Mugsy-- thanx for telling me....I would love to come...but I dougt I could interest my Mom in takin me all the way up there. sry but im sure it will fun~! n' Thanx for inviting me~!:D
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Mugsy-- thanx for telling me....I would love to come...but I dougt I could interest my Mom in takin me all the way up there. sry but im sure it will fun~! n' Thanx for inviting me~!:D
OK, let me see if I can answer all the questions....
I THINK he is a long haired St. B. His hair is definetely longer than a boxer's (my point of reference), but not as long as a golden. From what I read, he appears to be a long haired.
Karen- thanks for the 'relief' on the food!! He is eating six cups a day of food. For the first time this am, Binx had dry food. I soaked it for about 20 minutes, while he did the hungry dance, and down the hatch it went! I also used half the amount of wet food, mixed in. I already have the lunch portion soaking, so it should be good and soggy by that time.
Binx walks like a champ on a lead. We are already working on left side only heel, sits at side walk crossings, and downs...he will be entering a basic obedience course on May 1st. He doesn't jump up, which is good. He likes to gnaw on arms...he he he, and positive reinforcement is taking place daily. His worst thing is going after the cats. This is the only area I am currently using "no" for. I will probably invest in a squirt bottle, with a little lemon juice in it....I CAN'T have the cats traumatized, and puppys grow into big boys...and harming a kitty is a remote possibility. He really has the potty stuff down, and I am really going crazy reinforcing it.
Slobber...well, this will be an issue. I will learn to walk him with a cloth (so that people will want to pet him), and I wipe him with paper towels after eating and drinking- if I am aware he is drinking. I just see some living changes being made....maybe no white rugs in the bathroom?
Guys, I wish you all could be here with me (tho the house is a little small). He is such a sweet boy. My neighbor boy, Michael, is in love with him, and went on a walk with us last night. Binx was so good with him. I intend on socializing him to peices.....I just don't know how much exposure he has had to things like crowds, trucks, stores, car rides, babies......
I am a little overwhelmed with the whole thing, I must admit. I am so worried about the kitties. They do come first, followed by Binx, then me. I am going to make a schedule....as I am already neglecting my work outs...so that I feel we all are getting our needs met. I think in 30 days all will be calmer in the herd house.
Lots of pictures are in the future. Digi cams make it all so simple. Binx is already sooooo excited about Findlay! He can't wait to meet all his cousins. I have a strange feeling he has his eye on Huney already. Sorry Huney!!:D
OMG!! Binx is so adorable!! Congrats on your new addition!
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! Binx is SO CUTE!!! I wanna hug himmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :D :D :D
Huney's prolly sayin " :eek: - anudder wun!"Quote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
... Binx is already sooooo excited about Findlay!
He can't wait to meet all his cousins.
I have a strange feeling he has his eye on Huney already.
Sorry Huney!! :D
So itz *Offis-shul* now?
Mr BinX is havin his Commin-Out Partee
atta BarkPark in Findlay on SUNDAY, May 25!
Tyme fur a nudder nouncement! See this Thread fur DeTailz >>>>
May 25 ~ Findlay Dog Park ~ BEE There!!
Meet & Greet Pet Talk's NEWest FurPup - Mr BINX !!
Dad sez we otta sell *tikitz* atta BarkPark...
** PET da BIIIG Dawggie...... fiftee centz
** SlUUUrpie Kisses... Ownlee a $ Buck
** Gib da Dawggie a treet.... *free* /YOUR Treet
Tikit munnie kuld prolly pay fur da Toof Job, da big SnIp,
anna full ride at Dawggie Skwel!! :D
So yur doin da *Happie Danz* an sluRRpin up semi-krunchiez fur meelz,
huh Mr Binx? Datz a Gud Sine!
But dem KATz! Gotta *watch* em!! Dey gots :eek: KNIVEz onna pawz.
Annnd... dey are MawMee'z lil Darlinz! :rolleyes:
Do NOT hurt da KATZ ~ or youze kuld be out inna back yard lookin IN!!
