Maggie’s Man's Best Friend Thread

sandhiller said:

Had to look that up
Never heard of it!

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What are Glossitis?​

• Halitosis
• Changes in behavior
• Pain
• Swelling of the tongue associated with possibly the swelling of surrounding mucosa, gums, buccal cavity and pharynx
• Anorexia due to inability to consume food
• Difficulty swallowing
• Ulcer formation, you may notice bleeding gums and ulcers
• Plaque and tartar build up on the teeth
• Excessive drooling
• Difficulty breathing

Causes of Glossitis in Dogs​

• Insect stings( bee stings) may result in allergic reactions that result in swollen tongue
• Gingivitis
• Autoimmune disease
• Laceration resulting in bacterial infection
• Certain diseases may be associated with glossitis including contraction of bartonella, canine distemper and herpevirus
• Canine stomatitis is a periodontal disease that may result in inflammation and ulceration of mucosa and the tongue
• Tongue lesions and/or burns that result from chewing sharp and dangerous objects(electrical cords)

• Chronic kidney failure results in a buildup of toxins in blood circulation, resulting in uremic ulceration
• Diabetes mellitus
• Respiratory disorders
• Neoplasia (abnormal growth of tissue)
• Liver failure
• Hyperparathyroidism (a decrease in the production of the parathyroid hormone)

Diagnosis of Glossitis in Dogs​

Treatment of Glossitis in Dogs​

UKDslayer said:

Can't appreciate his back in this photo - is he a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

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UKDslayer said:

I just tried Dr. Google to vet search generic ""geographic tongue" or "benign migratory glossitis" in dogs and got a few pics of which only two are maybes at best for GT. When I did GT by breed - struck out except border collies! (The pic above here is classic though). Probably in a vet dental or derm. textbook somewhere. Border Colliesdo have very longue tongues.
This (below) is all I could find on doggie glossitis, but other pics of just "dog glossitis" don't fit geograhic tongue.
I know Border Collies get an immune system thing "Trapped Neutrophils" but I haven't seen any specific papers on it as far as a correlation between this and geographic tongue/migratory glossitis - but just have friend bring it to vets attention along with papers on multisystem effects of Trapped Neutrophils in Border Collies (in humans GeoraphicTongue can represent response to an infection).
Edit: Border collies with trapped neutrophil syndrome usually have an elongated skull which this gorgeous pup does not.
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What are Glossitis?​

Glossitis in dogs should always be evaluated by the veterinarian in order to identify the cause and determine a course of treatment that will provide relief for your pet. Symptoms such as bad breath, evidence of pain, loss of appetite, and drooling in excess of what may be normal for your dog are just a few of the signs that a clinical visit is warranted.
Lacerations, periodontal disease or severe trauma to the tongue are three reasons that a swelling of the tongue could occur. Depending on the cause, treatment could be as simple as a prescription for antibiotics, or as serious as surgery for a tumor or growth.
Glossitis is not necessarily a disease but rather an important clinical sign that may be a reaction to a specific disease or it may be associated with secondary mouth infection and ulcerations. The main characteristic associated with glossitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the tongue.
Symptoms of Glossitis in Dogs
If the inflammation is chronic, then owners may notice their dog producing dark discharge along with small amounts of blood. You may notice the tongue tends to crack in longitudinal lines. These are referred to as fissures. Fissures may allow the accumulation of bacteria and foreign bodies to proliferate.

• Halitosis
• Changes in behavior
• Pain
• Swelling of the tongue associated with possibly the swelling of surrounding mucosa, gums, buccal cavity and pharynx
• Anorexia due to inability to consume food
• Difficulty swallowing
• Ulcer formation, you may notice bleeding gums and ulcers
• Plaque and tartar build up on the teeth
• Excessive drooling
• Difficulty breathing

Causes of Glossitis in Dogs​

Primary and direct causes may be:

• Insect stings( bee stings) may result in allergic reactions that result in swollen tongue
• Gingivitis
• Autoimmune disease
• Laceration resulting in bacterial infection
• Certain diseases may be associated with glossitis including contraction of bartonella, canine distemper and herpevirus
• Canine stomatitis is a periodontal disease that may result in inflammation and ulceration of mucosa and the tongue
• Tongue lesions and/or burns that result from chewing sharp and dangerous objects(electrical cords)

Secondary causes associated with metabolic disease may be:

• Chronic kidney failure results in a buildup of toxins in blood circulation, resulting in uremic ulceration
• Diabetes mellitus
• Respiratory disorders
• Neoplasia (abnormal growth of tissue)
• Liver failure
• Hyperparathyroidism (a decrease in the production of the parathyroid hormone)

Diagnosis of Glossitis in Dogs​

Your veterinarian will perform a clinical exam to determine the extent of damage to the mouth. They will take a full history of your dog, which may include any previous drugs used, any allergic reactions, any change in environment, or recent changes in behavior.
Further laboratory tests may include biopsies of possible visible masses or growths that may be causing glossitis. The veterinarian will look for any signs of ulceration, bacterial infection and change in color of the tongue and surrounding tissue. A blood panel may be done to determine the possibility of metabolic diseases such as the progression or onset of kidney disease or diabetes.

