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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Just an
FYI:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If my vet tech training serves
me correctly; Any type of face swelling/infection in a dog needs to be taken
seriously.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is a big facial
nerve that runs down the head between the eyes & ears and down the jaw, that
you do not want the infection to spread to.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If that happens it can cause all
kinds of bad ju-ju to a houndie.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Any vets out their please correct me if I am having a senior delusional
moment. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>The boys are
sending healing drool to Sadie Maye, Maggie, Elder Clara<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and the GGBR 11 yr old senior boy,<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and any other sick hondies out
there.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Cooling hot
hounds (this got me thinking about my Florida hounds so I went searching): A
while back I saw in a dog catalog an ad for cool bed pads for dogs. This stuck
out in my mind since the boys Auntie Val has a long haired dog that is always
hot & panting.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Upon my search
for doggie cooling products I found dog cooling bandanas<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(like the runners use)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>& cooling jackets. to use on
walks…<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>here is one of the websites
that had all of these products.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There is a lot more out there, I just googled dog cooling products.
</FONT><A href=""><FONT color=#0000ff
face=Calibri>http://www.petstreetmall.com/Canine-Cooler-Pet-Bed.aspx</FONT></A><FONT
face=Calibri><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Interesting product
information at this site for the <SPAN
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><A href=""><FONT color=#0000ff>Canine
Cooler</FONT></A></SPAN></STRONG> dog cooling bed:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is also specifically designed to
provide comfort for dogs with hip and joint ailments as well as skin problems
and other health conditions in which a soft, cooling effect is needed.
Maintenance-free and very easy to clean, the canine cooler dog bed is the
perfect bed for your dog this summer.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri>After a walk my hounds come into the kitchen lay on<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>the linoleum floor under the ceiling
fans and eat ice cubes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ruger will
lay on his side to eat them…sometimes I have to put the first one in his mouth
for him because he is to hot and tired to get it himself…even though it is right
in front of his snooter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yes I am a
well trained slave.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But it is so
cute how he wants his momma to give it to him…I know that I am setting myself up
later down the road.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But Ruger is
my independent hound so any time he wants snuggles, belly rubs or a little extra
attention he usually gets it.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I always say that Ruger is in touch with his inner cat… lol.
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<DIV>Michele Momma to the Bad A** Basset Brothers.<BR>Colt & Ruger
"Momma can we get a couple of those bandanas and a cooling
bed?"<BR><BR>Colt: <A
href="">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1134867</A><BR><BR>Ruger:
<A href="">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1134878</A><BR></DIV></DIV>
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