SmokeMutt here, Mr Binx...
Yeah... do NOT hurt/chaze/molest dem KATz!!
I gotz off onna rong paw wiffa Kat (dun sum *chazin* inna Howze.)
Dad gotz reel :mad: ...
Wounded up wearin a ropey onna neck belt - tied ta Dad or a tabul!
Den da durn KAT kuld krowd in an *HIssss & GRrrrr* rite in MY face!
Now weez all purdy gud frenz wiff eech udder -
ownlee do chazin wiffa *SMILE* onna face! :D
An Hey-Wow! Trottin along onna leashy rope, sittin an downin!!
**ImPreSSSive** ;)
Yer gonna be da **STARR** in Dawg Skwel!
You goin to KindyGarten or Furst Grade??
See ya atta BarkPark!!
Binx is precious!!! It'll be so much fun to see him grow, and grow, and grow...;) Please give him a big hug from me.
sssssssooooooooo cute! more pics?:D :p
YYYEEEAAAA!!!
I am so happy that he is settling in!!
And don't worry the herd will settle in time.
Keegan Still does that to Kylie and Binx has ALOT more bodies to follow than she does.
:)
:p
I can't wait to see him at the Park!
Remember How Keegan was slobbering? You have THAT to look forward to!!! ;)
OH I forgot to reply to this on the other thread, but instead of rawhides, take some old towels and roll them and freeze them.
Keegan LOVED these when she was teething!!! And I imagine it would feel good on his gums.
congratulations! he's adorable!
OH MY GOD!!! HE IS SOOOOOOO CUUUUTE!!!!!!! St Bernard puppies are among the cutest!!! GIVE HIM A BIG HUG FOR ME!!
I attached a pic of my friend's sisters Saint mix, Buddy. :) He is adorable!!!
your kitties will eventually make binx understand THEY are in charge. alex the wonder dog got his nose boxed a few times until he learned that the cats were not to be messed with.:p good luck, and invest in some really cool hankys as a fashion statement and drool cloth.
Well, today finishes Binx and my first whole Saturday together. We walked alot this am, bought a collapsible water kit, met many new friends, including a chow-ST. B mix, with identical coloring!!!, worked in the yard, had our first bath in the basement..and he was a perfect little boy, never moving or shaking until we were done!, and mostly spent the day napping..him, not me. He seems pretty darn tuckered out, almost to the point of concern. Is it normal for a pup to spend most of his time napping? We went for a two hour walk- not non stop, and not fast paced, but, the rest of the day has been pretty lazy. I didn't take him for a walk tonight cause he seemed so tired. Not lethargic, just tired. He ate fine, three meals, normal poops, etc. Just sleeps alot. We have an appointment on Tuesday for a full exam. So, I hope things are ok!!!! Binx smells good, but, I see problems with keeping his white white....I am thinking gloves might be in order!
:DQuote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
I see problems with keeping his white white.... :rolleyes:
I am thinking gloves might be in order!
You'll get uzed to "shadez of gray" onna lowur partz, Miz Johanna!
Dad alluz sez God did our *paint job* uppy-side down... Shudda had da Black paint onna bottom an made da top parts da white an gray... :rolleyes:
As fur aktin *tired*... poor Mr Binx mite nebber have gone on many walk-a-boutz at hiz old place?
An a lil (well; OK - YOUNG) Pupper duz tend to get a lil bit tukkered out eezier that us "oldur" Kidz do. Az long as he's breathin OK - not a lotta *pantin*, or floppin down an not wantin to go any furder, he shuld be OK to go!
Sleepin all day?
Ho-Boy - we two can sleep like lil *rockz*! Dad summtymez wakes us up to be sure we're still :eek: alive! Stirr up a lil citement an we'll be he jumpz up in a hurrie!
