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Cocker Spaniels/Expert Profile
Expertise
Health, nutrition, training. Please note: I used to highly recommend Innova products but, unfortunately, as with Canidae, they have sold out to Proctor & Gamble. This guarantees lower quality to a dangerous point so I will no longer be advising anyone to buy it.
Experience in the area
20 years of owning this breed.
Education/Credentials
Psychology, MA
What do you like about this subject?
I love this breed and want owners to understand how to have a happy dog who's getting superior nutrition and how to deal with veterinarians.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I learn something new every day and don't think that process will ever end.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Cockers are cute, sociable dogs. They're also very dominant dogs and if it's handled immediately & correctly this can be history in a week. Let it go and it's big trouble.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I encourage people to do their homework when it comes to vets. They're not all equal and not all are good. Ask questions. Read up on medications. Avoid steroids unless convinced they're necessary. Be pro-active ! Get referrals to specialists.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Gwen Crutchfield | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Punta Gorda Fl -- she had a ..... |
| Kristen | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, it's nice to ..... |
| Teri | 01/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Teri | 01/15/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Mak | 01/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i appropriate that sir... |
Recent Answers from Delores Beck
2012-02-09 Itchy dog!:
Erin, forget about testing her thyroid...almost impossible at her age. If she was over 3 years it's the very first thing a Dermatologist would do. For your vet to dismiss antihistimines for the reason
2012-02-08 1yr old cocker, jumping up:
For some reason your question didn't provide the initial contact/question. Unless I go to the board and try & find it I have no idea how to help. Perhaps it was awhile ago? It seems now jumping
2012-02-08 potty training:
You're expecting a lot from a 12 week old puppy. Take him out (on leash) every few hours...pick a command "go potty" (or whatever you choose), no other conversation. Keep giving the command and especially
2012-02-08 mature cocker spaniels:
If Beaux has a bad tooth he needs to have a dental exam and get this taken care of asap. Chance needs to see an opthalmologist. I'd like to know what she's feeding and how many meals a day. Also -
2012-02-06 Itchy dog!:
I'd like to know if your vet has put her on antibiotics? If so, which one and what was the dose and for how long? When did this begin? Has she had her thyroid tested? Have you tried an antihistimine?
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