I have seen both old horses and dogs lose a little cognitive ability, though
never seriously so. Certainly is reasonable that they might--just a little
confusion at times. Most of my old dogs and horses get a bit "regal" in
their old age, and set in their ways--as if they deserve to be treated a
little special, which we cater to!
or Doggy Alzheimer's - I am pretty sure that is what Buddy, my 15-yo
mini-dachshund has. Anyone ever hear of this or have any first hand
experience with their four-legged people? I am going to check at the
pet store today for doggie anti-oxidants, amino acids. Last night was
the first night he has actually slept through for several weeks and I
am wondering if it was the tryptophan in the turkey. Gave him a little
bit more this morning with his pred. Thoughts...comments? THANKS
Mary in Hawaii
OT (somewhat) fwd from a friend in Israel ... Medical expertise is often derived from work on animals, while veterinarians also learn a great deal from clinical experience in humans. ... It is also quite common for dogs and cats to get lung cancer as a result of passive smoking. ... Fully 55 percent of the patients are dogs, 26% cats, 11% horses and 7% "exotic animals" ranging from iguanas, snakes and rabbits to wild birds, monkeys and turtles. ... The Koret School was aimed at training a new generation of veterinarians for agriculture, meat and poultry slaughterhouse supervision, research, public health services and, of course, for treating pets. ... (rec.pets.cats.anecdotes)
Re: Expect the Unexpected ... A group of the barn rats were hand walking horses across the street by the lake and decided it would be a lovely day for a swim. ... My girls were about 14 & 15, and we had owned Cue for maybe a year. ... The girls all froze for a second upon spotting him, mortified to be caught in their undergarments, then scurried to make sure they were in water that was at least waist deep. ... All the horses assumed the giraffe position as the two dogs hit the water at a full run and began swimming turbo speed toward the ball. ... (rec.equestrian)
Re: Humans are merely livestock ... I have been around livestock for years. ...Horses - intelligent? ... Mine are all very gentle and loving.... If you want intelligent farm animals, look to your goats, pigs and dogs.... (misc.rural)
Re: Bots ... discovered that he had bot eggs/larvae on him. ... I've never heard of botflies affecting dogs....horses, maybe you should call around to places that cater to horses to see ... (rec.pets.dogs.behavior)
Re: Obedient dogs in the UK? ... >> the dogs are ordered not to even chase a fox. ... > is a mostly from English tradition,... > They follow an artificially laid trail and are recompensed in the ... You mean from all those horses stomping about? ... (alt.usage.english)
