I have an 8-year-old, liver and white coloured Springer spaniel. To me she is a little beauty and I think the world of her. She's always there for me with a loving greeting when I come home from shopping or work, she cuddles up with me on the settee or wraps herself around my feet. When I get ... Read review
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Advantages: Trusting in a good vet Disadvantages: Worry, despair and anxiety
I have an 8-year-old, liver and white coloured Springer spaniel. To me she is a little beauty and I think the world of her. She's always there for me with a loving greeting when I come home from shopping or work, she cuddles up with me on the settee or wraps herself around my feet. When I get up, she gets up, and follows me everywhere.
Right from being a pup, she suffered from a very dry and itchy skin problem, an all the scratching ... ...the vet treated it as a form of Dermatitis, prescribing different shampoos and creams over a period of about 4 years, but none of it did any good, some of them even made it worse. In the end I decided I would try to do something myself. Researching from different Veterinary websites and pet care companies for ideas and tips on alternative medicines for dogs. I started to use Tea tree dog shampoo and creams, this did help to cool the skin down and ... more
I have an 8-year-old, liver and white coloured Springer spaniel. To me she is a little beauty and I think the world of her. She's always there for me with a loving greeting when I come home from shopping or work, she cuddles up with me on the settee or wraps herself around my feet. When I get up, she gets up, and follows me everywhere.
Right from being a pup, she suffered from a very dry and itchy skin problem, an all the scratching made her fur come out. When she was about two the vet treated it as a form of Dermatitis, prescribing different shampoos and creams over a period of about 4 years, but none of it did any good, some of them even made it worse. In the end I decided I would try to do something myself. Researching from different Veterinary websites and pet care companies for ideas and tips on alternative medicines for dogs. I started to use Tea tree dog shampoo and creams, this did help to cool the skin down and stopped some of the scratching but her coat wouldn't grow back, but at least it was doing her more good than what the Vet prescribed. However the Vet wasn't very happy with me for not using" his stuff", and as good as told me I was wasting my time going to see him, so I stopped going to him which was about a year ago.
She continued to improve, the redness of the skin went and it was no longer flaky, but her coat still wouldn't grow back fully leaving odd patches of bare skin. She looked a right little rag a muffin, but I still loved her to bits and she was still looked a little beauty to me. When winter came made her a thick, fleece-lined coat to wear for when we went out walking in the cold winter weather.
Everything was fine, until about 4 months ago when all of a sudden the problem returned with a vengeance, her skin flared up and she became very poorly, listless and she would not eat or drink. I was at my wits end and searched the yellow pages for a new Vet. I found one who treated both domestic and farm animals and he told me to bring her to his surgery as soon as I could. On the way there I had a horrible feeling that I would not be bringing her home again.
The Vet was wonderful with her and very gentle as he gave her a full examination. I acquainted him with her medical history, he asked about her eating and drinking over the last few days, I said I was having to hand feed her and every 2 hours, day and night to get liquid into her I had been dipping my fingers in water and letting it dribble into her mouth. He told me to continue to do this until she began to eat and drink herself, as this was probably what had kept her alive, as she was a very ill dog.
He took a blood sample and sent it to the lab to test and then prescribed antibiotics for 2 weeks, also a shampoo called "Malaseb", which he told me to bath her in every 2 days for 2 weeks and then every week for 2 months to see if there was any improvement in the growth and condition of her skin and coat. He also advised me to stop using the Flea program she was on for the time being and prescribed " Stronghold" as it was more compatible with the shampoo. He did not think her skin complaint was dermatitis but he would know more when the blood tests came back, and I was to bring her back in 2 weeks time.
I walked out of the surgery on cloud nine, I was taking her home again, and even the large bill didn't bring me down to earth.
