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Thanks so much, everyone!
I was going through the website listing board certified vet surgeons last night, and came upon Karen Pastor's name. Didn't Karen used to be down on the south shore? As I recall, she did a lot of work with GH adoption groups and had GHs of her own. I used to hear a lot of good things about her - didn't know she'd moved up north. I've heard good things about InTown also.
It sounds like the consensus goes with Dr. Dudley - I'll call my friend now to pass all of this great info along.
You guys rock!
(and osteo sucks 
)Jordan
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Can anyone recommend an excellent vet surgeon in southern NH/northern MA? A friend's dog was just diagnosed with osteo, has seen oncology and is looking for a good surgeon to perform the amputation. The best surgeon I know of, Dr. Wadsworth in Dover, NH, retired.
She lives in Pelham, and is looking for someone closer than Angell or Tufts.
Thanks muchly!
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Thanks so much, Lori, for the greyt post-Christmas prezzie for mommy! The after-holiday week has been pretty brutal work-wise, and this was just the pickup I needed. I love the white enamel pin. Maybe soon I'll have almost as much bling as my hounds.
I was blessed with awesome SS's this year, and I'm grateful to you both. Onward to 2008!
Jordan
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A couple of things can be accomplished by tapping the fluid from the belly: it will make her more physically comfortable, at least temporarily, because it may re-accumulate. And, by sending the fluid off for various labs, cultures, cell counts, etc., the vet can get a better idea of where the fluid is coming from.
Also, humans with ascites, in addition to dietary restrictions, are often put onto diuretics like spironalactone or furosemide, and it might be a good topic to bring up with your vet tomorrow.
Boy, I really wish I'd gone into veterinary medicine, not human medicine. But please don't tell my employing hospital that.....
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Were liver function tests done? A build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity (called "ascites"), particularly if her protein level was low in her bloodwork, is suspicious for liver disease. Is she jaundiced?
Is she acting like a sick dog? Is she coughing, getting winded easily, panting? If a dog is having right-sided heart failure, this, too, can lead to signs of liver failure, including ascites. While waiting for another ultrasound of the abdomen, and presumably an echocardiogram (ultrasound of heart), the vet could do a chest x-ray, which would show an enlarged heart or fluid in the sac surrounding the heart ("pericardial effusion") that often accompany congestive heart failure. With a puppy, I'd think about a congenital heart defect. Does she have a murmur?
Unfortunately, ascites can also indicate an underlying malignancy, and I sincerely hope that's not the case with your puppy - it's probably unlikely given her age. I'd think shunt first. Does she have any history of seizures or other strange neurologic symptoms?
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Hey,
Neyla's mom - Lori was my SS too! Does this mean you're my long-lost sister? -
Oh, roo made us so happy today, our dear SS! Mafi, Teo and Jared have been waving it in our face that *they* got prezzies and we didn't, but we showed them we had great Santas who know that the way to our hearts is through our bottomless tummies.
Here's Dandi, waiting very impatiently for mom to put down the camera and pick up the scissors:
OK, now I'm not kidding! Do I have to show you how to open that box?
Gigi finally figured out that there are goodies hiding inside all that cardboard
A squeakie!!! My favorite!!!
Lexi hears the word "yummie" and comes to check out the situation
Jared and Lexi: "what do we look like, chopped liver? Where's our yummies? Can't you see we're skin and bones?"
(ps: these guys are littermates, and they, as well as their mother, have big lipomas - fatty tumors - in the exact same spot on their chests)
Dandi: Now, let me show you how a *man* plays with this toy!
Bailey was in a camera-shy mood, so here's a recent photo, pre-prezzies:
Thank you for everything, Belinda, Ray and Jordan! This was a wonderful holiday surprise for all of us! And I love the skin lotions as well.... My favorite is the racing muzzle - say, do they come in a size "itty bitty" to fit Jared, the world's worst poop-eater?
Have a wonderful holiday!
hugs from Jordan, Dandi, Gigi, Bailey and Lexi, but also from Mafi, Teo and Jared who partook of the loot.
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Well, I know Jared would want to thank you if he'd been able to get in the room to partake of the prezzies. I'll try to grab a photo of him later when he's alone. He's afraid of the big guys so keeps to himself.
I'm going to quietly slip a toy into his crate later when everyone else is sleeping. Everyone had a chance to get a good sniff of the box, but they weren't interested in prolonging the agony: there are goodies in there, and we want at 'em now!
