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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:27am On Jan 28, 2017

Iheazy:
This is cool.. Bravo!!!

Thank you.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:26am On Jan 28, 2017

Damoxy:
Waoh why didn't i c diz thread since?
I have never had a Dog but i love dem azin mad love
I play with d few ones i have opportunity to play with.
Wish I get one one Day

Hopefully, you do get one, someday.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:25am On Jan 28, 2017

replete:
Am proud of you doc, you left without saying goodbye. Sure you are great. Much love.

Thank you!
Not sure I can place the face though cool

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:23am On Jan 28, 2017

AntiWailer:
Good job on the chronicles.

I am so proud of you.

So jealous of your Man right now.

You are an asset to him.

Job well done.

I am following your chronicles.

Intelligently written.

Thank you!
My man is beaming beside me now grin

I appreciate your comment.

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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:19am On Jan 28, 2017

kcynho:
Plz is snow a female breed,i have a 3yr Old Lhasa Apso but really its been hard crossing him wt any, as a result of rare female breed to cross

Unfortunately, Snow is male. You can contact Kelsmic for a male Lhasa Apso. Thank you.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:16am On Jan 28, 2017

BlinkyBling:
Already following you onNL

Thanks for the support.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:15am On Jan 28, 2017

mamajaz:
Weldone good doctor.

Thank you!

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:14am On Jan 28, 2017

TundeEinstein:
aren't you supposed to be in Port Harcourt, judging from Snow's story??

You are right cheesy

. I changed locations.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:04am On Jan 28, 2017

dejavubobo1:
drgbaks.. plz I ve this attachment to Akita's I really need one. although ve tried online but non within Nigeria. plz can u help me locate a seller of this Anita inu

Please contact me via email:

gliters4jc@yahoo.com

Thank you.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 12:01am On Jan 28, 2017

harrybarn:
I love that, though i couldn't read everything. Bringing the beauty out of your profession.

Thank you.

I invite you to take out the time to read them all (and the more to come) whenever you are free to.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 11:57pm On Jan 27, 2017

dfrost:
You just made me remember my late Posh Got a job and traveled only to come visiting 3 months later and I was told my first love died while I was away .

But that is one mug-ugly tumor. Péle on the first ugly experience.

Awww...
Sorry about losing Posh.
Thanks for the comment.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 11:55pm On Jan 27, 2017

Nma27:
Well done Op

Thank you.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 9:33pm On Jan 27, 2017

ThatIgboBoy:
Is that why ur barking like a puppy?

Wow wow wow

Hi ThatIgboBoy,

There's no need to be rude.

Thank you.

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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 7:55pm On Jan 27, 2017*

Wow!!!

I'm so honoured to be on the Front Page today.
Thank you to whoever made this possible!
Thank you!!!

I'll reply to questions as soon as I can.

Thank you for the kind words. I'm motivated once again to passionately follow my dreams.

I can be reached via email: gliters4jc@yahoo.com

Thanks once again.

P.S: DOG CHRONICLES continue next week!!!

I serve a noble profession.
Drgbaks.

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Pets › Re: Educate Me by drgbaks(f): 3:20am On Dec 14, 2016

Largas:
drgbaks might have an idea what you can do. She stays in Lagos too and is a professional vet.

Thank you sir.

Pets › Re: Educate Me by drgbaks(f): 3:19am On Dec 14, 2016

Largas:
drgbaks might have an idea what you can do. She stays in Lagos too and is a professional vet.

Hi. Contrary to the above poster. I do not live in Lagos. However I can render some help in educating you. I can be reached via Whatsapp- 08185349555.
Cheers.

P.S: I hope Tessy is better now?

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 3:12am On Dec 14, 2016

Pidgin2:
Nice job doc I commend your effort but I have been wondering why you keep removing the muzzle of aggressive dogs when handling them. This is wrong and I think you should be more careful, passion is good but think of your safety too.