As soon as I got home I gave her a tablet wrapped up in a piece of cheese, Bonnie never takes tablets without them being hidden in food, she was a little reluctant to eat being poorly but as soon as she got the taste it went down a treat, I then tried to hand feed her with some cooked chicken (this is what I feed her on as some dog foods upsets her stomach), she took this out of my cupped hand and did the same with water, later I gave her a bath using the Malaseb.
Every few hours day and night for the next 3 days I hand fed her, then on the morning of the forth day after the visit to the vet she got up and she started to feed herself, not a lot of food only a small amount but at least she had made the effort to feed herself. That same day the Vet rang and asked how she was coming along and he told me the results had come back from the labs and Bonnie was suffering with a Thyroid problem. How the vet explained it me was, like people suffer with Thyroid, so to do animals, Bonnie’s problems was an under active Thyroid gland and that was the cause of all her problems not Dermatitis, this also was the reason for the listlessness and the sudden illness. The Vet advised the way to look at it in his opinion, is Thyroid does not suddenly come on but over a period of time and you will not know your pet has it until some illness triggers it or as they get older.
He explained that a dogs’ Thyroid rating should be 12 but Bonnie’s rating was only 3 that was much too low and very dangerous to her health. He prescribed her "Soloxine" tablets which she would have to take daily for the rest of her life, and sooner she starts on them the better so he arranged to have them waiting for me at his surgery so I could pick them up that day: my husband was there and back in half an hour.
Two weeks later I returned to the vet for a further check up and additional blood tests to check if the Thyroid had caused any damage to her liver and kidneys. He was please with her progress, as she was getting better day-by-day. He also clipped her claws and checked her ears as the illness had made them run prescribing drops that cleared her ears up in next to no time. He phoned me three days later with the good news “All Clear” and made a new appointment to see him again in two weeks. I felt so relieved and the heavy worry had been lifted.
By the time she was due to see the Vet again two weeks later, she was her old self, full of beans, bouncing around like a puppy sporting a beautiful new, thick, glossy coat and dragging me into the surgery, (I thought pets knew what was going to happen in a Vet’s and were reluctant to enter), not Bonnie, she has always been a contrary little madam. Needless to say the Vet was extremely pleased with her progress and patted her on the head saying "See you in 6 months time gorgeous", and he meant her, not me.
As for the Vet, I can't thank him enough for bringing Bonnie back to good health, her Thyroid has stabilized and she has a beautiful coat that I can actually brush without worrying the fur will fall out, she is much like the puppy she was 8 years ago and as daft as ever. I am most grateful she is still her with me today that I want to tell the whole world.
Malaseb is a fantastic shampoo the best I have ever used and Bonnie’s coat is its proof of that, I wonder, do you think it will do something for my hair?
Animals can’t tell you where it hurts or if they feel sick and poorly like people can. I would recommend if you think your vet isn’t helping your sick pet after seeking his advice over a long period of time, as people would do with a doctor I would suggest changing your vet.
Advantages: Loyal, Loving, Energetic, Fun to be round Disadvantages: Energetic (twice I know), Ear Problems, Selective Hearing
...are two different types of English Springer Spaniels. Working type is short in the leg and their coat is coarse and short. Show type are longer in the leg and have a longer and smoother coat.
Either type of Springer's normally comes in two different colours. Liver and white (Brown and white) or Blue and white (Black and white)
I have heard of some having all three colours, brown, black and white, though I have never met any.
My opinions are based ... ...=========
These are very happy dogs that will always greet you with a happy wag; if they are truly excited to see you then you receive a bum wag. These are basically that the dog is so happy that it does not wag its tail but his bum instead.
If you only want one then they are great companions if you spend a lot of time at home. I wouldn't recommend anyone having one alone if they work long hours, they can become very bored. If you want two or more ...
kgray71 04.01.2006
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Advantages: fun loving, adorable, intelligent Disadvantages: high maintenance, will break your heart eventually
== ENGLISH SPRINGERS & IN PARTICULAR, LOTTIE ==
=== The Breed ===
Spaniels are one of the most well known and long lasting pedigree dog breeds still alive. They have historically been used for bird hunting, retrieving the bird after it has dropped from the sky, but now are more commonly used as pets. Some are still used for hunting game, as they still share the same characteristics as their ancestors. === The English Springers ===
My dog, Lottie, ... ...I review here!
