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Having a problem finding a good link for RMSF. Maybe Cindy has one. http://petplace.netscape.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=3336 One for erlichosis I found: http://www.mirage-samoyeds.com/tick.htm

Insist on sending a blood sample to ProtaTek Labs. There is a thread in Greyt Information. Several people in Canada (as has been mentioned) have a hard time convincing their vet to send off a sample. Be persistant! This brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad you didn't let up! So many dogs die unnecessarily because vets are not aware

Bump. Not all 1797 members have read this yet

I am modifying that statement. It can happen in a racing state too Check those platelets! Be familiar with symptoms. Doxy treatment is easy to do, non invasive and can save your grey's (or other dog's) life! This happens

Many people have no idea where their dogs were during their schooling/racing days. One of the things I have seen repeatedly is vet's reluctance to believe or ignorance about TBDs in a non racing state. I know in Texas it's the first thing we think of since the TBDs mimic so many different things. I know Cindy's Copper was diagnosed with RMSF (I think--Cindy correct me if I'm wrong). He's a Texas dog that made his way up to Wisconsin.

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Please take some time to read the information in this link. Print it out for yourself and your vet. You will see after reading this, why so many of us ask time and time again--has he/she been checked for a TBD: TBD info Here are some of the symptoms for erlichiosis: Sometimes the TBD test can come back negative yet the dog will respond to doxy or doxy/pred.

Rocky was by far one of the sweetest, most loveable greys (or any dog for that matter) I have ever met. What a special spirit this boy has. Run like the wind with my guys sweet boy Sending hugs & lots of sympathy on your loss of this special boy

How awful! Sending sympathy

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Sending my deepest sympathy Looking around my office, at least a 5 x 7 and maybe an 8 x 10 depending on the frame.

Sending hugs & sympathy. My heart hurts with your heart I'm sure she has all the biscuits she wants, and any flavor she wants

I am just beyond sad reading this, a terrible tragedy in many ways. Sending sympathy.

Sympathy & hugs Run Sarah--no more pain.

Sending my deepest sympathy

What a beautiful boy! Run like the wind sweet one

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Thank you for sharing. A reminder that we must be vigilant.

Sending sympathy--run like the wind Steel

Sending sympathy to all who love her.

How sad At least she got sent off with love.

Bumping this up for a few people. CHI certification is also fine for acupuncture. Since I wrote this, SieSie & Shadow & Solo have gone to the bridge. All were helped during their last days with acupuncture & chinese herbs, along with some western prescription meds (pred & torbutrol). Shadow lasted much longer than even the vet thought he would. Again, with these three, conventional & alternative medicine combined extended their lives and kept them comfortable.

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