2012-02-11T06:10:42Z http://drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-10:15907368 Dr Kris Nelson 2012-02-11T04:40:07Z 2012-02-11T04:40:07Z <span>In my experience, two evenly matched dominant dogs will live together in relative harmony as long as both are basically equal.&nbsp; If one becomes stronger, that's when the fighting begins.&nbsp; I am very worried that your younger girl is becoming a bully.&nbsp; Reinforcing her dominance might make the situation even worse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognizing the triggers&nbsp;for her behavior is the first step.&nbsp; Then,&nbsp;you can start desensitization and counterconditioning&nbsp;these triggers.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is likely aggravated by the older age of your one dog.&nbsp; They sometimes become easy marks when they start moving more slowly.&nbsp; I'm afraid this is a very difficult&nbsp;situation and so have to&nbsp;recommend you consult&nbsp;a veterinary behaviorist as soon as possible.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span> tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-09:15895891 Vetrinary Compounds http://www.svpmeds.net/cyclosporine.html 2012-02-09T17:24:54Z 2012-02-09T17:24:54Z I've been using cyclosporine for dogs because my great dane has had some bad allergic reactions to other medications. It has really been helpful, though it did take about a month to start working. tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-09:15895706 Paula http://drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com 2012-02-09T14:52:10Z 2012-02-09T14:52:10Z <span> </span>I'm sure you miss Zeus terribly. Do you think you will ever be able to get another dog?<br /> Daph is doing really well, she is getting used to all the post-op care. She's a trooper!!This surgery truly is a miracle.<br /> Irina, you have been a god send. I don't know anyone who has been through all of this, and your words of encouragement has been invaluable to me.<br /> Thank you so much tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-08:15890072 Paula http://drnelsonsvetinaryblog.com 2012-02-09T01:50:47Z 2012-02-09T01:50:47Z <span> </span>Thank you for the well wishes and hugs!. She went on her first postoperative today, and the dr was very pleased. He said it helps that she's younger. She is wearing something called a comfy collar it's not as soft as it looked online but it definitely better then those stiff plastic ones. I wish it was clear!! But I think it's better then the plastic. Thanks again tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-08:15888654 Dr Kris Nelson 2012-02-08T15:50:07Z 2012-02-08T15:50:07Z <span>That's great news.&nbsp; I am so happy that Daphne's surgery went well.&nbsp; I am not sure what kind of cone she is wearing but I find my patients do better in the clear ones.&nbsp; When I use the opaque ones, they seem depressed.&nbsp; Please give her a big hug for me.&nbsp; </span> tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-07:15881652 Irina 2012-02-08T03:41:48Z 2012-02-08T03:41:48Z Paula I am happy to hear that the surgery went well.<br />Zeus had to wear collar for a month after the surgery. He did not like it at first but then adjusted to the inconvenience. It was a tough month especially at night when he was trying to jump on the bed but couldn't . He woke me up at night a lot. It was like I had a newborn at home.<br />Zeus was on 3 different kinds of eye drops. One anti inflammatory, another was antibiotic and another from glaucoma, as he had high pressure in one eye. <br />He was a very good patient. I miss him sooooooo much.<br />Enjoy the time with your girl. tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-07:15879306 Katie 2012-02-07T20:50:29Z 2012-02-07T20:50:29Z <span> </span>I have 2 female dogs. cattle mixes. 7yrs and 9yrs.Both dominant females. They have a love hate relationship. They are stressed without the other. they refuse to sleep seperate. They have been fighting(every few months) since my 7r old has become an adult. I know its dominance. My problem is yes the fights, but who do I treat like the "dominent female"? Do I desipher this by age or aggresion? My younger is much more dominant &amp; always starts the fights or she will just attack.My oldest will "punk" and push around the younger sometimes, by trying to wedge herself inbetween her and something or someone else. Its happened for every dog reason. toys, food, our family. Over the years, neither has given up and said ok you win, your the boss. Its gotten bad, my older dog cant defend herself. My younger just wont stop,even pulled apart she will try to jump over me to get to her. My older does not fight back anymore. WHAT DO I DO? Both beloved parts of the family. When not testing each other, they are a wonderfully strong pack and work well together , they stick together when a coyote or other is threatening our family. They are a great team would be PERFECT if they did'nt do this to each other.Whats funny, they go in the same order outside no matter what. younger dog then older dog then the 3rd dog (non issue).never faulters. Why is it in some routines pack order is astablished in others just chaos. Im at my limit.What am I doing wrong? tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-07:15876927 Paula http://drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com 2012-02-07T14:27:06Z 2012-02-07T14:27:06Z Dear Irina,<br />Thank you for your words of encouragement. Daphne had her surgery yesterday. She is doing well. I think she can already see. She has a cone collar on so she's a bit frustrated. There's a lot of after care (eye drops and such) but she taking it well. How did your Zeus do with all of this? <br />I just thank God for modern veterinary medicine!!<br />Thank you again, you have been wonderful support.<br />Paula tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-06:15869713 Dr Kris Nelson 2012-02-06T14:55:46Z 2012-02-06T14:55:46Z <span>That's good news.&nbsp; Keep up the good work.</span> tag:www.drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com,2012-02-06:15869271 Tracey 2012-02-06T12:48:06Z 2012-02-06T12:48:06Z So far so good. We ended up adopting a 7 month old female kitten (Whisky). All has been going well - we have had Whisky for just under 5 days and are into step 5 :)