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I'm so sorry for your loss

ugh. Loca dislocated her toe and the healing process was worse than when she broke her leg, since it couldn't be popped into place. she was limping and whimpering after it happened. it will probably be ok if he can't get to the vet today. if it ends up needing to be bandaged, make sure you do all you can to keep it dry. in spite of my best efforts, loca developed sores after the plastic bag came off of the bandage during a walk. i used empty IV bags from the vet.

Since he's not drinking a lot, i wonder if it would help to add a little bit of electrolyte solution to Paco's water, just to make sure everything stays balanced...i add a little bit of paediatric stuff to my hounds' water if one of them doesn't seem to be feeling well. it might also be a good idea to continue to feed chicken and rice, as per your vet's recommendation, until you have reason not to.

Oh, I know a bit about your background and have a lot of respect for it! So could I impose a little further and ask you to elaborate on these shots, what's bad about them, and why you hated giving them? Right now it's a little abstract to me. I've heard they can be "bad," but I don't know why. the shots are given through the muscle and my understanding is that they can be quite painful. phoenix actually limped for a few days following his first shot. there's somebody who used to be on GT whose dog did very poorly following his shots.

oh no...

Phoenix had a low titre for babesia but was treated because the little critters were visible in his blood, plus he was symptomatic. has anybody looked for them in Shane's blood?

i have a diva dog, also, only he's a he instead of a she i love Phoenix anyway

good news! you both continue to be in my thoughts.

How sad. I'm so sorry for their loss

What an awful experience! I'm so sorry

really, i think poor phene is more of a diva

thank you! it looks like a referral isn't necessary...

you're absolutely right. Bella IS perfect

i'll definitely ask for a specialist referral but it would be great if i knew something more than the possibilities i could find on google. i barely know where to start.

thanks, Heather. i know that this is normal, but it seems to be quickly deteriorating. of course, phene is such a diva and drama queen that it's almost hard to tell . it just seems like things have gotten much worse over the past couple of months.

Last time I took phene to the vet, he said that there were changing on the surface of his retina (i think), resulting in some deterioration of his eyesight. That was consistent with what i was seeing at home. he won't up the stairs without lots of light and i need to accompany him. it seems to be worsening. when he goes in for his dental in a few weeks, we'll be looking at his eyes, also. this is all new to me. what questions should i be asking? has anybody here had anything? are there any tests i should inquire about? has anybody here had anything similar happen to their dog? what did you do to make life easier for all involved? thanks

you're fine. those questions wouldn't have been on the application if it wasn't ok to state your preferences. lots of us have them. just keep in mine you may end up falling for a dog who is the exact opposite

I'm so sorry for both you and Sean.

i'm glad he's home. hope he's feeling better soon.

welcome from Kitchener! great photos!

pictures?

i remember you! welcome back

How awful that must've been. I'm so sorry