Sleepie Tite, youze Guyz!! :D
Sorry I'm so late!:o :o
He's beautiful! What a sweetie! His paws are HUGE!!! Is he a St. Bernard? I just love him!
Jo,
Pups sleep A LOT! I wouldn't worry especially after a 2 hour walk. He is just so cute, I can't wait to meet him.
Oh my, somehow I missed this whole story! I am going to have to go and read the other thread! I agree with Logan - you will need a new sign on name, catdogaholic!
I have only ever been around 3 St. Bernards in my entire life but they were lovebugs! My friend and I used to walk two of them everyday after school (elementary school) and they were almost as big as we were but oh so gentle! :D
Wow! I wonder what the kitties are thinking! My two had lived with dogs before Bella and Ripley came but there were 2 years when felines had total rule here. I think they were a bit surprised to see the return of the canines!(and maybe just a tad disappointed). :D I know it is a concern for you too and I will keep my fingers crossed that everyone will eventually get along. Are you enjoying pooper scooping? hehe! Not the same as cleaning a litter box! Each day I scoop the litter boxes and pooper scoop the yard singing a little song - 'here a poop, there a poop, everywhere a poop! poop!' Seriously, I just couldn't be happier for you and for Binx and look forward to hearing and seeing lots more! ;)
Binx is an adorable pup. I just saw his Easter Greetings pic.
What a lovable little guy.:) I wish I could give him a big hug.:)
Don't worry too much about the napping he does, it's pretty
normal for dogs his age. Eat, play, poop & sleep is pretty much
the schedule for pups, even large size ones. :D I'm interested
to know what your vet says about his teeth problem & Binx's
over all health. He sure is a sweetie pie. :D
Digital cameras are the best! I told Mark you already went out and got one so you could share Binx with us & he just laughted;)Quote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
Lots of pictures are in the future. Digi cams make it all so simple. Binx is already sooooo excited about Findlay! He can't wait to meet all his cousins. I have a strange feeling he has his eye on Huney already. Sorry Huney!!:D
I just can't wait to meet this sweet slobbery boy of yours Jo, I know I'll fall in lovewith him (but not so sure Huney will, he'll be awfully big:D )
What a cutie patotie! I am in love with Binx. He looks like a big teady bear. Bet he is very huggable! Give him lots of hugs and kisses from me, please!!
Hey cataholic!
They make special shampoos that are suppose to help make the
white fur, white. I haven't tried it on my Collie yet, so not
sure of it's effectiveness, but plan to, because I notice he's
starting to get grass stains now that it's spring and I'm mowing.
Par...
OH MY GOSH JOHANNA!!!!!!!
I just read all the Binx threads....this is so cool! How is Binx reacting to the kitties? Anyone out to investigate yet?
He is adorable! I'm so glad you rescued him...those people are morons!!!
One BIG welcome to the Pet Talk family for Binx. Cataholic, I wouldn't worry too much about the exercise you missed. It sounds like Binx is giving you a bit of a workout that should suffice. There may some different muscles that get activated as well. Puppies do tend to sleep alot. Remember he will be doing a bunch of growing and that takes up some energy as well.
OMG OMG OMG!! Here's a BIG Welcome to Binx!! Congratulations, Cataholic on your newest and biggest furkid!! How are the kitties taking it? What a cutie! I'm so happy for you and him! :D
**hugs**
Jo you are such a sucker!! lol He's spoiled already. Will you let us know how the doggie dentist visit goes?
Dont furget...
Mr Binx an Miz Johanna are makin da trip to the
Dental White Coat on Toosday (tumorrow)...
Letz All cross dem Pawz, Klawz, and Finners
an wish the two of em Gud :) Luck!!
Hey Mr Binx ~
Try to be a Gud Boy - no *Grrrrin* atta Vet!
He'z gonna try to get yur Teef to show so'z ya can
eet dem Krunchies a lot bettur.
Be Brave - yur MawMee will be rite der wiff ya!
Hope ya get Gud :) Newz!!
Pleeze keep us all posted.
