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Every February/march Moosh gets a hot spot. I don't understand it but we treat it and she's usually fine until the next year. But this year it's crazy! She's had two somewhat significant spots which cleared up a couple weeks ago. But now I've found three more patches of crusty skin (no open...

I haven't been on here for a while but I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice. I have a baby who is just starting to crawl everywhere. It's awesome. The problem is, we have a Newf, Irish Setter and three cats. As you can imagine, our tile floors aren't always perfectly clean and...

Glad neither of them mind me waddling slowly down the sidewalk...

So, wouldn't you know it, 40+ weeks pregnant and I notice Moosh has a sizeable hotspot on the inside of her back paw. Most of the swollen patch is covered with hair that I can't cut down (a razor didn't work either) but I can see the rim of it. That part is bleeding a little and red. She's had...

I apologize, this is a semi-rant. I was walking Moosh and Molly tonight and I know to keep a watch out for other dogs because my girls are SUPER excitable. Not aggressive, but they will do what they can to try to get to some dogs and meet them. Case in point. Tonight we were walking and a woman...

So I'm having a problem with Moosh (1 1/2 yo Newf) and Molly (2 1/2 yo Irish Setter). I've started taking them for walks four times a day instead of using our backyard. While they love the walks, a behavioural issue has become apparent. They both walk well most of the time. Moosh just ambles...

So, Moosh our 10 month old Newf eats like a vacuum and inhales her food. As a result I have to soak it until it's near mush. Well tonight, I didn't soak it long enough and she began to choke. When it has happened before she would wheeze for a few seconds then cough it up. Not this time. She...

Hope everyone had a great holiday! I've been meaning to post a question about this for some time... For a long time (probably much of the past 7 months) I've noticed Moosh's front legs shake. They never shake at the same time and there are times when neither tremble. But they do it when she's...

I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this. A little more than a year ago I wrote this somewhat silly but serious post about the Humane Society in Iqaluit: http://stilettosonthetundra.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/arctic-dogs/ The arctic has a serious problem with stray and abandoned dogs...

I'm loving all the Christmas photos people are posting so today, while decorating, I was inspired. Sniffing her first Christmas tree...

I know this isn't Newf-related but, this video just made me cry (it's that darn music!) Beagles used for research see the sun for the first time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zLZMxRP_F5w

Yes, this is gross. So, Moosh was hanging out with me and NN Molly upstairs this morning as I was getting ready for work. I went into the hallway for 2 seconds and when I returned to my bedroom, Moosh had jumped up on the bed and peed. I don't understand! Molly is no longer allowed on our bed...

Can cherry eye occur along the side of the eye furthest from the nose? When I look for photos online, all seem to be in the inner corner. Moosh's eye has been really red, runny and somewhat swollen for a little more than a day. Tonight it looks like the inside (red part) of the bottom lid...

Mmmm... Nom.

So, Moosh has developed a new habit of ripping chunks of grass with roots and all, out of the ground in our backyard and chewing on it. It's all she seems to want to do these days! As soon as she comes inside she wants to go back again. When I try to reprimand her or take it away she just runs...

Anyone feed their Newf a mostly homecooked diet? What do you cook? Portions? I cook all of our Irish Setter's food (she has stomach and digestive issues) and wondering if it is alright for an 8 month old Newf. Her meals consist of 3-4 cups of chicken and rice/sweet potato twice a day with some...

So this may sound like the most basic question ever but, do I need to dry Moosh every time she comes in from the rain? And I'm not talking a towel dry. I just bought the K9 mini and I'm wondering how often I should be using it. She likes to just hang out in the rain (I leave the door open in...

Canine Life Muffins Anyone make/buy these for your dog? Thoughts? Molly, our non-newf, has serious weight issues... She's underweight (49 pounds when she should be 60, minimum) and when I manage to get her up to a reasonable weight something (anxiety, irritated stomach) will set her off and...

I know, I just posted something but I'm feeling chatty/curious tonight. So, Moosh is turning 8 months next week (time flies!) and I feel like I haven't given her as much freedom as I should. When Molly was a growing pup we lived in a condo, so everything was on one floor and visible from...

Angela mentioned something interesting in another thread. She said: "... get him involved in something, teach him a job, even if its only carrying the newspaper!!" I've heard people say things like that before about the Bernese and never quite understood. Anyone else do this? What "job" do you...