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Hello Friend,
I grew up with animals, and my first dog is what I strongly remember. He unfortunately had a host of health problems, and could have benefited from this:
http://www.thedogsupplement.com
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When I think about growing up, my strongest memories perennially revolve around my pets. My first pet was dog called Horace, a snorting, not especially intelligent, and slightly overweight pug.
He had one damaged eye (as a result of a kick from a cow); you could never really tell if he was looking at you, and I often wondered what he was really thinking. Horace had the belief that he could do what the other ‘big dogs’ on the farm were doing.
He attempted to herd the sheep (unsuccessfully), chase in Gordina the milk cow, and ‘guard’ the house and farm from intruders. Horace was not well suited to farm dog duties- he seldom ever herded animals in the right direction, and if the weather was inclement- too hot, too cold, too wet- he would not leave the house.
His behavior wasn’t something to brag about. In spite of dog training attempts, he was never even able to master the basics of ‘sit’, ‘stay’, or ‘come here’.
Horace played to his own piper, and did whatever he wanted. Snorting, snuffling, wheezing and hacking pervaded my bedroom, making sleep at times difficult, but I loved the background noise, and that little pug.
One Sunday afternoon my father had myself and 2 brothers helping to work on his old antique car. It was a warmish September afternoon, and Horace was jumping in and out of the car while we pretended to drive it.
A neighbor stopped to visit; Horace fell asleep under our neighbor's truck. He died instantly under the weight of a thousand pound truck.
My father picked him up off the road, cradling his limp little body in his arms. We all cried—my brothers Michael and Ian, my dad, and me. I felt this huge sense of loss, and intense pain.
Of all my losses up till that time in my life, including my grandparents, I had never felt so sad.
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Week!
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Meet Sara my 3 pounds Miniature Doberman (Min-Pin dog).
She's 8 yrs old and a handful but I love her dearly!
Thank you
Florence Baribeau
May your day be colorful & bright
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
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P.S. I often think about Horace, and most of it is warm and fuzzy..I can't help but smile at seeing any pug, in spite of their 'veterinary' issues and occasional behavioral 'challenges' :-)
P.P.S. Common pug problems include skin disease, eye disorders, joint disease, intestinal issues.
Many of these can be helped with nutrients such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Essential fatty Acids, probiotics, colostrum
ALL of these are in my supplement, Ultimate Canine Health Formula
You can get your supplement here:
http://www.thedogsupplement.com
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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