Hello. Thanks for your commendation.
It's not 'wrong' to handle dogs without using muzzles. Dogs are intelligent animals. They know when they are about to be treated or examined and when it's just playtime. So apart from when I'm about to examine or treat a sick dog, I don't use a muzzle when it's time to play with them because I genuinely enjoy interacting with dogs.

In my opinion, the use of a muzzle is only necessary when trying to medically examine or treat a dog. And even then there are exceptions-as is the case with every rule- I've had the pleasure and privilege to treat dogs without using a muzzle because such dogs were trained that way.

Funny enough, in the US and UK, muzzles are not applied the way they are here. A veterinarian over there employs different techniques other than muzzling the dog using treats and if necessary sedatives amongst others.

Furthermore, dogs owners are trained and educated to curb aggression in their pets very early. This goes a long way in making the veterinarian's job easier.In fact, muzzling a dog is offensive to dog owners and lovers in most developed countries, even muzzling for the purpose of treatment. It is seen as animal cruelty.

Unfortunately, we are not yet there in Nigeria. Hopefully some day soon we'll be.

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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 2:48am On Dec 14, 2016

Largas:
Passion, dedication, intelligence, professionalism is all over you. I admire you so much Ma. Keep it up.

Thank you.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 2:47am On Dec 14, 2016

ycmdng:
Doc, whats the immediate cure for a tick infected dog. Its been on him for a long time and all exo-parasite preventive measures are not yielding needed result both anti tick soap and powder. Am really feeling sorry for the dog as am typing.

Hi. Ticks are such annoying and irritating creatures! To answer your question, there's no immediate cure. Eradicating ticks is a tedious process. It takes time and the proper techniques.

First, I would advise that you have your dog examined by a competent and experienced vet as your dog can get infected by a number of diseases from ticks including Tick Fever.

Second, this is Tick Season. Ticks multiply sporadically in hot weather such as we are experiencing now in Nigeria.

Third, AntiTick soaps and powders are not very effective against ticks.

Fourth, get a good tick spray; amitraz (chemical) please ask your vet on how to use the amitraz as overdosage can kill your dog; fumigation of compound and kennel should be a possible consideration depending on severity of tick infestation. By all means get a fumigation expert who knows his/her onions.

I hope this helps.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 8:06pm On Nov 24, 2016

festaclanre:
Doc i lost Quincy on 23rd of this month to parvo

Wow! So sorry about that sir.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 10:20am On Nov 24, 2016

#DogChronicles #Day13

It was a busy day at work. The mountainous paper work on my table succeeded in keeping me engaged until one of the prettiest Boerboels ever, walked into the clinic.

On enquiry, I discovered that the Boerboel's human wanted to register his dog and start it's routine vaccination immediately. While registering, I was told his Boerboel puppy was named Jack and that Jack was a Rottweiler. A Tan Rottweiler?! That couldn't be! The dog was so obviously a BB. Apparently, Jack's human was an uninformed first time owner who had been deceived by the seller that the dog was a Rott.
He was finally convinced otherwise when i showed him a chart displaying pictures of different breeds. He was livid! He told us to stop the registration; insisted that he had been duped and so was returning the puppy.

Thankfully, I was able to persuade him to keep Jack arguing that Jack would make a great dog and deserved a loving home too.

So I proceeded to examine Jack. To my surprise, I discovered that "Jack" was actually "Jackie". I asked Jack's human why he named a female dog, "Jack", he replied saying "Jack" was the only dog name he knew. I explained to him that Jack was a nice name but masculine and inquired if he wouldn't mind naming her "Jackie" instead. He agreed.
Thus, my love story with the pretty but shy Jackie began.

A few weeks afterwards, I got a call from Jackie's human stating that she was vomitting and having bloody diarrhoea concurrently. I asked a few more questions and asked him to bring Jackie to the clinic as soon as he could. My heart sank. There was an ongoing outbreak of the highly contagious parvoviral infection (a fatal disease of puppies) and though Jackie had gotten 1 out of the 3 shots of the DHLPP vaccine, I knew very well that wasn't enough to protect her.

