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by linda
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: death of my blue and gold macaw
Replies: 2
Views: 5028

death of my blue and gold macaw

i have a question. i usually am on the dog part of this forum but tonite i lost my blue and gold macaw unexpectedly and was wondering if anyone went thru the same or something similiar. my husband was getting out of the bathroom and when he opend the door he heard gertie (gertrude) scream an unbelie...
by linda
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: we lost our 16 yr old dog today
Replies: 1
Views: 1099

we lost our 16 yr old dog today

i had posted before about purdy our dog who was unable to walk since christmas. today we made the hardest decision and had her put to sleep. she had been getting worse and not wanting to eat much since tuesday. she had some issues going on inside of her that we know wouldnt get better. i loved her w...
by linda
Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: stress caring for a a handicapped dog
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

Re: stress caring for a a handicapped dog

thanks sandy for your reply. i know exactly what you mean. my mom has muliple sclerosis and cant not get up or down with out assistence. she needs the same type of care as my dog does. i guess like u say we all second guess what were are doing. but she is right now asleep on the couch and looks so c...
by linda
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: stress caring for a a handicapped dog
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

Re: stress caring for a a handicapped dog

thanks bobbie and carol. carol it is funny you mentioned the lifting. friday nite my daughter who is 16 was playing around and i think i bruised my rib. picking up purdy is somewhat sore. but im managing.i have rheumatoid arthritis, but actually that is not acting up. i have a dr appt tomorrow so i ...
by linda
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: stress caring for a a handicapped dog
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

stress caring for a a handicapped dog

im sure i am not the only one dealing with this but i want to know what others think. my elderly dog cant walk anymore. i had posted on here about her before. shes 16 years old. maybe 40 lbs at the most. she still eats and drinks and wants treats, and loves the marrow bones when i give them to her a...
by linda
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: 16 year old dog that cant walk
Replies: 4
Views: 2872

Re: 16 year old dog that cant walk

THANKS again carol that was helpful. when i looked up the sundowners on google i found the articles on here. its so stress full with them when they are not able to get up. i said to my husband its like taking care of a older person. i love her alot and i thank god for her, but its alot of work with ...
by linda
Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: 16 year old dog that cant walk
Replies: 4
Views: 2872

Re: 16 year old dog that cant walk

thanks for the reply. the pool sounds like a good idea. yes i have to carry her upstairs to my room and shes heavier. she looks thin but she doesnt feel thin. we are at work all day so i dont know if she cries then. as i type she is whinning in the living room cuz she wants me. i hav been sick with ...
by linda
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: 16 year old dog that cant walk
Replies: 4
Views: 2872

16 year old dog that cant walk

heres my question . i have a 16 1/2 year old dog that weighs about 40lbs at the most. she can not use her back legs since about begin of jan due to neurological problems. heres my question though. she does see a vet. she has had adequin shots, and now is on a med from him called rejuvanate (oops spe...
by linda
Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Jill, the disabled dove
Replies: 8
Views: 17648

Re: Jill, the disabled dove

this is so strange. i had been on this site in the past, when i had sydney my st bernard. i had posted some questions regarding her care, and got alot of help. she had passed away one year ago yesterday. but i was looking up some info on doves. yesterday my kids brought home a young dove that seems ...
by linda
Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:33 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Bloat scares me to the extent
Replies: 1
Views: 1824

Re: Bloat scares me to the extent

i am very familiar with bloat. yes the stomache should be stapled to the abdomen wall (gastroplexy (spell?????) ). when a dog bloats, sometimes the air gets trapped, but when the stomache flips this is deadly. it blocks the blood supply to the heart, liver, pancreas.......IMMIDIATE VET CAR AT THIS T...
by linda
Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: cat with toxoplasmosis
Replies: 5
Views: 7215

Re: cat with toxoplasmosis

thanks all for info on the toxoplasmosis. the cat is doing so much better. he was in the vet for about 3 days. at that time he wasnt standing, had a dilated pupil and was very out of it. i went to see him when she brought him home. she said he was on iv and antibiotics at the vets office, and has to...
by linda
Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: cat with toxoplasmosis
Replies: 5
Views: 7215

cat with toxoplasmosis

my friend has a 6 year old cat that fell over and was disoreinted and dialated pupil. the vet ran tests and seems to think it is toxoplasmosis. the cat is not old, he is at the vet now and is sort of un responsive. he is being given antibiotics. did anyone ever have any experience with this, or know...