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Eagle Herald - Non-shedding, single-coated dogs include Shih Tzus, poodles, schnauzers, soft-coated Wheaten terriers, the bichon frise and Jeff Hermersmann, Welsh spaniel breeder from Lena, said breeding dogs to be hypoallergenic helps boosts the number of dogs Read More

Myrtle Beach Online - breeder has fathered 2 litter. For info and more 1 TINY puppy Left! Chihuahua X Dachshund Black Short Cute! - 09/22/2006 10:54 AM EDT Decided to sell this little baby. Going to be SMALL. Has had 1st series of shots, wormed, 1/2 Bichon Read More

Kirksville Daily Express & Crier - I personally have a bichon frise who is my foster dog and I will tell you know he is very protective of his territory, he and he is a little dog who was never trained to attack.. but this happens in all breeds, Here is a hint, Find a good breeder Read More

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Detroit News - Royal Oak dog boutique, remodeled and decorated her West Bloomfield Township condominium with her 15-year-old bichon frise Her top pick for owners of new pets, particularly puppies, is a chew toy. You could say puppies eat it up. Online pet
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Anal Sac Problems In Bichon Frise

Something that you may not have understood about your Bichon Frise before are his anal sacs. These two sacs are located in the muscle tissue on either side of the anus at the five and seven o’clock positions. An intensely malodorous secretion, usually brownish and watery in appearance, resides within the sacs.

The anal sac fluid, which emerges through two tiny ducts, serves an unknown purpose in the dog. It may help dogs mark territory or enable them to distinguish one another’s sexual identity, according to different theories. Whatever their purpose, the anal sacs of most dogs can be ignored throughout life. Other dogs, however, are bothered by periodic anal sac problems. They show it by madly dragging their hindquarters across the floor or biting and licking at the tail area. These dogs need to have their anal sacs manually emptied (expressed). A few need to have the sacs surgically removed.

How often may your dog’s anal sacs need to be expressed? This depends on whether your dog is one who suffers from bouts of impaction or from actual anal sac infections. Some dogs need monthly attention, while others can go several months without a problem. This is best discussed with your veterinarian, especially if anal sac impaction affects your dog. Should you feel you want to empty the anal sacs at home, here are some guidelines.

1. Begin by standing the dog on a firm surface. The floor will do fine with a large dog, while a table (with surface protected) may be necessary to express the sacs of a small Bichon Frise. Hold a piece of cotton or paper towel in one hand to cover the anal area. This is useful because the secretion usually squirts out from the ducts once pressure is applied over the sacs.

2. With the absorbent material in place, put your thumb on one side of the anus and your index finger on the other. Gently squeeze your fingers together until the contents of the sacs begin to emerge from the ducts. Usually, the secretion is quite watery, but if it’s been retained for a while, it may resemble toothpaste. Don’t use excessive force, or you may rupture the delicate sacs.

3. Another method of expressing the anal sacs involves inserting your gloved and lubricated forefinger into the anus and feeling for each anal sac individually within the sphincter muscle. Then, grasping it between your thumb and finger, gently press on the sac until the fluid is released. This procedure should not be painful but it may be uncomfortable for the Bichon Frise, so you’ll probably need somebody to hold the animal.

If you find that the secretion won’t budge, first try redirecting the pressure. Occasionally, the sacs will be completely impacted and then it’s time to see the veterinarian. This also holds true for secretion containing pus or blood, which indicates an infection of the anal sacs. If not treated promptly, they could become abscessed, which is very painful. Anal sac infections are frequently treated with oral and local antibiotics. The latter is inserted through the ducts into the anal sacs themselves.

Dog attack near Thousand Hills Park hospitalizes man, kills pet 

KIRKSVILLE - A man was injured and a dog he was walking was killed when they were attacked by pit bulls after they wandered onto private property near Thousand Hills State Park, but it appears neither party will face charges.
Source: www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com

Many want pet store cleaned up 

Animal advocates want Noahs Ark Pet Store at 1921 N. Eight St. cleaned up. More…

Douglas Jordan was skeptical when the veterinarian suggested massage might help his dog, Charlie, who was suffering from back pain and arthritis. But he was willing to try almost anything to help his 8-year-old dachshund walk again. More…

PETS: Little dogs are big again 

Being a lap dog today is not always as easy as it looks. Thanks to Paris Hilton and other toy-dog-toting celebrities, pint-sized pooches have become important fashion accessories. Read More…

KIRKSVILLE - A man was injured and a dog he was walking was killed when they were attacked by pit bulls after they wandered onto private property near Thousand Hills State Park, but it appears neither party will face charges. Read More…

Blessings for pets in San Jose church service  

Shorty, a bichon fris with a short haircut, went to church Sunday. So did Amber and Brandy, a pair of dachshunds. Because pets and other animals play a special role in people’s lives, minister Christine Emmerling decided to hold a blessing for furry friends at her small S.J. church. Read More…

Shorty, a bichon fris with a short haircut, went to church Sunday. So did Amber and Brandy, a pair of dachshunds. “It’s their first time in church,'’ said Margie Gresham, owner of the dachshunds. Read More…

‘It is not an easy time’

SLAM! Sports - I hope you never have to go through that,” she said, as the family’s three dogs, a 14-year-old cocker spaniel and two bichon frise-poodle mixes, barked and yipped behind the sliding security gate. “The older one thinks he’s a German shepherd. The
Source: slam.canoe.ca

Bichons to play in park
Edmond Sun - their human friends are invited to spend an afternoon socializing in the park Sept. 24 at an outing sponsored by the bichon frise Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available. For information call, 752-5757 or e-mail LCodding@aol.com.
Source: www.edmondsun.com

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