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by janew
Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Really need help with a dog who suffered a stroke
Replies: 20
Views: 37987

Re: Really need help with a dog who suffered a stroke

Hi Jon, When my old dog had vestibular & most of the older dogs that presented with vestibular symptoms at vet clinics I have worked at over the years, had whisle clean ears & no outward signs of inflammation. The dog's ear canal has a bend unlike our's & the ear drum & middle ear ar...
by janew
Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Really need help with a dog who suffered a stroke
Replies: 20
Views: 37987

Re: Really need help with a dog who suffered a stroke

Hi Jon, Did your vet consider 'vestibular syndrome' vs 'stroke' ??? They both present similar. Vestibular syndrome is also coined as 'old dog disease' it causes head tilt, nystagmas, nausea & makes them so 'dizzy' balance is not possible if it is severe onset / case. It is thought to be an infla...
by janew
Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Blind and Deaf Pets
Topic: Vote for Gabriel for Modern Dog "Dog of the Week"
Replies: 5
Views: 6610

Re: Vote for Gabriel for Modern Dog "Dog of the Week"

I checked the website & Gabriel needs many more votes at least a thousand more, so vote & contact all your email friends, facebook, whatever contacts you have & have them vote for Gabriel. Let's get him be featured, Karen has helped so many, lets help her. The Modern Dog site lets you ad...
by janew
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Blind and Deaf Pets
Topic: Blind and Toothless Cat
Replies: 4
Views: 5011

Re: Blind and Toothless Cat

Hi, Do you have the room to put & secure a medium / large pet carrier in your back seat? If you could then you could put Murphy in the carrier when you stop to eat or use the restroom, so you would not have to worry about a mishap with him getting tangled in his leash while you do your buisness....
by janew
Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: blood in urine/not eating
Replies: 9
Views: 8045

Re: blood in urine/not eating

Karen, In your orginal post for Pam, there was no mention of financial problems, it sounded more like she did not want him unhappy or stressed if he was going to die anyway or need transfusions & lots of invasive care with little hope of recovery. I answered with that in mind & still think i...
by janew
Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: blood in urine/not eating
Replies: 9
Views: 8045

Re: blood in urine/not eating

I second Carol, left over antibiotics may not address his problem. He needs a vet visit & possible culture of his urine to see what antibiotic to use for what possible bacteria may be causing the urinary trouble (random antibiotics can 'mess up' the culture). If it is crystal formation irritatin...
by janew
Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Mobility and Mental Issues - the End?
Replies: 6
Views: 1951

Re: Mobility and Mental Issues - the End?

I am so sorry Samba has reached a point where love & money can not buy her more quality time. You have done much more than almost anyone can or WILL do. I can not think of anything more than you have done. Even if you can find a doggie dementia drug it will not solve her mobility issues. In my m...
by janew
Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

Hooray for Abby! she sounds like a trooper. I think she will amaze you with her recovery. Oddly enough my Lydia also hated big black dogs. One jumped her when she was middle age & after that she was out to show them who was the QUEEN. She was good otherwise as long as the other dog was submissiv...
by janew
Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

If Abby needs a brother or sister & you still want a dobie, ADAPT does ship to outstanding homes like yours if a reasonable flight time is possible. You can email me at jane.wilbur@cox.net for info. if you are interested. I hope sweet Abby is still making incredible progress. We are sending her ...
by janew
Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

I just use 'human' fish oil capsules. The ~ daily dose is 20mg / 1 lb, so 50lb dog would get 1000mg fish oil capsule. Two of mine just eat it like a treat, the other 2 I have to mash down their gullet or hide in a pill pocket. I also give them each a 'human' flax oil capsule daily. I have Tasanni (m...
by janew
Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

Wow, she is a cutie! I can see a fun, smart, loving gal in THAT face...brims personality with those funny marble eyes, I also see alot of trust in you & graditude for her 'real' home & it looks like she believes you make the sun rise each morning..& you have for her. You are very lucky s...
by janew
Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

I agree, it is frightening & many owners bring their dogs in to be PTS because they believe they have had a stroke or 'heart attack' because of the sudden onset. Since it generally strikes older dogs, many owners just opt for euthanasia, because they feel it is not in the dog's best interest, gi...
by janew
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: Rufus crossed the bridge...
Replies: 5
Views: 5134

Re: Rufus crossed the bridge...

I am so sorry you lost Rufus...but what joy & love you gifted him with during his last years.
I wish all folks were like you & no soul would leave to the 'bridge' without love & someone to wait for.
jane
by janew
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: New and need some advice on walking aids
Replies: 20
Views: 17645

Re: New and need some advice on walking aids

Hi again, Hope she is doing better! My vet uses Prednisolone with Vestibular Syndrome aka "Old dog syndrome" ( it does sometimes hit middle age animals)because it reduces inflammation & antibiotics in case the inflammation is caused by infection. It is not exactly known (as far as I un...