FountainLady

No, no, NO .... not Alan !!!! This is too heartbreaking Sending you hugs

I've had realy good success filling the holes with Bag Balm - I have gotten rid of multiple corns that way on Doc --- Hulled them out and used Bag Balm until the holes sealed. They never grew back.

I'm with Mary Jane on trying the Bag Balm ... Doc came to me with multiple Corns on each foot (OUCH !) - two to three toes on each foot were affected. I think the extent of his Corns was one reason that his adoption group had a hard time placing him in a home. Not too many people wanted to adopt a lame, Thunderphobic dog. Hulling each Corn and filling the holes left behind with Bag balm until they healed has worked wonders! I also massage Bag Balm into the pads from time to time. He is now almost corn free (has 1 teeny tiny one that is too small to hull, but doesn't bother him). This has been a year of true relief for him! He is sound enough that we can easily walk in parades, and walk for miles on hard pavement with no discomfort. Before you amputate that toe, try hulling again, fill the hole with Bag Balm (put a baby sock on Mark to keep the Bag Balm on his foot and off your carpets and floors), and try this ..... Since the Bag Balm has worked well for more than 1 person here - I'd suggest that you try it. Sometimes the simplest things are the ones that work.

I'm so sorry --- I hope this isn't too painful for him. I hope you have quite awhile with Riley before you have to send him to the bridge. Sending hugs.

Congratulations .... if you don't like Arrow - how about Archer?

"The vet won't give anything more than Metacam...he said it's all we can do." Your Ricky is going to need stronger Meds than this alone as the disease progresses. Unless you want to send him to the bridge sooner ..... If you want more time with him, I'd be looking for another vet that understands the amount of pain that Osteo causes. I haven't been through Osteo in the spine, but I lost my Pup to Osteo in the leg.

I wish you could have had a few more precious days together. I pray his passing will be peaceful for you. Sending a gentle hug .....

I am so, so sorry to hear the news. Have you joined Circle of Grey? They were such angels fpr us when we were going through this and lost our pup to Osteo. I wish you many good days together, each and every one is truly a precous gift. My heart is breaking for you.

I'm so very sorry .... cancer sucks !!!!

Doc has a dental on Monday - I was quoted $90.00 if he doesn't need any extractions & on top of it my vets office is running a special for the month of March, and I have a coupon to get an additional 10% off ($9.00) .... so if they don't pull any teeth we are talking only $81.00. for the dental. We are also getting all his shots updated, his yearly heartworm test, fecal .... etc done the same appointment. (and I'm a big believer in saving money - so have Rainy scheduled for all her shots etc the same day - to save an office call) I'll take both dogs in, get their shots, etc and then leave Doc with the vet for his dental and then come back later in the day to pick him up. Wow --- your vets are expensive! There is no way I'd spend several hundreds of dollars just to get a dogs teeth cleaned ---- I feel sorry for the people here who are getting robbed without a gun!

If you don't feel comfortable trimming her nails yourself, then you should have a groomer do it for you. I used a groomer for years until I bought a Dremmel tool, I didn't trust myself not to quick them and make their nails bleed with the standard sissors type of nail trimmer. If you hurt your dog a few times - they can be hard to trim in the future.

I heard Dr Cuoto speak last spring and yes there is a drug you give the bleeders before surgery. I can't for the life of me remember the name of it though .... Call OSU to find out and let your vet know ahead of time so they can prepare him correctly for an uneventful surgery.

I lost my PUP to Osteo too .... the best gift you can give to an animal you love is to free it from its pain. I know this is a hard decision, but when the disease is to this point, there is little else you can do to help your pet. Sending you hugs to help you through this sad journey.

I am so sorry - Polli fought a brave fight with dignity and grace. Run free sweetheart - whole once again and cancer free.

I've been quietly following Polli too, and I'm so sorry to hear the cancer has spread. Each day with her now is a precious gift. Take photos of her on her "good days", they soon will be warm memories for you. Sending a hug. Cory

I'm so sorry that there is not a better outcome to this ..... I pray for a peaceful passing for your brave boy. Hugs at this so difficult time

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss ... Thank you for loving her and showing her a home life.

Sending everyone at your end a gentle hug .... I am so sorry that Polli isn't doing well at the moment - we are all pulling for her! I hope her acupunture appointment will help her. It must be tearing your heart out to see her in such pain.

Welcome from Michigan! Barney will surprise you as his true personality shines through .... and I'm sure one day soon he'll tackle those stairs. Thank you for adopting him and gving him a forever home!

Sorry to hear of your loss ....

It's great to have a back-up vet.

How wonderful --- Yay !!!!! I agree with the others, it's nice to see GOOD news for a change! Congratulations !!!!

I'm surprised the Bag Balm hasn't been working - how often are you applying it? I would apply it several times a day and at night really goop in on thick and then cover the foot with a childs sock to keep it on the pad (and off of your carpets, etc)

I'm so sorry - but you know what is truly best for her. This is the hardest decision we have to make for our dogs, but it shows how much you love her. I hope her passing is peaceful. Sending a gentle hug to you both.

I'm so sorry to hear you lost her ...