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Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 20:31:31
In reply to Re: dictionary definitions, posted by Dr. Bob on August 11, 2006, at 1:41:28
Dr. Bob any idea if she's a girl or boy? Seriously. She has a pee pee. And my husband says girl I say boy? Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 20:46:04
In reply to Re: dictionary definitions » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 7:48:44
Dinah I do believe you just wanted to see if Bob would answer. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 22:10:43
In reply to Re: dictionary definitions » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 20:46:04
Are you suggesting that the only reason I have an opinion on asterisking is Dr. Bob's involvement?
Surely you underestimate my opinionatedness.
Why don't you take Chloe to the vet if you're sure she's a male? That should answer the question definitively, shouldn't it?
I doubt Dr. Bob has more expertise in the vulvas of female dogs than your vet does.
Posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 22:31:43
In reply to Re: dictionary definitions » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 20:46:04
I must confess to being a bit distressed, as a doggy mom, at the idea of Chloe being upended so that her vulva can be displayed.
However, I'm sure I'm guilty of anthropomorphism and perhaps of a bit of feminism. I'm sure it doesn't bother Chloe to have her vulva examined, or thought of as a pee pee.
It's my issue completely, and I'll take ownership of it.
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 23:00:46
In reply to I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 22:31:43
Dinah no need to apologize. Everytime we take a walk with Chloe Greg brings up the subject as he wants to be right and everyone looks. Seriously only one other orifice. But a lady here today said it's just not developed yet. On Monday Chloe sees the Vet for a shot and the answer will be definitely solved. Love Phillipa Bet you're a super dupper doggy Mom
Posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 0:30:02
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 23:00:46
Thanks, Phillipa. And again, I'm sorry I put my own issues into the topic.
I'm sure it will all be cleared up Monday.
I hope I'm a good doggy mom. My littlest girl has got some serious problems with vertigo, and the vet is worried. I'm worried too. But hopefully it's nothing serious. She's only two. That seems too young to have serious problems.
Posted by Tabitha on August 12, 2006, at 0:50:19
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 0:30:02
This topic is kind of bringing up some bits of feminist ire in me, too. The implication I get is that most people think females have no external genitalia at all-- just a vagina. So if there's anything there at all, it must be a penis. And that irks me.
Posted by Gabbi~G on August 12, 2006, at 11:01:04
In reply to Re: I apologize, posted by Tabitha on August 12, 2006, at 0:50:19
I wish I hadn't read any of this.
It disturbs me, when a "mom" invites anyone and everyone to view her "baby's" genitals, and continues conversation about them though it's clearly female.
Perhaps if the terms mom and baby hadn't been used my subconscious wouldn't have made that association, but however much logic I tried to use after the fact, I couldn't get the revulsion to lift
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 19:30:31
In reply to Re: I apologize, posted by Tabitha on August 12, 2006, at 0:50:19
Tabitha I just had an ahhh moment. Now I understand. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 19:32:57
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 0:30:02
Dinah I'm so sorry about your little one. I also have a two year old toy male poodle. Two is much too young for anything seriously to be wrong. An inner ear infection? Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 20:10:52
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 19:32:57
He said the bad news was that her ears were fine.
She's been on Dramamine for a few days, with no difference that I can see. She got a bit worse at first, falling over, but now she's back to where she was.
She doesn't know where to look when we call her. She consistently looks a bit to our right. She spins in circles to her left. She walks alongside furniture and walls. And now she's starting to shy away from common objects. But she seems happy enough. Dogs are so much more stoic than we are, many of them anyway. I'd be sitting in one place whimpering that I'm dizzy. She's going about her life as best she can.
Next, a CT scan. :(
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 20:41:51
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 20:10:52
Dinah oh dear that's not good. I'm sure he checked her eyesight? My blind dog acted this way but he was l7yrs old. Could she have gotten injured in some way? I don't know what to say I would be upset at this thread too. Poor baby. Please if I can help in any way let me know okay? Is this a maltese? I think that's what you said you had. Love Phillipa. Please give her a hug and kiss for me.
Posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 20:52:49
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 20:41:51
I'll let you know.
I haven't gotten a referral yet for the CT scan. My vet is thinking hydrocephalus maybe. But there's no way to check without the tests. She's got a bad heart too, and he's going to have that checked out too, while they're at it.