Treatment of Glossitis in Dogs​

As glossitis is a clinical sign of a potential underlying problem, treatment options will vary based on your companion’s particular case. However, a general rule of thumb may consist of administering anti-inflammatory drugs in order to first reduce the swelling of the tongue.
Secondly, veterinarians may prescribe a short course of analgesics in order to reduce pain and slowly encourage eating. Should the glossitis be related to periodontal disease, your vet may further prescribe a course of antibiotics aimed at treating bacterial infections.
Surgical intervention may be the likely route of treatment for cases that involve the removal of tumorous growths or necrotic tissue/bone. Tooth extractions and cleaning will be done should the tongue be swelling due to periodontal disease.
If the cause of glossitis was due to an allergic reaction to an insect sting, then depending of the severity, your veterinarian will first aim to locate and take out the stinger and then will administer a small dose of liquid baby Benadryl. Via a syringe, a liquid dosage is given every 6 to 8 hours at around 1 mg per pound of weight.
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RGS88 said:

Here's our big idiot lap dog, Winston. 130lbs of drooling/panting machine

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Threadcutter308 said:

Noice !

We had two over the years. Most loyal, friendly and gentle dogs ever !

Does your's know how to swim ? Our male didn't. He was kind of a dunce. Great big, cuddly, loveable dunce

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RGS88 said:

Here's our big idiot lap dog, Winston. 130lbs of drooling/panting machine

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mi650 said:

We have 3 big slobber machines. Our Dane is the worst, by a long shot!

Worse than the English Mastiffs we've had even.

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RGS88 said:

I talk a lot of crap about him, but he's actually pretty great. He loves my daughters, follows them around like shadows!

He'll swim if I carry him out into the water, but he's afraid to go out deeper than his paws

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RGS88 said:

Slobber clean up has become part of our weekly chores, it's shocking how much you find when you really start looking for it!

Our neighbor has a Dane, one of the few dogs that just doesn't get along with mine unfortunately. They're super cool dogs though, looks like a small horse running down the sidewalk

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458win said:

In September I had to say goodbye to my best friend and companion of over 9 years miss Layla.

Looked at a few since then even once driving over 1000 miles to look at one. Non really clicked until last week. A shelter a couple hours away got this sweet looking girl in. Drove over when they brought her out she jumped up on me and gave me the puppy eyes. So home she came… absolute sweetheart.

Loves going for drives… goes right to sleep in the back.

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RGS88 said:

Here's our big idiot lap dog, Winston. 130lbs of drooling/panting machine

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UKDslayer said:

My dog was 130# but just fat. She is down to 118# on her diet. She loves peppers and asparagus!

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Maggot said:

For y'all who are thinking of getting a new friend, read this. The shelters ae overflowing. Put a tear in my eye.

