Reply #99: Tell me about it! I know that they are difficult. [View All]

[Rhiannon12866]

My breed is cockers, as you know, and he was supposed to be one, LOL, but that particular dog, who I called about, had been placed. But I wouldn't trade him for anything. He's my baby. I made a point of reading up on the breed and learned that they are tough to housebreak (check), one person dogs (check) and not good with small children, which he has proved to be the exception. However, I convinced my dentist, who just loved him, but has six kids, that this was not the breed for her.:-)

And he is stubborn, like most terriers, but also very fierce, like that does him much good, at eight pounds. I should have adopted a Dobie or a Rottie, if I was looking to intimidate!:D

I'm so glad that your guys are doing well, but don't know much about the beak chipping. I don't know if you have a good bird doctor, but my vet's partner, in Saratoga, considers this her specialty. Her license plate reads "Bird Dr." She was excellent with my Rhiannon, the first pet of mine I consulted them about.:-)

And I got the following prompt e-mail back from my vet, so I now have hope again:

Hello:

The easy way is to compound the medications into liquid with the flavor he likes. We have a pharmacist that does that. If you like we can do that Monday or when you come Tuesday we can call her and have the medications done that way.

see you Tuesday

I'll let you know how he is. Thanks for letting me know how your guys are.:pals: