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by SandyNY
Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Feral cats...
Replies: 57
Views: 27043

Re: Feral cats...

Like i said, some people think it is more humane to kill them than to allow them to live a wild life. I don't know the circumstances of your window flying cats; but i do know of a few cases of cats who were 100% indoors born and raised who went thru windows . You cannot trap a wild possum, skunk, ca...
by SandyNY
Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Feral cats...
Replies: 57
Views: 27043

Re: Feral cats...

Gabriel blind pup wrote: You can change a kitten's life, but a full grown, can never be tamed. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY POSSITIVELY NOT TRUE. It depends on what you want from the cat. Do you NEED to have your pet cat cuddle in your lap and allow you to pick it up whenever you want to? then maybe , MAYBE i...
by SandyNY
Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Being "down" isn't so bad..
Replies: 10
Views: 2923

Re: Being "down" isn't so bad..

NICE! :trophy:
by SandyNY
Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Rescue
Topic: disabled kitten needs forever home in upstate NY
Replies: 7
Views: 3678

Re: disabled kitten needs forever home in upstate NY

Does anyone remember this one? THis little kit is doing very well. He actually took another cat with him. the other cat had many medical issues and has since passed away. This one has blossomed into a very curious, energetic, playful cat who leaps and bounds and gets into everywheres-- just like a h...
by SandyNY
Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: I don't understand what the vet means
Replies: 5
Views: 1610

Re: I don't understand what the vet means

P.S.: I know you will get 20 replies to seek a new vet. But , be aware that many vets will not think it desirable to keep a dog alive who i showing signs of an inability to walk by himself. We wish the whole world was as enlightened as ourselves but this simply is not the case. You can use aids to a...
by SandyNY
Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: I don't understand what the vet means
Replies: 5
Views: 1610

Re: I don't understand what the vet means

She is old; unfortunately there is no cure for that... i would consider using a bottums up type harness to aid her in keeping her back end up and going in the direction she desires. i agree with you that the cart may just be too much for her to deal with. since the front end works and she is trying,...
by SandyNY
Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: please vote
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

please vote

one day, this lady saw a homeless cat and instead of only saying "oh that is too bad" she was able to rally and organize everyone in town who gave a care and started saving the strays. she rents an entire house to home them and her and one other lady mainly do all the daily care. this lady...
by SandyNY
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Test Strips for Kidney/UT/other issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 1658

Re: Test Strips for Kidney/UT/other issues?

You can buy pool test strips for ph relatively cheap. see if you can find someone with a pool who uses strips or else buy some at walmart. you can also purchase litter that tests for blood in the urine at walmart or petsmart; or other places too. you can call the receptionist or nurse at your doctor...
by SandyNY
Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Amputation
Topic: 3 weeks update
Replies: 4
Views: 1968

Re: 3 weeks update

HURRAY!!!! :trophy: So happy to hear all is better !
Thanks for sharing the news!
by SandyNY
Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: more tragedy
Replies: 22
Views: 6480

Re: more tragedy

i did have her put to sleep. she was in pain,she at very least needed medications. she probably needed surgery which the surgeons did not want to get into because "she would be left unable to poop on her own. and pelvic fractures are extremely painful." her pelvis was not just cracked, but...
by SandyNY
Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: Chelsea has Hip Dysplasia
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Chelsea has Hip Dysplasia

scroll this list to find 'hip dysplasia' artlces, some articles on surgery , and a couple articles on non surgical treatments...may give you some direction to investigate!

http://www.mirage-samoyeds.com/healthlinks3.htm#skin
by SandyNY
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: Chelsea has Hip Dysplasia
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Chelsea has Hip Dysplasia

at least they are taking turns - one right after another. So sorry to hear but probably good news you caught i tearly. here is some reading for you:

http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/c ... _11_05.pdf
by SandyNY
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Amputation
Topic: HOME
Replies: 15
Views: 5034

Re: HOME

YEAH, PHOEBE!!!!
So glad she is home and happy happy dancing!!
stay possitive - the worst is in the past!! :D :D
by SandyNY
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: more tragedy
Replies: 22
Views: 6480

Re: more tragedy

well, i initially said "tragedy" she seemed better to me today. she seemed to be peeing on her own, she seemed to be trying to poop. got some great advice from a local person who has experiance expressing and dealing with spinal cord issues... but i thought i remembered the xray showing th...
by SandyNY
Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: Help needed Rear Leg paralysis.
Replies: 8
Views: 2963

Re: Help needed Rear Leg paralysis.

here is an article on DM thatmay have some useful information for you. so sorry to hear this has come up for you and your dog. quality of life is a tough issue - especially when the pet owner sees the quality and the vet refuses to. read up on what you can. sometimes you can email or call a college ...