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A middle-aged woman peeks into his kennel. She smiles. He wags his tail. Maybe she will adopt him, he’s thinking.
Then she walks away.
Par for the course. Everyone who peeks into his kennel usually walks away. Nobody wants an old dog. At this shelter, everyone adopts young dogs who can’t control their bladders. Humans want puppies. Not geriatrics.
If only humans could understand canine language, he would’ve told the lady all about himself and what a good boy he is. It’s a shame that humans don’t speak Dog.
He’s not sure how he ended up in this place. Once he had a family. But they didn’t want him. So they left him here. He waited for them to come back, staring out his kennel door. But his owners were done with him.
That was a lifetime ago. Since then, he’s been stuck in this loud room of kennels with dogs who cry all day long.
He’s overheard the humans’ remarks about him. “How old is that dog?” they ask, pointing at him. “He looks kind of gray.” “Mommy, I don’t want an old dog.” “Poor old guy, nobody’s gonna want an elderly dog.”
Elderly. Who would want an elderly dog? The worst part is, it’s been so long since he’s been touched. When you’re a puppy everyone showers you with affection. They’re always touching you. But when you’re an old dog, they just ignore you.
He wishes he could tell the humans what a good dog he is, tell them about all his skills. Being old has its advantages. For starters, he can hold his bladder, he knows how to watch TV, he knows how to cuddle, how to be patient, he knows how to fend off dangerous UPS men.
But it doesn’t matter. This kennel is life now. He knows that one day he will be led to the back room with the doctor, like all the other old dogs. And that will be the end.
The door to his cellblock opens. The place comes unglued with barking dogs.
He can see a little girl. She’s cute. She looks around for a few minutes. Surprisingly, she stops in front of his cage.
She says, “What’s this one’s name?”
“We don’t know,” says the woman employee.
“You don’t know his name?”
“We get a lotta dogs without names, honey.”
The girl approaches his kennel. He doesn’t bother standing. Why waste his energy? You see one kid, you've seen them all. She’s not going to adopt him. She’ll end up adopting a rambunctious Labrador-mix.
The child reaches through the bars. “Come here, boy,” she says.
He doesn’t move. She seems sweet enough, sure, but he’s no dummy. This is the same old song and dance. They pet you. Then they figure out you’re an elderly dog, and they keep moving.
“Let’s go, sweetie,” says the girl’s mother. “Let’s go look at the puppies.”
“But I want to pet him.”
A long pause. The woman says, “But don’t you wanna see the younger dogs?”
“Please?”
The cage door opens. This gets his attention. Namely, because his cage door NEVER opens.
The little girl steps in. He’s on his feet now. He’s nervous. Panting. Heart beating fast. Who is this child and what does she want?
She reaches her hand outward. She comes close. She rests her palm on his forehead. The child rubs his fur. And she doesn’t just rub him, she hugs him.
“You’re not too old,” the girl whispers.
Before he realizes what’s happening, the employee places a leash on him and leads him out of the kennel. They are parading him down the aisle. He’s leaving this dreadful place.
Can it be? Is this for real? Or is this a cruel joke?
All the dogs are screaming as he walks by.
In a few minutes, it's official. The little girl signs a stack of papers then takes him home. She names him Jackson. She gives him a brand new world. She even lets him sleep in her bed.
It all happens so fast that it still seems like some kind of elaborate fantasy. Yesterday; death row. Today; Buckingham Palace.
Sometimes, late at night, when he sleeps beside her, he still can’t get over how beautiful his rescuer is. This girl who makes waking up each morning worthwhile.
This 10-year-old child, who makes him feel as though he had a purpose in the world. Who taught him how to appreciate being alive. Oh, if this kid only knew what she had done by choosing him. If only she knew that she had saved his life. If she knew the devotion he felt. If she only knew how much he loved her.
It really is a shame humans don’t speak Dog.

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Maggot said:

For y'all who are thinking of getting a new friend, read this. The shelters ae overflowing. Put a tear in my eye.

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A middle-aged woman peeks into his kennel. She smiles. He wags his tail. Maybe she will adopt him, he’s thinking.
Then she walks away.
Par for the course. Everyone who peeks into his kennel usually walks away. Nobody wants an old dog. At this shelter, everyone adopts young dogs who can’t control their bladders. Humans want puppies. Not geriatrics.
If only humans could understand canine language, he would’ve told the lady all about himself and what a good boy he is. It’s a shame that humans don’t speak Dog.
He’s not sure how he ended up in this place. Once he had a family. But they didn’t want him. So they left him here. He waited for them to come back, staring out his kennel door. But his owners were done with him.
That was a lifetime ago. Since then, he’s been stuck in this loud room of kennels with dogs who cry all day long.
He’s overheard the humans’ remarks about him. “How old is that dog?” they ask, pointing at him. “He looks kind of gray.” “Mommy, I don’t want an old dog.” “Poor old guy, nobody’s gonna want an elderly dog.”
Elderly. Who would want an elderly dog? The worst part is, it’s been so long since he’s been touched. When you’re a puppy everyone showers you with affection. They’re always touching you. But when you’re an old dog, they just ignore you.
He wishes he could tell the humans what a good dog he is, tell them about all his skills. Being old has its advantages. For starters, he can hold his bladder, he knows how to watch TV, he knows how to cuddle, how to be patient, he knows how to fend off dangerous UPS men.
But it doesn’t matter. This kennel is life now. He knows that one day he will be led to the back room with the doctor, like all the other old dogs. And that will be the end.
The door to his cellblock opens. The place comes unglued with barking dogs.
He can see a little girl. She’s cute. She looks around for a few minutes. Surprisingly, she stops in front of his cage.
She says, “What’s this one’s name?”
“We don’t know,” says the woman employee.
“You don’t know his name?”
“We get a lotta dogs without names, honey.”
The girl approaches his kennel. He doesn’t bother standing. Why waste his energy? You see one kid, you've seen them all. She’s not going to adopt him. She’ll end up adopting a rambunctious Labrador-mix.
The child reaches through the bars. “Come here, boy,” she says.
He doesn’t move. She seems sweet enough, sure, but he’s no dummy. This is the same old song and dance. They pet you. Then they figure out you’re an elderly dog, and they keep moving.
“Let’s go, sweetie,” says the girl’s mother. “Let’s go look at the puppies.”
“But I want to pet him.”
A long pause. The woman says, “But don’t you wanna see the younger dogs?”
“Please?”
The cage door opens. This gets his attention. Namely, because his cage door NEVER opens.
The little girl steps in. He’s on his feet now. He’s nervous. Panting. Heart beating fast. Who is this child and what does she want?
She reaches her hand outward. She comes close. She rests her palm on his forehead. The child rubs his fur. And she doesn’t just rub him, she hugs him.
“You’re not too old,” the girl whispers.
Before he realizes what’s happening, the employee places a leash on him and leads him out of the kennel. They are parading him down the aisle. He’s leaving this dreadful place.
Can it be? Is this for real? Or is this a cruel joke?
All the dogs are screaming as he walks by.
In a few minutes, it's official. The little girl signs a stack of papers then takes him home. She names him Jackson. She gives him a brand new world. She even lets him sleep in her bed.
It all happens so fast that it still seems like some kind of elaborate fantasy. Yesterday; death row. Today; Buckingham Palace.
Sometimes, late at night, when he sleeps beside her, he still can’t get over how beautiful his rescuer is. This girl who makes waking up each morning worthwhile.
This 10-year-old child, who makes him feel as though he had a purpose in the world. Who taught him how to appreciate being alive. Oh, if this kid only knew what she had done by choosing him. If only she knew that she had saved his life. If she knew the devotion he felt. If she only knew how much he loved her.
It really is a shame humans don’t speak Dog.