She came, we carried out a quick lab test and our worst fears were confirmed. Jackie had parvo. Jackie's owner almost cried. I gave him the grave prognosis (50-50 chance of survival) and promised to do our best to save her.

Then the support therapy started. Jackie was admitted and placed on infusions for about 3 days. By the 4th day, she could get up and drink water by herself but she was so weak, she would barely lap some water then at once lie down, fatigued. She was so pale and had lost her joie de vivre. I was worried. Jackie had become so dear to me, I didn't want to lose her.

The days her human couldn't come, he would call to find out how she was doing. He loved her so. He would continually harrass me saying, "doc, Jackie mustn't die o." I always told him we would try our best but was honest enough to give him a true picture of events. Many times too, I encouraged him to pray. I prayed as well.

By the 7th day, I tried semi solids, she ate very little and that gave me hope. After that she continued to improve each day. After 2 weeks, she was ready to go home.

Jackie's long recovery defied all expections. Many didn't expect her to make it. But she did.

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Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 12:45pm On Nov 10, 2016

[quote author=Sept20 post=50921720]No. Not at all. The tumour is growing. I found a new vet and he seems relaiable. He asked that we get Vincristine or doxorubicin injections and that is the issue now. The injections seem so scarce. I have checked up to 11 pharmacies in badagry, 4 in ikorodu and also agbara and ikeja.

Hi dear. It is wrong for the vet to ask you to get the drugs. Those are chemotherapeutic drugs and most likely would not be sold over-the-counter, without prescription. He should get the drugs and administer himself. All in all, I feel so bad that you don't have access to experienced and competent veterinary clincs around you. If you can, I'll recommend PetCare or Truthmiles Animal Hospitals both in Ikeja. Both are very good.
Hope to hear good news from you soon.

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 10:16am On Nov 10, 2016

#DogChronicles #Day12

It was the 26th of April, 2015. A Sunday. A routine vaccination appointment with Rico- an adult mixed dog- turned into the proverbial day I will never forget.

I remember the first time I met Rico- he was a big but nervous dog that hated vet visits. He exhibited this nervosity by being so aggressive towards any and everyone when a vet was around that even his human found it difficult to restrain him. It usually took about three guys to hold him down except of course when 'uncle Kay' was around which wasn't often. Being used to having dogs, he was the only one who could restrain Rico singlehandedly.

Over time though, Rico got used to my visits especially as I became family friends with his human family. So Rico figured that not every visit was targetted at him. Thus, he relaxed and we became friends. On my visits, I made sure we always had playtime. He especially enjoyed a good rub and I obliged him often.

It became my custom to trick Rico by playing with him and cleverly muzzling him whenever it was time for his routine treatments until that unfortunate day.

That Sunday as I arrived early evening to give Rico his annual vaccinations, I noticed that he was nervous. He was so nervous he wouldn't allow his human restrain him. Since we had become chummy friends, I resolved to vaccinate him unmuzzled. That was my first mistake.

So I started our little ritual. I rubbed him, patted him, then stealthily gave him the first injection. There was a little twitch then nothing. Rico gave me a look that said: did-you-just-do-something-doc? But I quickly stroked him and he looked away seemingly distracted.

By now I was carefully trying to study Rico's body language as I patted him and when I felt he was distracted enough I attempted to give the second vaccine. I never did! In one powerful moment, Rico turned and the next thing I knew I was flying backwards trying to escape his strong jaws. It happened so fast, I was surprised. For a second it seemed his mouth had contact with my left arm but I wasn't sure. So I inspected and saw two tiny holes on the sleeve of my shirt. When I pulled up the sleeve to check, I was dismayed!!! A huge ugly gash was starring up at me.

I looked over at Rico (who by now was quietly observing me with a solemn look on his face, I must add) and ran to the nearest tap (which happened to be in the Kitchen), flushing the wound with water and soap. Rico's owner who was inside all the while came out to ask if I had finished, saw my arm and screamed. He ran outside and gave Rico a beating he wouldn't forget.

