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That happened with my Scarlett. It took the vet nearly 40 minutes of deep kneading to find the knot in her shoulder. He had me start her on glucosamine. After that everything was fine.

Lots and lots of good thoughts coming your way.

I just saw this thread this morning, I am so sorry that Merlin had to experience this. It is so good to hear that he only needed a few stitches. Please give him puppy hugs and cuddles from Aquitaine and her human. Don't apologize for the rant. Scarlett was attacked 3 separate times by a dobie whose owner denied everything. The 3rd attach required major surgery, she still denied her dog did it. Of course she refused to pay for the care. Her dog later attacked a retired policeman who called me and reported it to Animal Control. Let's just say that the AC officer lost her professional cool enough to tell me "that woman is an absolute bitch". Maybe Merlin is holding out for steak!

Wishing and hoping for the best for Asia!

Sending prayers and good thoughts for you both.

I went right off and ordered some from Amazon today. Not that Aquitaine has ever needed it but I'd rather have it on hand. Thanks for the suggestion!

Poor baby! Sending hugs and kisses for the boo boo.

Prayers and good thoughts for all of you.

I just saw this thread now. I am so very sorry. It is so hard when you lose them with no warning. Will made his forever home in your heart and he will always be with you. Know that he knew how much he was loved.

Duke, don't scare the humans! We're very weak when it comes to you! I see glucosamine in your future...

Sending lots of great thoughts and prayers for Phaelin.

Sending prayers and hugs to you both.

Wonderful news!

Great news!

I am so sorry that Shanti and you are going through all of this. I hope the vet comes back with diagnosis and a solution real soon. Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way.

I am so, so, sorry that you are going through this. I lost my Scarlett to Osteo two weeks after the diagnosis. I scheduled the date with my vet when I received the diagnosis. Since I was able to let her go at home, he could have come sooner if I felt the time had come but that wasn't needed. Those two weeks my girl got everything she wanted. I ordered in from a different place every night. She had everything she wanted. I took off her last day so that we could have that day together. All her favorite people came to say goodbye to her that day, as if she were truly a princess. We took her for a last walk in her park, with my friends strung across the intersection to hold back traffic. We all hugged her and kissed her and told her how loved she was. I held her as the vet administered the meds and just told her that I loved her with my whole heart and that she had made my life so very much better just by being a part of it. Enjoy your love for whatever time you have left. You will know when the time has come and you will be strong. Asia has given you that. For me, it felt as though I had ripped my heart out and that I had killed my very best friend but in some part of my heart I knew that I had done the right thing. I would say that you should believe that from the outset about yourself, you are giving her the gift of letting her go. My heart is just breaking for you. It has been 4 1/2 years and I still cry over my lovely Scarlett.

Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts to Duke.

Sending lots of hugs and prayers for your beautiful girl.

Take care Choo Choo!

She is a lovely little girl. Love her lots and enjoy every minute. Sending lots of prayers and hugs.

I have PetCare insurance for Aquitaine. I signed up for it the week I got Morgaine and recouped the cost of the premiums when I lost her to the anuerysm/stroke. I have increased the policy for Aquitaine and it is $40 per month. So far I have not had to use it.

Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way. Enjoy every moment with your lovely boy.

I'm so sorry.

Aquitaine developed a histiocytoma within the first month I had her. It was the size of a quarter and on the middle of her tummy. The vet did an aspirate which came back as a histio and said that it would go away on its own. He also said they sometimes come back. Nothing has come back so far. It took about a month to go away and has been clear ever since. Aquitaine asks that I send her half sister lots of puppy kisses. She also says she's pretty sure that it was lots of extra treats that made her all better.

Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for Ronnie and you. Please do find a vet that treats your dog in the best way possible, and you with kindness and respect. My vet was formerly a trader so while he doesn't do the "warm and cuddly" bedside manner thing down, he always makes it clear that he will do what is best for the animal and he is truthful and straightforward. There is a big difference between blunt and rude. Your vet sounds rude. You and Ronnie deserve better.