The English Springer, even more so than a lot of its compatriots such as a King Charles or the American Cocker, has historically been used as a gun dog. There are two main reasons for this - 1. They have a very 'soft' jaw. This means that when they retrieve a bird that has dropped from the sky, they do not puncture the skin, leaving it perfect for table presentation (I cant vouch for this, as we must have gone through about 100 tennis ...
martin0201 08.01.2008
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Advantages: active, fun dogs Disadvantages: hyper, hard to keep up with them!
I write this review to provide you with a good understanding of the springer spaniel! My fiances family have a 2 year old springer called Buster, and my brother had a dog bred from a springer, so i have a fair idea of what your letting yourselves in for when buying a springer!!!
--- Puppy Behaviour ---
Honestly, what can i say, Springers are pretty much like puppies all their life! As puppies, they are extremely playful and demand a lot of attention. ... ...so much stamina and energy that its pointless trying to keep up with them!! They love to have all the attention, especially as puppies, and they thrive on people playing with them. From an early age, springers love their toys, and will play catch for as long as possible. These puppies, as any other, do have their quiet sleepy moments, but it is fair to say that the Springer is very active and needs plenty attention and time for play. They are loveable ...
angel01laura 16.06.2009
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Advantages: Loving, loyal, good natured Disadvantages: Scatty, ear problems
...larger were called Field or English Springer Spaniels and used to retrieve larger game. The Kennel Club made a category for Springers in 1902 and in 1906 a male dog, Beechgrove Will became the breed's first champion. Half-way through the 20th century the breed started to divide into two distinct strains, the working Springer, shorter and with a curlier coat and the show Springer, a larger dog with a slightly different shaped head, bred for good looks ... ...liver and white or black and white. As a general rule the breed are friendly, happy and biddable, but very lively, energetic and scatty. They have long coats which feather underneath the body and down the legs and tail. Tails are most usually docked to a couple of inches length, but if not are straight and rather stubby looking. They have long floppy ears. Coats should be groomed well and regularly. This is quite a healthy breed with no known major ...
jackyann53 27.10.2006 (22.11.2006)
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Advantages: Totally loyal and very affectionate Disadvantages: Can be boystrous if not excercised.
Misty is our English Springer Spaniel who we got when she was a puppy at 8 weeks old. She came from a reputable breeder we had found through the internet and the Kennel club. We had done quite a bit of research into the breed before we took the plunge and got a ESS.
My advise would be to make sure you can offer a ESS a sound home where you will be able to give your dog lots of exercise from which they never tire, they can just go on and on and on. ... ...hand on heart, recommend the English Springer Spaniel to anybody considering a dog with a family. My first dog was a dog from a rescue centre, she was a mixed breed, who sadly was put to sleep after going to attack my daughter when she was only 6 months old. After that we didn't have a dog for 5 years until after my son was born. We then decided against getting a rescue dog, having had a bad experience first time around. I admire anybody who takes ...
craggsy23 25.04.2005
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It is my opinion as woman we all have our little obsessions whether it be shoes, chocolate, shopping etc.
Well mine is dogs i have come out of the closet and openally admit this. I have 2 EnglishSpringerSpaniels in liver and white and now they are perfectally behaved i needed a new challenge. Now for all you woman who think alike we all know there is no such thing as going to JUST look at a puppy.
First decision was what type of dog did i want hence already having 2 Springers thought i was try another breed. I originally fancied a Bull Mastif but due to the fact i have the other 2 did not really have the space. So i thought we would get a labrador as with 2 young sons needed a good all round family dog, or as my partner said we did not need another dog i just wanted one MEN!!!!!!!
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