#518881 - 11/10/16 12:55 PM
Re: Having a dog in Belize??
[Re: wiley]
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ragman
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I can't speak for all of Belize because I don't have that experience but San Pedro is a great place for dogs. I suspect your dog will have a great time here. Mine and all of my expat friends I think will agree.
To ensure your dog does have a good time is the commonsense of not allowing him to bother others; pick up his waste; keep him on a leash when appropriate and always under control. Good luck
Jim Formerly from somewhere on a beach in Belize
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#518899 - 11/11/16 07:24 AM
Re: Having a dog in Belize??
[Re: ScubaLdy]
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Sorry Harriette, My Aussie is the smartest dog on the Island, period. Maybe Bubba is when Zeke is off Island.  Zeke knows what I'm thinking before I do. I was even going to let him vote this election, but because he wants everything for free I didn't feel like I could trust him alone in the voting booth. Wiley, if your dog goes into town and/or many public places with you like mine does he needs to be on a leash and you'll need to follow what I suggested. Out of town is another matter depending on circumstances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3VLqLLWxbQ
Jim Formerly from somewhere on a beach in Belize
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#518926 - 11/12/16 07:55 AM
Re: Having a dog in Belize??
[Re: wiley]
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If your dog hasn't had tick fever, you are lucky. Two out of my three dogs have had it. One died from it, she was on frontline. My 8 week old puppy had it when we adopted her, it was not diagnosed until she quit eating.She got it again 2 years later while on frontline. Now 4 years in, she's a sickly dog on medications most of her life. We have switched to expensive medication Comfortis to prevent fleas and ticks. It has been working.
And yes tick fever does kill plenty of dogs on the island, not just the abused. They may seem to be normal dogs, but the life expectancy for a potlicker is under 10 years. Saga Humane Society has to test every dog prior to SNIP surgery because it's so common. The infection weakens their system and they can not tolerate anesthesia and have died while under.
Bring you dog, medications and a leash. Be respectful with your dog, keep in your yard and scoop the poop when in public places.
Coleen
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