At this point, I honestly felt for Rico. It wasn't his fault. I knew better and acted against my better judgement. I knew Rico regretted his actions. He was just trying to warn me off. He was just a dog afraid of injections like most humans.

Over the course of many weeks, I received wound treatment as well as post-exposure vaccination with the help of a good medical doctor and friend. And the wound gradually healed.

Did my experience change my attitude towards dogs? You might wonder. Did it make me scared of them? No, it didn't. I still love canines fiercely. I chose not to allow fear paralyse me. Although, this experience made me more cautious and maybe a little bit wiser.

Now I'm a strong advocate of what my lecturers always reiterated in school, "Never assume that a dog won't bite no matter it's disposition."

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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 11:25pm On Nov 05, 2016

kelsmic:
Finally I have appeared. Orion has officially registered his presence here. I must say, an awesome job you are doing.
Petra, her human owner knows what it feels like to have a second class of species you can identify with apart from the Human species. So unfortunate she lost it. What sex was it? Nice Brindled bb it was, with such charming personality and bubbling outlook.
Now don't ask how I knew it personality, you can tell a lot by look into the eyes of a dog.

Petra was female. And yes, she was so full of life!

Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 11:25pm On Nov 04, 2016

wesleychidi:
From the picture u posted,it looks like transmissible venereal tumour. Its a contagious neoplastic(tumour) disease. U are wasting ur time using antibiotics cos its a viral disease. If u were in ph u would have contacted me but u can contact a competent vet close to u. He will know wat to do.... Good luck.

True. Though it is not a viral disease- but a neoplastic one as you earlier mentioned.

Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 11:03pm On Nov 04, 2016

Sept20:
Her number isn't going through
She doesn't seem active on WhatsApp although I've sent a message and her location says oyo state

I'm sorry I wasn't available at your time of need. Hopefully, your dog is much better now?

Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 11:01pm On Nov 04, 2016*

Benbobola:
She just got married. Dunno if she's still on honeymoon tho

Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 10:59pm On Nov 04, 2016

fabulouskay:
Exactly who I was about recommending. Here's her no from one of her posts; 07055250210. Hopefully,she still uses it and is on WhatsApp. All the best

Thanks Fabulouskay

Pets › Re: Please Help Save The Life Of My Dog!!! [VIEWER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED] by drgbaks(f): 10:58pm On Nov 04, 2016

Benbobola:
Now, this is what you call an emergency! Contact drgbaks

Thank you very much Benbobola

Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 10:39pm On Nov 04, 2016

It's been ages! Sorry guys. I'm back now.

Dog Chronicles will continue next week by God's grace.

I apologize to everyone that tried to reach me and couldn't. My new whatsapp number is 08185349555. The other number is no longer valid.

Till next week guys.
Enjoy the weekend.
Cheers!

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Pets › Re: Dog Chronicles by drgbaks(op): 1:16am On Aug 07, 2016

anochuks08:
.Please Dr, can you assist or advise me regarding this problem.

I have these 2 dogs that were recently breed. Everything seemed fine until 3 weeks into breeding.
1. One lost appetite and won't eat anything. After a day of not eating, I said maybe its normal, next day passed the same thing. I got worried and tried force feeding, it threw up anything that I forced her to eat. She looked pale and weak. I rushed to the vet and after 2 days of her getting worse there, I went to another vet. At the second vet, she got better (mild), she won't vomit anymore but still won't EAT. Right now, she is active, but won't eat, its like a week now and I ve to force feed her everyday, failure to do that, na trouble I dey find. I ve been to the vet up to 5 times on the case of her not eating and even to doc seems lost on what next to do.

2. The second dog started bleeding from the nose, till now, its like 6 days now and we ve visited the vet 3 times on her case but she isn't improving. Today sef, Vet was like "lemme think of a possible solution and get back to you".

Regards

Hello please chat me up on Whatsapp. 07055250210.

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