Thank you. Having dealt with cancer, and an aggressive one, you do have a bit of time as long as quality of life is there. You can take him home and love him for a bit. You do not need to PTS right away, though that is certainly an option if that is what you know is right. Again, you understand your...

I agree with Critters. I, too, have had less than ideal experiences with specialists. This past summer, for example, I had to take my Cane Corso to a private hospital because she needed an oncologist. The dog died before we even got the results, though I had asked pointedly if she even needed the te...

So much wrong with this, I don't know where to start? :? Camel at a rest stop? Luring the dog into danger? As usual, it is the animals that are suffering from people's lack of judgment. I would love to think that the dog was seized and rehomed where it is being pampered and loved. Yes. That is it. I...

I am so, so sorry. :candle: What a puzzling case. I wonder if their was toxicity at play? Or perhaps a brain tumour? Please take comfort in knowing that you gave this lucky boy the best life anyone could hope for. He went from semi-feral to being loved and nurtured, and even passed away in your lap,...

Please keep us posted.

LOTS of support on here. This is one of the kindest and most informative forums for pets on the internet.

Hi there, First of all, I am so sorry about your dog. He is lucky to have you. I have to say, I have heard stories about Guelph similar to yours. I always expect more from teaching hospitals, but in my experience private ones can be worse when it comes to long-term care or cases that are out of the ...

Hi there, what happened in the end with your pup? Hope everything went well.

Hi there, It has been a while since I have cared for a Manx Syndrome kitten, but I certainly can advise. First of all, it does take a bit of time for the full extent of the problem to show up. That is because the kitten will grow until she is about 8 months old. In the meantime, it sounds like based...

A beautiful tribute and very wise.

Hi there,

I am dealing with a lame duck of my own.

I am not clear though on where the break occurred in your duck. Was it the foot itself? Can she put any weight whatsoever on the foot?

Hi there,

How did you make out with your deer? You could use some Vet Wrap (available at any livestock co-op). I would imagine amputation would not be ideal as a) it would be a field surgery, I would imagine, and b) she has heart issues. Sounds like you have a good vet.

In chickens, when they are splayed, I have successfully used a small bandage or piece of medical tape to "tie" both legs together, leaving about an inch of space in between. You also have to make sure that they are on a surface that allows them to have good traction.

Hi Critters,

I would love to read that. I have horses and they are trusting souls.

Hi there,

How old is your cat? How did you save her three months ago? What treatments have you been trying? It is very hard, no question. You found the right community here

I can add nothing to Carol's excellent post, except my encouragement. You are very loving and devoted. Please keep us posted. I have been through this with my Shih-Tzu. She went in for surgery within hours of going down and she did have DPS. She was down when she came home, but continent. It took he...