Kate@JIm

I competed way back in the 80's early 90's and I had a border collie jump just like the video. She didn't have a health or genetic problem, she was just a poor jumper. She was always thinking what was coming next, not focusing on what she was doing, was a deep thinker. I'm relieved to know she had ETS! She earned her OTCH by the way, jumping just like the video and we had a blast!

Hey thanks for that, I've been giving my dog collards now for the last year, knew the nutritional benefits, but not the others. I'm planting my veggie garden next week, I'll add a few more collards, so easy to grow!

Thanks for the reply, tumor in the pancreas.......yikes! His blood work came back normal for pancreas......my vet is a little stumped, that's why she thought we'd start with diet first.

Hello, thought I'd post to see if anyone has any experience with low blood sugar in their dogs. Background: - 5 year old neutered border collie had 2 grand mal seizures 5 months apart. ( both at the same time, right before dinner) After the second seizure had blood work done and found blood sugar at 26. (50 is normal) Urinalysis was normal. Very healthy dog otherwise, gets homemade diet with added kibble. Veterinarian didn't suspect epilepsy, but not ruled out. Checked with parents, grand-parents and siblings, no epilepsy. My veterinarian said to add more carbs, - barley, oatmeal, brown rice. ( I recently cut down on grain) She also said to add sweet potato, more carrots and fruit to his diet. Instead of 2 meals a day, 3-4 smaller meals are preferred, with healthy treats in-between. This dog showed no signs of being "off", high energy happy dog. So was very surprised to find this unbalance. Anyone with advice or experience. Thank-you, Kate

Wonderful tribute to a life long special friend............Thank-you for posting, below, our Holly grandson. Kate

I only have a quick moment, and didn't read any of the replies, but wanted to add. Last year a friend "a huge golden retriever lover" saw a golden while vacationing out on a chain. Heartbroken, she watched this dog for days and decided to just go knock on the door and ask about the golden. It was 5 years old, always been on a chain, never walked, no toys, only to veterinarian when a puppy. "They said, take the dog,we don't want him" Without thinking ( which was good) she took the dog home with her after vacation was over. He turned out to be the most wonderful golden she has ever had. He took right away to being in the house, sleeping on a dog bed, and all the comforts of "home". I went to see him a few days after she got him, it was amazing, like he was living in a house his whole life, he goes outside with the other golden, learned how to play ball, and wrestle with her other dog. Five years out on a chain, it wasn't too late! It was a win - win situation on both accounts. This dog turned out to be very special, he looks right into your soul when you look at him. - He knows he's been saved! I say go for it, nothing to loose. He may surprise you..... Good luck, and thank-you!

We had wonderful results with acupuncture and Synovi 3 (Synovi G3 Chewable Tablets -- glucosamine, MSM, creatine, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. SynoviG3 contains antioxidants to break the degenerating free radical chain reaction as well as a synergistic anti-inflammatory combination of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and MSM.) Also, I use a homemade diet. K.

My first border collie came to me in 1983, I knew very little about the breed. This is before agility, animal planet, the internet etc. To this day, she was the best border collie I've had, no other border collie has been as close to me as her. She lived to 18, and lived very well to the end. We shared many years of working, playing, and just hanging out together, she taught me more then any other border collie since. So, my first was a wonderful gift, I don't think she'll ever be replaced. I've had many wonderful border collies since, not a bad one in the bunch, but my first was the very best.

I have a Fieldstone dog, he is the best dog there ever was... I have seen a few dogs from the Deschambeault's, - herding, agility, obedience, nice dogs... I can't help you decide, thats entirely up to you....but a little partial to Fieldstone....

Nepsa, I visited my friends over Christmas holiday, her dog came down with parvo at 5 months, he is now 14 1/2 and thriving!! He had and (has) a very active (normal) life! - Hang in there, there is hope! Kate

cooked liver - hot dogs cheddar cheese & apples cheddar cheese & bacon Cheerios with frozen yogurt - bananas & yogurt - frozen hamburger & rice frozen chicken & rice Leftover's from the night before - just freeze, and give the next night...

Wonderful news!!, animals continue to teach us things, even when we least expect it. Kate~

I can relate to your story. Several years ago my border collie "Kelly" at 17 1/2 had a stroke. I called my wonderful holistic veterinarian, thinking I'd bring her to the pretty field aside of the vet's office and have her put to sleep outside in the sunshine. I took her there and my wonderful vet said "she's not ready" even though she couldn't walk or stand on her own. She said - if you're willing ( which of course I was ! ) "take her home and love her up and see what happens".... "She's in no pain, and is peaceful." Kelly's eye's were warm and content, so I did. She did some acupuncture and sent me on my way..........what a nice drive HOME!! Five days later she was up and "running" literally! I couldn't believe it! My wonderful Kelly wanted to live. She lived 7 more months, and lived very well, enjoying life each day. Each day was a treasure and it gave me time to realize her time would come.... But those 7 extra months with her I treasured each day. - ( I still thank my vet for that ) So, hang in there, your dog may surprise you. These days now and ahead, treasure with your beloved Sara. Even if it's just one more day...... Kate

We've been grating in fresh garlic cloves in our dogs homemade food for over 20 years. Our dogs would come home from the fields loaded with ticks. When we switched to a homemade diet with garlic, ticks on the dogs dropped dramatically. We also have tried some homemade recipes from time to time that you spray on the dogs before going in the woods and fields. One was a citrus concoction made on the stove with lemon, orange peel, ( forget the other ingredients ) would keep in a spray bottle. I remember it "helping". Right now I have "Rose Geranium drops" - been using all summer, now I don't know if we've just been lucky with our dogs, but we only had a few ticks in early spring, not one since. Dear ticks are prevalent around here, so I do routinely check in the evening when they get brushed. Friends of ours say their dogs are loaded with ticks, so I do know they're around. Garlic with homemade diet works for us. Of course I have no "scientific evidence" to prove it, but after 20 some years, many dogs, I'm not changing a thing. Kate