tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post647223814083075615..comments2023-06-26T10:11:55.631-04:00Comments on Bringing up Bella: Once bitten, Twice as determined to get helpLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538737461438864728noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-61934335884968734692012-08-22T10:19:47.833-04:002012-08-22T10:19:47.833-04:00Knowing how invested you are in learning about dog...Knowing how invested you are in learning about dogs and behavior, I'm sure you've stumbled across his books by now. :P Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-44205342135404929912012-08-22T10:18:27.717-04:002012-08-22T10:18:27.717-04:00I didn't know you had faced similar issues wit...I didn't know you had faced similar issues with Felix. Sorry to hear that. And, I agree, small fluffy dogs with aggression issues tend to be dismissed. It's almost like some people think it's cute or funny. I can imagine how alone you felt. :(Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-37090441936769362902012-08-22T10:16:47.799-04:002012-08-22T10:16:47.799-04:00Apparently the insect-phobia isn't uncommon. ...Apparently the insect-phobia isn't uncommon. It's probably just an overly developed sense of self-preservation that turns into a phobia. (Bella's been stung by Yellowjackets - fearing them is in her best interest.)Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-76718898882227050662012-08-22T10:15:18.928-04:002012-08-22T10:15:18.928-04:00I know, right? I totally geeked out over it but w...I know, right? I totally geeked out over it but was able to maintain my composure in the appointments. ;)Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-28692559385114324512012-08-22T10:14:39.105-04:002012-08-22T10:14:39.105-04:00The food situation is really confusing. I just lea...The food situation is really confusing. I just learned from the comments on my food post that Honest Kitchen might have a vegetarian option? Definitely have to check that out.<br /><br />(We'll work on getting a decent picture of her in her cape. It's very red and she's very cute. :)Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-23456576465530943032012-08-22T09:54:26.122-04:002012-08-22T09:54:26.122-04:00Hey Sue - I know you don't need this but in ca...Hey Sue - I know you don't need this but in case anyone else in New Zealand (or around the world) sees this and thinks they can't 'take' their dogs to Tufts and work with Dr. Dodman, they actually can. The Clinic offers a "PetFax" option where you fill out the same paperwork we did, capture some video of the behavior if you can and send it in to them. :] <br /><br />Check it out here: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/behavior/petfax.shtml Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-71612765867369579062012-08-21T09:21:47.815-04:002012-08-21T09:21:47.815-04:00I love this series of posts and very much look for...I love this series of posts and very much look forward to the rest. Hooray for Bella!Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-40884129401560590562012-08-13T05:51:44.220-04:002012-08-13T05:51:44.220-04:00I consider myself very lucky to have relatively pr...I consider myself very lucky to have relatively problem free dogs as I don't know where I would turn for help in New Zealand if I needed it. I know the internet has made it a very small world but there's no way I could take Frankie or Beryl to Dr Dodman. As others have mentioned, Bella is a very fortunate girl to have such caring owners. My heart goes out to other dogs like Bella who aren't so fortunate. I don't like to wonder what happens to them. Looking forward to reading your progress. I love success stories:) Berylsmumhttp://greyhoundscansit.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-50167376617715643162012-08-11T18:31:18.066-04:002012-08-11T18:31:18.066-04:00LOL - right there with you, Kristine. Of course, ...LOL - right there with you, Kristine. Of course, I also agree it shouldn't matter but after I set up the appt, I wrote Jan an email and told him that I was "just a little bit star struck". ;) I guess if you're a real dog geek, your "celebrities" are a little different than everyone else's. ;)<br /><br />I don't think the hypothyroidism is the root cause of Bella's issues but it's definitely a contributing factor. There are two levels of tests you can have done but the first one any vet should be able to do - it's just a blood test. If the results are well within range, you can leave it there but if they're borderline, you can take it further. I'll be covering the whole hypothyroidism issue in an upcoming post - at least what I understand of it - but in the meantime, it certainly wouldn't be a big deal to have Shiva checked for it.<br /><br />Arthritis and other illnesses and generalized pain can factor into behavior as well... As Dr. D's book says - "If Only They Could Talk". :(Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-78561011914703189712012-08-09T16:09:35.660-04:002012-08-09T16:09:35.660-04:00Fantastic that you could work with someone so skil...Fantastic that you could work with someone so skilled - I especially think that the focus on Bella as a whole dog is brilliant. Pup Fanhttp://wantmorepuppies.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-91206618317927340052012-08-08T19:23:14.629-04:002012-08-08T19:23:14.629-04:00I love that you're sharing your story with oth...I love that you're sharing your story with others. I think you're helping a lot of people and dogs, letting them know there is hope and help.Erin Shanendoahhttp://twitter.com/dogatemywalletnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-79278743007162125592012-08-08T11:49:07.853-04:002012-08-08T11:49:07.853-04:00Just meeting with an expert who can tell you there...Just meeting with an expert who can tell you there are steps you can take must be so reassuring. I can only imagine how hopeless you must have felt after working with all the tools you had in your tool box and seeing Bella get more fearful after your accident.