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I have been massaging Dakota's back and hind legs in the hopes to help him feel more comfortable with his arthritis. never started the ASA...too nervous. I am planning on taking him back to the vet and having him put on rimadyl for his pain. it seemed to help big time when he was on it a few weeks ago. read more

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just wondering if I should give Dakota aspirin everyday for his arthritis. As a nurse, i know that asa everyday isn't the best thing for one's stomach...yet i've read that dogs can be on it and it helps with their pain. i think that i might try it out for a week or so to see how he does. he still runs around a bit and can go on a mile walk, but i c… read more

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Kelley and I have been plagued by the dreaded 24hr stomach virus. She had it the worst...outta both ends. I just had severe nausea and loss of appetite. Holly is on Augmentin which gives her the poops. It has not been a pleasant couple of days. This morning I feel good enough to get some points for AAHHR though!! read more

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yesterday we all took the dogs for al walk around the neighborhood. it was windy and kinda chilly, but we had fun. Dakota is still recovering as this was his first long walk since he hurt his back leg a month or so ago. He held up well and didn't stop once. Today he layed around mostly. read more

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He is all better from his leg injury and his fur is growing back from his skin allergies. He has one super small spot on his front paw, but it's scabbed up. He looks great! read more