Note to MawMee ~
Take a deep breath - He's gonna be FINE!! :D
Good luck to you tomorrow Binxy boy!
Good luck tomorrow!!!
:D WOW:eek:
I've missed a whole lotta DAWGEE talk going on!!!
Johanna...
I am so happy for your new addition!! AND WHAT A WAY TO GO!!!
He is such a big BEEEEYUTIFUL BOY!!
I have never heard of such a problem before... poor little puppy. Can't wait to see what the result of the dentist visit is... keep us updated!:D
Well, I was going to go to bed early - but came across this thread - (how could I have missed this?) and read every post.
Way back somewhere - Lizbud said "Lord" of the house...........
WELCOME LORD BINX
And congratulations on rescuing (sorry about the $$ part) such a beautiful boy. It makes me so happy to just think about this guy getting nothing but love, love and more love......and good care too.
I will be anxious to hear what the vet has to say.....and will send a few prayers up for only good news for you.
Hey Mr Binx ~~
Whut'z da gud wurd bout yer *Toofiez*???
Tell yer MawMee diz *waitin* iz awful!
Hope you wuz (or are) a Gud Boy atta White Coat'z Place...
PaLeeze let us all knowe sumpin soon!
We be gettin *krampz* wiff all diz Paw Krossin.
Yur Budz... ;)
I'm with Phred and the crew....our crew wants to know how their new buddy is doing with the toofers!
We just heard from Mr Binx's Mom - Johanna...
She's a bit too worried and upset to post right now - so here goes with what Dad knows...
Mom & Mr Binx went to the Dental White Coat this mornin - and Mr Binx got a preliminary exam. The Doc needs to do some X-rays, Biopsy, and Blood Work - so Mr Binx got to stay wiff Doc; an Miz Johanna got told to take a hike fur a while...
She's at werk rite now - wurryin. :(
Hope mebee she's talkin to our Buddie, God; while she has a minnit.
The Vet said he wuz purdy *puzzled* by Binx condition - nebber seen it affore. But the Gud Newz is that a world renowned Dental Specialist is gonna visit in towne in about 10 dayz - so Mr Binx will have TWO Specialists werkin on his case!! :D
**HOT FLASH** 1PM ALERT!
Doc jest call Momma Johanna ~~~~
Mr Bink had *everything* photographed, X-rayed, and tested...
Oh heck - here's Mom's Own Wurds...
OK, just got off the phone with the dental vet. Binx is still there, under sedation.
He has had xrays of his mouth, hips, front wrists area.
Binx definetely has a left hip/leg issue. Not really sure if Dysplasia, the Radiologist will make the determination. Seems like his muscle tone is weak, and that is why he limps, favors it. Doesn't know if the femur/pelvis bone structure is working out right, but, that will be the Radiologist's call. A 5-6 day wait. :(
Mouth = yikes!
Says there definetly SOME teeth in there...
looks like both adult and puppy teeth.
Starting to develop cysts around them...
called Gingival Hyperplasia (too much gum)
BUT, some of the area is hard - like bone
growth, extra bone growth.
So, biopsies taken, sent to lab, 5-6 day turn
around.
Binx WILL be seen by the specialists-specialists, and that fellow will guide my local specialist.
Something needs to be done, just don't know what.
Bloodwork was drawn, but the lab girl is out sick today, so the bloodwork will be done tomorrow. Then, we will think about heartworming him in a few days. No worry about rabies shots, cause he isn't six months yet.
Stool sample for parasites will be done.
Binx is going to be coming out of sedation soon, and I should be able to get him this afternoon... here comes the tears... for my poor little big puppy dog.
I just don't want him to be in pain.
And, things are up in the air with the diagnosis right now.
OK, Pet Talkers ~
Let'z get werkin onna BIG Prayer Fest here!
Group {{HUGG}} fur Miz Johanna;
an allua youze FurKidz keep dem Pawz & Klawz *crossed* till our New Buddie Mr Binx getz all fixed up!!
