"Jello ribs" just got home from the vets!

gene · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject:

He did play a while with Miko and Rumor tonight....but is still a little crabby. He's snapped at Rumor a couple of times and laid down in Rumor's "spot" in the dining room. We'll see how he is in the morning....

Yes it is more Jonah to love......and I do!!!
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MaxandMe · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject:

JONAH's 95lbs Shocked

and hope his ears heal soon, poor baby!

Peanut just gained a few lbs as she tries to finish off Beau's food if he isn't fast enough Rolling Eyes

so she's back to the Canidae Senior/Overweight formula again hahahaaaaaa it works too
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gene · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject:

Jonah says........"What you on about, Willis......I mean Auntie Blondie.......it's all muscle!!" Wink

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blueteal · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject:

We love ya JonahGet better soon
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MaxandMe · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject:

annabelles mom · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject:

Tink · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Gene, not to alarm you, but has Jonah ever had his thyroid tested? The low metabolism and ear problems sent up a red flag for me...

I am hypothyroid, so know the symptoms quite well. LOL

Here's a good article on it "just in case".
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1597&articleid=449

If he is, it's not a major expense or hassle to control, but untreated it can lead to a lot of other nasty problems.
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gene · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:31 am Post subject:

Thanks Tink....we'll check into that if we have a recurrence of the ear problem post allergy season.
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lmtoth2 · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:00 am Post subject:

Maddjaxx · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:33 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear of the ear/allergy problems. marley is having his issue too, allergy wise but not as bad as last year. We are keeping a close eye on it. Hope Jonah's issues disappear quickly. As well as the weight.

3 cups a day plus treats and he weighs 95 lbs? wow. But you are right, summer will help slim him down. Marley gets about a little better than 4 cups a day plus treats and he is holding steady around 54 lbs. Almost too thin, but my vet says no problem. He says he is at an ideal weight. I think he is a little light but the vet says keep him lean and he will live longer. We are not purposely keeping him lean but that is the way it is working out. He is very active and gets lots of exercise, so I am sure that is the biggest contributing factor to slim figure. But he is strong.
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Cinsmom · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:42 am Post subject:

Jonah, poor boy, hope your ears get to feeling better today.

We have a friend that has a dog with hypothyroidism. They thought for years he was allergy sensitive. It's when he started losing his hair (and switched vets) they found out about thyroids in dogs. Look into it on the next visit, allergy season or not.

gene · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject:

Goods news this evening.....Jonah's happiness indicator (his tail) is beginning to rise again!! A very happy sight for me when I got home from work. I need to call the vet tomorrow, But does anyone know if it's ok to clean the ears while they're being medicated?? Just a damp cloth......he's shaking out some pretty gross stuff!! Shocked

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Tink · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Gene, it should be fine as long as you're careful not to shove the guck back inside.
You might even try a few drops of tea tree oil with will help kill off the bacteria quicker. I use that instead of antibiotics on both my kids and dogs.
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MaxandMe · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

oh GENE........i sure hpe Jonah is better really soon
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lindamarie · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:16 am Post subject:

Aw Jonah! Feel better! Jello ribs....hahaha! More to LOVE big dood!!
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