Rickiesmom

What a special boy, meant to be yours when the time was right. I am so sorry his time to leave finally arrived.

Poor Aiden and poor you. But won't it be wonderful when he can run around without the toe going out again! Glad you are able to have the dental done under the same anaesthesia.

My guess is that there is more to this story than you are being told. If the initial research is so promising, why aren't they getting grants, or why hasn't a company or research institution with better funding partnered with them to take the research forward. Know nothing about Bauer or the product beyond your post, but this feels like part of the story is missing. Edited to add, I am so sorry about Max. Having lost several dogs to cancer, I feel your pain.

I am so sorry

Jan

Carol Ann I am so sorry.

Just seeing this - watching for an update and hoping the news is better than expected.

With the caveat that I've never actually tried this, in the past people have suggested soaking a washcloth or dishcloth in the salt solution, wrapping it while pretty much dripping wet around the paw, and then vetwrapping a bag over top. Probably need to wrap the bag around the paw before the vetwrap keep the cloth in position.

One other thought, though I'm not sure it's applicable since a UTI has not been conclusively diagnosed. But FWIW my Jeff had a UTI, sample was cultured and the bacteria (staph) were sensitive to Baytril. We retested 4 days after a 2 week course of Baytril, infection was still there. Did another culture, bacteria still sensitive to Baytril. X-rays showed nothing, but an ultrasound revealed bladder stones. So Jeff is now on a stone diet for 6 weeks and on Baytril for the same duration. Both samples sent for culture were taken via cysto, and I second the suggestion to go that route with the next one. Hope you get to the bottom of this soon!

You might also consider colloidal silver as a wash for the area - it's a pretty good anti-bacterial and won't harm her if she licks.

I am sorry this is happening to your boy. FWIW I'd ask for a referral to a veterinary opthamologist. Like you, I've been seeing the same vet for over 20 years, and trust him completely, but I would still ask him for a referral for something like this. No lack of confidence involved, but simply because there is a different emphasis in their practices, and it would give me peace of mind to have specialized experience and expertise involved in a serious and painful issue like this. Can't hurt, might very well help. I recently had an issue with one of my eyes, and was sent to an opthamologist. Just the difference in equipment between what he had and what my very good optometrist has was interesting. Whatever you decide, I hope treatment brings your Prince relief.

Since you live in AZ you are probably familiar with the Valley Fever Center of Excellence, which has a veterinary component for dogs. They recommend the Veterinary Specialty Center in Tucson, perhaps you can ask your clinic for a referral. I only know about this facility because several years ago I took an interest in a greyhound by the name of Blazin Blue Blast who had a very serious, life threatening case of the disease. Hopefully you can get your Pete in to see them soon.

I am so sorry.

Although we didn't get Depo shots (not the right answer for the dog in question) I took my whippet to Dr. Radcliffe for several years.. My suggestion would be to go for a consult, let him examine your dog and do whatever tests he believes are relevant (he will discuss what and why with you first) and then see what treatment he recommends and go from there. It was a 6h drive for me one way - that is how worthwhile I felt it was to see him.

So many memories filled with love and beauty. You have honoured her well Jan.

Based on my experience with hooks, the symptoms you are seeing are unrelated. If there is a good emergency clinic nearby (some function as emerg 24*7 but also as specialty clinics) I would take him there pretty much right away.

Sending prayers for the strength and courage this kind of love needs, and for a peaceful passing for your precious boy.

I am so sorry, you did everything you possibly good for your boy.

Jan. There are no words, I am shocked and so sorry, your heartbreak is palpable.

If there is no difference in treatment for Chase other than whether or not he gets the rapamycin then, without knowing all the details, it sounds like you have nothing to lose? If he receives the drug he may benefit, if he doesn't then he is no worse off than he would be if he didn't participate?

Judy

I know someone whose dog had compromised kidneys and was given Pamidronate (the drug of choice then) at half the usual infusion rate, with fluids, and she did fine. Every dog is different, but just wanted to share that. Will be thinking of you and Zuri tomorrow - this is a tough road to travel, especially when you aren't seeing the hoped for results yet.

Glad Star is home and stable. I hope they find the cause, hard not to know. Hugs to both of you!

So good to see this update!

I am so sorry you and Lady are going through this.