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by jcbjr
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: strange wounds on my vizsla
Replies: 22
Views: 7499

Re: strange wounds on my vizsla

negligence, probably. Intentional use of known malfunctioning equipment? I seriously doubt it. that would be stupid from both business and legal perspectives. Lets just hope this vet goes to school on this one. I'm sorry your pup had to be the unsuspecting teacher.


Jim B., DVM
by jcbjr
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Putting Together a First Aid Kit
Replies: 9
Views: 5161

Re: Putting Together a First Aid Kit

A surgical stapler is easier, less painful than suture, and usually adequate for most cuts. splint material (like SAM splint). Army field dressing (really big, absorbent bandage from Uncle Sam, available surplus) for really bad wounds. sheet cotton or cast padding to pad fracture/ bad cut so you can...
by jcbjr
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot
Replies: 41
Views: 9160

Re: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot

Brown wax could be yeast, which is easily tested for by your vet. Yeast infection is pretty much always a secondary problem, with either allergies or constant swimming underlying. If he's not itchy, probably not allergy. Make sure you flush ears at the end of each swimming day; my favorite is EpiOt...
by jcbjr
Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot
Replies: 41
Views: 9160

Re: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot

Brown wax could be yeast, which is easily tested for by your vet. Yeast infection is pretty much always a secondary problem, with either allergies or constant swimming underlying. If he's not itchy, probably not allergy. Make sure you flush ears at the end of each swimming day; my favorite is EpiOti...
by jcbjr
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: strange wounds on my vizsla
Replies: 22
Views: 7499

Re: strange wounds on my vizsla

elbel, if the wounds are spreading, then I'd say you are dealing with some sort of infection, possibly secondary to the theoretical pressure/thermal injury we speculated on. I use a radiosurgical knife, which cuts by high energy radio waves. There is the "scalpel", actually a wire,which acts as "tra...
by jcbjr
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Energy Supplements
Replies: 10
Views: 5783

Re: Energy Supplements

just don't feed nothing but sugars/carbs, as this will make blood glucose go all over the place. Numerous, small high protein snacks during a hard day of hunting/trialing should keep em' running fine. I hunted as a kid with a guy who fed his Eng. Pointers raw beef lung that he got at a local butcher...
by jcbjr
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: strange wounds on my vizsla
Replies: 22
Views: 7499

Re: strange wounds on my vizsla

elbel, my first knee jerk idea was the same as Munster's, a pressure or thermal wound from spaying. some vets use warming devices during surgery which is good, but sometimes they don't work right. The bilateral symmetry adds credence to this theory. Some vets also use radiosurgical knives to make in...
by jcbjr
Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:10 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: broken toe nail
Replies: 24
Views: 11769

Re: broken toe nail

Shadow, you did well. I'll echo Dog Doc; the only difference if I'd treated in my office is the nice blue scrub top with my name embroidered on it, my sweet receptionist, and my pliers are stainless steel. Oh, yeah, and your wallet would have been lighter going out. guys, of this happens out hunting...
by jcbjr
Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Flea and Tick preventative
Replies: 31
Views: 12672

Re: Flea and Tick preventative

I have used Vectra 3D safely with all HW preventatives. Only one reaction so far, a mild skin reaction on a pup. Georgia Boy, I really have had a lot of serious systemic reactions with Promeris; if the dog gets the smallest amount in his mouth, they get anywhere from lethargic to pretty darn sick; h...
by jcbjr
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is 5 1/2 months old to early to nueter a dog?
Replies: 24
Views: 9018

Re: Is 5 1/2 months old to early to nueter a dog?

I am a veterinarian of 31 years, and have neutered my share of dogs and cats, not to mention a few horses, pigs, and calves. I have changed my tune over the last 15 or so years and now question my clients' desire and reason for neutering, and push them to at least wait until the dog has matured full...
by jcbjr
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: looking for new guns
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

Re: looking for new guns

Thanks, guys. There's an Academy Sports in Athens, GA, about an hour and change from here. I think I'll go over there with Junior and try on some of their Yildiz guns, plus some others they might have. Mountaineer, I do intend to put the pups on some quail, as they are plentiful down here. Also plan...
by jcbjr
Thu May 27, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Flea and Tick preventative
Replies: 31
Views: 12672

Re: Flea and Tick preventative

I thought Revolution would be the bomb for just about all parasites, but was disappointed with it and sent back my unsold order just a couple months after getting it. Seemed to do well for HW, but not for fleas It would work for about 2 1/2 weeks on average, then kinda peter out. Also seemed a bit s...
by jcbjr
Thu May 27, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: giardia and loose stools
Replies: 23
Views: 16369