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. I'm going to tweet it. You may save a dog's life with your message of hope.Pamelahttp://www.somethingwagging.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-15682354062747086802012-08-07T19:25:27.351-04:002012-08-07T19:25:27.351-04:00Oh wow, Dr. Dodman? That is just... Wow. It should...Oh wow, Dr. Dodman? That is just... Wow. It shouldn't make any difference but the fact I have seen him so many times on television makes him a pretty big celebrity in my eyes. I am so glad he was able to help you and Bella work out a cohesive plan. Reading this, it does make me wonder if there aren't some health issues contributing to Shiva's anxiety issues. We've never really sought counsel in that area but it might be worth asking around.<br /><br />I hope the plan continues to progress and your family can start fresh. Good on you for doing so much for your dog.Kristinehttp://rescuedinsanity.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-13289144933728165302012-08-07T14:45:15.578-04:002012-08-07T14:45:15.578-04:00Wow! I'm totally amazed and inspired by how th...Wow! I'm totally amazed and inspired by how thorough that intake paperwork/interview was. It sounds like you have the best possible plan and the support to implement it. I'm looking forward to reading how the whole plan progresses for you guys. So proud of you for all this hard work!Maggiehttp://ohmydogblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-50923466348195607372012-08-07T12:53:56.216-04:002012-08-07T12:53:56.216-04:00I'm in awe of you and can cannot cheer your de...I'm in awe of you and can cannot cheer your dedication enough! People are always amazed when I tell them the health issues we've faced with out dogs and I always say: Rescuing them means forever. Bravo to you!traceyhttp://ohmelvin.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-65876400398280890262012-08-07T11:08:30.050-04:002012-08-07T11:08:30.050-04:00You've given her so much, a lot more than some...You've given her so much, a lot more than some people would. I've heard about the protein with dogs, since we feed raw I am always on the watch to ensure that no-one is getting a little too uppity. :-)<br /><br />I guess I'm still really new to all the movers and shakers in the dog world, I've heard of Tufts but not of Dodman. I guess I have some reading to do, eh?Jodihttp://jodistone.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-24237080863181986212012-08-07T10:27:20.599-04:002012-08-07T10:27:20.599-04:00WOW! Some great info and assistance there!
Can&#...WOW! Some great info and assistance there!<br /><br />Can't wait to see how things progress for you and for Bella!Scrappyhttp://yorkietails.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-46264671826602734712012-08-07T10:02:22.507-04:002012-08-07T10:02:22.507-04:00Multiple thoughts --
When you told us about going...Multiple thoughts --<br /><br />When you told us about going to Tufts, I remember thinking "holy **&%$!! Dodman!"<br /><br />I've seen some insects in the south that gave me me the willies and wonder if there are some big super nasty ones in Puerto Rico......<br /><br />The diet -- we've been told to go low protein (22-25%) with both of our dogs because of their breed. Seems like the raw diet is being proposed for everything lately but that's just the opposite of low protein. Did Dr. Dodman even bring up raw and what do you feed Bella now?<br /><br />Which makes me wonder.... lots of the new grain free foods are therefore really high in protein and I wonder if there's a connection....<br /><br />And the obvious: Where's the Bella as Super Hero photo? :-)Cindy (Gus' mom)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-73828134538486956272012-08-07T09:34:57.808-04:002012-08-07T09:34:57.808-04:00That is freaken awesome that you got to work direc...That is freaken awesome that you got to work directly with Dr. Dodds. I'm so jealous. It sounds like a lot of recommendations go hand in hand with what he writes in his books. I can't wait to read your future posts elaborating on his advice and how it worked for you.Donna and the Dogshttp://www.donnaandthedogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-87323407040791707372012-08-07T07:18:10.395-04:002012-08-07T07:18:10.395-04:00This sounds wonderfully holistic. I love that even...This sounds wonderfully holistic. I love that even her diet is being considered. It'll be very interesting to follow Bella's progress.Georgia Little Peanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-55376133749302345142012-08-07T07:00:28.821-04:002012-08-07T07:00:28.821-04:00You can see she has made great strides. Especiall...You can see she has made great strides. Especially when she was here on the 4th of July- she seemed like she enjoyed herself.Donna Dasnabediannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-10593606995303794592012-08-07T00:58:39.567-04:002012-08-07T00:58:39.567-04:00I'm loving that you are sharing all of this wi...I'm loving that you are sharing all of this with us! Bella is lucky to have such committed humans :)Julie Melfihttp://www.thedailydogblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-63699496872163437512012-08-06T22:43:05.750-04:002012-08-06T22:43:05.750-04:00Impressive, absolutely impressive. And so is Bella...Impressive, absolutely impressive. And so is Bella's improvements from all your efforts. (I'm curious about that insect phobia - ?!)Kim Thomashttp://twitter.com/CindylusMusenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-4366997189525932572012-08-06T22:34:02.078-04:002012-08-06T22:34:02.078-04:00Sounds like great things are happening to a great ...Sounds like great things are happening to a great dog and great dog parents!Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-49424372505100135442012-08-06T22:33:55.925-04:002012-08-06T22:33:55.925-04:00I love how thorough the intake was. So often with ...I love how thorough the intake was. So often with problems, there at things at play you might never have thought of - like the thyroid. It's so good to hear that not only was were the problems pin pointed, but that you got clear tools to help address them. KolchakPugglenoreply@blogger.com