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01-04-2007, 08:25 PM
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Naked Dog Mom
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Age: 29
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Colleen is home from her first dip!
She did very well, as did my checking account.
Colleen was completely shaved, tail and all, except for the fur on her ears. Her back is a little red from minor irritation from the dip, but she doesn't have nearly as many sores as I thought she did.
The vet gave her a mild sedative because she was very nervous and they didn't want her to squirm too much while they were trying to shave her. Little Miss I-Hate-Baths was very well behaved as they bathed her with the dip. About an hour after she got the dip, she got a little woozy, but had NO other side effects! I am so happy that the dip didn't make her too sick.
For the cost:
shave $65
bath $22
medication $6.50 (how in the world did he get it so cheap?!?)
one night of boarding that I was accidently charged $19.50 (They put it back as a credit on my account there so I will use it next week when she goes for her second dip).
The total that I paid today: $113.
The total for all future dips (unless her fur grows back and she needs to be shaved again) should be $28.50 if the prices don't change.
I am so happy that the dip was kind to her and that it didn't cost a whole lot. Here's to hoping she gets better quickly! 
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L: "They're asking us to spend enough money on surgery to buy three new corgis. I know you can't replace Ein emotionally, but there has to be a limit somewhere."
After seeing a shepherd come in with a gunshot wound: "You know we pretty much just paid for Ein all over again." (Pats him on the head.) "I'd do it again if he needed us to."
Lesson: Remember to take time to think about what's truly important. Oh, and give your pets a hug.
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01-04-2007, 09:10 PM
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I Have Foot-In-Mouth Syndrome
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Iowa, USA
Age: 19
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I'm so glad it went well! Here's hoping the rest of them do too.
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01-04-2007, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Age: 26
Posts: 2,166
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Poor Colleen. Give her hugs and kisses. Oh, and a sweatshirt! Jk.
I wish her a speedy recovery!
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01-04-2007, 10:31 PM
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Driving Diva
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the polar north
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Hope she is feeling better really soon.... bet it is kind of weird to see her without any fur.
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~Ignorance can be cured with education~
Mom to:
A little girl (6) and a little boy (4), and 2 dogs  Leo and Gunner
 Proud Coastie Sister!!  My brother is in Virginia at FT school !!
RIP Ed October 2000-November 2007
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01-04-2007, 10:55 PM
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Wacky Chimpnose
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dallas, TX
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I hope she does better now!  I'm glad it went well.
Does she look...naked? LOL!  |
01-04-2007, 11:01 PM
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Naked Dog Mom
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Age: 29
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lol, she looks very naked, and very funny because they left her long ear fluff. I took a few pics, so I'll try and load them on the computer tomorrow and post them.
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L: "They're asking us to spend enough money on surgery to buy three new corgis. I know you can't replace Ein emotionally, but there has to be a limit somewhere."
After seeing a shepherd come in with a gunshot wound: "You know we pretty much just paid for Ein all over again." (Pats him on the head.) "I'd do it again if he needed us to."
Lesson: Remember to take time to think about what's truly important. Oh, and give your pets a hug.
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01-05-2007, 01:38 AM
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Flunky Gerbilhonker
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newfoundland
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I just saw the pics and they are so pitiful...poor girly.I hope all goes well with future dips!
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01-05-2007, 10:12 AM
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Naked Dog Mom
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Age: 29
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One small problem that we noticed last night. Now that she is naked, when she scratches her itches, she has no fur to protect her skin.  She is redder now than she was when she got home because she won't stop scratching. I'm not sure if I can put hydrocortizone cream on it or that would interact with the dip. I'm going to call the vet and ask.
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L: "They're asking us to spend enough money on surgery to buy three new corgis. I know you can't replace Ein emotionally, but there has to be a limit somewhere."
After seeing a shepherd come in with a gunshot wound: "You know we pretty much just paid for Ein all over again." (Pats him on the head.) "I'd do it again if he needed us to."
Lesson: Remember to take time to think about what's truly important. Oh, and give your pets a hug.
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01-05-2007, 10:19 AM
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Driving Diva
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the polar north
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Can you ask them if it would be ok to put clothes on her? Maybe you could fashion an old T-Shirt into a shirt for her... that would at least give her a layer of protection.
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~Ignorance can be cured with education~
Mom to:
A little girl (6) and a little boy (4), and 2 dogs Leo and Gunner
Proud Coastie Sister!! My brother is in Virginia at FT school !!
RIP Ed October 2000-November 2007
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01-05-2007, 10:51 AM
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Naked Dog Mom
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Age: 29
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He said it's okay to use hydrocortizone cream and to give her 3 benadryl tablets up to 3 times a day.
Lucas' mom gave us a doggy sweater that she bought for her dog, but it wound up being way to big for him. I think it'll fit her, so I'll give that a try as well. Lucas and I are both on the big side, so she'd probably be falling out of our t-shirts. If the sweater seems to warm, I'll give it a try, though. I hadn't thought of using one of our shirts, so thank you for the suggestion.
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L: "They're asking us to spend enough money on surgery to buy three new corgis. I know you can't replace Ein emotionally, but there has to be a limit somewhere."
After seeing a shepherd come in with a gunshot wound: "You know we pretty much just paid for Ein all over again." (Pats him on the head.) "I'd do it again if he needed us to."
Lesson: Remember to take time to think about what's truly important. Oh, and give your pets a hug.
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01-05-2007, 11:05 AM
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Driving Diva
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the polar north
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You could even go to a Goodwill or thriftstore and buy a couple cheap T-shirts from the kids department that would fit....
I feel so horrible for your baby .... poor little thing ... from everything I have read about mange it is not fun for owner or the dog.... fingers are crossed that this treatment will work quickly for her. 
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~Ignorance can be cured with education~
Mom to:
A little girl (6) and a little boy (4), and 2 dogs Leo and Gunner
Proud Coastie Sister!! My brother is in Virginia at FT school !!
RIP Ed October 2000-November 2007
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01-05-2007, 05:26 PM
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Glowing Super Soaker Snot Ball Shooter
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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I hope she's feeling better and stops itching soon! |
01-05-2007, 05:59 PM
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Can't Stop Touching Her Eyes
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
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I hope she is feeling better soon. It is good she has such a wonderful mommy and daddy to take care of her.
I guess living in Louisiana you don't need to worry about her getting to cold being naked. Keep us posted and post those pictures!
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