SmokinDVM

[SmokinDVM]

Hey WW,

College Station huh?
I visited TX A&M's Vet School there quite a few years back. Went to a bar that all the Vet school students were hanging out at, the chicken something?. Anyway, I learned not to get too drunk before a test, but CAN'T get too drunk after the test.

[WhiteWidow]

Hey WW,

College Station huh?
I visited TX A&M's Vet School there quite a few years back. Went to a bar that all the Vet school students were hanging out at, the chicken something?. Anyway, I learned not to get too drunk before a test, but CAN'T get too drunk after the test.

That would be the Dixie Chicken, and that would also be the biggest dump in the state of Texas.

[SmokinDVM]

That would be the Dixie Chicken, and that would also be the biggest dump in the state of Texas.

It might be the biggest dump in TX, but that's usually where the poor college students hang out. They don't need fancy, just plenty of alcohol.

[WhiteWidow]

It might be the biggest dump in TX, but that's usually where the poor college students hang out. They don't need fancy, just plenty of alcohol.

My dream is to become a success so that I can come back here and completely bulldoze the strip of bars where the Chicken is located. I would replace it with nice, well-managed establishments that were not an eye sore directly across from the University.

[basil]

I have a vague memory of coming out of the dixie chicken one time and then through a plate glass window of a store somewhere in the immediate vicinity. Later I thought that 20 some odd stitches was damn lucky.

I've driven by there recently - a couple of months ago, and it was a dump.

[cigar no baka]

Hey WW,

College Station huh?
I visited TX A&M's Vet School there quite a few years back. Went to a bar that all the Vet school students were hanging out at, the chicken something?. Anyway, I learned not to get too drunk before a test, but CAN'T get too drunk after the test.

I bet that was the Dixie Chicken. Went to A&M for two semesters in the mid 80's and we were always going there. Don't know if it is still there or not but if it is, that's probably it.

[Drake]

I bet that was the Dixie Chicken. Went to A&M for two semesters in the mid 80's and we were always going there. Don't know if it is still there or not but if it is, that's probably it.

an aggie i work with was boo-hooing a few weeks ago because that was being closed down and all the crap on the walls on the inside was sold on ebay for a crapload.

[SmokinDVM]

That's the place.
Seems as though a lot of people visited that place, or have some kind of opinion on it.
I was there over 10 years ago, and it was explained to me to be a tradition of the Vet school students to visit there after a big test.
Oh well, so much for tradition.

[WhiteWidow]

That's the place.
Seems as though a lot of people visited that place, or have some kind of opinion on it.
I was there over 10 years ago, and it was explained to me to be a tradition of the Vet school students to visit there after a big test.
Oh well, so much for tradition.

Unfortunately many people think it is a tradition, but its just a piece of crap and has only been there for about 20 years. A&M has been there for over 125 years and my grandpa and dad didn't give a crap about some heap where you have to piss into a trough of ice.

[basil]

I was there in 1976 - 30 years ago. Don't remember a trough with ice.

[cigar no baka]

Well I have a lot of memories at the Dixie Chicken, sad to hear it's going away. But that's progress.

[SmokinDVM]

Unfortunately many people think it is a tradition, but its just a piece of crap and has only been there for about 20 years. A&M has been there for over 125 years and my grandpa and dad didn't give a crap about some heap where you have to piss into a trough of ice.

I've pissed into much worse places than a trough of ice, and was damn happy to have a place to piss.
It was tradition to the students I went with.
Somebody must have had a bad experience in there.

[WhiteWidow]

Somebody must have had a bad experience in there.

It just that I don't like that place being the stereotype for my entire school, when things like the cadets and actually having a defense should be instead. And the guy that owned it, Don Gainer, was an insult to humanity.

And Basil is correct on the age, I believe 1976 was the first year it was there, maybe 78.

[bigpoppapuff]

hmmm...i don't think white widow is happy with the dixie chicken or its owner...

[cinda]

The worst Bar (canteena) I have even been in was in Mexico. We lived right outside of border of Mexico for a few years and going to Mexico was a day trip. One day hubby and I and a few friends took a bus outside of the tourist sections. The one thing I remember about this bar was the only thing separating the mens room and the lady's room was a piece of card board. The bad thing is it had holes all thought it. Regardless I like Basil, was still very happy to have some where to pee.

[SmokinDVM]

ok, what about the male version of this answer, regarding neutering and whether it helps prevents prostrate cancer. And comments on a male's aggression level before and after.

A few days late, but you were on ignore then. I was scrolling down the page and spotted your post.

Anyway, I've only seen a couple of cases of prostate cancer in neutered dogs, and those were dogs that had been neutered at an older age. We see many more cases of prostate enlargement due to hyperplasia and/or infection than we see cancer. Hyperplasia is easily remedied by neutering.
Aggression is also something that tends to be less of a problem in neutered dogs. However, many factors play into aggression as a behavioral problem, and we see many aggressive neutered dogs and many submissive intact dogs.

Early spay and neuter, as well as proper training and socialization is the key.

[SmokinDVM]

It just that I don't like that place being the stereotype for my entire school, when things like the cadets and actually having a defense should be instead. And the guy that owned it, Don Gainer, was an insult to humanity.

And Basil is correct on the age, I believe 1976 was the first year it was there, maybe 78.

I don't think it's a stereotype for the school. It was, however, well known as a night spot that was frequented by a seemingly large number of students. It is what it was.

I remember many other things from my visit there. I wish my school had as nice of an exotics/zoo animal section.

[WOXOF]

She doesn't seem to be licking the area. It's in the middle of her back just in front of her hind legs. The area is getting larger and it is the whole hair. She seems to feel ok and isn't acting strange other than her decrease in appetite. It's starting to look like a reverse mohawk. We'll be taking her to the vet on Wednesday if we can.

Well we got the results from her blood test and everything is ok. The vet said it was most likely stress. Thanks for the help DVM. Any ideas on how to reduce stress or get her hair to start growing back. She has the whole upstairs to herself so she isn't contantly being bothered by the dogs or my 2 year old son.

[SmokinDVM]

Well we got the results from her blood test and everything is ok. The vet said it was most likely stress. Thanks for the help DVM. Any ideas on how to reduce stress or get her hair to start growing back. She has the whole upstairs to herself so she isn't contantly being bothered by the dogs or my 2 year old son.

Cats are the second most neurotic animals on the planet.

I would suggest trying a product called Feliway. It's made with cat pheromones, supposedly to simulate a queens pheromones, which act to soothe the cats. I have had decent results, 60% resolution, with this product in several behavioral situations. It tends to be a temporary fix though, but most of the treatments for these problems are. It comes in a spray or a diffuser. The diffuser is similar to the plug-in air fresheners as you plug it into the wall and it emits a constant measured amount of the product. You should be able to find it at most larger pet stores, or at a Vets office.
If that doesn't work, I would suggest a DepoMedrol injection. This works better than 90% of the time. Sometimes the problem returns in a few months, and sometimes a few years.

[bigpoppapuff]

barry.....have you ever seen this??.......

~ 10 Commandments for Dogs ~

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that BEFORE you get me.

2. Give me time to understand what it is you want from me.

3. Place your trust in me, it is crucial to my well-being.

4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I have only YOU.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.

7. Please don't hit me. I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don't want to do that.

8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak!

9. Take care of me when I get old. You will get old too.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. NEVER say, "I can't bear to watch, or let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. And always remember, I LOVE YOU!

There is nothing so pure and strong as the love of a dog for his Master.