JerseyGirlInOz

Mokkah suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax when he was about 18 months old and training to race. He was monitored to see of the hole would close up by itself, but it didn't---he did end up having emergency surgery to repair it. They biopsied the lung and came up with nothing---they still don't know why or how it happened, or if it would happen again---but if it's any comfort to you, he's now over 4 years old and in perfect health. If you want to get advice from vets who have experience in treating this condition, I'd be happy to give you the names and phone numbers of the vets here who treated him.

I am so sorry

I'm so sad to see Alan's name here He was such an inspiration, and I have always been so impressed with how much you did for him through his illnesses. You were so lucky to have each other.

Been there, done that. It's been 8 years, and I still miss her. That said, I couldn't imagine not having had her in my life. The joy she brought to my life was worth the pain of losing her. Big 's to you for the loss of your beautiful boy

That makes sense---TSH tests are highly unreliable in humans as well, and have resulted in a lot of un/misdiagnosed thyroid disorders in several people I know.

What a gorgeous boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave you

What a stunning boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave you

What a beautiful story. How lucky you were to have found each other! I'm so sorry she had to leave you

I'm so sorry

Oh, Robin, I know how difficult things have been for you lately---this much be such an awful blow. Polli was such a champion---a true fighter. I hope you take comfort knowing she is now at peace.

I'm so sorry, Elizabeth...

What a great tribute---I laughed and cried.

I am so sorry---he was much too young

I am so sorry

Oh, Patricia, I am so sorry... Sending lots of healing thoughts from Down Under for a full recovery for your beautiful girl.

I have always been in complete and utter awe of you guys and your cross-country hounds, and every time you guys lose one it breaks my heart. Run free, Beautiful Girl---you had a life most humans would envy!!!

Oh, no... . I know you were dreading this day. I am so sorry...