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Karen Brittan

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Expertise

I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer. I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Experience in the area

I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.

Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com

Organizations

Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.

Education/Credentials

Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
anne	11/15/09	10	10	10	10	karen thanks for all you help its .....
michael	11/14/09	8	10	10	10	very understanding in my time of morning .....
anne	11/14/09	10	10	10	9
karen yutsus	11/13/09	10	10	10	10
Nadia	10/27/09	9	9	9	9

Recent Answers from Karen Brittan

2009-11-21 aggressive behavior:

If this dog isn't spayed, spay her; it might tone down her attitude a bit. Get her into obedience training classes for several months and work with her every single day. Start practicing "Nothing in Life

2009-11-20 Mini Schnauzer in heat:

"About three weeks ago" could still have her fairly breedable if your memory is off at all. Next time write on your calendar the very first day you notice bleeding, and then you can count from that. A

2009-11-19 sick dog. milkbone to blame?:

Some dogs will refuse food if they have an upset stomach, but the fact that he "seems weaker and lazier" (lethargic?) is a clue that something else may be going on. I would get him in to the veterinarian

2009-11-17 Fatty Soft Mass:

This most likely *is* a fatty tumor, but did the vet do a needle aspiration on it to verify that fact? If he didn't, one should be done as there is always a chance that the mass could be cancerous.

2009-11-16 Aggressive behaviour by bitch to puppies:

When some bitches decide they are done nursing, they are DONE... but attacking their puppies in such a way that vet attention is required is NOT normal! I would be nervous, too! Personally, *this*, plus

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