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SONIC SAAMI said:

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Well, I'm here to tell yah, sometimes you need a dog to help with your broken patella.

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jrhtx said:

He is guarding Mom!

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SONIC SAAMI said:

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Well, I'm here to tell yah, sometimes you need a dog to help with your broken patella.

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34SF said:

We're healing but slowly. He's got good margins on 80% and it's starting to contract.
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sandhiller said:

Sorry if I missed any updates, just wondering how your pup is doing.

Hope the healing continues!

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34SF said:

Thanks for asking. It's slow but I think we're making progress. This is from today. Still a month or more away from closure.
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Longshot231 said:

My sincere apologies to everyone if it appears that I am trying to hijack this thread. I'm a dog lover and the pictures of everyone's best friend are great. I'm without a dog right now but thinking of getting another beagle when I retire.

In the past, I've had a lot of beagles and a few other breeds. With that said, I trained the bad habits out of them.

Those habits were getting on furniture, putting paws on people's legs and licking. I treat my animals really good and make sure they stay healthy and happy but they are animals. They need to know their place.

I have boxed their ears when they tried to get on the furniture, put their paws on my legs or tried to lick me. A few days of slaps on the ears with a firm "no" taught them to behave.

So anytime that I had guests visiting, the dogs were on their best behavior. And everyone, including the dogs were happy.

Now back to the licking. This is one major reason why that habit was stopped in its tracks.

Man's legs amputated after dog's licks lead to infection, family says

Bacteria commonly found in dogs' mouths can in rare cases lead to a serious infection in humans

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Although the experts say catching capnocytophaga is rare, I don't think letting a dog lick me or my loved ones is worth the risk.

What To Know About Capnocytophaga

Find out what you need to know about Capnocytophaga, and discover how it’s transmitted, treated, and prevented, and how it may affect health.

www.webmd.com

How Do People Get Infected with Capnocytophaga? | Capnocytophaga | CDC

Capnocytophaga bacteria (germs) can spread to people through bites, scratches, licks or other close contact with animals like dogs and cats.

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Hobo Hilton said:

Army Veteran shares horrors he's seen at border while rescuing pets abandoned by migrants

Army veteran John Rourke, CEO of Blue Line Moving, has visited the border seventeen times and seen "thousands" of abandoned dogs left behind by migrants.

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sandhiller said:

Feckers don't deserve to be blessed with a dogs companionship.

I hope when I attain my final reward,

if I am offered a job.

It is kicking those who abused dogs (all animals really) into the firey pits of hell.

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sandhiller said:

Feckers don't deserve to be blessed with a dogs companionship.

I hope when I attain my final reward,

if I am offered a job.

It is kicking those who abused dogs (all animals really) into the firey pits of hell.

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