Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

ErikJ

(6,335 posts)

17. Thats another good reason to shave your dog once a year.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sun May 29, 2016, 06:10 PM

May 2016

No matter what length coat. To see whats going on with the skin! Too easy for fleas and ticks and disease to hide out under all that fur. Plus it keeps the dog from shedding for a whole year.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Dog Saved from Euthanasia by Quick Thinking Intern [View all] Omaha Steve May 2016 OP

What a miraculous outcome! That vet sure was in the right place at the critical moment. CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #1

Who's a good boy!! Sophiegirl May 2016 #2

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee shenmue May 2016 #3

The dog was taken to all those vets, and not one thought to check for ticks? Lancero May 2016 #4

That was my first thought. nt SusanCalvin May 2016 #12

Right? My vet thoroughly checks my kids over with both eyes and hands. This seems incompetent. Hun Joro May 2016 #16

What a heartwarming story. Great way for that vet student to start her career!!! JudyM May 2016 #5

Thank you, what a beautiful story. Smooch for Ollie! appalachiablue May 2016 #6

Beautiful dog Bayard May 2016 #7

The video report said blogslut May 2016 #10

wow Tick paralysis. Ollie's a lucky dog someone noticed a tick & diagnosed the problem. Sunlei May 2016 #8

Whew! Blue Owl May 2016 #9

My sentiment exactly.. Iwillnevergiveup May 2016 #11

Our vets here in NE MN automatically assume Lyme's desease jwirr May 2016 #13

Oh, good boy, Ollie! Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #14

Made my day, as usual, thanks OS. libdem4life May 2016 #15

Thats another good reason to shave your dog once a year. ErikJ May 2016 #17