[nagdu] Bailey's Latest--bathing, weight, etc.

Sun Jan 15 00:03:20 UTC 2012

On the other hand, I got my pup at 20 months and 95 lbs. He is now 42 months 
at 110 pounds. I actually expect him to top out at about 115 - 120 pounds.

Marion

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bailey's Latest--bathing, weight, etc.

> Although what you say is true, I did notice that a friend of mine, who was
> just issued a guide back in late May, was gaining weight.  I don't see 
> them
> everyday, but did notice that I was no longer to feel the ribs as easily.
> The dog was issued at 48 lbs, and about 2 weeks ago, had a weigh-in at 
> about
> 55.  I honestly believe that having an outside perspective may sometimes 
> be
> valuable.
> Now on the other hand, I have my guide's diet down just right.  She was
> issued at 55, and is at 52 now, and has not gained or lost significant
> weight since issue which will be 4 years coming up in a few months.
>
> JMO,
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Tracy Carcione
> Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:06 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bailey's Latest--bathing, weight, etc.
>
> Hi Robert.
> Like Julie J, I wondered if the vet's scale was off.  Not all scales are 
> the
> same.  The scale at TSE says Ben weighs 5 pounds more than my vet's scale
> says he does.
>
> I use the same method as Julie J, only I use the shower, and use a large 
> cup
> to get the places the shower doesn't reach.  But I am a strong believer in
> not washing the dog unless there's a good reason to do it.
> It's just not that much fun.  If he's not dirty or smelly, no bath 
> required,
> IMO.  Ben hasn't had a bath in years, and he's clean and odor-free.
> The part I hate most about bathing the dog is the fur that gets in the 
> tub.
> I worry about clogging up the drain, which isn't so great.
> HTH.
> Tracy
>
>> Hello all:
>>
>> I recently returned from a vet visit and was hoping to share the
>> results of my relentless inquiries. It seems as though Bailey's weight
>> jumped from around 31 kg to about 35 KG since the last visit two
>> months ago. This despite my frequent checks of his body condition. The
>> vet didn't seem to notice any overt physical changes in his
>> appearance, but we both thought it a good idea to cut back on the
>> food. Annova Evo is very calorie-dense and dispenses with many
>> ingredients that might hinder or stop the processing of certain
>> nutrients. I was told to start by removing ten percent of his food
>> intake. So, instead of a cup and a half, I half to find a way to
>> remove 3/20 of a cup of food from his daily meals. After doing the
>> math, I came to the conclusion that instead of his usual 90/60 cups of
>> food a meal, he would need 81/60 cups. If I gave him 1-1/3 cups of
>> food per meal, this would equal 80/60 of a cup, thus closest (to
>> within
>> 1/60 of a cup) I can get to a perfect mathematical solut  ion. Note
>> that I am not that invested in the numbers-I just had a long time to
>> wait in the lobby before being checked out.
>> Another topic I discussed was dog bathing-this is something to which I
>> have never been a party. Many family members encouraged me to find a
>> place that would do it for me. I object to this for many reasons (all
>> of which my vet supported and understood). Firstly, many such places
>> are prone to outbreaks of kennel cough, skin infections, improper
> technique, etc.
>> Secondly, Bailey is a service animal, so I require a higher degree of
>> control-that is, I am loathed to give up my dog to anyone else who
>> does not know how to handle, treat, etc. him. Thirdly, I am one of
>> those "annoying dog Nazis"-that is, I allow very limited interaction
>> between others and my dog. I do not want Bailey to trust others or
>> form bonds with others as he does me. Furthermore, I do not want him
>> to see people as giant petting machines worthy of his attention and
>> thus potential distraction. So, that desire in itself rules out taking
>> him anywhere for bathing purposes.
>> Fourthly, I heartily dislike paying for a service that I could just as
>> easily perform myself. Bathing him at home would lessen my
>> inconvenience of having to find transportation to and from a facility,
>> would save me money, etc.
>> Now comes my questions regarding bathing. I have done some research
>> about properly bathing dogs at home. I am most worried about the
>> complete rinsing of shampoo-is dog bathing a very daunting task?
>> Bailey hasn't been bathed since I received him in July and he
>> continues not to smell. I regularly groom him, so that should cut down
>> on his odor and dirtiness. I guess my main concern (as it is with most
>> things) is that I'm afraid of not doing it right. If anybody has any
>> assurances, techniques, detailed instructions with schematics and
>> diagrams, etc. to share, I would welcome such.
>> I also discussed heart and flea preventatives with my veterinarian,
>> dog anatomy and behavior, and various other such topics. I welcome
>> feedback on all aspects of this message-from its grammatical style to
>> critiques about my personal objections toward taking Bailey to a
>> Dogwash. I look forward to everyone's thoughts and I hope I have
>> provided some brain food on which we can all munch.
>> Sincerely,
>> Robert Hooper
>> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu<mailto:Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
>> The Ohio State University
>> 0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
>> 653 Cuyahoga Court
>> Columbus, Ohio 43210
>> (740) 856-8195
>>
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