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    This is his puffy face yesterday morning. Can't wait to get home tonight (sitting in the airport right now) and seeing how he's improved.

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    So glad to hear Barley is improving. Now to try to discover the why which could be almost impossible.

    Went through giardia with Potion. Several breeders recommended Tylon powder and Albon; did the trick quite quickly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyThor View Post
    Yep! I have a feeling Barley is going to be the dog where we appreciate having insurance. Since we brought him home he want to jump and pounce and climb on things and do all the things lab puppies should not be doing at that age for joint health. He's also so sneaky with that mouth. Combined with his bold and fearless personality I'm certain we'll run into trouble somewhere no matter how well we supervise!

    I remember having this discussion with my husband when the breeder recommended matching him to us. I told him Barley would be a handful compared to Thor!
    You are describing my Diggity to a T!! He’s a major handful. I’m still training him to be a therapy dog, so hopefully he’ll calm down one day!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyThor View Post
    Aaaaaaand his fecal came back positive for giardia. Allergies, ear infection, and giardia. For a dog who has been a perfect picture of health so far he sure chose to pile it all on at once!

    So sorry to hear about the Giardia...did he get into contaminated water somewhere?

    Yes...this is a lot to have all at once!

    Sending good thoughts for your boy.

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    Dogs can pick up Giardia from walking where an infected animal has eliminated...either eating grass or licking their own feet after the walk. It's insidious. It's not just in contaminated water. If you have a poo-roller or poo-eater, that increases the odds.

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    Poor little Barley Lump Lump. I hope he's back to his sleek, handsome appearance now!

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    How’s Barley doing?


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    I am just seeing this. Poor pup! Glad to hear he is improving though! Get well soon, Barley!
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    His hives are gone and his poop has started firming up but we tried introducing his regular kibble back into his bland diet today and he vomited it up. It was pure kibble but it still has me worried. If he doesn't keep dinner down then I'm calling the vet again in the morning.

    I just gave them both baths which I never do. Vet recommended it with the giardia diagnoses. And so now I have a pathetic looking wet puppy howling and crying at me from his crate (forced nap time, he's been up all day) and I can't give him any treats or cookies.

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    Awww, poor thing.

    How’s Thor doing? I assume you’re giving him giardia meds too? Are they on panacur and metronidazole and probiotics?


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