Recent content by JemimaGoldie

If I were you, I would get a second opinion from another vet. It could be an allergy; she could be allergic to grass and needs medication to stave it off.

You saying that reminds me that I always had a ramp for one of my Newfoundlands. Thanks.

Thank you for all the replies. The crutches analogy makes sense! Certainly I have nearly broken my back trying to get her back half into the car this morning. I did try a little stool, but she just kicked it out of the way. She looks so fed up with herself, it's breaking my heart.

Thanks for replying. I have thought about a ramp, but she is only four and I think once I get some weight off her, she will be back to jumping in again. She is only four and getting a ramp at this age seems to be giving up somehow. Also, she sits on the back seat, so not sure how a ramp would...

I would consider one, but I don't think I can afford one! I can't walk myself so I take her out with me on my mobility scooter; usually we go to a park where she can be off lead, but as I said, getting her in the car is a nightmare. I am waiting to hear back from the hydrotherapy centre as...

I know exactly how you feel. Last year my four year old Golden Retriever suddenly had a seizure; frightened the living daylights out of me. She went to the clinic for an MRI and spinal tap, but there's no cause. I hope you have more luck with your dog. It can be that, if the weather is really...

If it started when he tried to jump on the sofa, I would say he has either pulled a muscle or caught a nerve. Either way, you need to see a vet as soon as possible.

I really wanted to ask if anyone else has had a similar problem and what the outcome was. My Golden Retriever is only four. Last year she started having fits; she had a spinal tap and an MRI to see if there was a reason and there isn't. Gradually, they went from one a month to a cluster of three...

My dog comes and wakes me up if her water runs out.

They are a separate breed in the United States. In the UK, they are just a different colour of the Newfoundland breed. I had three Newfies, two boys who drooled and girl who didn't. But you won't know until they are about six months old whether they are going to be droolers. Personally, I am not...

Thank you. She thrashes about all over the place, knocked the cat biscuit feeder over and spread them all over the place. But the worst I think is that she tries to get into corners and behind the furniture. I'm frightened she's going to hurt herself. Yesterday I stayed up with her from 2.30 am...

Jemima is on phenobarbitone. She started off with one twice a day and is now up to three, so I don't want them to give her any more. Usually she will go a few weeks between seizures, but when they come, they never come in ones. I have to go to vet soon to collect her skin allergy medication, so...

Her medication was increased last time and yes, she does seem to be panting a lot.

She had another seizure at 1.30. It is unusual for her to have a gap of a only a few hours in between. Hope that's it for today.

I took her out (we drive to a dog playing field) and she had a sniff round then went and lay under a picnic table! It is such a worry. Thanks for your advice.