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Posted: 05-06-08 09:35am
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Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that  That is such a
tough situation to be in. Can you afford
to take time off from work? I am so
sorry; it's terrible when pets go through
hard times. You're in my thoughts.
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Posted: 05-06-08 10:09am
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Taco had his first solid poo today in over
a month!!!!!! I'm SO excited! I hope he
keeps it up.
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Posted: 05-06-08 16:46pm
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Thank you for the concern. Yes, I can
afford to take time off or quit....I teach
pre-k Mon-Thurs, at a small private
school, so I was not really in it for the
money anyways, but I do enjoy my job and
hate to leave my class. School is over in
about 2 weeks, and then hubby and I are
going on a cruise.... I do not teach at
the summer program, so when we get back
from vacay I'll have the whole summer off
with him. I'm hoping that maybe we can get
all of this cleared up over the summer,
and I can go back to teaching in the
fall.....if not oh well, it'll give me
more time to finish my Masters. BTW
congrats on Taco's poo!!!
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Posted: 05-06-08 17:24pm
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Good luck; I hope things get sorted out.
Keep us updated! Preschool is actually my
career goal too; do you find it rewarding?
I am hoping to start teaching in 3 or 4
years (I'm currently a sophomore in
college and I want to get my masters right
after my BA). Enjoy your summer!
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Posted: 05-06-08 22:39pm
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Thank you so much. Yes teaching preschool
is very fun and rewarding. I have been
teaching a k-4 class at a small private
school, for about 3 years now. Its funny
that I wound up in that field because I
actually have my B.S. in History and minor
in Political Science, and currently
working on my Masters in History. I have
been considering a part-time position
(more time with Boudreuax) as an assitant
curator at a local museum, ultimately of
course I would hope to be head curator.
Going into preschool (I'm sure you already
know this) you have to go ahead and
prepare yourself for horrible days, when
you come home screaming "I'll never have
children!' My wonderful hubby has learned
to accept this aspect of my job, thank
god. If you ever have any questions
regarding teaching, or what not, please
let me know! As always I hope the little
Taco is doing well!
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Posted: 05-08-08 13:51pm
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one of my puppies is sick...say a prayer
for the little guy...
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Posted: 05-08-08 13:56pm
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oh no homie---what are his symptoms?
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Posted: 05-08-08 13:58pm
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diarrhea and lethargic...=(...he just
looks thrashed..
I have been giving them this de-worming
stuff...the vet gave it to me, I am not
giving him anymore...I am worried, if he
isn't better tomorrow i am taking him to
the vet...
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:08pm
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you might want to take him in---sounds
like he has gastroenteritis. the vet can
help with that. peeve had that a couple
months ago---we were both sick.
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:10pm
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Sorry to hear this homerx...I'll say a
pray for the little one.
Tmddyan is right it might be good to get
him today or at least call them.
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:21pm
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I will do that...thanks,guys...   
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:24pm
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get that baby taken care of daddy---and
give him a special pat for me
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:36pm
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sorry to hear about your puppy homerx I hope he feels
better very soon!
i have a question....does anyone know how
to get rid of dry skin on puppies? my
puppy has really dry skin, he is always
itching and biting so hard he has bumps
all over now. He does not have fleas, i
have searched and so has at least 4 other
people. It is just really dry... any
suggestions on how to help? i feel so bad
for him
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Posted: 05-08-08 14:39pm
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there are moistureizing sprays on the
market-----or there is stuff that you can
put in his food----
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Posted: 05-08-08 15:00pm
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ok thanks, someone told me to use baby
oil, but i wasnt sure about it. do you
happen to know the names of any that work
well? just go to like petsmart or
soemthing to get it?
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Posted: 05-08-08 15:31pm
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My Boudreaux has constant skin problems,
so I feel yours and his pain. Baby oil
would probably not be that great because
it has so much fragrance in it which might
further irratate his skin. The vet has
Boudreaux on prescritions steroids and
creams which, sometimes work and sometimes
don't. Try swiching him to an organic
diet, which can help tremendously. We have
Boudreaux on Nutrol Natural choice for
sensitive skin. My vet also suggested a
drizzle of olive oil on his food, as well
as supplements with omega-3 fatty acids.
At petsmart you can get OTC hydrocortisone
sprays, which may relive some of the
inflamation and itchyness, but if its a
serious problem you might want to call
your doctor and see about a cortisone
injection to speed of the healing process.
Good luck...with everything!
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Posted: 05-08-08 15:36pm
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| homerx
wrote: | | one of my puppies is
sick...say a prayer for the little
guy... |
Awe Homer I'm so sorry! I will deffinately
keep him in my prayers. Do you think that
it may be parvo? Sometimes vets will
reccommend giving Pedialyte to pups with
diarrhea, which can help prevent
dehydration and electrolyte embalances.
Please keep us updated.
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Posted: 05-08-08 16:09pm
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thanks Lele25! i will have to try that. he
goes to the vet tomorrow so I am going to
talk to her and she what she has for him
and whta she thinks might be the best
thing to do. He has to go get his
distemper shot, i dont think he is going
ot like that very much, my poor little
guy....
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