jsherwin,
if you dogs get a problem from the fiber in the crete.
Put a small topping on the slab.

Drake Demon
Heart Guard is ivermetin, look at the active ingredients, you are paying 1000% more for the ivermectin to come in nice chewable tablets.
No point in double dosing

Here is something that may be going on, I cant tell from your post but i know its a common problem and something for you to think about
Think about your attitude when applying force.
Some people apply force with anger.
It is usually very subtle on the handlers, they may try not to express there ...

I use Ivermectin, undiluted, and have had great sucess with it.
It costsme about $50 a year to worm 10 dogs for 2 years. As oposed to approx $1800 for heart guard per year.

Speak to your vet about dosage and get them tested for adult heartworm before you start worming, if the have any adult ...

Looks like im in the minority, but i dont like concrete.
i prefer crushed rock, as sharp as you can get, it toughens the pads all round, you dont get the cracks on the sides of the feet or kennel sores. put wire mesh underneath about 12 inches of rock to stop the dogs from digging out.
They can ...

I have some 6 month old pups Black labs out of an excellent line.
Whilst not yet completely "started" they are hunting, gun broke and retrieving to hand.
email me if you are interested
damientlee@hotmail.com

PM sent

Thats whats Aussies call it, not sure what you yanks do.
oops gotta be caredull about who i call a yank round here

Any rock will do, the sharper the better, order it delivered from a local supplier go see it, and make sure it has little dirt and is cleaned fairly well

I use 6" crushed rock surrounded by railroad ties and wire underneath, make sure the majority of it is above ground and you wont have a problem with drainage.
It conditions thier pads consistantly and is great for thier nails, I think the dogs love it.
Conrete promots cracking on the edges of ...

we havent decided exactly what areas the chapter will cover, but it will most probably be forrest, lamar, perry, marion, stone, perhaps covington counties.
It depends on the areas we get the most support, and the location of suitable projects.
Either way thier are support programs run by other ...

I will be hosting a booth at the Mississippi Wildlife expo at the forest county multipurpose center in hattiesburg this weekend.
I will be drumming up support for a local quail forever chapter and displaying my dogs ands pups.
There will be also be information on the numerous programs for ...

Yep, Damn hot.
I have been getting up at 500 to train for the morning.
by 800 its to hot for both me and the dog. How many more months of this?

There will be a SOuth Mississippi chapter of quail forever starting up.
Those who are interested in becoming involved, or attending events as supporters. please get in touch with me and provide me your contact details.

Thanks
Damien

Hopefully i will be coming into a good supply of pigeons.
300 or so.
Are there any who would be interested?
Ill keep u all posted if and when i get them

It could be for a whole host of reasons.
Has the dogs situation changed? Is he being treated any different.
How many dummies do u throw him?
Is he being challenged?