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LisaL

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39. The dog is epileptic.

Reply to nolabear (Reply #36)

Sun Nov 9, 2014, 08:35 PM

Nov 2014

She shouldn't be bred at all. Either now or later.

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we have a 7 pound mini toy poodle and a 2 pound teacup mess [View all] backwoodsbob Nov 2014 OP

Get her spayed. There are too many unwanted pets as it is. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #1

I'm the king of spay/neuter backwoodsbob Nov 2014 #2

The king of spay/neuter wouldn't even entertain the idea. demmiblue Nov 2014 #8

and being a smartass often overules common sense backwoodsbob Nov 2014 #10

Oh, please. demmiblue Nov 2014 #11

No body is saying spay every female dog - LiberalElite Nov 2014 #24

Amen. my pet is a rescue. Ilsa Nov 2014 #4

So are mine - and they're also toy breeds Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #29

All of mine were adopted ailsagirl Nov 2014 #67

It's the same. Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #73

Awwww... what a little cutie ailsagirl Nov 2014 #76

Thanks! And I certainly am the lucky one... Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #77

He's beautiful!! ailsagirl Nov 2014 #79

He really is adorable, getting bigger every day and he seems to be long haired Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #80

Does he have a little spot of white on his chest? ailsagirl Nov 2014 #81

He has a small white spot on his chest and the tip of one of his feet is also white. Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #82

AMEN!!! ailsagirl Nov 2014 #66

Even if you wish to breed her, do NOT do it her first heat as she is not mature enough to uppityperson Nov 2014 #3

we have discussed that with the vet backwoodsbob Nov 2014 #5

Is this the dog with epilepsy you posted about recently? If so, even more of a reason to avoid it uppityperson Nov 2014 #7

Wow. n/t demmiblue Nov 2014 #9

yeah it's her backwoodsbob Nov 2014 #12

Why would you consider breeding a child dog? Let her grow to her full size first. 2nd heat uppityperson Nov 2014 #13

My dog has epilepsy a la izquierda Nov 2014 #37

holy shit. My beloved Snives (RIP) had seizures the last few years of his life. He was a kitteh, dionysus Nov 2014 #145

It's awful. Truly, truly awful. a la izquierda Nov 2014 #146

You are not a nice dog owner. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #56

If you are *really worried* you should talk to your Vet. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #52

Do you care about her health and well-being? If you do, don't breed her. Avalux Nov 2014 #138

your vet didn't warn you that it's risky for tiny dogs to breed? BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #6

She warned us of the risks backwoodsbob Nov 2014 #15

Now it is TWO litters? Kali Nov 2014 #16

AKC says not 1st heat, as do all other sources I see. Risking her & pups life and health? uppityperson Nov 2014 #17

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Get a second opinion. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #20

Clearly there is no concern whatsoever Ineeda Nov 2014 #21

no, she doesn't say, "go for it! Happy thumbs up smiley.".... BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #23

They just heard LiberalElite Nov 2014 #26

seriously. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #28

I am starting to think that very thing. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #59

me too BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #64

you're being cruel, yet again to an animal CreekDog Nov 2014 #134

Good grief! The dog is too tiny, too young, and has health problems. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #14

A 70lb epileptic child to a 300lb Man. What could possibly go wrong? alphafemale Nov 2014 #31

Here is the link to Pets forum. It might be better to ask there. uppityperson Nov 2014 #18

Wait a minute. Are you the guy who bragged about shooting a dog? uppityperson Nov 2014 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #147

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Please don't do it. Please. CrawlingChaos Nov 2014 #27

Breeding this dog would be cruel and selfish. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #30

Maybe when that two pound dog is straining to give birth.... alphafemale Nov 2014 #32

Breeding a mixed breed tiny epileptic dog. LisaL Nov 2014 #33

Have her spayed. femmocrat Nov 2014 #34

More puppies to shoot? Heddi Nov 2014 #35

Look, this does NOTHING but drive away a man who's asking for advice. nolabear Nov 2014 #38

It's irresponsible to breed an epileptic dog. LisaL Nov 2014 #41

See below. I wouldn't do it either. But I favor talking to Bob reasonably. nolabear Nov 2014 #43

I do care for the dog. That's why I believe he shouldn't be allowed to own one Heddi Nov 2014 #44

Clearly you have your goal so I won't try to change it. nolabear Nov 2014 #51

Seems to me their only goal is for the humane arthritisR_US Nov 2014 #149

Way upthread I advised against it and he said the vet recommended to "go ahead and do it" uppityperson Nov 2014 #47

You obviously have not read any of his prior posts NV Whino Nov 2014 #53

Noted. I was taking it seriously. nolabear Nov 2014 #55

Anyone who would even *consider* FloridaJudy Nov 2014 #65

Thanks for those links. Odd how 6 became nearly 100. uppityperson Nov 2014 #45

This was my most favourite part Heddi Nov 2014 #46

Stay classy, Heddi, with your catalog of links to what other members said and did in the past. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #88

how safe is bob's plan for his dog for it? CreekDog Nov 2014 #135

I would advise against breeding period, and toy breeds in particular. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #137

