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  • S

    Hello, my name is Sharon and our first basenji was a female tri named Sheena. She lived to the ripe old age of 14 and finally succumbed to Fanconis. We received our current basenji, Ben, from Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT) at the age of 6. He is now 12, but suffering from warts. We are working on this with him. Ben lives with three cats–all strays--Mila, Sarah, and Isabella, for whom he has a high tolerance. He likes Mila, who was Sheena's "puppy" when Mila first came to us as a small kitten.

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  • M

    Welcome Sharon and Ben. Our Gracie who is a BRAT loves "her" cat, Kamicko. They love the "I chase you, you chase me game". After a good romp they will curl up together for a much deserved nap.

    Mary Lou

    Loving Gracie

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  • P

    Welcome to you and Ben, SharonG

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Welcome to the forum Sharon, Ben and Gracie.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • S

    Welcome…we do have several BRAT folks here...and some I have helped get puppies from great breeders!

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Welcome! Yep, another Brat volunteer for years, now have an adopted Brat pup.

    Debra

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  • S

    Has anyone had an issue with warts? Ben has numerous warts. He had surgery several time to remove them, but they keep coming back. Now, at the age of 12, we aren't going to worry about them, but treat them with a topical medication. He eats Purina One lamb and rice along with yogurt in the morning and pumpkin (when we can get it!), a tablespoon of Iams wet dogfood, and carrots in the evening. He's otherwise very healthy. Thanks.

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  • KipawaK

    hi Sharon - a big 'WELCOME' to you and your clan!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • P

    Jewel has had a wart on her elbow for about three years. We have never treated it because of her age and as she only has one. She suffers no effects from it and so we leave well alone.

    How do you treat Ben's topically? I have been tokld that Thuja tincture is good. I'd be interested in any responses to your post.

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  • S

    Ben has numerous warts on the underside of his body. The vet gave us some topical ointment and a friend of ours, who has horses, recommended Compound W and Castor Oil. She had used both effectively on her horses.

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  • P

    Than you SharonG. I'll try my local horse supply trader. Fortunately Jewel only has the one but it's in a vulnerable position especially as she's getting
    a bit wobbly nowadays.

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