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<DIV>Dear Droolers and Love Dogs,</DIV>
<DIV>this may be controversial but Daisy and i have figured out what appears to
be comfortable solutions to her little problems. this is our second summer
together, </DIV>
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<DIV>i put her up on the bed every morning, turn her over and wash her armpits
with some warm soapy water. i dry them then apply a coat of Benedryl ointment if
they are too pink. most days they arent. the odor is quite strong so i use Dove
deoderant for sensitive skin, i rub it on there and she smells heavenly all day.
the days i use the benedryl i skip the Dove. she gets her face, neck and
tummy wiped down every day with warm water and a spot of Dove shower soap on the
rag. it works fine.</DIV>
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<DIV>a little talcum powder around her neck and jaws kills the gland smells that
gets into the carpet if you dont watch out. i shampoo the carpeting in the house
about every two months as it is a light rose and i dont own this house, my son
bought it for me.</DIV>
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<DIV>we just get along the best we can and so far she is doing wonderfully. she
is sweet but prone to temper tantrums if company doesnt include her in the
conversation, she wants to talk too! she jumps on the love seat and buries her
nose in the cusions and yowls ! i let it go a few seconds, then say "no more,
Daisy! we hear you!" calm is restored.</DIV>
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<DIV> her walking and sleeping habits are fine, she sleeps with me of
course. i never thought i would share my bed with a dog but Daisy isnt
just a dog, is she? hah! maybe we are all nuts but these are great partners in
life! with some common sense in play, we seem to iron out the problems as
we go. </DIV>
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<DIV>the dogs that are itching all over may need a tablet of Benedryl. it wont
hurt them. and for the dog who is itching and wont go in the crate now...
pay attention to the dog! something in there is causing his misery and he knows
it. they have great instincts! love to all babies and owners, sue and
Daisy</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>