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    Have you seen the pathology report? If not, get...

    Have you seen the pathology report? If not, get yourself a copy and ask your oncologist to go through it with you and explain what everything means. My 13-year-old dog had her left eye removed last...
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    Blood work! I think most vets wait until a dog...

    Blood work! I think most vets wait until a dog is senior to start recommending it. I lost my first lab 5 years ago to liver failure. He was only 7. I had never done a blood panel on him because...
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    Just a note about Petplan because I think there...

    Just a note about Petplan because I think there may be some misinformation being spread. Yes, they changed underwriters and as a result, their premiums did go up, in some cases significantly. Their...
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    My parents have a yellow lab named Jasper who...

    My parents have a yellow lab named Jasper who just had tie back surgery for LP about a month ago. He doesn't yet have any of the neurological symptoms, but he was doing the heavy panting all the...
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    Tanya, I just saw that you lost Penny and wanted...

    Tanya, I just saw that you lost Penny and wanted to say that I am so very sorry. She was much too young and it just isn't fair.

    I lost my first lab, Luke, unexpectedly as well. He was only 7,...
  6. Thread: Rimadyl

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    What is your dog's issue? Is this an acute...

    What is your dog's issue? Is this an acute injury that you are trying to treat or something age related? I do not like NSAIDs at all and would only use them as a last resort. I have not had good...
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    Shellfish free glucosamine supplements

    Has anyone ever used a good glucosamine supplement for their dog that was shellfish free? Brandy has been on Glyco-Flex III for years. She recently started having skin issues due to her allergies,...
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    I would also suggest finding a good...

    I would also suggest finding a good holistic/homeopathic vet to help with this. It's good to have done the test, it will help you with what to avoid. But simply avoiding the things that you can may...
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    Have you had a consult with an orthopedic...

    Have you had a consult with an orthopedic surgeon? That would be your first step. General practice vets are good for diagnosing a CCL tear, but when it comes to surgical repair, you really need to...
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    Glad surgery went well! If she's being a pain,...

    Glad surgery went well! If she's being a pain, you might want to ask for some Ace to keep her calm. I had to do that with Lily for her first knee surgery. Also, be careful with an aggressive rehab...
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    You actually can have a partial tear and still...

    You actually can have a partial tear and still have instability in the joint. My 4-year-old dog Lily has had both of her knees repaired via TTA. The first tear happened when she was 9 months old...
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    There is no way to tell if the tear is full or...

    There is no way to tell if the tear is full or partial with exam or even x-rays. Even Lily's surgeon, who is brilliant and the best in my area, thought her right knee was fully torn. But when he...
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    Been through it twice with Lily (TTA). The first...

    Been through it twice with Lily (TTA). The first time totally sucked because she was only 11 months old. I cried several times during her recovery wondering how we were going to get through it. ...
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    Does Cookie eat kibble, or a home cooked/raw...

    Does Cookie eat kibble, or a home cooked/raw diet? If he eats kibble, and this is the first time this value has shown up wonky on his blood work, I wouldn't be concerned. Just see what it is the...
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    I understand completely. I do the same thing...

    I understand completely. I do the same thing with Brandy and I hate it because I know I shouldn't, that I should enjoy every second I have with her, but it's hard to keep those thoughts from...
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    For dogs, you need to be careful to get the...

    For dogs, you need to be careful to get the calcium ascorbate kind and not ascorbic acid. I use Ester C 500mg tablets and start slow. In the beginning, I take one 500mg tablet and break it in half,...
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    I received a response back today, but it came...

    I received a response back today, but it came from another person named Emily. This is her email if anyone else is interested in participating. eebinversie@wisc.edu
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    I understand what you're saying, but it's not...

    I understand what you're saying, but it's not that black and white and every dog is different. My dog does not get allergy shots, that is not the treatment I was referring to. She goes to a...
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    I hear you. Brandy is 11 now and ever since I...

    I hear you. Brandy is 11 now and ever since I lost my first lab Luke 4 years ago, at the young age of 7, I have been doing anything and everything I can to make sure she stays mobile and healthy as...
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    Thank you! I sent her an email.

    Thank you! I sent her an email.
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    I'd love to help. I have a dog who tore her left...

    I'd love to help. I have a dog who tore her left CCL at 9 months old and the right CCL at 3 years old. She's had surgery on both knees, so there are plenty of radiographs for you to see! But I...
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    High doses of Vitamin C can help a lot. My...

    High doses of Vitamin C can help a lot. My 11-year-old girl gets 1,000mg per day. But some vets recommend giving it to bowel intolerance, which means keep increasing the dose until you get loose...
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    The problem is, a partial CCL tear cannot be...

    The problem is, a partial CCL tear cannot be definitively diagnosed without either surgery or an arthroscopic procedure to go in and look (most people do not bother with this, so many orthos will not...
  24. Thread: Ideas?

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    My youngest dog has been doing something similar...

    My youngest dog has been doing something similar the past month or so. He's been chewing and scratching, and has made a similar almost-bald spot on the inside of one thigh. But down here, the oak...
  25. Thread: Pet insurance

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    I just discovered a summary tab of sorts in...

    I just discovered a summary tab of sorts in Petplan's app. It tells you how much you have been reimbursed for the year, and shows you what you have left out of your annual policy limit. I have been...
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