Mafi went first, as queens usually do. (notice the deceased moo-toy just above the box)
DANDI! this is not a smile of happiness. Get away from my toy or I'll tear your tonsils out!
At last, my work is done. I came, I saw, I gutted.
At the other end of the spectrum, we have Teo, who always on the lookout for anyone who might steal his toys or kick him out of his bed. He hasn't gotten the hang of prezzie-peeling yet, so mom did it for him:
This is for me? I can really have it?
Yowza! My own squeakie!!!!
Lori and Ginny, the guys thank you so much for the wonderful bling (made by our very favorite bling-maker, we should add!
), toys, Shelby's yummies, and for making our holidays so special for us! Oh... and mom loved the pin from NC!! Mafi posed with that - of course, Mafi thinks she's America's Next Top Model so she'll pose for anything...
Thanks so much, Lori and Ginny! Mafi, Teo and Jared (in hiding) wish you all the happiest of holidays!
Jordan
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Well, my pack's own SS prezzies are on the way so we haven't had a chance to tempt fate yet.
I can say that when SS's teaser gifts arrived, we had no shame whatsoever and ripped those suckers open in the blink of an eye. 
So, I sense we'll be just as crazed when our packages arrived.But you know, to be honest, I had far, far more fun preparing and shopping for our recipients! This was the most enjoyable holiday season I've had in a long time, because I feel as if I spent it with a group of people as empassioned and nuts as I am.
I loved getting into the Evil Elf game, and getting devious (and very poetic!) in order to extract information from my victims. 
I could very happily be a SS multiple times over, without needing to receive prezzies in return, because I've had an absolute blast. Oh.... hold on... I've been informed by my 7-pack that I don't know what the heck I'm talking about, and that I'd better keep my big trap shut because THEY want THEIR Santa prezzies!!
So.... never mind...
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So do I have to wait that long? It's like 51 potty outside times away! I'm not sure I can wait that long. 51 potty-outside times in my house takes about 2 days!
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That means, "thank you, our Shelby's Delightful Bites are YUM-MY!" We love you Santa Paws, but won't you please reveal yourself soon?"
We have decided that since our mum won't bake for us, we're running away from home and going to FLA to live with Shelby and Kim, so we can eat yummies all the time. Mafi likes to sleep under the covers, so please make room.
Mafi, Teo and Jared
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Gorgeous necklace and dog!
The camera just loves some dogs, and Hobbes is one of them!
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We're game! And I have just the perfect Hanukkah goodie!
Mommy claims any chocolate matzoh for herself.
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Jojo, you are too adorable! Those jammies look so comfy! i'm glad they'll be keeping your buns warm.... it's already gotten cold up here in NH and I'll bet you're feeling winter coming too. I'm glad you like your goodies, and I hope mommy does too. We're grateful to our Evil Elfie for doing some snooping, and to Cottage Hounds, Shelby's Yummy-delicious bites and Crazycollars for their wonderful goodies.
We had SO much fun shopping! We're raring to go for 2008.
Jordan & the pack
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Bumpity-bump-bump!
Oh, Malll-and-Mooooooooe! Answer the phone! Santa's looking for you!
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I love the fish. I couldn't get one that worked and didn't know about the batteries until ours needed washing.
You can't get them here in Canada.
Our purple Cat sings What's New Pussycat! My friend Laura and I stopped on our long drive from Canada to Sandy Paws and saw them. We had a whole load of them bouncing on the floor in WalMart. Picture 2 grown women almost on the floor laughing as one of these things bounces under a shelf and back out all the while singing and giggling. Made the first day of our trip I tell ya. Thanks for brining back such a good memory.
They're hard to find! I have a 24-hr walmart here which is the only one I've found that carries them. I secretly hid a stash of them on an upper shelf in the pet section so when I needed more, they'd be there.
That didn't last for long, though. They just got in more for the holidays and I swiped almost all of them to give as gifts and for my own pups. Would you like me to send some up to you? The fishies play space alien/electronic sounds and also sing, and the dogs bark, giggle, say "you're cute!" or "you're a big, bad dog", and sneeze. I've found that they're indestructible, though the furry covers aren't. Gigi love to play with the naked plastic ball cause it rolls faster and sounds louder. Anyone who hasn't seen one of these things, here ya go: Mafi vs toy
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Dis here is Gizzy again: My big brudder Riley keeps STEALING my pink ball!@! Does he not know that pink is for GIRLS??
