The DOG thread

[Bugsinrugs]

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Baz

Thanks for your comments and yes, I agree, Rick.

Did not mention the blood at that time because I hadn't noticed it until yesterday.

It's OK I was just venting.

Will post again with an update when I know more.

For now she's doing well.

Thanks again. She enjoyed the extra treat!

Another update on the vet saga........

Winkipop is doing better - I think mostly because of the Cephalexin I had leftover from 2017 I have been giving her but maybe also the Cranberry supplements over the past 4 days.

I haven't noticed any blood in her pee pee for 2 days now.

So I drop by the vets to pick up the results of her blood test, which the vet insisted on doing before re-writing her meds for her mobility issue.....and while I was there I told the vet tech - the one that said her leaking was just because she was old - that I did some research and came to the conclusion she had a UTI and was giving her these Cephalexin, and the Cranberry supplements, and it seemed to be working. But I was down to my last Cephalexan, and do you think the vet would extend me the courtesy of providing a few more just to make sure we've got it knocked out?"

She said she agreed it made sense and she would ask the vet and call me later.

Well I just got home and her message was the vet would need to see her again and get a urinalysis before he could prescribe or offer any anti-biotics.

Now, she's had the Cephalexin before - without issue. Heck I've given her 8 capsules just over the past 4 days. And she was taking them back in2017 - without issue.

All I wanted is just a handful to make sure we keep the infection knocked out.

Then she says (and this is the kicker) they are booked up until sometime in May.

In other words......we're on our own.

Eff him and eff them........as I said before.....all we need once in a while is a little assistance.

Not all vets are like this. Not all offices are like this.

Hopefully this last Cephalexin will help along with the supplements.

She got a nice bath this morning!

[rfuerst911sc]

Baz good deal on the pup feeling better that's what really matters . Sounds like it might be time to find another vet . Any chance there is an over the counter equivalent ? I am not kidding maybe talk to your local pharmacist it can't hurt .

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Baz good deal on the pup feeling better that's what really matters . Sounds like it might be time to find another vet . Any chance there is an over the counter equivalent ? I am not kidding maybe talk to your local pharmacist it can't hurt .

Thanks, Rick. I will discuss with the pharmacy when I go there tomorrow.

You're right though - important thing is my girl is doing better.

My old vet actually lived in town and a couple times he left meds for us in his mailbox that were expired and he couldn't use them at his practice.

I realise that all medical professionals have to adhere to certain practices. But like many things - there are always exceptions and in this case this vet obviously didn't give a poop about us.

Makes me appreciate my old vet.

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by Baz

Well I just got home and her message was the vet would need to see her again and get a urinalysis before he could prescribe or offer any anti-biotics.

I can understand this. The problem should be treated properly if your vet is going to get involved. What if something bad happened?

Putting you off until May is inexcusable. A good vet will squeeze you in somehow. I'd find another. Your old vet will get the message when the new one asks for your dog's file.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

I can understand this. The problem should be treated properly if your vet is going to get involved. What if something bad happened?

Putting you off until May is inexcusable. A good vet will squeeze you in somehow. I'd find another. Your old vet will get the message when the new one asks for your dog's file.

Agree, Steve. Thanks! There's actually a very good vet about the same distance away that my ex-girlfriend swears by. And she's a very particular furball mom! I will look into them.

In the meantime new development.

My dentist has been wanting to pull one of my teeth for the past year or so and I've been delaying things a bit because I like my teeth - all of them - and just didn't want to lose any! Situation is it has a crack in it apparently and is un-repairable. It's one of my pre-molars so may not even impact my smile, is the good news.

So as of yesterday it started getting tender. I called my dentist this morning to book a date for removal and the tech at the front desk booked a day for me and said in the meantime she would call in an anti-biotic Rx. Hmmmm"Do you ever recommend Cephalexin in 500mg?" "Why yes we do" "OK then - could I please have that for my tooth?" "Why yes....who do you use....I will call it in right away."

So........looks like Winkipop and I will BOTH be getting the Cephalexin now....lol.

Moral to the story.....a good doggie dad would be willing to loose a tooth if it helps his baby!

[Rikao4]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Putting you off until May is inexcusable. A good vet will squeeze you in somehow. I'd find another. Your old vet will get the message when the new one asks for your dog's file.

so true..
just recently left my Vet clinic of 15 years..
having at least 3 dogs most of those years..
I've spent $$$$$$$ in that place..
no longer..
one lousy employee with attitude..
and my dog in pain..
poof I'm gone..
new guy and place is awesome...


Rika

[billybek]

Russ says "relax!"

Had to rescue the dog thread from a few pages back!

[rfuerst911sc]

Here is our Luke he's now 14 months old an quite a character ! He's a shepherd/lab mix and has tons of energy ............... he looks very peaceful in the pic but don't let it fool you . We had weiner dogs for the last 18 years so it's quite a transition to Luke . He loves to be with my wife and I . Anyway here's a pic of Luke

[gordner]

I posted early lastar about losing my boy Jack, and how hard that was. Well, 2021 was determined to top 2020, and we lost my girl Lily too. Both rescues, and both held a solid chunk of my heart. Was very rough saying goodbye, though they both made that hardship more than worthwhile when they were around.

So in late March, my wife and I adopted Chopper from a rescue society in Cochrane. He is about 2, a serious mutt, no idea of providence...and a super dog. Feeling like our luck in adoptions is holding, we picked up Lola a month later, also a rescue from a different society. Lola is around 2 as well, possibly saluki/great dane with a spatter of others thrown in. The two are fast friends, and probably burn tens of thousands of calories a day turning my yard into what looks like a horse track. Could not be happier.
Well, actually I could be if they were able to meet Jack and Lily.

[billybek]

Congrats all round! They all look like awesome pups.

[Steve Carlton]

Glad they get along so well. Which is which?

[gordner]

Thank you, they have been awesome pups indeed!
Chopper up front, male about 65 lbs when we got him, solid 75 now strong as an ox. Lola in the back, she was about 70 lbs and has to he close to 100 now, she's way taller than she looks in that shot, lightning fast.
It wasn't roses from day one, chop is missing one little chicklet tooth just in front of his upper canine (and I'm lighter 1k for it), after their one good, and final, disagreement about a week in. Likely broke it on Lola's teeth somehow, in a fight that literally scared the crap out of her. I raced home after a call from the wife telling me "there's blood and **** everywhere!". Spent the whole drive wondering how the **** played into the scenario lol.
After that they seemed settled on who is boss, and have been fast friends since. I can't imagine what we would do with either of them without the other, we would never tire them out.

[rockfan4]

Going to need a bigger dog bed.

[Baz]

[Steve Carlton]

^ awesome

[Gogar]

[porsche tech]

Very funny!

Originally Posted by rockfan4

Going to need a bigger dog bed.

[Baz]

[Steve Carlton]

https://www.khq.com/news/dog-ejected-from-car-during-sunday-crash-found-on-sheep-farm-herding-sheep/article_fc15bfe6-c805-11eb-ae68-7fb69c0af0d6.html