http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/ A lightly-moderated, easy-going place for the discussion of all things Westie. Fun stuff allowed, as well as serious and techn Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:38:13 GMT BEngerer@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18806 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18806 PLEASE CROSS POST The Michigan Westie Rescue Auction is in its last day. There are still some bargains out there. Proceeds are to cover the costs of heart Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:44:23 GMT MARLEEN BURFORD http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18805 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18805 I have the privelege of serving as show chair for the Atlanta Westie Club. As a judge, I have a view of what things seem to be important to serve the Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:07:10 GMT Margaret http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18804 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18804 Dear Westie Friends, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 8th Annual Westie Highland Games will now be held Sunday, September 13, 2009. All other information Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:42:29 GMT Penny Sanford Fikes http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18803 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18803 What Jenny B is up to these days: http://pennysanford.typepad.com/penny_sanford_porcelains_/2009/06/what-is-jenny-b-up-to-these-days.html How one little Sun, 31 May 2009 23:54:48 GMT Margaret http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18802 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18802 Dear Westie Friends, It is that time of year again, and we are gearing up for the 8th Annual Westie Highland Games in Edmonton two weeks today (Sunday), June Sat, 30 May 2009 02:05:57 GMT Sandy Radziwon http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18801 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18801 Thanks for the info. We use Frontline without any adverse effects. But it has always been known to cause some skin irritations, etc on some westies.   Fri, 29 May 2009 00:54:47 GMT Nedda R. Honig http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18800 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18800 Here is another link with additional information: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/flea-tick-control.html ... -- [Non-text portions of this message have Thu, 28 May 2009 23:24:28 GMT Nedda R. Honig http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18799 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18799 Charles Gibson did a report on flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats tonight. Here is a link to what the EPA has been investigating and reported... you Thu, 28 May 2009 11:46:57 GMT wjeverett1945 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18798 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18798 Here's my westie Taluelah eating on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyo2Jb4109Y Wed, 27 May 2009 13:54:01 GMT polly5249684 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18797 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18797 I also am on the Natural Westie group. On this I found a product Petzlife Oral Care Spray. You spray it in the dogs mouth at night and it freshens their Wed, 27 May 2009 10:46:29 GMT Sandy Radziwon http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18796 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18796 The original question was about an 8 to 10 year old dog, who I imagine probably does have the need for teeth cleaning.   Sandy Sandy Radziwon Wed, 27 May 2009 01:39:23 GMT coffeegirl6479 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18795 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18795 ... No one said anything about teeth being full of tartar. Vets begin saying "let's clean the teeth" almost as soon as a dog is one or two. That's crazy, and Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:45 GMT Kathy McNulty http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18794 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18794 Just in time for 4th of July celebration! Through Cafe Press, WestieMed now offers new patriotic Westie designs entitled "4th of July Westies", "Stars & Tue, 26 May 2009 23:41:28 GMT Sandy Radziwon http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18793 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18793 Dog's teeth need to be cared for. If they develop gingivitis, red irritated gums from too much tartar on the teeth, the infection (which is what this now is) Tue, 26 May 2009 19:26:19 GMT coffeegirl6479 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18792 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/THEWestieList/message/18792 ... I wish I had the exact answer to this. I absolutely share your concerns. Many years ago, I had a then-10 year old Westie, and she had to have some teeth