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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.
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
2009-11-20 8 yr. old pekingese:
Hi Karen, To see if the diet the problem here, you can try a food trial. This is a controlled method of ruling out possible allergens by feeding a food that contains a protein and carbohydrate source
2009-11-19 My dog has spots that keep bleeding:
Hi Zoe, Dogs can develop acne on their chins, lips, or muzzle. The condition starts at puberty around 5 to 12 months of age. Most dogs improve with age and the condition typically resolves after
2009-11-18 German Shepard:
Hi Larry, I'm glad you found my response helpful. Actually, Pup-A Roni beef sticks aren't a very good treat, though most dogs absolutely love them. They contain high levels of salt (sodium) as
2009-11-17 1 year old female Pomeranian:
Hi Liz, Female dogs can develop breast infections, growths, and tumors. If there is any heat or inflammation to the breast, you're probably dealing with infected mammary glands, or Mastitis which
2009-11-17 Dogs panting and constant scratching:
Hi Lyndsie, Some kinds of very itchy skin parasites are microscopic, and can only be killed with the correct medication, not an over the counter shampoo. If your dog is being tortured by the itching
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