I was just about to spring for knee surgery for her too. :( Now that's on hold.
Poor little sweetie. I hope the vet's wrong.
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 21:36:30
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 20:52:49
Dinah "water on the brain"? How could she have gotten to two without any symptoms? Do or can they put in a shunt if that's what it is? Our animals love us unconditionally. That's why I kept my l7 yr old alive so long. Blind, deaf, alzheimers, hole in his palate I had to finger feed him. I just loved him more than life itself. I was selfish. And my girl toy poodle before these two also had heart disease. Took lasix and a heart pill. She made it to l3. And this is when my depression came crashing down. But my Brandy let me cry on his fur the whole time my Son was in Desert Storm. Unconditional love. I'll pray for her. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2006, at 8:49:11
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2006, at 21:36:30
Actually, the more I think about it, the more I think it can't be anything too bad. It came on her too suddenly and is progressing too quickly. That sounds more like an illness doesn't it?
Anyway, I'm looking forward to more tests. And I've started feeding her some canned food separately as she seems to be losing weight.
Posted by llrrrpp on August 13, 2006, at 11:09:05
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2006, at 8:49:11
hi Dinah and Phillipa
2 comments:First, I don't know much about dogs, but I was suprised to learn that my friends dog was a girl, as she had a protruding thingie just under her tail.
Second, I'm sorry to hear that your dog is dizzy and sick. Is it possible that the dog has menigitis or something infectious like that? It seems strange that it's progressing fairly quickly and also with the weight loss. Another idea is that it's an ear problem that just wasn't diagnosed correctly.
Anyways, I hope everything works out okay. Pets are special indeed. It's wonderful to have a fluffy thing to love.
-ll
Posted by Tamar on August 13, 2006, at 15:38:53
In reply to Re: dictionary definitions » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 7:48:44
> No way to apply autoasterisking to subject lines?
I thought this came up before.
I found a url...
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20041218/msgs/435137.html
... but I don't know whether the subject line thingy was ever fixed.
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2006, at 20:05:01
In reply to Re: I apologize » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2006, at 8:49:11
Dinah when is the Ct Scan. I'd get it as soon as you can. The wt loss I'm not liking hearing. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2006, at 20:57:55
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2006, at 20:05:01
I should hear on Monday, and if I don't I'll call my vet.
I think the weight loss is because the dizziness is making her queasy. I've been feeding her canned food from a raised bowl. That should help.
Posted by mayzee on August 13, 2006, at 21:31:16
In reply to Re: I apologize » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2006, at 23:00:46
> Everytime we take a walk with Chloe Greg brings up the subject as he wants to be right and everyone looks. Seriously only one other orifice. But a lady here today said it's just not developed yet. On Monday Chloe sees the Vet for a shot and the answer will be definitely solved. Love Phillipa Bet you're a super dupper doggy Mom
>So tomorrow's the day you take your puppy to the vet right? Are you still convinced she's a boy? :)
I'm looking forward to seeing your post tomorrow! I'm convinced you have a little girl. My (currently 3 year old) schnoodle girl looked just like that when she was a baby.
Either way, enjoy!
--mayzee
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2006, at 21:34:02
In reply to Scan » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2006, at 20:57:55
Dinah that should help. She won't have to lean over. Let us all know okay? Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2006, at 21:37:07
In reply to Re: Vet appointment tomorrow? » Phillipa, posted by mayzee on August 13, 2006, at 21:31:16
I still don't understand. Yes tomorrow is her appointment. See I called her her? Today a lady in the neighborhood said she used to breed small dogs and that she's a girl. So Chloe it is. Unless I hear differently tomorrow. Hopefully not as she knows her name. Mayzee you have a great memory. Love Phillipa
Posted by mayzee on August 15, 2006, at 10:12:56
In reply to Re: Vet appointment tomorrow? » mayzee, posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2006, at 21:37:07
Posted by Phillipa on August 15, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Soooooooo....is Chloe a girl? : ) (nm) » Phillipa, posted by mayzee on August 15, 2006, at 10:12:56
Healthy 3.4lb girl!!!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by mayzee on August 15, 2006, at 21:11:28
In reply to Re: Soooooooo....is Chloe a girl? : ) » mayzee, posted by Phillipa on August 15, 2006, at 11:09:09
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