"I was also concerned about ESN because my breeder spays/neuters at 7 weeks.
However, in all of my reading it appears that whether my pup has the procedure at 7 weeks or 7 mos. the increased risks remain the same. My pup is expected to be…"
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Naughty Doodles, Part ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy, Ned, and Clancy Apr 29. 31 Replies 0 Favorites
Anyone have some great photos of doodles getting in trouble? Here is Charlie's crime today. He was very quiet for a long time (unusual) so I went upstairs to check on him, and found this. He shredded…Continue
"Uncrating" when left alone and lack of water consumption
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver Mar 8. 20 Replies 0 Favorites
Charlie is finally reliable and responsible (can a dog be responsible?) enough to spend time outside of the crate when I leave the house. I leave him gated in the hallway with access to the laundry…Continue
Add us to the giardia club! UPDATED 3-6: It's gone!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen & Jackdoodle Mar 6. 17 Replies 0 Favorites
After an icky Sunday of loose stools, and me sanitizing his entire elimination area with a diluted bleach solution, Charlie's fecal revealed giardia- thankfully he's not shedding cysts. No idea where…Continue
"Considering a Doodle"- Crowd Source
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy, Cubbie & Ollie Jan 30. 85 Replies 1 Favorite
Awhile ago in a thread on how to help new members, I suggested a topic called "Considering a Doodle?" to point people to when they ask about certain Doodle characteristics. I don't think we intend…Continue
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Cheryl and Finnegan replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"You didn't blunder but your vet did. In my opinion, they should be up to date on the research and should have explained the benefits and risks and given you options. Because she's small, she's at less risk than the larger…"
Theresa Washburn replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"I totally agree with you on potty pads.... or paper training. When we brought our "Miss Betty" home the breeder said she was paper trained. Little did I realize that was a bad thing. We have had her for two months now…"
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"For a dog her size, spaying earlier than a year is not harmful. 6 months would be optimal, but 4 months is still better than 7 weeks. "
Julie and Charlie replied to NS's discussion Mushy stool AGAIN"PS- this all assumes that your dog is truly negative for giardia, and real infections (coccidia) or parasites."
Julie and Charlie replied to NS's discussion Mushy stool AGAIN"If this was my dog, I would do plain boiled chicken, white rice, and low fat cottage cheese. Some here might disagree on the combination (especially the cottage cheese), but it's worked for us on several occasions. Once the stool starts firming…"
Julie and Charlie replied to NS's discussion Mushy stool AGAIN"I would press her further on what exactly they found. You're paying for her advice and interpretation of the expensive test results!
You must be incredibly frustrated. I had had enough after about 7 days of Giardia that I was ready to send…"
Rodney replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"i cant believe i have been reading this website every nite since getting DD in march and never heard anything about this discussion/controversy...i just had her spayed 2 weeks ago. She was 4 mo. she missed the ESN job by her breeder b/c she was to…"
Julie and Charlie replied to NS's discussion Mushy stool AGAIN"For now, I would stop giving bully sticks. Not a vet or expert, but I think that while they are not the cause of your problem, they aren't helping it get any better either."
Stella replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"Great article, thanks for posting Karen. "
Cheryl and Finnegan replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"I would not be concerned about neutering Chance at 10 months. As you said, he's small and his skeletal growth is complete. That is what's important. That his normal hormones have been present during his growth. 10 months is not ESN…"
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"For the orthopedic stuff it is. "
DJ & Chance replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"Thanks. Is full skeletal growth the decisive factor?"
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"10 months is not ESN. And I'm sure that his skeletal growth is complete. Even most purebred full-sized Labrador retrievers reach full skeletal growth by that age. I wouldn't be the least bit concerned about neutering a smaller doodle at…"
DJ & Chance replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"My challenge is understanding what actually counts as ESN. Currently I plan to have Chance neutered next month at 10 months of age. He is a small dog and my vet believes his skeletal growth is completed. But this summary uses one year as the…"
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Julie and Charlie's discussion Early Spay and Neuter- Evidence Based Challenge"An excellent article on determining the best age to spay or neuter by Margaret Root-Kustritz, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota:
http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/determining-the-best-age-at.html
Of particular interest from…"
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- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- Charlie is a red labradoodle, born May 2012. He's high energy, makes human and dog friends easily, and loves to play.
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- Nope!
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- Some I outsource, and some I do!
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Kong Wubba- Charlie goes to find these the most when I tell him to go find one of his toys. The tentacles make it fun. He's gone through a few by now, and they certainly don't last forever, but he has a blast with them. We also like those long squeaky stuffing free animals- great for a dog that destroys things with stuffing.
Beef tendons are his favorite chew, but he only gets them for 15 or so minutes at a time- he can devour one in less than 45 minutes. They're my favorite too, everything else is way too smelly or messy for inside the house.
Acana- we rotate among the Regionals line.
- Would you be willing to Dog Sit on occasion for other DoodleKisses members? (You are NOT committing to anything by saying yes - you are just saying you might be willing to do this if you were acquainted with the other member and the circumstances were right.)
- Yes
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- At 1:18pm on August 7, 2012,
GBK said… 
- At 7:06am on August 5, 2012,
Kemp Rader said… Hello Julie & Charlie,
Thank you for joining us here on DoodleKisses!! If you love doodles, you've come to the right place. This is a great site for doodle lovers....the community members are very friendly and we love to talk about all things related to doodles. I'm sure you will discover many informative discussions, specific interest groups and frequent fun contests here at DoodleKisses.
Adina (DK's creator) and the rest of the Doodle Kisses Community are a fun and supportive group. I know you'll enjoy the website & getting to know everyone as much as I do. Welcome!!
Kemp (and my four doodles)
Ripley, Shiloh, Oliver and Truman
Pataskala, Ohio
- At 11:27pm on August 4, 2012,
Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said…
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