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    Are You A Blackhead Picker?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    No, those aren't bad at all!!! Diesel's were much, much bigger and more inflamed (and a larger area of them) when we first got him as a foster.

     

    After compresses, and yes, picking, it looks SOOOOO much better. The infected ones are gone, and so are all of the really nasy big black ones. I can rub his belly and it doesn't feel like a gravel pit anymore!! :colgate

     

    Sully didn't have any when he came,and still doesn't, so he's never been picked at. :P

    Goodbye Handsome Stu

    in Remembrance

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    Goodbye dear Stu. I knew when I saw you at the pickup from the hauler, with a scared look on your face at not beng able to stand, that something was desperately wrong, beyond just exhaustion. Everyone was trying to hard to make you comfortable and help you and get you where you needed to be.

     

    I couldn't stop thinking about you. I knew you were in good hands and that you would get the best care, and you did, but it just wasn't to be. Run free sweet boy, we'll see you at the bridge. :(

     

    :gh_runner

     

    PS Dundee says he's sorry

    Strider

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    Oh, I am so, so sorry, I'm crying reading your post. It has brought back memories of my Tyler. I couldn't be there when he crossed to the bridge, I was away at college. :weep I know how you feel. It was time for him and couldn't wait, and my mom, who loved him just as much, knew that too. :weep

     

    Just think of him as happy and pain free, running at the bridge, and waiting for you.

     

     

    :grouphug:f_red:f_red:gh_run:gh_run

    Good Bye Jim

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    My heart jumped into my throat when I saw the topic title :weep

     

    I'm so so sorry.

     

     

    Godspeed sweet Jim. Enjoy chasing bunnies and running like when you were young at the bridge with your beloved Susan.

     

    :f_red:gh_runner

    Vets

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Personally, I LOVE my vet. I know that he is not the most delicate surgeon or specialist, but he is a great man and a great vet. He truly cares for the animals, and does a great job with them. If something is really wrong, and he is unsure, he has no problems with referring you to a specialist, as it is in the animal's best interest.

     

    He has also helped out many times when costs have gotten high. As a child, I would always bring in strays, often trying to tame feral cats. Well, one of them that a friend and I had fed and tamed (adored attention, became a real sweet fella), unfortunately was shot in the eye by some nasty kids w/ a bb gun. We didn't know what had happened, just that we didn't see old Trunks for a few days. When he finally came back around, the eye was infected and horribly swollen, as were several other places on his body (he had been shot repeatedly). We scooped him up in some towels and drove him to our vet. He had to remove the eye, and take out the bb's from various parts of Trunks' body. I think he was there over a week. He did gradually recover, and when he was well enough, Doc neutered him, and Trunks went to live with my friend. Our total bill--for 1 week at the vets, surgery on the eye, neutering and all shots, plus bloodwork for FIV (ended up being positive), our total was $60--and a drawing of Man o' War.

     

    He knew that I was too young to work (13) and that my friend Carrie only made minimum wage.

     

    He has always gone above and beyond, especially for people he knows truly care about their animals, and those who are long time clients. My parents took our animals there, so that is where I go. I guess ol' doc really did get to see me grow up. He always grins when I show up, and asks for a drawing! :D

     

    He really enjoyed meeting Sully this summer when I took him for a checkup (just adopted him) and to meet Doc--adored his personality and told me I had a real gem. (Sully's leg was injured, but he let doc manipulate it w/o so much as a growl--he just turned around and licked Doc when it hurt)

     

    Of course he had to ask how my "Tank" was doing--last time Sebau was there she nearly took the top of his examining table off with her hind legs while trying to escape :lol

     

    Rachael

     

    Sorry for the ramble....to sum it up, no, I don't think my vet makes too much! His prices are great, and he is a wonderful, kind person.

     

    true, he is a rural vet, and has a large and small animal practice, but even with his crazy schedule, he can always fit you in in an emergency.

    Help Rehome The Conn. Greyhounds...

    in Greyt Information

    Posted

    I know I'm echoing another post, but is it still possible for you to look up my grey's history/pedigree?? I would absolutely love to have more information about him! I have found his pedigree on greyhound data but I don't know much about his ancestors, they are just names to me, and I would love to know more!

     

    Sully's racing name was Diamian, his sire was Fortress*, and his dam was Syrah.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Rachael

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