[I Think Bingo Has Sundowners Syndrome?]

I just had my Misty at the vet because it seemed like we got up one morning and she was old, all of a sudden. Misty is only 10 but started acting like she was 15. She would go outside and then act like she was lost. Even when we walk, she would stop all of a sudden with a look as if to say, what are doing? Her physical exam and blood work all came back fine, urine was sent out and that came back fine.I know there is a syndrome in dogs that resembles Alzheimers in people, I just can't remember exactly what it's called but remember reading about it. My vet said that he can put Misty on a senility drug to improve cognitive function but we're trying a few other things first just to be sure.Hope you get to the bottom of Bingo's problem. Will keep her in our thoughts

[Softee Had Her Toe Amputated]

Softee is 14? God bless her. Glad to hear she bounced right back and will say a special prayer for this special girl

[Indigo Is Having "surgery" 3/14/08]

Sending more prayers

[Timing Of A Thyroid Test]

I have heard that a lot of vets say that timing of the thyroid test doesn't matter. But my vet says yes. The test should be no more than 4-5 hours after the dog has taken his soloxine. I think people here can be even more specific than that.

[Update On Bonnie Twist]

Bonnie will be tucked in my prayers as will you and your family. And may you find the strength you need to get through the next 3 weeks. As much as you love and care for Bonnie, I bet you find that strength.

[Update-- Obsessed Water Drinker]

Hi Jen, I'm glad you found out what you and Scout are dealing with. I was wondering what happened at the vet. I don't know a thing about this, but follow the direction you're getting here.You can't get better advice. Will keep Scout in my prayers and please keep us posted.

[We're Back... Was: Ok, She Hasn't Been Seen By Ortho Yet But..]

I'm no vet either, but something doesn't sound right. Saying lots of prayers for your girl and will look forward to hearing what the ortho vet has to say.

[Cannon's Surgery This Morning]

Will continue to keep Cannon in our prayers. Thank you for the update

[Loca Misdiagnosed?]

Looking very hopeful. I'm thrilled for you and Loca and will continue to follow along. Keeping your girl in our prayers

[Lumps And Bumps And Limping]

You have many many prayers coming from here and plenty of good thoughts. NOT because there's something wrong...just to ease your mind. She sure doesn't look 9

[Greyhound Neck Pain]

A couple of my guys have had neck issues, my little female does now.Acupuncture is a big help and my vet has me massage the neck with Traumeel which is also a big help. And walking only with a harness so there's no stress on the neck.Tramadol is also on hand at all times.

[Cannon's Surgery This Morning]

Prayers and good thoughts for Cannon

[Update On Bonnie Twist]

I too am sorry about you husband's dad. And your little girl is a complete doll.When I read stories like this I'm always impressed at how you all handle it. Some say you have no choice but to handle it. I would give my life for my dogs, but I don't know that I would pull out of it and still be sane. Bless you for taking such good care of Bonnie

[Omg I Just Had To Heimlich Luke!]

Talk about scary...I have CPR trainning but I have to admit, I don't think I would know how to perform it on one of my dogs. Something to think about seriously. He may have growled at you, but I bet he was proud of you. He just didn't tell you that

[Chronic Happy Tail...]

My boy had a really bad case of happy tail at the kennel before I adopted him. They made the decision to amputate the day before I went to pick him up. The only thing I had to deal with was the healing which got really tricky at times but he did great. His tail is only about 6" There's no way he could bang it on anything. The only thing I don't like is people always think he's a Dobe. I guess being black and a stub tail, that's what he looks like to a lot of people.

[Obsessd With Drinking Water]

Just wondering how you're doing?

[Need Advice: Possible Stroke/fce/gme/tick Disease]

Saying lots of prayers for your girl Jas, please keep us posted and I wish for you the best possible outcome.I hope Jas is comfortable.

[Indigo Is Having "surgery" 3/14/08]

Prayers coming your way

[Millie Bitten By Loose Dog.]

What a shame. That rip looks nasty. I hope Millie stays comfortable and heals well. Will keep her in our prayers

[Shelby Headed To The Vet]

Will keep your girl in our prayers.Try to let the scolding go in one ear and right out the other. Easy to say I know. Please keep us posted,

[Obsessd With Drinking Water]

I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked.

 

 

what food do you use? I am taking him in the morning to see the vet.

Science Diet "KD" for kidney disease. There's another kidney diet I believe it's by Purina which may be a little less expensive. But I would take the suggestion of the vet. That's what I did.

[Obsessd With Drinking Water]

I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked.

[Platelets........]

One of my boys had very very low platelets but it was due to VW. As long as we were very careful with him he did okay with it. The only problem he had was when he had to have a tooth surgically extracted they had to have platelets on hand.We had to stop going to the dog park because any injury could have been life threatning for him.

[Help Gibby]

Will keep him in our prayers and hopefully he will stay comfortable and happy. Thanks for updating after the vet visit

[Advice, Please?]

I don't know that I would call her a "nutjob" but after re-reading your post, I would guess the neck. Did she reommend Traumeel in gel form? I am a big fan of traumeel and use the gel and have had good success with it.If you do already have the gel, try massaging her neck with it.See what your regular vet has to say about the visit(to the holistic vet) If she sometimes doesn't have full range of motion like you said in her neck, start there and see if it helps. I wish you luck.It's so difficult to pinpoint pain with these dogs.They're sometimes too stoic. But something is obviously hurting her.