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  1. I wanted to second Jen's suggestion, Dr. Radcliffe has done quite a bit with stem cells and may be willing and able to communicate with your vet. I considered it for Mandy, but it just wasn't in the cards at the time. I hope you can get Sid some relief.
  2. Both of my dogs were spayed before they came to my group. I have no idea if they had pre-anesthesia bloodwork. Now, on any surgery post-adoption, such as dentals, I have the bloodwork done. I know it's optional for younger dogs, but I'd rather have the information available. Also, it gives a baseline for the future.
  3. Christie -- Mandy definitely was bothered more by the heat as she aged. She really slowed down in the heat and humidity, not that she was peppy otherwise. I did go with the Springtime Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables with her and they seemed to help her some.
  4. Jen, I'm sorry Z isn't feeling great. I tend to go ahead and do all the tests, so I'd probably do the Thyroid panel along with CBC/chem to check glucose, kidney, and liver. I'd also get a scrape of the new wound. An acquaintance of mine posted this about covering the rear legs to prevent licking. And, just because...here is a picture I took of him at GIG a few years ago. He came over to my aunt to get some pets (and probably a taste of her sandwich!):
  5. I use this one. I like it because it locks easily and is not as bulky as some of the others I found.
  6. We've had several outbreaks of canine influenza in our area. Because Sammy has extended contact with many dogs, I went ahead and got him vaccinated. I hope Molly and Mason feel better soon.
  7. As others have said, it really depends on the pup in question. I'll tell you my situation. Mandy was going downhill, I watched her age rapidly over the last several months of her life. I did everything possible with medication, acupuncture, physical therapy, and love. I knew the time was coming, she was getting weaker, but her back end just completely went out one night. I carried/dragged her up the stairs, and realized she couldn't live that way. There was a look in her eyes. It was 11PM, and since she wasn't in acute pain, I decided to wait until the morning when her regular vet would be available. I called my mom, who came over, and we laid on the floor with her all night, talking and giving her treats. She fell asleep, and I cried when I saw that her front paws were moving, but her back paws were still. We carried her downstairs in the morning as she couldn't stand at all. At that point, keeping her alive would have been selfish, and I promised her I wouldn't let her suffer or lose her dignity.
  8. I do not have any experience with hock injuries, but Schon Gross at Dogleggs is wonderful with rehab and stability products. They have many pre-made products and can do any number of custom items. They have many items in stock that are not shown on the website. She helped me so much with Mandy's multiple issues.
  9. Oh no. Words fail me. Godspeed Sadie.
  10. I've worked with Carol Wasmucky, a physical therapist, who does hydrotherapy at Seneca Hill Vet off Rt. 7 near Reston. Mandy refused to do the hydrotherapy, but I know several dogs who did it and it worked wonders. Carol can also help you with simple exercises to help Diamond. I really think she got me an extra year or so with Mandy. She also practices at South Paws, which is closer to you, but they don't have hydrotherapy access there. Dr. Kocen at SouthPaws does acupuncture and cold laser treatments. He is a dream to work with. If you choose to go with him, he will be honest with you about what he can and can't do to help.
  11. Mandy had a murmur for years. Our vet at the time suggested we monitor it and if it didn't change, not to worry. If she showed any clinical signs of heart issues (coughing, panting, extreme lethargy, etc), we would take action. She did add that if I found I couldn't sleep, she'd refer Mandy to a cardiologist. The murmur didn't change for 6+ years.
  12. Mandy took it for years. The primary reason was to help with her SA and general anxiety, but it did help some with pain. She never had any bad reactions to it. I worried because we started her on Clomicalm, but she didn't do well with that. When we moved to Amitriptyline, I watched her carefully for any side effects, and didn't see any.
  13. My Dalmatian did not do well on it. That was a long time ago, before they pulled it off the market. I would really hesitate to give it again.
  14. One of the vets I've worked with for years told me that pumpkin helps regulate water balance in the digestive tract. That's why it can help if someone is constipated or has diarrhea.
  15. Hi River, it's good to see you settling in! Sammy also sends his regards.
  16. I'm so sorry. I'm sure the last 66 days were the best of his life. I'm sure I would have gotten attached just as fast as you did. I love the pictures of his sweet, happy face. Godspeed Possum, you'll be missed.
  17. Mandy was on Pepcid for years, it helped her with sour stomach that caused vomiting. At my vet's direction, I started giving it to Sammy when he was "off" and his appetite suddenly went south. It is a good medication and rather inexpensive if purchased as a generic.
  18. I'm so sorry. Godspeed handsome Kingsley.
  19. I'm so sorry Bebe left. She was such a beautiful and sweet girl. I'm sure she is with Trish now.
  20. I'm so sorry, Joe has always been one of my favorite GT hounds. I know how hard it is to write a "proper' celebration post -- it took me 2 months to do it for Mandy. Godspeed Joe, I'm sure you are now the chief newsman/reporter at the bridge.
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