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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I have to remove a step to get to the batteries, so I don't check as often as I should. We tend to travel less and stay plugged in more so there is always a charge going to the battery. Don't know if the converter that charges the battery is a smart one that doesn't over charge the battery, but I've had real good luck with our set up.
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dturm
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03/25/23 09:06am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dan, glad to hear everything went well.
Burch, I've got to replace my batteries before our next outing. What brand did you get??
I have Trojan T-105s and they have gone about 8 years. They are pricey but have lasted well beyond "expiration date" expectations.
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dturm
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03/09/23 08:06am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New Working LGDs
The reservoir for heartworm is not just dogs. All canids are susceptible. Wolves, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and some cats can also be hosts. This disease is endemic enough that if every dog was cleared there would still be a threat to our pets.
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dturm
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03/06/23 07:38am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New Working LGDs
When evaluating the risk of heartworm disease, it's important to use valid information. The following is a map compiled by the Heartworm Society.
The map is from 2019 (them most current available).
I've practiced in an endemic area where a dog would get heartworm if not on preventive medication. The only variable was when based on how long the animal was outside or exposed to mosquitoes.
The current heartworm preventative medications also treat/prevent most intestinal parasites as well. Because of the broad spectrum of benefits and the very low potential of side effects, my choice would be to administer preventative medications everywhere in the US.
Doug, DVM
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dturm
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03/06/23 05:45am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Good luck with the procedure. We'll be thinking about you.
Sandy & Doug
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dturm
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02/28/23 03:35am |
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RE: Article on Electrical grid expansion in NYT
Speaking of doing the work and upgrade projects...
There is a major power line project in progress just adjacent to to our subdivision. Northwest Indiana project
I hope these types of projects are happening elsewhere.
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dturm
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02/24/23 04:10am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Tough Week
So sorry for your loss. I have seen a few of these in my practice and my brother had a GSD that eventually died from degenerative myelopathy. It's difficult watching knowing that there is nothing that can be done other than giving love and support. I guess the only "blessing" is that there is usually no pain involved in the degeneration.
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dturm
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02/03/23 06:35am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dan got out of the hospital yesterday, Patty reported.
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dturm
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01/31/23 07:26am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Hope they find out what is up and can treat it. Our prayers are with Dan and Patty.
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dturm
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01/30/23 03:32pm |
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RE: Kitty crazy after neuter
It can take days to completely eliminate the med given. It's unusual to have lasting effects from the commonly used anesthetics. I'd give it a few more days before taking further action.
BTW, there are hormone levels that are reduced after a neuter, but I've never seen this type of behavior reported.
Doug, DVM
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dturm
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01/27/23 12:12pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Several times we attended the Chicago boat & RV show at McCormick Place. I eventually found my knees didn't like the repeated up and down looking at the RVs and we found the RV we love so it's been years since we attended. They have split the show and now do the boat show in Jan and the RV show in Rosemont in Feb.
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dturm
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01/17/23 06:49am |
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RE: New Working LGDs
They look great. How much training goes into getting these two to adapt to your place and flock or is it just instinct?
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dturm
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01/16/23 04:08am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Good news!! Good work Pickles.
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dturm
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01/09/23 04:58pm |
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RE: Homeless Cat -- Now Spotacus' Legacy
Fantastic news!!!
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dturm
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01/09/23 05:14am |
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RE: We're getting ready........for lambing
I'm so sorry, what a shock. While she was a working dog, she was still part of your family.
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dturm
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12/29/22 10:53am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Merry Christmas to all!!
We dodged most of the snow (only got about 6") but the wind and cold were profound. We did get above 0 yesterday and it's a veritable heat wave today at 8.
I feel for the people of north central IN, western Michigan, northern Ohio and western NY where the lake effect snow has dumped feet of snow along with the cold.
The only positive is that the dogs know to do their business quickly or else their feet start to hurt.
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dturm
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12/25/22 09:37am |
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RE: Homeless Cat -- Now Spotacus' Legacy
If you run into too many problems giving the antibiotic, ask your vet about COVENIA. It's an antibiotic injection that lasts 2 weeks. Wonderful option for hard to medicate cats.
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dturm
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12/20/22 07:32am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Twice we've been stuck for prolonged periods due to accidents. It was great being in the motorhome because we could get up and stretch, use the bathroom and make lunch. It's a different story when you have a schedule and are trying to get somewhere though.
Hope you feel better.
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dturm
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12/12/22 04:01pm |
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RE: Have just lost Goof, my 13 year old Aussum Shepherd.
So sorry for your loss. You have gotten some good information and opinions. Make sure to take care of yourself, Goof would help you if he could.
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dturm
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12/11/22 05:42am |
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RE: Nell’s Annual Geriatric Exam
Really amazing considering the Addison's. Our Golden that had Addison's lived to a little over 10 and died from an overwhelming septicemia. They are really susceptible to infections... Good work, Mark.
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dturm
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12/03/22 05:31pm |
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