Re: giardia and loose stools

Hondo. sorry, I've been sick with a GI bug (no, not Giardia!) I've had zero toxicity problems with Flagyl, used in otherwise healthy dogs. It is a narrow spectrum antibiotic, effective against several common GI bugs that can cause diarrhea, but generally not against the "good" bacteria. I have used ...
by jcbjr
Sun May 23, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: looking for new guns
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

looking for new guns

OK, time to help out the prodigal bird hunter! I just acquired 3 (yes, 3) Eng. Setter pups of good hunting stock and look forward to hunting quail and grouse. the grouse hunting will be in very tough, steep terrain (N. GA mountains), and I think the old 1100 12 ga. might be a little heavy and perhap...
by jcbjr
Sun May 23, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Beretta Silver Snipe O/U??
Replies: 5
Views: 3068

Re: Beretta Silver Snipe O/U??

my grandpa had one. Very sweet gun. Unfortunately, he sold it before he passed. I handled it, but never got to shoot it; long time ago, but I remember saying "wow" a lot............JB
by jcbjr
Sun May 23, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: giardia and loose stools
Replies: 23
Views: 16369

Re: giardia and loose stools

I agree, some Giardia can be tough to clear up. I've had the most consistent success with metronidazole (Flagyl), at the higher dose of 50 mg/kg once daily for 5-7 days. there are some more exotic treatments out there for resistant strains. I'd also go with a bland diet for 2 weeks, and a good probi...
by jcbjr
Tue May 18, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eye Color for English Setter Puppy
Replies: 8
Views: 3729

Re: Eye Color for English Setter Puppy

As long as it seems visual and anatomically normal, you should be fine. This is very common in some breeds, such as Siberian Husky.

Good Luck!..................Jim B. DVM
by jcbjr
Tue May 18, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Flea and Tick preventative
Replies: 31
Views: 12672

Re: Flea and Tick preventative

I'm having pretty good luck with Vectra 3D. If ticks are really bad, add a Preventic collar (trim extra collar and put on pretty tight; oral ingestion =sick dog!). I've had BAD (and numerous) toxic reactions with Promeris; I'd avoid that product. Also heard good things about Comfortis, but it's $$ a...
by jcbjr
Tue May 18, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog nose problems, w/ Pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 9881

Re: Dog nose problems, w/ Pictures

Dogs with light to no skin pigmentation on their nose are prone to nasal solar dermatitis, which is sun induced. Very common in Collies, but occurs in other breeds, too. If no response to current treatment, I'd opt for a biopsy to get a definitive diagnosis on it. If it is NSD, you'll have to color ...
by jcbjr
Sat May 15, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What to do about an aggressive dog?
Replies: 24
Views: 8718

Re: What to do about an aggressive dog?

I also carry an ASP extendable baton when walking/cycling. I usually carry the light weight aluminum one, but steel is available. cutleryshoppe.com has a good selection. One plus is that you can use as much force as needed; sometimes simply snapping it open is enough, while sometimes you have to tee...
by jcbjr
Tue May 11, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sick dogs, Upper Respitory Infection and Heartworm
Replies: 4
Views: 2672

Re: Sick dogs, Upper Respitory Infection and Heartworm

Might want to mention the canine flu to your vet, that. or Bordetella (kennel cough). Rule of thumb: give HW prev. starting 1 month before earliest possible mosquito exposure, and continue until 2 months after. there have been some cases reported of Heartgard not being chewed, but swallowed whole, e...
by jcbjr
Tue May 11, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sick dogs, Upper Respitory Infection and Heartworm
Replies: 4
Views: 2672

Re: Sick dogs, Upper Respitory Infection and Heartworm

djc1285, sounds like you have and epidemic on your hands! I'm a vet in GA, and I have treated numerous cases of heart worm. The treatment is 2 injections (usually) of an organic arsenical drug called Immiticide (made by Merial). It can be rough on the dog, depending on his overall condition. It kill...
by jcbjr
Tue May 11, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Have You Heard???
Replies: 16
Views: 6720

Re: Have You Heard???

I've been a vet for 30 years, and have attended the funerals of numerous formerly good pet food brands that were bought out by big corps. Consistent quality, top notch ingredients, careful processing etc. just simply aren't compatible with huge market penetration and mega volume, universal availabil...
by jcbjr
Tue May 11, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: new from GA
Replies: 5
Views: 1731

new from GA

Hello, my name is Jim I live in Cherokee Co, GA north of Atlanta. We just got back from Wisconsin with 3 new English setter pups, Ryman - Old Hemlock lineage. After 30 years as a vet, 26 years of marriage, and 12 kids, and a string of fru fru pet dogs, I finally got what I've always wanted. I bird h...
by jcbjr
Mon May 10, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846479

Re: A little about you...

55, almost 56, male veterinarian in Cherokee Co., GA. Married, 12 kids :!: 23 yrs. to 16 mos. finally, after a long succession of frufru pets, I got the dogs I've always wanted :D . 3 (1male, 2 female) English Setters from Ryman/ Old Hemlock lines( I need a dog I can keep up with!) I've been away fr...