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

Sun Jan 15 00:16:46 UTC 2012

Wow, that is one large dog.

On Jan 14, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Marion Gwizdala wrote:

> 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
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> nagdu mailing list
>>> nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> nagdu:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/carcione%40access.n
>>> et
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> nagdu mailing list
>> nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/blinddog3%40charter.net
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> nagdu mailing list
>> nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/blind411%40verizon.net 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> nagdu mailing list
> nagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/cindyray%40gmail.com