July 2010 Blog Posts (115)

Reponse Etiqutte?

Earlier today I responded to a blog post with the best intentions(I feel I made Ms. Porter feel worse) and when I read her reponse...well I felt like doo-doo because that's not what I wanted to do. This really is the only site I come and interact with other's in a forum type situation(my work doesn't reguire any computer use either) and I find at time's that typing can be tricky because seeing what I type later in black and white words seems so different than how I felt when I typed it. I'm…

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Added by christy fry on July 16, 2010 at 3:47pm — 10 Comments

Two Texas Corgis on Craigslist!

I am trying to find these two buddies a home!! I found them on the Amarillo Texas craigslist. They are actually in White Deer Texas. I emailed the owner and this is her reply:

These are two great dogs! they are smart, happy, playful and love people! We have had them since they were born. My 16 yr old son has started working and… Continue

Added by Mindy on July 16, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

FLEA CONTROL...HELP!

Archie has never been on flea control. His breeder said she's never had a flea problem. About a week after I brought him home I found a couple on him, so at his first visit with my vet I got him some. I've always used Advantage with Caleb and had great results. Well the vets office switched from carrying Advantage to this new kind called Vectra. It is very strong smelling, and ever since I put it on him he's been itching (or should I say trying to itch) he can't reach his back very well.…

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Added by Kristin & Archie on July 16, 2010 at 8:38am — 3 Comments

Camber stepped in gum

Hi,

So, I took Cam out for her walk today, and she stepped in gum. I took off a large wad of it on the street, but couldn't get the rest off at home. It's stuck to her paw pad. I tried icing it and the snipping it away with small scissors, but couldn't manage to get the rest off.

I know that gum is toxic to dogs, but can anyone recommend how to get the rest of it off?

Thanks!

Added by Elys on July 15, 2010 at 5:24pm — 7 Comments

Summer heat = loss of appetite ?

Charlie has almost finished changing to his summer clothes, but still the fury guy is feeling hot!!:-). He doesn't eat that much and of cause he can't walk that far. The loss of appetite irritates me a bit though. He gets his food twice a day but lately he only eats his "evening food" around midnight.. hmmm. Hopefully it is just the heat.??

Added by Mette Egelund Rasmussen on July 15, 2010 at 12:29pm — 3 Comments

Hooves are banished! Antlers, welcome! Buy one if you haven't already!!

My vet is fantastic. I couldn't love him more. He calmly and patiently answers every question I have, is a busy vet who also does research for UC Davis Vet School outside of his practice so I know he's up to date on what I need to know for my little guy.

During our visit 2 days ago for Ollie's last puppy shots, I mentioned that sometimes Ollie spits up a tiny little bit of foamy vomit... no food, no bile, doesn't smell, doesn't slow him down, etc. Dr. Leslie immediately…

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Added by Ollie & Prie Misra on July 15, 2010 at 11:32am — 11 Comments

Tegan ate a fig...

Tegan ate a fig that fell off our tree. I checked online and got contradictory information. Some sites said they were potentially dangerous and at the least would cause diarrhea & stomach pain. Other sites said they shouldn't be a problem as long as she didn't eat too many. Right now she looks like absolutely nothing is wrong, but should I be concerned?

Added by Tegan, Carol & John on July 15, 2010 at 12:36am — 6 Comments

Corgi strange eating habits..

Do you have any situation where your corgi gubbles down the weirdest thing?

My Hayden was in the office with me some time ago, while I wrote a paper for school...next thing I see him coming with a small knee high stocking in his mouth by the time I call at him to drop it and reach out he made a bigggggg gulp and swallowed it. I was beside myself. Anyway, I am a nurse ans decided to do some nursing duties and gave him some hydrogen peroxide and burnt toast for him to vomit. He acted like it… Continue

Added by Claudette on July 14, 2010 at 3:28pm — 6 Comments

Pembroke in Shelter

Hey all! There is a really cute male neutered Pembroke at the City of Tulsa animal shelter (Oklahoma). It looks like he's been there a week already, so I can't imagine he has much time left. If you are wanting another dog, he would be a great one. Now is not a good time for me financially to take in a foster, but I would love to see him find a home. If you are in the area, consider adopting him. If you are not, but would want to adopt him anyway, let me know and we might be able… Continue

Added by Sky and Lyla on July 13, 2010 at 2:35pm — 4 Comments

The Destroyer!

Jackson just cant seem to get enough of toys. Whenever I give him a new toy, he breaks it in less than five minutes! People at my barn have recommended buying toys from the dollar store. Any suggestions?? Jackson really likes squeaky toys, when I will give a toy to him, he will just lie down on the floor and sqeak it non-stop, it drives me crazy! He tends to break them 5 minutes after I give it to him.

