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Well I guess I jinxed myself, talking about how well Ben is doing. Unfortunately he just went through a bout of Grand Mal Seizures again...the poor guy had 4 Grands in 9 hours, it was really hard on him. He had the last ones back in October and was put on Phenobarbitol. Our vet wasn't sure if...

I just had to share this with all of you. My Ben has a wonderful groomer whom he sees every 6 weeks. She spoils him rotten. Anyways before Ben had his hip surgery it was getting very difficult to get him into the tub, onto the grooming table etc...especially the last week before his surgery...

Hey everyone I just entered my Newf, Ben into a photo contest. We would really appreciate fellow Newfy Lover's votes. :D The site is www.photowow.com and our entrant # is 26523. Thanks everyone, Jennifer

When out on a walk with my dogs 2day I realized something. You know how they say that smiling and laughter is good for our health...well my Newf is helping alot of people in my town to be healthy. Absolutely everywhere I take him he creates smiles and laughter...from walking down the street to...

I am hoping someone here can give me some insight. My Sister and I do not agree on the same breed...I have a Newfoundland and a German Shepherd, and she seems to choose the more aggresive breeds, she has owned a Pitbull and just recently acquired a one year old Presa Canario. I am very...

I am so excited about the progress that Ben is making since his hip surgery. It has only been 9 days since surgery and for the past 3 days he has been able to get himself up to standing from sitting. He is putting alot of weight on that leg and he is walking very well, of course still with a...

Well we brought our big guy home today, what a good feeling that was. He was so happy to see me, he was wiggling like crazy. He is doing very well. He needs assistance getting to a standing position, so I am using a sheet under his belly to help lift him. Once standing he is getting around...

Just thought I would let you all know that Ben goes in for his hip surgery tomorrow morning... :( Please keep him in your prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. We, the family, are all taking turns wearing Bens towel around our necks so he will have something that smells like...

Well Jake got through his surgery ok today. He is at home resting comfortably on a big blankie in front of the fireplace, he loves it there. So far he has gotten lots of rest, and he just had a little to eat for me, so that makes me feel good. His spirits are good, thumping his tail...

Just wanted to let you all know that the treatment to try and shrink Jake's tumour did not work and he will be going in for surgery tomorrow morning to have it removed. I'm praying that the cancer is localized only to the skin, the vet will know more once he goes in. Please keep Jake in your...

Ok for those of you who don't know, we have been dealing with hip dysplasia in our 3 yr old Newf...he was scheduled for a Femoral Head and Neck excision for the 21st...then he mysteriously starts to get seizures...a total of 4 in 30 hours, grand mals. He's now on medication and feedings every...

I wondered if any of your Newfs have ever had seizures??? I just went through the most terrifying ordeal only about an hour ago. I heard alot of banging going on and I went into the other room to witness my Newf in the middle of a full blown seizure...oh my god it was horrible. I was helpless...

About a year or so ago my now 3 year old Newf was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. He has since been on Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM, vitamin C, Salmon and Fish oil. Ben's hip has gotten progressively worse and he has been getting regular check ups. He has undergone cortisone shots which...

I was told the other day by a friend that dogs over the age of 5 should not be allowed to eat any pork product because it is very hard on their pancreas. Have any of you ever heard of this?

Just wondered how much exercise is ok and how much exercise is too much for these guys. Ben is 9 months and I am an avid jogger/runner. I have quite a quick pace, and often go running for a couple of hours at a time. I haven't brought Ben with me because I am afraid of overusing his joints at...

From those of you whom have gotten your dogs involved in agility training, what age do you feel is a good, safe age for them to start. I am so overly cautious about the joints and overdoing anything, so I'm kind've afraid to get Ben involved in this quite yet. He is 9 months old and has done...

I have noticed a few books being mentioned on here, one being In the Company of Newfs, which really sounds like a good read. I am looking for books on Newfs. I would really like to get my hands on a manual type book that goes into detail about grooming, diet etc. Does anyone have one that...

Just wondered if any of you have ramps for your Newfies so they don't have to jump in and out of your pickups? I take Ben with me wherever we go because we have a large pickup with a canopy, and of course he loves it. We built him a ramp so he wouldn't have to jump, he is only 9 months old...

Just wondering if anyone else has the problem of their Newfie being afraid of their grooming product. I just purchased a spray product that helps with the conditioning and grooming of their coat. Ben absolutely hates it because it is a spray. I have put it down and let him smell it, paw at...

Just wondering if anyone else out there has a Newfie who is absolutely snow crazy. Our "puppy" in quotes because at 8 months and over 100 lbs, he hardly seems like a puppy. That is until you see him playing, and tripping over his feet. When we are outside with the kids, he has to be right...