I find this slightly amusing. Dunno why.

So, do they ask the dogs if they have babesoisis? Because I get asked that every time.

/no idea what babesoisis is

I guess bloodhounds are automatic donors.

Glockenspiel Hero: So, do they ask the dogs if they have babesoisis? Because I get asked that every time.

/no idea what babesoisis is

They're asking you if you're pregnant.

I love love love dogs, but I don't know if I could have one. I've watched my daughter's Papillion a couple of times, and that one, while super precious, needs constant attention. Our two cats, on the other hand, need about a twentieth of that.

She looks a little like this - very gorgeous:



Some dogs, no doubt, need less attention. But I was surprised at how demanding this particular pooch was. Maybe it's the way my daughter is raising her. Or not.

This big girl joined her local program just last week as a thank you to the Humane Society for saving her life. She was 25 pounds underweight when she joined our family last year.

Deferred donors.

Will this dumb biatch be able to donate?

None of you even know if your dogs are a Jehovah's Witness do you?

PsiChi: I love love love dogs, but I don't know if I could have one. I've watched my daughter's Papillion a couple of times, and that one, while super precious, needs constant attention. Our two cats, on the other hand, need about a twentieth of that.

She looks a little like this - very gorgeous:

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Some dogs, no doubt, need less attention. But I was surprised at how demanding this particular pooch was. Maybe it's the way my daughter is raising her. Or not.

It is definitely the way your daughter is raising her. If the dog gets anxious or upset, does your daughter pick it up and coddle it?

Because.... Put the farking dog down (not to sleep, on the ground I mean).

Dogs learn from three things: praise, punishment, ignore.

If the dog needs constant attention, it's because it's need is constantly being met with praise. So you'll be in a loop. Needy dog needs attention, gets praise. Get's put on the ground, needs attention, praise.

Try ignoring it when it gets needy. It can be hard to do, but it'll be better for all involved (neighbours too, believe me) in the long run. The dog learns that the thing that is making it anxious doesn't scare you, and they learn to follow your lead. Make a big deal about it, and you've got problems.

Only praise it when it does praiseworthy things. Likewise with punishment (and only use punishment and praise immediately, otherwise they get confused).

And punishment is not excessive force or extended torment. Stern words and/or a light tap on the butt will suffice. Don't make your dog afraid of you, but they need to know you're the boss.

Anyway, my two cents. I'm no expert, but my dog is pretty well adjusted and happy. Pretty much never barks, isn't aggressive with other animals and adores people.

\Good luck.
\\Sure you're going to say to your daughter "This guy on Fark said...."

Dog phlebotomist

Glockenspiel Hero: So, do they ask the dogs if they have babesoisis? Because I get asked that every time.

/no idea what babesoisis is

This might help (new window)

calm like a bomb: Glockenspiel Hero: So, do they ask the dogs if they have babesoisis? Because I get asked that every time.

/no idea what babesoisis is

This might help (new window)

Or not. fark it, google it yourself.

Greyhounds are great for blood donation - they're big enough to give blood, their blood has a higher red blood count, and 70% of them are universal blood donors. Unfortunately, the program near me will only take blood from dogs after they turn 8 years old. My pup raced until he was 5, which only would have given him about 2 and a half years of being able to donate. On the plus side, the program that takes the blood gives all the donor pups and cats a year of flea/tick and heartworm treatments to compensate.

My vet dog donated a few tears ago to help a weiner dog that had sun stroke. Weiner dog died, but I got comp'd a week of doggy day care.

What a goggie giving blood might look like

/good dog

PsiChi: I love love love dogs, but I don't know if I could have one. I've watched my daughter's Papillion a couple of times, and that one, while super precious, needs constant attention. Our two cats, on the other hand, need about a twentieth of that.

She looks a little like this - very gorgeous:

[www.calendars.com image 500x500]

Some dogs, no doubt, need less attention. But I was surprised at how demanding this particular pooch was. Maybe it's the way my daughter is raising her. Or not.

Don't judge all dogs based on the behavior of a Papillion. They are particularly energetic demanding yippie little things. Most breeds are calmer. My greyhound is lower maintenance than both of my cats.

Mr. Orange approves.

Seriously though, FARK needs an 'awesome' tag.

Chinchillazilla: Back in 2003, my collie suddenly passed out and couldn't move even when roused. We rushed her to the vet. Her blood count had completely crashed to almost nothing due to some steroid she was on for something else, IIRC.

The vet went to the waiting room and asked someone else if they would let their dog give blood to Molly. No one had any idea whether they were the same blood type. Whoever it was said yes, and Molly lived four more years.


It seems to be getting a little dusty in my house..

david_gaithersburg: This big girl joined her local program just last week as a thank you to the Humane Society for saving her life. She was 25 pounds underweight when she joined our family last year.



Why am I having so much trouble sharing an image. Fark you Google.

Do dogs have different blood types, like humans?