Hi Bob. Here's some important stuff to note. nolabear Nov 2014 #36

The dog is epileptic. LisaL Nov 2014 #39

I did edit to recommend spaying. I left that out. nolabear Nov 2014 #42

He said he did and... uppityperson Nov 2014 #48

I don't know what kind of vet is going to recommend LisaL Nov 2014 #49

Seriously, and on her first heat. I gave links to AKC and other places saying that was not right uppityperson Nov 2014 #50

Makes no sense to me either. I don't know a vet who would say that. nolabear Nov 2014 #54

I recall DU had a Vet ro two that posted in the lounge. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #58

Kestrel? femmocrat Nov 2014 #61

I already checked, she's on a time out. uppityperson Nov 2014 #62

Damn. That was who I was thinning of. eom. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #69

if she sends me a pm with a response, i will post it verbatim. CreekDog Nov 2014 #136

That is one of the names I was thinking of. someone Raine1967 Nov 2014 #70

My husband's a vet but doesn't post here Rainforestgoddess Nov 2014 #105

Reasonable, you are. Raine1967 Nov 2014 #57

I'm with you. nolabear Nov 2014 #60

*slams my head against the table* a la izquierda Nov 2014 #40

Breeding a dog with epilepsy is a very poor choice. irisblue Nov 2014 #63

Breeding an immature, kitten-sized dog with epilepsy The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #68

The ineveitable surgical delivery is going to eat up all of your profits. LeftyMom Nov 2014 #71

I have a 7-pound female Chihuahua and she was from a litter RebelOne Nov 2014 #72

Underweight, premature mutts with a family history of epilepsy The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #74

My dog is not underweight nor was she premature RebelOne Nov 2014 #129

I wasn't referring to you! I was talking about the OP! The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #132

Well, you replied to my post. RebelOne Nov 2014 #148

Cool story bro. BeanMusical Nov 2014 #75

and here's the photo orleans Nov 2014 #85

I've heard of dumber ideas than this . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #78

I don't think you should ever post about dogs on DU ever CreekDog Nov 2014 #83

Holy fuck! helderheid Nov 2014 #92

You say you're a big fan of spay/neuter Whoa_Nelly Nov 2014 #84

This!!!! What the hell? helderheid Nov 2014 #93

Dog killer! mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #86

You might want to reserve such condemning conclusions. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #87

NYC_SKP, how is breeding a 2 lb first heat epileptic puppy ok? I live rural and don't understand uppityperson Nov 2014 #89

It's not OK, and it's not my point. But insulting the poster will do not a whit of good. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #90

I have no problem looking at someone's history. uppityperson Nov 2014 #96

The only thing actually assassinated was a dog. By the OP. Starry Messenger Nov 2014 #100

bob isn't being given a hard time simply for shooting a dog CreekDog Nov 2014 #102

Amen helderheid Nov 2014 #91

shooting a dog in an emergency is one thing Kali Nov 2014 #94

A tea-cup poodle is hardly a farm dog. FloridaJudy Nov 2014 #97

BTW FloridaJudy Nov 2014 #104

Urban Vs Rural people has absolutely nothing to do avebury Nov 2014 #98

bullshit CreekDog Nov 2014 #99

Dahling! This OP is not about some shooting of some other dog only Lord knows when. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #109

History counts FloridaJudy Nov 2014 #133

just save the creepy invites for someone who wants them CreekDog Nov 2014 #139

Based upon you attitude about dragging in a person's history when avebury Nov 2014 #140

The Republican Party and Tea Party are not members of DU. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #141

However, derision and insult are appropriate when discussing animal abuse. uppityperson Nov 2014 #142

If the objective is to engage and educate the abusive owner, I would disagree. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #144

Thank you for that. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #103

How were you able to "recently look at old meta threads"? uppityperson Nov 2014 #106

This is becoming a sort of meta thread. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #108

No, it's a call out to me. Nothing new. Carry on. NT mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #117

No, actually reading some of the old ones saved offline. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #121

Certainly. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #118

No need! mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #124

Well, bless your heart! IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #125

Wow, for a person from the north mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #128

No need to send them. Did you like to "play in meta" also? uppityperson Nov 2014 #127

No, actually. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #131

What final report are you doing? Just being curious about another duer. uppityperson Nov 2014 #130

A lot of responses are coming from people who view avebury Nov 2014 #110

But you have to agree that the venom that accompanies the replies can't be helpful. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #112

You cannot negotiate with someone who avebury Nov 2014 #114

Thank you, well put. eom uppityperson Nov 2014 #113

Not surprised, nope not at all! NT mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #119

Wish you and I had started better. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #123

When it comes downright cruelty I call it as it is. mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #115

You dodged a jury decision that came in close 4-3 to not hide it. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #116

It would be my 2d hide since DU3. mentalsolstice Nov 2014 #120

I saw no validity in alerting on your post and avebury Nov 2014 #143

Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #95

Oh dear, Ptah! NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #111

I had a teacup chihuahua as a kid/teenager and she weighed 3 pounds Boomerproud Nov 2014 #101

spay her. blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #107

I'm shocked this animal abuse thread is still alive riderinthestorm Nov 2014 #122

Good time to put you on Ignore Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #126