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    Antler Chews

    Hi All, We have been feeding beef bones to our newfs under supervision. Recently, a friend introduced us to Antler chews. Does anyone have experience with these? Good or Bad? Here is the link: http://www.elkusa.com/antler-chew.html#chews. Thanks
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    Cruciate and TPLO Surgery

    Hi eveyone, My 2 year old Newf (Travis) was just diagnosed with a torn cruciate in his left knee. My vet referred him to see a specialist (Dr.Carb) and he is recommending TPLO surgery. In the past, my labrador had both of her cruciates repaired and healed fabulously with no arthritic changes...
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    Newf to the Rescue or Drowning Victim

    Hi Everyone, Travis is now 15 months and we just opened our pool. The minute the cover came off he wanted to go in and swim. The problem is that he wants to swim on top of you and not next to you. Eventhough his nails are clipped that do manage to leave nice welts behind when he hits you with...
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    Hair Loss in Newf Pup

    Hi Everyone, I have a 5 month old newf pup that lost some hair on his tail. The patch is about 1-1/2x3 inches and the skin looks perfectly normal. It is on his tail about 1/3 of the way down. He has no other hair loss anywhere else and is growing fine. His littermates all lost a small patch...
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    Overbite Question

    Hi Everyone, I have been waiting for my first newf pup for months. The day is finally here and I have a choice to make regarding which of 2 pups I want. They both look alike but temperament wise they are opposites. One is very laid back and the other is very outgoing, loving and people...
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