Love,
Gizzy
Easy fix, Gizzy! Shall I send mommy another furrballz for your brother (maybe a brown doggie, or a yellow fishie) so he'll leave yours alone? Or will mommy kill me if I do that?
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Nice stuff. I hope Gizzy likes her cat ball as much as Peanut does. It has a replaceable battery.
I bought 'Nut's on the way to Sandy Paws.Silly me
didn't realize until last week that those little suckers take batteries! I thought they were like screaming monkeys - they keep going until the chip dies. I should have gotten a clue when they sang slower, and slower, and.... But you have to dig deep to get to the batteries - I counted something like 7 screws to open to reach the battery compartment. But happily, "who let the dogs out ARF ARF ARF", "what I like about you", and "you're a big, bad dog!" were up and running again in no time. I think they're more entertaining for the humans than the dogs. -
Gizzy! You are one hot doggy!!!! You look stunning in your hat and pearls! Somehow, I just knew purple would be your color. I hope Specky isn't too jealous, cause she'll be getting her own prezzies soon, too, I'm sure! But this was your special-est day, and I'm so glad you like your goodies!
I have to say, it was awfully tough getting those Shelby's yummies into the box with 7 sets of mournful eyes watching them go buh-bye.
Oh, and Carol Ann, I must beg your forgiveness for sending the pink furrballz toy. If it hasn''t already, it will drive you mad.
Just wait till you hear "pussycat, pussycat, I love you....." a thousand times! Enjoy, and have a wonderful holiday, surrounded by all those (2-legged and 4-legged) you love the most!
Jordan & the Rooers
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Emma, what a sweet baby girl you are! Santa has heard that you've been a little angel this year
! Santa has sent Elfie down to find the ab-fab holiday prezzies for you, so don't be shy - come sit on Santa's knee and tell him what you want most for Christmas! (and please don't tinkle on his foot - it's not chic) Are you a little little girl, or a big little girl? I know one should never ask a woman this question, but how much do you weigh? And you need to ask your mom to measure your neck, in case Santa wants to send you something pretty to wear around it. No, darling -- I wouldn't hold my breath for diamonds, but Santa will find you something elegant and houndy.
Is there a special color that sets off your fantabulousness perfectly?
What flavor cookie floats your boat?
Are there any treats or toys or anything else that your mom won't let you have? (mean old mom!!) Is there a yummy, or a toy, or something else that you have at the top of your Santa-list? Have you REALLY been a good girl, or is someone pulling the wool over Santa's eyes?
Santa is eagerly awaiting your response, Emma and Pippismom.... You know how crazy parking a sleigh at the mall can be, so give Santa some help getting an early start!!
Your Esoteric Evil Elf
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Your secret
has asked Elfie to get the poop, er, the scoop (or maybe he sent me to scoop the poop?) on Jax and his mom. Jax, you handsome hunka hound, Santa needs to know how much you weigh... he's not getting personal or anything - but could you tell us how tall you are from your tippy toes up to your withers? Are you a tall, lanky guy or more like the Arnold Schwarzenegger of greyhounds? What size collar fits you (please ask mom to measure the widest part of your head, and behind your ears, and around your neck.
What color do you look your most debonair in?
What flavor yummies make you weak at the knees?
What would you like Santa to bring you, more than anything in the world? A noisy squeaky toy to drive mom crazy? Tons of cookies? New underwear? (
) Are there any types of yummies or toys that mommy doesn't want you to have (who at does she think she is, the fun police??? 
)? Anything special mom would like to find under her tree (or Hanukkah bush)?
your liaison to the Bearded One
Elfie
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First, evil elfie has to get one thing off her chest: . Sorry - whenever I hear "Mo" I think "Larry and Curly". OK. I feel better now!
So, Santa hears that Blaise is a young, brindle girl
But tell Santa more - come, give it a whirl!
Is she dainty or wide? Gigantic or small?
Please measure her height at the withers, how tall?
From withers to tail, her girth, round her ears
Her chest and her tuck-up, her neck like a deer's
Does she like silk or satin, or bright shades of pink?
Maybe purple, or silver or even faux mink!
Some pearls or glass beads or a snood for your face
Or a hat made of feathers and flowers and lace?
Or would she like cookies, a dog cake or two?
