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Comment on Do NOT Leave Your Dogs Outside Unatttended! by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:51:58 +0000

Unbelievable. I wold never think that anyone would do that. Katie is never outside without us, as we don’t have a fenced yard…yet we do have a small kennel she sits in sometimes, but never when we’re not home. Still, we’re not watching her 100% of the time when she’s there. I have to rethink that.

Comment on I’m lost. Can you help me find my way back home? by Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:32:37 +0000

So glad she got to go home!!!!

Comment on Two Sheltie Puppies Rescued from a Puppy Mill Auction in Missouri by Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:05:49 +0000

I imagine it IS complicated…but at least two puppies are safe now.

Comment on Breakfast Rituals, Cereal, and SIT by Bobbie Pyron

Bobbie Pyron — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:25:24 +0000

OMG, I can’t believe Kalvin is now 17!!! I remember meeting him years ago when you had him. He was a lovely boy then and he’s a lovely boy now!

Comment on Guy Gets Bladder Emptied of Stones – Warning – One Photo May Be Too Graphic for Some by SheltieJim

SheltieJim — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:18:13 +0000

Kim, you understand correctly, but the stream change was noticed over a few days, not during a single urination episode. One day, he was peeing normally, and by two or three days later, we noticed that he was having difficulty maintaining a stream at all. When Sparky was with us, we observed the same thing on which you commented -- he'd start out peeing "normally", then start walking before completely stopping. Your characterization of him getting "bored with that first spot" was funny, and it is compatible with what we observed, too.

Bladder stones are not typically painful, but when they are passed (into the urethra), it becomes very painful. Based on what you've told us in your post, I'm skeptical that he would have bladder stones. It's not all that common in Shelties, but of course it can happen to any dog. They are not something that would show up in a normal examination, but it's easy to spot if you ask your vet to check. An X-ray is sufficient to detect larger (3mm) stones; smaller stones might require an ultrasound exam, but they're less likely to cause problems in the short term.

Sadly, the pace at SRU has not slowed at all. Barbara and I are currently in Greece (I have a business meeting here and she came with me for the first time in a couple of years). Just before we left home, we took in four Shelties and one Collie, and I believe I heard Barbara say that two more are in the queue as soon as we get back to Utah. Sigh...

Comment on Two Adoptions, Two New Kids (Need Names), Another Sheltie Waiting to Come Here, Jim in China, and I’m Searching for a Hole I Can Hide In by Croup Cough

Croup Cough — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:37:46 +0000

We are very alike! I just want to tell you about what happened with me, A few weeks ago I saw this little puppy trembling (from cold) in a garden, he was thrown away, dirty and stayed there for days without anyone asking for him.So I got him home, vaccinated him with a reputable doctor, cleaned him and kept him for a few days. And then I put his picture on facebook and one of my friends took it and now he has a good life!
I named him Sparky, because he was hyper-active, and I couldnt keep it for myself because I already have a dog and they would always fight over food.. I love dogs..

Comment on World’s Smallest Sheltie? by B M L

B M L — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:40:58 +0000

My smallest sheltie was a 9″ 7 lb
I ocassionally get 11″ to 12″
right now I have a 11″ 7 lb tri TOP TOP TOP CH BOOMER GRANDAUGHTER
BIS BISS AM CAN INT CH SHADOWHILL AIR FORCE ONE CC OA OAJ
sire is Peacewynde Pet ??? or ???
looking for forever home housebroke homeraised with kids
basic obedience written 1 month health temperament and genetic guar

Comment on Guy Gets Bladder Emptied of Stones – Warning – One Photo May Be Too Graphic for Some by Kim

Kim — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:04:54 +0000

Very good news that Sir Guy had surgery, is back home and is doing well.
Am I understanding correctly, this issue was first noticed because Sir Guy’s pee stream went from being strong to a dribble? Is that always and indication that something might be wrong? I have a reason for asking. Not sure how many details to give here. From the day we adopted him (thank you by the way for letting us adopt him!) Sparky has peed as he walked. He starts out peeing standing then he walks away dribbling, like he’s bored with that first spot. I have always attributed it to just being part of what makes him unique, and maybe his build. He doesn’t ever seem to be in pain, he’s not lethargic and his appetite is good. He seems happy, and gets along well with his sheltie brother and sister.
Sparky goes to the vet regularly and I have confidence in the vet but I don’t know if stones in the bladder are something that is normally checked for in a routine exam.
Any light you can shead here will be greatly appreciated.
I hope the pace at SRU has slowed a bit with the arrival of Fall.
Thank you.

Comment on Trevor Found in the Middle of the Road in Ogden or Here’s a Good (Expensive) Deed for which Sheltie Rescue Got Screwed by Morgan

Morgan — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:37:42 +0000

Oh poor poor Trevor I feel for you. If only we can turnback time and erase the part where you got in touch with his owner. But I guessthat really was the most sensible thing to do. My heart is so filled with griefon how pitiful Trevor’s state is. It’s like he is living to suffer. He doesn’t deserveto suffer like that. It makes me wonder why his owner is so bent on taking himback when she clearly have not been taking proper care of him. Please do postit if you hear any news of Trevor again…

Comment on Guy Gets Bladder Emptied of Stones – Warning – One Photo May Be Too Graphic for Some by Vicki Wilson

Vicki Wilson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:33:12 +0000

I hope Sir Guy is okay now! Good thing the stones are removed. You’re a great parent indeed to these lovely dogs. Thanks for sharing this post that can be helpful to those pet lovers/parent suffering this same health problem with their dogs.