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Winslow says he bets that Cricket looks good in a Bikini.

Sending lots of prayers! I hope the vet keeps her on the doxy for 8 weeks since she is improving (and that she is using the dose of 5mg per # of body weight twice a day). Swimming is wonderful! Can you get any pictures of her swimming?

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Sending my sympathy

I've been lucky and all the dogs I've used tramadol on have tolerated it well. Sending prayers!

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November 11, 2007 Hi Diane, Well, things here at Winslow's house are moving right along. He's feeling good and swimming every week. Since he had the time off for his foot, he's been rebuilding stamina gradually. Last Wednesday, he swam 9 laps. His weight is good. His fur is still soft and fluffy and he's finally accepting the time change. Winslow has learned yet another trick. Seems this old dog is full of 'em. The latest is this: When his neck, head or ear itches, he of course sits down and scratches with the hind leg. Usually I see him do it and will go over and give the other side a good scratch, just in case. Obviously there's no way he can do the left side with no hind leg. He had an itch on the left yesterday and he came over to me and started twitching his left ear and sort of shaking his head. Then he stopped and looked at me. I was wondering what this was about, so I watched him and he did it again. I knew he wanted something so I started to examine his neck and ear to see if he was ok. As soon as I touched his neck, he started shaking his stump like he would if he were scratching. So I started giving him a good scratch. His stump was going crazy! I was laughing so hard and he was just loving it! This afternoon, same thing. So, now we know when he needs that side scratched. Winslow's message to all POTs. (Parents Of Tripods): Don't forget to scratch where we can't reach! Those of us with hind leg amps have a whole side that needs to be scratched! We are going into our 2nd winter with Winslow as a tripod. Last year, I believe it was you, Diane who told me to be careful about his feet in winter. Since he only has 3, they spend a lot more time on the ground and they get colder than a dog with 4. I'm very careful to buy the ice melting products that are harmless to dogs. I don't walk him on roads that have been salted and I put a dab of Musher's Wax on his feet before he goes out in the snow. I also wipe his feet with a baby wipe when he comes home. Boots, (as I discovered with his foot problem a month ago) are not an option for Winslow. He will not wear them. I hope everything at your house is going well and all are back to good health. I have to go because somebody (guess who!) wants to have the TV on if I'm going to be upstairs for more than 5 minutes. He likes to watch hgtv. No screaming or shooting. Just talk. Glynis

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Sending soft scritches. Remember they are stoic. Don't skimp on the pain meds.

Yes, Biospot not good stuff. I would do a tick panel. What does the rest of his blood work look like? I would also check his liver & kidneys now, after the Biospot treatment. Sending prayers.

Munchie is from PA and Carrier from Canada (I think I have that right)

Must be able to see the video!!! Good lung news

Sending prayers for comfort for his family. What a horrible experience Run like the wind Henry

You know I'm praying.

Email Marilyn. She had a dog with a similar problem due to an injury. There is another girl with a similar problem that they did heal without surgery but she stayed at the specialist for a week. However, both these guys mentioned above are young dogs. Thinking out loud, having had quite a few 14 yr olds as you know. I can't see her a tripod for several weeks. Is there no other option with the flap surgery? What are they advising using to granulate?

Poor guy! Transfer Factor shipped I hope it is there quick. Are the bumps blind now? No new ones coming up?

The paper is general--not on raw fed dogs. From this thread: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php?showtopic=54567&hl=

Find another vet and insist on a thyroid panel sent to Michigan. As what everyone else said, no bed or furniture priviledges. I would also do a tick panel. Make sure you check for them all and I'd even do a PCR for e ewingii. If you can afford to, I'd do a MRI of the brain if nothing shows on the tick panel. The fact that he was up and standing over you, then bit you, I am not convinced this is sleep aggression. In my opinion, he is not a dog to be trusted. I would not be surprised if he attacks Diamond as he did the other grey in the house he used to live in. I know cats get rage syndrome and I believe dogs can have it also. If this is what he has, you are fighting a losing battle edited to add: as I hit the reply button, the look you described reminded me of a bite I got from a Dobe that I woke up from a deep sleep. He was sick and had never bitten me before or after that one time. Find a different vet so you can explore all.

All the time and it drives me nuts

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Sending prayers. See if the vet will work with you on the bill. Did you check into Care Credit?

Try washing or rinsing off his feet after the walk. Also, if his nails are too long, it might be an issue. Try 2 benedryl at night and see if it helps (sorry, won't help the gas issue)