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by janew
Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Amputation
Topic: 2 week old Angel, rear amputation need advice
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

Re: 2 week old Angel, rear amputation need advice

Welcome Joyce, I would not do any thing with the pup's stump if it is not open & raw. My vet, had me wait on amputation at the hip with a rescue kitten I adopted with similar rear leg. John Bell Hood, my kitten was dumped at the pound with his littermates & no one even noticed he was sans a ...
by janew
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17777

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

Hi, Vesibular syndrome usually clears with in a week with steroid (prednisolone) & antibiotic therapy, but can stay around for 4 weeks as acute. Sometimes it can cause a permanent head tilt & balance challenges for the life of the dog, but generally resolves fine in a week. The critical thin...
by janew
Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Still incontinent after laminectomy cat.. advice
Replies: 15
Views: 9523

Re: Still incontinent after laminectomy cat.. advice

Hi, I am so sorry for Sweetie & you all for having to go thru this, it is overwhelming at first & you all are probably not getting anything but negative feedback except for here. I am so glad you have decided to try some more. All the suggestions you got above are great & proven to work ...
by janew
Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: What to do with Oscar... (long!)
Replies: 18
Views: 6973

Re: What to do with Oscar... (long!)

Debbie,
Those pictures glow with how happy they are to be alive & loved!!! YOU DO GREAT STUFF!!! Really AMAZING...
jane
by janew
Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Amputation
Topic: Spock the cat
Replies: 4
Views: 2881

Re: Spock the cat

Hi Clint, I am in RI, I have a 12 yr old 3 leg kitty(missing rear leg), John Bell Hood, I have never had a problem with anything & is 'normal' in all aspects. That is great advice about litter change for other front amputees if they have similar troubles. Thanks for loving & caring for a 'sp...
by janew
Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Bad bad bad news here
Replies: 6
Views: 2166

Re: Bad bad bad news here

Daddys are special to their girls. Losing mine to cancer was horrible & I will always miss him, but I was there every day. My sincere sympathy, you'll be a great help & comfort to them...
jane
by janew
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: I've lost Mini, but thank you for the help
Replies: 16
Views: 9750

Re: I've lost Mini, but thank you for the help

You certainly stood by that special boy, I am so sorry you lost him. I think it hurts more, if that is possible, to lose the ones you fight so hard for, they become woven into the fabric of your life. Nearly 10 years afer losing my Finney cat, that needed bladder expressing for the 13 years, I was g...
by janew
Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: Goodbye Snowy.....
Replies: 10
Views: 6120

Re: Goodbye Snowy.....

I am so sorry...
jane
by janew
Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: And Simba makes 10...
Replies: 1
Views: 834

Re: And Simba makes 10...

Les, We need a world full of folks like Deb & you...then there would be no kitty 'problem'. THANK YOU!! All the very best, jane PS I have spay & neutered, adopted & kept way past what I could easily afford, it is hard to do the RIGHT thing, when most folks do not...you all are very speci...
by janew
Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: Welcome Salvadore and Angelina
Replies: 18
Views: 15252

Re: Welcome Salvadore and Angelina

Fingers & paws crossed here for Salvadore.
jane
by janew
Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: God missed my sweet Coe...
Replies: 6
Views: 4936

Re: God missed my sweet Coe...

I am so sorry you lost little Coe...but she knew love here with you. I am glad you gave her 'her time to shine'. It hurts so much too lose one so young but if you had not taken her, she would have been gone without ever having a loving, responsible home. You gave her a gift of time & love. Again...
by janew
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: Welcome Salvadore and Angelina
Replies: 18
Views: 15252

Re: Welcome Salvadore and Angelina

Ahhh, who is better than Bendy's mama??? They are lucky to be with you...share the shrimpies!!!
jane
by janew
Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: We FINALLY caught Sabrina and her kittens!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: We FINALLY caught Sabrina and her kittens!!!

Les & Deb, If they the 'outdoor' kids screen heathly after 'the hold & retest period'. I hope they 'blend' with your famiy quickly. I hope 'social' concerns are quickly resolved & all is well...you all are 'special' parents in the very best way.
Lots of luck,
jane
by janew
Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: HELP! Cancerous Tumor
Replies: 54
Views: 47432

Re: HELP! Cancerous Tumor

Ahhh, Karen...they are so lucky to have you for a mama, you gave your all for Goober & Serenity...I know Little Girl has the best for her time here & I so hope it is for much longer...It is so hard to lose them but if you had not rescued them they would never have known life & love...so ...