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Comment by Jenna, Jasper and Cersei on May 12, 2009 at 5:18pm

When I give Jasper his anti-flea stuff once a month I give him a really good bath right before, let him dry and then apply the flea stuff. Most of that kind of stuff is supposed to be water proof, but I would avoid rinsing him for a day or two after you apply it. You could also maybe use a wet rag and try to wipe him down if he gets dirty every day. That's what I do with Jasper, but mainly with his feet when he goes playing in the mud and dirt. It's hard to keep those little white puppy feet clean!

Comment by Beauty and the Beast on May 11, 2009 at 7:43am

Shiro is not neutered yet, he's still only 13 weeks old. He eats Blue Buffalo also, about 3/4 a cup two times a day. I'm thinking it might be too much as he does not finish his meals. The breeder said we should feed him a cup twice a day though. He doesn't look fat to me, but he's definitely got heavier in a week.
In terms of anti aflea stuff... Do I need to reapply it after he gets a bath? He gets very dirty every time he plays with other puppies outside, so I give him a quick rinse almost every day. Does that weaken the antiflea stuff?

Comment by Jenna, Jasper and Cersei on May 8, 2009 at 9:24pm

By "cause problems" I meant that the surgery would be more complicated and invasive. She said she could barely feel the right testicle, so I have my doubts that it will descend at this point. I'm not going to worry about it too much for another month or so and we'll see what happens. Has Shiro been neutered yet?

Thanks for the food/vectra advice! The vet keeps saying he's a little chunky, but I think he looks healthy...I can see his waist and feel his ribs so I'm gonna keep him on BB for a while. I think he's just a big boy!

Comment by Sky and Lyla on May 8, 2009 at 7:22pm

I used Blue Buffalo for my cat until she got sick and had to go on prescription food (not because of the Blue Buffalo though!) I'm not familiar with the dog formula, but I know my cat was a great weight on it and now the Hill's Prescription diet is makeing her fat! =)

I just got a pack of Vectra for each of the dogs when I got Lyla. We usually use Frontline, but the day I brought her home I found a tick on her and couldn't wait the 24 hours until her vet opened, lol. We went to the animal hospital at petsmart and Vectra was all they had. I have been happy, haven't found a flea or tick on either of the dogs yet! Also, it repels mosquitos which is great because they can transfer heart worms.

It sounds like you are having fun with your new baby. Good luck!

Comment by Beauty and the Beast on May 8, 2009 at 3:50pm

We have the same testicle problem with Shiro. I'm not sure what your vet meant by "cause problems when he's neutered". When it happens both testicles have to be removed no matter where they are. The surgery is more complicated and will cost more. Did she tell you exacltly where the other testicle is? Is it deep inside or right under the surface? It makes a big difference in how complicated the surgery would be. Also, usually testicles have to come out by 12 weeks. If it didn't happen then the opening closes and they won't deccend anymore.
Maybe you should get a second opinion...