Recent content by goldensable

I have read that a lot of the members of Sheltie Forums use Vibrant Pets vitamins. (www.vibrantpets.net) Is this a great vitamin to use for Shelties and why? I use vitamins that have been recommended by Whole Dog Journal and that have the NASC seal. Like for instance Standard Process Whole...

Lower protein diet I was feeding my 12 year old Wellness Core Grain Fee with 33% protein. Blood work showed that his kidneys/liver were working TOO hard with all that protein. So, I switched him to Wellness Just for Seniors with a protein of 18%. I give a little less than recommend (per...

High protein diet? I had my 12 year old on Core Grain Free for about 1 1/2 years which is 33% protein. He had routine blood work and it showed elevated liver and kidney enzymes. My vet said it has to do with the high protein. He is now on a 22% protein diet and he will have blood work done...

My sheltie does the same thing when I sneeze. :yes: I often wondered why, now I know that other Shelties do it too. When I want him to "COME " (which he does not know very well) I just sneeze (pretend a sneeze) - and there he is. He doesn't like the vacuum cleaner either. He runs and barks at...

Hi everyone, Here is an update. Blaze was on Rimadyl for 9 days and had blood work which showed his BUN and ALT (liver and kidneys) enzymes were elevated. The vet took him off the meds. I need to take him back in a month for another blood test to see if everything is normal. Gosh, I had...

health issues Hi Chris, Thank you for the information. I would like to get in touch with Lee and Irina, but I do not know how. What is their email address or do I get in touch with them through Sheltie Forums? I would love to hear from them if they have any information about what I can...

health issues Thank you for all your responses. I have been giving him milk thistle 150 mg a day for some time. Is this the supplement you mentioned? How much would you suggest? So glad to hear that Rimadyl has helped your dog(s). I WILL definitely keep an eye on him for any side effects...

Health issues I went to the vet today and she said it was his arthritis causing the shaking (muscle weakness). She is putting him on Carprofen (Rimadyl). I read the side effects where it could cause liver and kidney damage. He will need blood work to test these organs. Has anyone had...

natural stuff for fleas Hi Ann, I had a terrible flea infestation two years ago and I really did not want to use the chemicals in Frontline on my dog. I have found Fleabusters (look on the web) you put it in the carpet and it has taken care of the infestation. I have used it now for two...

Hi everyone. My 12 year old male for the past month or so has started shaking in only his rear legs for a few seconds and at different times of the day while out on a short walk. It does not seem to bother him at all. Could this be idiopathic tremor syndrome? Last year his blood work was...

Crystal1: Thanks for your information regarding your shelties and leg problems. I live in the woods of western North Carolina and the roads in my neighborhood are very narrow. I MUST keep my dog on a leash because his natural instinct is to CHASE the cars that go by. I have to pick him up...

rear leg problems when older? Hi, I have a 12 year old male sheltie that has just started quivering in his rear legs. He does have arthritis and still jumps around but is slow on our walks. The quivering (shaking) is for only a very short time while we are out on our short walks and he drags...

Originally Posted by goldensable Hi, I have just registered to Sheltie Forums and I am really excited to find new friends who enjoy Shelties too. I have a 12 year old male who is the love of my life. He has a health issue with many lipomas (fatty tumors) since he was 7 years old. Two of the...