Added by Jackson♥ on July 13, 2010 at 2:30pm — 14 Comments

disaster averted!

YIKES! Dogs do roll in everything! We had a short-lived (thank goodness) septic problem, the pipe from the house to the septic tank was somehow crushed by rock. The corgi boys, delighted in rolling in the muck before it could be cleaned up totally, snacks were also tried - YUK! Hot hot day, my poor husband and our origanal contracter who came to help, and very excited dogs who did NOT want to remain on the porch caged in. Still a little more work to do today, at least it is cooler today. Boy,… Continue

Added by Carol Rea on July 13, 2010 at 10:12am — 3 Comments

Fresh flea treatment + rain = ?

So about 3 hours ago I put a flea treatment on Buddy. I know they are not supposed to get bathed for a few days after the treatment, but what about unexpected heavy rain? I honestly didn't even consider rain, but living on the east coast means dealing with unexpected thunderstorms all summer long.

Did I just throw money down the toilet, so to speak?

Now the next hurdle is getting him to go #2 outside in the rain.... He hasn't had an accident in the house in months, yet I just… Continue

Added by Kevin and Buddy! on July 12, 2010 at 9:30pm — 7 Comments

Leg Trouble

Hi from California everyone! Cowboy is having an issue lately that we can't seem to figure out. He will be standing up and slowly but surely his butt just gets lower until he's sitting down. I know that this probably has something to do with age (he just turned 17 on June 19th) but he's showing no signs of pain or discomfort. I asked his vet about it and the vet said that he's not showing signs of arthritis and he's not aware of Corgi's having an issue like this without pain. I've started… Continue

Added by Mountaingrrrl on July 12, 2010 at 5:51pm — 5 Comments

Hey, don't steal my dog!

Actually, this is an odd one, and I know a lot of you post photos so I have to share this little bit of caution.

Normally, I don't mind my photos being passed along as long as there's a point back to me, or if it's for non-profit. However, someone out there actually well... stole my dogs and is claiming them as their own. (They didn't change Simon's name though, but they changed Caleb's. Poor Libbers, he always takes second fiddle to his big brother.)

I kind of…

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Added by Shepdog on July 12, 2010 at 1:15pm — 12 Comments

FREE Corgi t-shirt!

In honor of my corgi store's Grand Re-Opening, we're giving away a free corgi t-shirt! No purchase is necessary to win. Who wouldn't love a free corgi shirt? See how to enter here!

Added by Susan and Merlin on July 11, 2010 at 8:20pm — 2 Comments

Off we go!

So today is the day we go see Adora brother and see if he is a good fit to join our family, fingers are cross tight. This is going to be the second longest 2 hour trip we have taken (First was to pick up Adora our current and first corgi/first dog). I am now getter nervous about bringing in a second, though we have been wanting to since we first visited the litter at 6 weeks. I know Adora will be more than trilled ( She is a little social butterfly and would love another dog around to keep her… Continue

Added by Kimberlie on July 11, 2010 at 10:47am — 9 Comments

A beautiful day at the park rolling in yucky things...

We took Tegan to a beautiful park near us -- all of the trails are off-leash! The weather was perfect, the views were spectacular, and Tegan rolled in everything stinky she could find. Why do dogs do that? I know that in general the smellier something is, the more dogs like it, but the way she just dives onto things & rubs her entire head and body into it with such vigor is funny. At least on one hand, but it does leave her a little less than bath-time fresh. And it's usually stuff I can't… Continue

Added by Tegan, Carol & John on July 11, 2010 at 1:03am — 6 Comments

FOR ALL DOG LOVERS & NON DOG OWNERS

I saw this on facebook & thought I would share it.

Non-pet owners who visit & like to complain about our pets:

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'niture.

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you they are animals. To me they are my babies who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don' t speak…

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Added by Christen & Bentley on July 10, 2010 at 9:59pm — 2 Comments

What is the nastiest thing your dog has ever rolled in?

Well, since I live next to the beach, I'm taking advantage of it! Waffle loves to chase crabs the most. But, yesterday, he found something he loved even more than chasing crabs...

Oh god. What is that thing?! We went for a walk, and from a distance, it looked like a deflated beach ball. Oh, I wish it were a deflated beach ball. It was a dolphin head. It had been…

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Added by Rachael & Waffle on July 10, 2010 at 5:00pm — 14 Comments

1 1/2 to 2 yr. old male corgi up for adoption

Albuquerque New Mexico at the PetSmart on Eubank north of Central nex to the Sams Club, has a male corgi up for adoption. I have a picture but I am to dumb to get it from my phone to my computer. He is a sweet looking boy, not sure if he is full blooded corgi but if not then he is 98%. Red and white. Wait I did get the picture to show up.…