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  1. Couuld be a UTI, incontinence (treatable), increased thirst/urination (eg diabetes), etc. Make an appointment.
  2. Photos from a recent orphan litter, and the one that we kept.
  3. Our house smoothie: Frozen mango, frozen pineapple, 1 large apple, 2 Clementines (or a couple T. of OJ concentrate), several large handfuls of baby spinach, enough water to blend. Sometimes we add some lime or lemon juice to taste.
  4. Seizures can be a one-off event, especially if triggered by medications (some sedatives can lower the seizure threshhold). I would recommend a thorough workup for the weight loss, which may need to include brain imaging. Certain infectious diseases can also cause seizures. My own dog had a brain "mass" that was controllable through medications. We got lucky. Seizures and weight loss in an older dog are very concerning. Best of luck with the workup.
  5. I saved a recipe this week for situations like this: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-make-pajeon-from-leftover-vegetables?utm_source=facebook&utm_brand=ba&utm_medium=social&mbid=social_facebook&utm_social-type=owned&fbclid=IwAR0FSBwfZiecF39oPH-MgcdY4EZO928EPXDYqlcfxWS8ajoeb30uCwALmiw
  6. I’ve ridden one. There is a learning curve, as they feel a bit unnatural at first. It was fun, and a good workout.
  7. If they are considering lymphocytic plasmacytic gastroenteritis, you may also want to talk about whether a food allergy dietary trial is indicated. Some IBD's are reactions to food allergies. There are definitely potential problems with long-term steroid use (increased thirst and appetite, panting, etc), but it is unlikely in a dog to cause significant personality change, other than to be more food-seeking. If the dose can be minimized (tapered to the lowest effective dose eventually and used on a non-daily basis), you can also minimize side effects. ETA: I had a personal dog on long-term steroids for a brain mass (granuloma, not a tumor). She did great on a low and intermittent dose for 7 years. No personality change, or other side-effects.
  8. An Oura Ring might also meet your needs. Generation 3 offers 24/7 heartrate monitoring. https://ouraring.com/product/heritage-silver I'm not sure if you can get instant heart rate info, but you could find out how high it has been throughout the day and night.
  9. Is he taking any of the following medications? Antibacterial sulfa drugs. Anti-epileptic drugs, including phenytoin (Dilantin®), carbamazepine (Tegretol®), lamotrigine (Lamictal®), and phenobarbital (Luminal®). Allopurinol (Aloprim®, Zyloprim®), a drug used to treat gout and kidney stones. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including piroxicam (Feldene®), nevirapine (Viramune®), and diclofenac (Cambia®, Flector®). Antibiotics. These could trigger Stevens-Johnson, which is an urgent problem that needs to be addressed right away.
  10. Certificate for a car detailing? Dinner at a high end restaurant? Massage gun?
  11. Simmering hydrogen peroxide for 15 minutes is supposed to work well for burnt pans. I’ve also had good results from soaking a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda for a couple of days then scrubbing with barkeeper’s friend.
  12. Absolutely male dogs can be sweet! Ours is. But your best indicator of any particular dog will be the temperament and personality of the parents. Meet both if you can. Australian Shepherds will vary a lot. There are some that are mellow, but the breed was developed as a working dog, so most of them will have high energy, and need an outlet (physical and mental). We wanted a dog for agility and trail running, so we accepted that the early years were going to be some work (true!). He's only a year old, though, so we are expecting him to mellow eventually. My dog has significant FOMO -- He wants to be a part of whatever is happening, and has a bit of anxiety (not too bad) if he can't be. He likes a schedule so he knows what is coming next, and really pays attention to what is going on around him. He is friendly to other dogs (loves them, but can be over exuberant) and people (ditto). He tends to chase my cats for fun, but not in a serious way. The ones that don't run he shows no aggression with, but does try to play (which they aren't a fan of). If you get a double coated dog there will be average to high shedding, partly seasonal. Most Australian Shepherds (the typical show dog) have a double coat, though mine has a single coat and sheds less (I'd say a low-average to average amount) and needs less care. Again, look at the parents to get an idea of what to expect. Show/Bench lines will tend to be double coated, typically very pretty, and possibly mellower. Herding lines may have a thinner coat, possibly be smaller (mine is 40#), and have high energy/drive. I've met lots of Australian Shepherds, but this is my first to have as part of the family. He's a lot of fun and would play all day. He keeps us laughing with his quirks. He's sweet, smart, and tries hard to listen and learn. I wouldn't call him an easy dog, yet. But he has been a good addition.
  13. I get that same look, same head in the lap, but mine has a ball in his mouth and he's begging to play.
  14. Our current dog is an Australian shepherd, from herding lines. Quite a character, and a fair amount of work to keep entertained and exercised, but we love him. ETA: obviously not the dog in my avatar.
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