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Karen Brittan

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/09/2009

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
Nadia	10/27/09	9	9	9	9
Pat	10/15/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your prompt reply which .....
Carolyn	10/13/09	10	10	10	10
Jeanette	10/12/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much. Jeanette
khou	10/12/09	10	10	10	10	thank you..

Recent Answers from Karen Brittan

2009-11-07 pregnant dog:

Most of them will quit eating just before labor starts, so I expect that delivery will be starting within 24 hours. Green discharge before delivery is not a good sign as that means that a placenta has

2009-10-30 shih tzu puppy 8 weeks ???:

She should be eating whatever the breeder was feeding her. If you choose to change her food, do so very gradually so that you do not upset her intestinal tract. A good food's first ingredient should

2009-10-28 Bald spots on my puppy:

This could be any number of things from hypothyroidism to some sort of skin disorder caused by ringworm or mites, or practically a zillion things in-between. She needs to be seen by a veterinarian for

2009-10-28 dogs nipples:

This sounds as though your bitch has mastitis (a mammary infection). This is usually seen in a bitch who has whelped and is lactating, but it is possible in a bitch who is having a false pregnancy. I have

2009-10-27 adopted miniature poodle:

Spaying is a very major surgery, and she undoubtedly is in some pain. Did they give you some pain pills for her? (I certainly would not have made it through my hysterectomy without pain pills!) I would

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