ok - thank you all for your help! Amy

I have the box checked on my posts to notify me with new posts via email, I am not getting any of them.

It had worked in the past and I have not changed anything -I don't think.

Your help is appreciated. I want to be notified on responses to my posts.

thank you!!!!
amyd

I found a website that I emailed to Carol I think - it uploads your pic, shrinks it to the pixel size in less than a minute. all for free. you can google "create photo avatar" and find a site easily. amy

my friend just told me that Balmex has zinc in it which can be harmful to dogs if they ingest it by licking it off...please check your labels!!

I think using catheters puts him at risk for UTI's. You don't want that for him, but on the cost side you mentioned, you'll spend more in vet bills and antibiotics. It's difficult to do a truly sterile catheter. Males are easier than females of course, but, I would steer clear of them, even though t...

Thank you so much! I think she is happy. Although, she was begging me for bites of prunes last night, and boy did I ever pay for it this morning. Live and learn! The web manager/owner was kind enough to move her pics on the photos section. Here's the link: http://handipet.com/gallery2007/v/Brooklyn+...

Here's the link to her updated pics:

http://handipet.com/gallery2007/v/Brooklyn+from+Texas/

Love from Texas,

Amy

I have tried everything in my power to get my avatar to meet the size standards. any advice. i have HP photsmart. I want to use my own pic.

Thanks! Amy

I think it would be great to have a forum where we can support each other as petowners who understand why we care for our pets the way we do. "Friends" treat you like you are crazy, telling you the "quality of life" story. It would be a good forum to help each other get throught ...

ummm....what are the symptoms in a UTI in a dog?? My dog's urine isn't cloudy or anything, but she has no sensation in her urethra - she wouldn't know if she had burning or not. I have elected to not do prophylactic antibiotic treatment. I am doing frequent diaper changes and good hygiene. hope it w...

I watch for the first sign of any pinkness in our incontinent chihuahua. the best ointment I have found is Balmex for diaper rash. it is really thick, provides a protective moisture barrier and clears it up in a day of so. and it doesn't burn. I just put on a thick coat of it with every diaper chang...

sorry, I keep thinking of things - try some pure canned pumpkin added to his cat food. the fiber helped push things along. google it - it just takes about a teaspoon and then you go up or down depending on how hard the poo is. make sure it's just plain pumpkin - not the kind with spices and stuff. a...

also, check with your vet, but there is lidocaine foams that you can put on his bottom if you can keep it on there with a diaper or something. it numbs those stiches a little. can you tell I am a labor and delivery nurse!? Amy

You know, I could be wrong, but it doesn't sound to me like he is in horrible pain expressing his bladder. You know how newborn babies cry when you change their clothes, you know it doens't hurt, but they pitch a fit anyway. the stitches on his bottom, now that sounds painful, but it will heal. no d...

I make my own diapers and would be happy to share the instructions with you. They are much cheaper to make and are very easy, not to mention lifesavers. You can view Brooklyn's story and pics under the photo gallery under "brooklyn from texas". my email: keebleredwards@yahoo.com if you wou...