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Am grateful to those who admitted they also have noticed a drop in responses
to questions or requests for help from the way it "used to be." AND I sympathize
with anyone who has been flamed -- fortunately, so far I never have been,
but am sure it would make me extremely gun-shy, too, not to mention furious,
embarrassed and extremely frustrated. I would also very quickly complain
to the moderators! (I also know some people are able to hide their email
identity -- but I also have hacker friends who can find you -- so beware!)<br>
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I strongly urge everyone to return to the good ol' days and help your fellow
Basset (and notabasset) lovers everywhere. Maybe it's only something as mundane
as to which vacuum cleaner is best, or maybe it's something people *should
hear* such as the fact (FACT) that Frontline no longer works in many areas.
It still may work in some areas, for who knows what reason, but by and large
NO. Maybe it will again in the future -- perhaps the company will fiddle
with ingredients; maybe the fleas will re-mutate and once again be susceptible
to it -- but for now, it doesn't work. <b>It just isn't right to not share
this information with your fellows. And it isn't right not to share tips
that, "in your opinion," worked for you in other matters</b>. It seems to
me that most people give an opinion or share their experience with health
matters and then mostly always say, "Take your dog to your vet!" -- assuming
you haven't already done so.<br>
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To close, let me give you a tiny example. Some people have recommended pumpkin
to help with anal gland problems. Well, I tried it but my dogs won't touch
the stuff. Then I saw a little magazine article suggesting All-Bran cereal.
I tried that, and so far it seems to be working. If it turns out not to be
a total success in the long run, oh well. I'm not going to sue the magazine.<br>
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Love to all who deserve it,<br>
Riche<br>
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