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Hello and welcome! This site is an archive site of Bichon Buzz, a former group of Bichon pet owners. After 10 years together as a community, MSN Groups sadly closed down.Thanks for visiting.
Thunderstorm Fears
If your dog has fear/behavior issues during a thunderstorm you need to desensitize him/her from the event.
(Typical thunderstorm season runs June through August on average.)
Start by playing thunderstorm sounds on a cd. Increase the volume over time.
During the sound listening or during a real storm, distract him/her by playing then rewarding the good happy playing behavior with a treat.
Don't pet or stroke your dog to sooth him/her during a storm. This just reinforces their fear.
Go about doing your regular everyday business ignoring the outside happenings. Eventually your dog will catch on that there is nothing to fear.
If none of these work, talk to your vet. Your vet may prescribe a short acting medication that calms your dog.
Here is another article with a bit more info.
Also -- there are many comments/stories by other owners on how they cope.
(Typical thunderstorm season runs June through August on average.)
Start by playing thunderstorm sounds on a cd. Increase the volume over time.
During the sound listening or during a real storm, distract him/her by playing then rewarding the good happy playing behavior with a treat.
Don't pet or stroke your dog to sooth him/her during a storm. This just reinforces their fear.
Go about doing your regular everyday business ignoring the outside happenings. Eventually your dog will catch on that there is nothing to fear.
If none of these work, talk to your vet. Your vet may prescribe a short acting medication that calms your dog.
Here is another article with a bit more info.
Also -- there are many comments/stories by other owners on how they cope.
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease which is transfered by ticks (if the tick has been on your dog for a day or two) can be tested for with a blood test at the vet's.
If your dog tests postitive, it can be treatable with drugs for a few weeks.
If your dog needs other shots -- they will be given to your dog AFTER the drug treatment is completed.
There is also a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease. If your dog has not had it, and if you live in an area where there is a chance of getting it, then get the vaccine as a precaution.
Dogs that are kept outside or spend lots of time outside, and if you live near woods, then it may be a strong consideration to get the vaccine.
Discuss this health issue with your vet.
Symptoms and Treatments Article
Six Symptoms (easy read article)
Detailed Article with photos
If your dog tests postitive, it can be treatable with drugs for a few weeks.
If your dog needs other shots -- they will be given to your dog AFTER the drug treatment is completed.
There is also a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease. If your dog has not had it, and if you live in an area where there is a chance of getting it, then get the vaccine as a precaution.
Dogs that are kept outside or spend lots of time outside, and if you live near woods, then it may be a strong consideration to get the vaccine.
Discuss this health issue with your vet.
Symptoms and Treatments Article
Six Symptoms (easy read article)
Detailed Article with photos
Sweet Bichons
Amazing Cakes by Joanne's Bichon Cake for a groom
Bichon Frise Birthday Cake
Bichon Frise Birthday Cake (video view)
Bichon Wedding Cake Topper -- two Bichons on a boat with the bride and groom.
A simple bone cake.
Bichon Frise Cookie cutter - to buy! Then frost them in white and add chocochips for eyes and a black jelly bean for a nose! or a chocolate chip.
Bichon Frise Birthday Cake
Bichon Frise Birthday Cake (video view)
Bichon Wedding Cake Topper -- two Bichons on a boat with the bride and groom.
A simple bone cake.
Bichon Frise Cookie cutter - to buy! Then frost them in white and add chocochips for eyes and a black jelly bean for a nose! or a chocolate chip.
Happy Happy Dog
For all dogs and their people -- a really cute site where you can view other dogs or enter the daily photo contest.
HappyHappyDog.com
HappyHappyDog.com
Senior Dog Health Issues
A very good article here at DogTime on senior dogs and health issues you should think about.
Related articles are linked at the bottom of the page.
There are many other helpful articles on dogs there also -- a great resource.
Related articles are linked at the bottom of the page.
There are many other helpful articles on dogs there also -- a great resource.
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