Thanks, everyone. Archie's surgery went well. The vet said the tumor was "enclosed" and not very big, and she was able to get large margins. They did a chest x-ray while he was under and didn't see...
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Thanks, everyone. Archie's surgery went well. The vet said the tumor was "enclosed" and not very big, and she was able to get large margins. They did a chest x-ray while he was under and didn't see...
Thank you all for your kind words and stories! I am feeling pretty optimistic, and will report back after the surgery next week.
Thanks, Smartrock. Yeah, I think my fear is more showing up. Archie has been so good to all the Guide Dog puppies who have been at our house, and he's only five. I just didn't expect this. But then,...
Yes, my vet said exactly that -- the location is relatively good, so she's hopeful that it can be removed with a wide margin. And yes, it will be sent to pathology then. Thanks for the response!
I noticed a weird spot/lesion on Archie's chest last week, so the vet took a scraping. She called me today -- it's a mast cell tumor. She said based on location and Archie's age (5), she's fairly...
Thanks. Yes, it was definitely an emotional day when we turned him in for training! But, we knew from the day we picked him up that he wasn't ours. And to have started him on this amazing journey is...
I'm not much on the board these days, but wanted to pop in to tell you that Ferris completed his training at Guide Dogs of America and has been matched! We turned him in for formal training on...
Thanks, everyone! It was definitely an emotional day. Twenty-one dogs went in for training that day. I've heard one informal report that Ferris is "doing great!" I'll take it!
Tomorrow we are...
Ha! He absolutely loses his mind when we arrive at the GDA campus because he loves the kennels so much, so this is good advice for him!
Thanks! Yes, I cry at the graduation ceremonies even when it's NOT my dog up there, so I can't imagine how I'll get through being on stage with him. I really hope I find out, though!
And I have so many conflicting feelings! We've had him since September 2016, when he was 8 weeks old. He's a black lab from Guide Dogs of America here in Southern California. He's made it through all...
Ah -- I'm in Burbank so I am part of the (enormous!) Sylmar group. Less likely that I'll run into you, but could happen! Yes, IG = Instagram. There are a lot of us puppy raisers on there. It's a fun...
When Ferris got stung by a bee and had a swollen face, the vet told me it's one m/g per pound of body weight. He was around 55 lbs at the time so I gave him two human capsules (25 mg apiece). Your...
Welcome! I haven't posted a lot recently, but I have been raising Ferris for GDA since September 2017. He's actually going in for training at the end of January. Yes, GDA has wonderful trainers and...
I am so, so sorry. Absolutely devastating. I know you gave Archie an incredible life. Peace to you.
Ugh. Not thrilled with this news. Chewy has always had excellent customer service. They seem a different caliber than PetSmart.
Hello! Ferris is 8 months old and getting neutered next week. (I am raising him for Guide Dogs of America.) They will send him home with a plastic cone, but I'd love to have something more...
I pop Kongs in the dishwasher and they usually come clean. I don't normally use PB, though -- that is tougher to get out for sure!
Hang in there! Hopefully you will be getting good news soon.
Wow! That is a large bird. How much does a goose like that typically weigh? My dogs will never be gundogs, but I love reading (and seeing photos) about others' adventures. Thanks!
Congratulations, and glad to hear the transition has gone well!
Have you tried freezing the Kongs? Here's what I do --- soak his regular kibble in water until it's mushy. I also add a dollop of yogurt or peanut butter and some freeze dried treats (like liver)....
Welcome, and thanks for taking on Yoda and getting him into better health!
How devastating! I'm so very sorry. Condolences to you and your family.
Yes, that makes sense. Found out another puppy from his litter was 32 pounds this week so they are not all little, apparently. Will be interesting to see when Ferris hits 54 pounds. I'll keep you...
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