like to hear from fellow Newfie “parents”. Good for you for taking the responsibility on to have a rescue dog – especially a giant breed!

I know what it is to worry about my giants needing surgery at some point. I cannot stress enough what a surprise it has been that Dulse had not needed surgery early on in his life. I swear it has a lot to do with having kept him lean, the amount of exercise I give him, good, premium food, and glucosamine/chondrotin (Joint Care)/Omega 3 supplements.

Oh, and you are right- sometimes there is nothing better than having a big, furry dog to hug ! Tell me about the other two besides Jack if you have time!

]]> By: Terri Merritts http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/big-dogs-and-hips/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Terri Merritts Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:27:19 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1216#comment-185 What a gorgeous Newfie! We have a big sweet gorgeous black Newfie too, Jack, who is a rescue. All three of our large dogs have had leg trouble at some point and it is a worry that they will need surgery at some point.That is the one-and ONLY-downfall of having a very large dog. On the other hand, nothing compares to the cuddling you get when your huge Newfie decides he is never going to stop being your lap dog!! What a gorgeous Newfie! We have a big sweet gorgeous black Newfie too, Jack, who is a rescue. All three of our large dogs have had leg trouble at some point and it is a worry that they will need surgery at some point.That is the one-and ONLY-downfall of having a very large dog. On the other hand, nothing compares to the cuddling you get when your huge Newfie decides he is never going to stop being your lap dog!!

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