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Thank you, Ginny for your comments. You make good points to think about. We just did a Cardiopet proBNP test and it came back high suggestive of heart disease. Also low cortisol that may be Addisons though we haven't completed the STIM test yet. These findings certainly point to "happiness...

Buxton is a 10 1/2 yo Bernese Mountain Dog and his BEAM has been quite variable the past several weeks. Appetite has always been good but Mood and Energy have been a concern ranging from 5-8. He has degenerative lumbar sacral stenosis, arthritis in 3 legs and is Lyme positive. He has been on a...

Thanks for your reply. I have worked with Dr. Jeff since Buxton was a puppy.

Thank you so much! I’m filling out the survey now and will send it to you. Debbie

Buxton 10 yo BMD) was neutered June 26 due to prostatitis. Since then his energy has dropped dramatically and he seems exhausted after a short walk. He also has decreased mobility and is exhibiting pain. I question if this is due to the drop in hormones from his neuter. He also has lumbar sacral...

That sounds great! It sounds like you have put a lot of thought and work into it. I currently use a notebook and often forget to write down the details. I have an iPhone but have not used the notes app. The icons and automatic date would be very helpful! I would be happy to test it out! Debbie

I’m not aware of an app to track symptoms but sounds like a great idea! I too struggle at the end of the day to write in my journal. I think I will remember but after a couple days I realize I have forgotten what happened when.

Thank you, Dr. Jeff!

Thank you. I look forward to hearing what they say. Debbie

What are the pros and cons of electro acupuncture vs dry needles? Are there specific reasons to use one approach or the other? Buxton has lumbo sacral stenosis and electro acupuncture has been suggested. The vet who I usually go to has always used dry needles but I’m not able to get another...

Dr. Jeff, Thank you!

Buxton, 10 yo Bernese Mountain Dog, has arthritis in both knees, left elbow and has spondylitis. He also has lyme (662 on C6). He still enjoys sniffing but doesn’t want to do a usual walk and will stop and tell me to turn around and go back. He has been on Four Leaf Rover Hip and Joint for a...

Thank you, Dr. Christina. Good reminders. Debbie

Buxton did not have direct exposure. Thank you for the informative handout! The fox is gone now and I hope he doesn’t come back!

There was a fox hanging around on our deck and roaming the property. It was itching a lot while on the deck and stayed a while. His coat looked mangy and/or flea bitten. I picked up poop in 3 different places on the yard and driveway and then poured bleach on the spot. I talked with our local...

Should I put anything on Buxton’s incision? He just wants to lie down. When I took him outside he wanted to check out his incision and I had to keep him moving. Than you! Debbie

Dr. Jeff, Thanks for your prompt reply! What was thought to be a rectal mass was just a thickening ring around his anus. The vet was able to get a better look when Buxton was sedated and they shaved the area. I appreciate your guidance about dosing arnica and meds. The arnica links are great to...

Buxton, 10 yo BMD, was neutered today due to prostatitis. I gave him Arnica 10m last night. They gave me Rimadyl to start tomorrow as an anti-inflammatory and for pain to give for 7 days. Also Gabapentin tonight for pain and for 5 days. If I give him Arnica will that take the place of both...

Thank you!

Dr. Christina, Thank you very much for your reply. Buxton does not have an issue with fleas but ticks are a BIG problem. His numbers have been very high (10,676) on the Multiplex test. Thankfully he hasn’t shown any disease. I had Lyme disease myself last October probably from a tick off...