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Expertise
To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.
Experience in the area
My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.
Education/Credentials
Real life experience, based on over 30 years of dog ownership.
What do you like about this subject?
What don't I like about dogs!!? I love dogs. I am committed and dedicated pet owner, and animal lover!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Of course I hope everybody who writes to me will have their questions answered in a satisfactory way.
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Recent Answers from Patti
2012-02-10 demodex mites:
Hi Vivi, Treating a dog for demodectic mange isn't a one shot deal. You need to treat your dog every other week for 6 to 8 applications or until 2 consecutive skin scrapings are negative. Without
2012-02-08 dog seizures:
Hi Janie, Seizure disorders aren't uncommon in dogs, most of the time it's a condition that's controllable with the proper medication. If you haven't yet had your dog examined by your vet you should
2012-02-02 Dog can't seem to throw up:
Hi Nicole, I can't say what's going on with your dog. Inducing vomiting could be the wrong thing to do, it all depends on what she's trying to expel (if something she ate is the cause of this problem)
2012-01-27 19 day old lab pups:
Hi Keith, When a momma dog can't nurse her pups as she needs to, you have to bottle feed the babies. If she's able to nurse at all, supplemental feeding is all they might require. Here are instructions
2012-01-25 8-1 shoot:
Hi Michael, Your dog may be having a reaction to the 8-1 vaccine. It could be a serious reaction, for that reason you should contact your vet. Anytime time your dog is having a serious concern
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