Primum non nocere: paswa17

Greyhounds are great for blood donation - they're big enough to give blood, their blood has a higher red blood count, and 70% of them are universal blood donors. Unfortunately, the program near me will only take blood from dogs after they turn 8 years old. My pup raced until he was 5, which only would have given him about 2 and a half years of being able to donate. On the plus side, the program that takes the blood gives all the donor pups and cats a year of flea/tick and heartworm treatments to compensate.

^THIS.

In a former life I was a veterinary student. Greyhounds were used exclusively as blood donors. Perfect size. Innately have a higher hematocrit. Calm demeanor. They seem so lazy, but then we you let them out for exercise, they would bust into a 30-mph sprint.

We adopted our greyhound from the local blood bank. They get them from the track, then use them for a year then make them available for adoption.

They must have treated him terribly at the track. Poor guy is still skittish as hell - and you do not want to get in the way of a skittish greyhound when they start, cuz they can do major damage trying to get away. They look dainty, but they're crazy strong.

Shuna Sassi: PsiChi: I love love love dogs, but I don't know if I could have one. I've watched my daughter's Papillion a couple of times, and that one, while super precious, needs constant attention. Our two cats, on the other hand, need about a twentieth of that.

She looks a little like this - very gorgeous:

[www.calendars.com image 500x500]

Some dogs, no doubt, need less attention. But I was surprised at how demanding this particular pooch was. Maybe it's the way my daughter is raising her. Or not.

It is definitely the way your daughter is raising her. If the dog gets anxious or upset, does your daughter pick it up and coddle it?

Because.... Put the farking dog down (not to sleep, on the ground I mean).

Dogs learn from three things: praise, punishment, ignore.

If the dog needs constant attention, it's because it's need is constantly being met with praise. So you'll be in a loop. Needy dog needs attention, gets praise. Get's put on the ground, needs attention, praise.

Try ignoring it when it gets needy. It can be hard to do, but it'll be better for all involved (neighbours too, believe me) in the long run. The dog learns that the thing that is making it anxious doesn't scare you, and they learn to follow your lead. Make a big deal about it, and you've got problems.

Only praise it when it does praiseworthy things. Likewise with punishment (and only use punishment and praise immediately, otherwise they get confused).

And punishment is not excessive force or extended torment. Stern words and/or a light tap on the butt will suffice. Don't make your dog afraid of you, but they need to know you're the boss.

Anyway, my two cents. I'm no expert, but my dog is pretty well adjusted and happy. Pretty much never barks, isn't aggressive with other animals and adores people.

\Good luck.
\\Sure you're going to say to your daughter "This guy on Fark said...."

Thanks for the advice! I fell for her push for constant attention the first time I "doggy sat." The next time, I put a thick, soft blanket at my feet under the office table, or picked her up next to me as I sat at the computer. She was perfectly fine, but I felt a little sad and guilty, which I'm sure she was cultivating, for not catering to her more.

I don't think there's a better beast on earth than a dog, and I'd love to have one, Maybe someday I'll try it, maybe with a breed that tends to have a little more sense of independence.

nonvideas: PsiChi: I love love love dogs, but I don't know if I could have one. I've watched my daughter's Papillion a couple of times, and that one, while super precious, needs constant attention. Our two cats, on the other hand, need about a twentieth of that.

She looks a little like this - very gorgeous:

[www.calendars.com image 500x500]

Some dogs, no doubt, need less attention. But I was surprised at how demanding this particular pooch was. Maybe it's the way my daughter is raising her. Or not.

Don't judge all dogs based on the behavior of a Papillion. They are particularly energetic demanding yippie little things. Most breeds are calmer. My greyhound is lower maintenance than both of my cats.

Wow, and they are so gorgeous. Don't look like they eat much, either. (;

Kit Fister: Just in time for cursday!

Mah goggie:

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Oh my gosh, she looks like an angel. We should make "Cursday" official, and she should be the mascot!

The German shepherd is a sweetie, too. I totally want a dog!

Nogale: Do dogs have different blood types, like humans?

Yes. They don't have the same markers so it's a different naming convention based on how they are grouped. Truth be told, most of the time a dog who hasn't seen blood products before will get the first couple of units from what is termed a "universal donor", and after that get cross-matched.

FWIW- cats are usually classed A and B. It's very important because A blood will kill a type B cat.

My black dog was universal donor and gave from age 4 to 8.
She also did therapet duties at hospitals, nursing homes, and special needs classrooms.
She knew hundreds of words and phrases in English, Spanish, and ASL.
She sailed the North Atlantic.
She flew in the cabin on domestic flights.
She was a mascot for Marine Rescue Squad.
She alerted me to high pitch sounds that I could not hear.
She could catch a frisbee at 50 yards.
Her name was Harper Lee.

calm like a bomb: Glockenspiel Hero: So, do they ask the dogs if they have babesoisis? Because I get asked that every time.

/no idea what babesoisis is

This might help (new window)

you forgot an "L" in front of that URL

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+babesiosis

What the hell do we need dog blood banks for? Oh modern society, what have you done now...