A big squeaky toy or a bullystick to chew?
Now mommy is next, is there something she craves?
Some coffee, dark chocolate about which she raves?
Some candles or cookies, a pair of warm gloves
Please tell Secret Santa what mommy will love!
And tell mom a picture would help out so much
for Santa to add on his own special touch
Enough for this elfie, now take pen in paw
and tell Secret Santa 'bout you and your maw
(ACK! That was terrible!!!!) Anyway, you get the idea
Your sleepy evil elfie
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OK Aruba darlin', time to give SS the
! Your SS is going 
trying to find out everything about you so it's time to come 
. Santa would like to see your smilin' face (or any other part of you that Santa might like
) so please ask your mom to post a photo. So, tell Santa. Do you Arooo? Are you a vocal little girl who loves to serenade everyone? Or are you quiet and demure, a shy little wallflower who secretly poops in mommy's slipper when you want attention?
Are you a girlie-girl who loves to dress up in lace, pearls, bling, feathers, boas, bustiers, garter belts....
[ER, UH - Hey, Santa!!
This is a family forum!] Or are you a down-and-dirty tomkat ... no, make that tomboy (Santa's been reading too many US weekly's lately)? Do you like to "get down" with the boys, and track mud in the house? Does the thought of a lacey collar with bling make you cringe?
Do you wear jammies? Coats? What colors do you think make you stunning and irresistible to everyone who feasts their eyes upon you? Ask mommy to get some measurements for Santa: the base of the neck, where a collar lies, the widest point of the head, the front of your chest, your girth and tuck-up, from base of neck to base of tail (
- oops, Santa likes this measuring stuff a *little* too much). Speaking of feast, tell Santa your favorite-est yummy in the world. (Remember, it can't be so delish that your mommy is going to try to steal it from you, so ask for something with tripe.
)Now, let's talk toys: squeakie? gruntie? fuzzy? bald? not a toy kinda girl? Would you rather stretch out on the chaise, sunning your buns?
So, Miss Arooooooba, anything else you think Santa should know about you and your mom? Does mommy like to wear bling and fancy collars? Or maybe she's hoping for something like this: . Oops, never mind. Ask mommy how she feels about books, or candles, or
. Santa is eagerly waiting to hear from you, Miss Aroooooba! Black Friday is almost here, and there's shopping to be done!
Love from your Evil Elf
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Darn, with more than 5 weeks to go before christmas, I didn't think I would be too late.
Well, I'll try again next year.
Aw, galgomum.... I'm a US galgomum, and my 2 galgas and 2 galgos said they'd be happy to be your Not-So-Secret-Santas!
Teo said he'd be willing to share some of his toys with your pups....
(and osteo sucks 
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Neyla's mom - Lori was my SS too! Does this mean you're my long-lost sister?
I'm going to quietly slip a toy into his crate later when everyone else is sleeping. 
So, I sense we'll be just as crazed when our packages arrived.
I could very happily be a SS multiple times over, without needing to receive prezzies in return, because I've had an absolute blast. 
Our purple Cat sings What's New Pussycat! 
I bought 'Nut's on the way to Sandy Paws.
Are there any treats or toys or anything else that your mom won't let you have? (mean old mom!!) Is there a yummy, or a toy, or something else that you have at the top of your Santa-list? 
) Are there any types of yummies or toys that mommy doesn't want you to have (who at does she think she is, the fun police??? 
)? 
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Uveitis
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Hi Linda!
My first greyhound, Kody, had post-traumatic iritis (uveitis of the anterior chamber of the eye) after being struck in the eye with a ball. It was obviously painful and very sensitive to light. He improved rapidly with steroid drops.
Was the vet able to determine why Keeva developed uveitis? Just as in humans, uveitis may reflect an underlying autoimmune disorder, so if the vet couldn't find an obvious cause, a comprehensive workup would probably be appropriate. Uveitis can be a chronic or relapsing condition, and is sight-threatening. A friend's galgo has been battling uveitis for several years. Can you get a referral to a vet ophthalmologist?
Small world (of eyes, that is) - I was diagnosed with uveitis 2 years ago, caused by an autoimmune disorder.
. Still get to go to Boston to get my eyes dilated and scrutinized every 6 weeks.
Keep us posted on Keeva - I hope this is a one-time deal and that she recovers quickly. Mafi sends kisses to Valor.
Jordan