All I can think of is Thank God Johanna got him in time. God works in strange ways.............HE KNEW Binx needed extra loving care that only Johanna would invest in him.
Sorta makes me mad at the original owners.......but then I don't know everything!!
Binx - Rascal and I will be hounding the prayer line..............
And a hug to you Johanna!!
Binx and Johana are in my thoughts.
Miz Johanna must be tyurd of *Takin a Hike*...
She's on da way ober to pick up Da Kid!! :D
Latest wurd from "Mom" ( @ 2 PM) >>
"I am going to head across town right now to get the Binx'ster.
I will just wait in the car for him.
I am not being very productive here, and maybe if I am closer, it will help???
I realize I can't do much for him right now. Maybe that is what causes me concern - I can't Help.
But, I know having no teeth isn't really the worst thing in the world... lots and lots of specially
prepared food for him.
I just don't want him in pain...
He was so funny trying to mouth the vet when he was being looked at. The vet got on the floor with him and played with his big paws... which I thought was very sweet.
I really believe that you take what is given to you, and make do with it. Binx might not be a 'perfect' puppy, but, I am not a perfect person... so, we should be great together.
I did think about getting him in the house... since getting him in the car is already an issue.
He really is just a junior bassett hound :)
At fifty pounds, I can still carry him. And, we only have six wide front steps to get up.
Bye bye for now.
Say hello to the mini herd for me and Binx...
and we WILL be there at the Bark Park, teeth or no teeth!!
/s/ Johanna
====================== :D ======================
Mr Binx sure did find himself da Purfekt MawMee!! :)
Lotta *LOVE* in dat howze!
Hope da poor lil *drunken sailor* can manage dem stepz...
One Gud Ting frum today'z adventure atta White Coats...
Da KATz otta enjoy a rathur *quiet* nite!! :D
Da big galoot will have a lil trubel chazin Katz till the dope wearz off! :rolleyes:
{{{HUGGz}}} to Mr Binx anna hole Fambly!! :D
:(Looks like there coule be a few problems for our Binxy Boy, so sorry to hear.
Like gini said, it's a good thing Johanna got to him in time, who knows if his previous owners would want to go through all of this with him.
Johanna, both you and Binx will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this rough time. I hope all turns out well without too much of a fuss.
Remember if you want to talk just pm or email me.
Anna & the gang
Wow, yes, it's a miracle that Johanna got him in time! Such a great thing what she's doing for her new special boy! They are both in my thoughts and prayers and I can't wait to receive another update on how things are progressing!
Prayers, positive thoughts, and lots and lots of love sent for you and Binxy.
Hugs
Christine
Well, we are back home from the white coats. The very nice vet went through each and every xray with me, showing me the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have a good visual idea of what the problem is...too much bone in the mouth. The teeth- big and little- are largely there. They are just surrounded with gum tissue- lots and lots, bone???, and cysts. The xrays were all packed up to go to Mississippi, where the vet likes to have them reviewed.
We have our next appointment on 4-24, Thursday, 740 am! This is with the specialist, and the BIG specialist. In addition, my local specialist is sending the xrays via email to some of his buddies to see what they think. Guys, it is just so strange.
The good news- Binx was extra excited to see me...made me feel good, since we have only been a family for one week. What a way to celebrate, Mr. Binx spends all day at the white coats. We are relaxing this evening, with all the windows and doors open, lots of fresh air. Binx was sleeping on the little porch til I woke him to tell him his second 1/2 cup dinner was ready. I will feed him twice more, prolly, then back to normal rations tomorrow! Hungry little fella that he is.
I appreciate all the warm thoughts and prayers. We need them. Holding my breath until next Thursday!!!
Johanna, Binx and the herd
We tink Mr Binx knowez he moved intoQuote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
The good news -
Binx was extra excited :) :D to see me...
made me feel good :), since we have only been a family for one week.
da LUV BOAT!
{{{HUGGz}}} All Around!