Hi Everyone, you may find this odd, but I don't have Internet access at home. I work on the PC 10 hours a day at work so when I get home a PC is the last place...
My name is Pam and my eleven year old chocolate lab, Remington, was diagnosed this week with LP. He didnt actually have a scope to confirm, they sedated him...
Pam, Welcome. The only way to know for sure is with a scoping. Given the anesthesia issues, you want to make sure this is done at a good facility with 24-hour...
Dear Pam, Welcome to your new LP family, and I'm sorry to read that you are having problems with Remington. Please make sure that you read the pre-op general...
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Thanks to all of you who have responded. This is an exceptional site with so many caring people. Remington is finally getting better after the stress of 10 ...
We have a 10 y/o miniature Schnauzer, Cosmo, who was just today diagnosed with LP following a visual exam by the vet. I have been reading as much as I can...
Hi all, Butter had over 2 liters of fluid drained from his abdomen this afternoon. He lost 5 pounds, all fluid! He seems to be doing much better with some...
Susan, I am sure that many will disagree w/ me here, but my Lab Winnie had a sudden series of breathing issues last summer. I had known she had the early...
I have seen several people mention weakness in their dogs' legs. My 13-year-old Shepherd, Thunder (aka Boomer), had exhibited on- again/off-again weakness and...
Hi Agney & everyone else, I too started my buddy on the liquid glucosamine/chondroitin supplement a couple months ago...thinking some of Molly's stiffness &...
Susan, Welcome. There are others on the list who opted not to get the surgery. That is your choice. But you should have all the info: AP can happen for LP dogs...
3/28/05 These guidelines will be automatically sent to the list every two weeks, so please don't think I'm picking on any one person when they appear. I just...
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First let me say how much I have appreciated all the kind messages and puppy hugs we have received. If I have missed responding personally I am sorry but it...
My 14 year old Gordon Setter has laryngeal paralysis. My veterinarian advised me to not have her have surgery, as she is old and may have problems with...
Hi Annie Sorry to hear about Misty but you have definitely come to the right place. You need to speak with a specialist who has successfully treated LP as...
In a message dated 6/5/2005 10:57:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, iigm4@... writes: I am wondering if anyone has successfully managed their dog without...
In a message dated 6/6/2005 12:21:40 A.M. Central Daylight Time, LeanneOSl@... writes: My vet was dead against me having surgery with my 13-1/2 y.o. Lab...
Annie, My Butter had surgery in March at the age of 14. His breathing was very very labored and heat really bothered him. I was having to even keep my...
I had logged on this morning to note that our 14 1/2 year old greyhound is one year post op today from her tieback surgery when I saw your post. When she was...
I'm checking to see if this "reply to all" works so my email doesn't just get sento to Lisa (congratulations on your greyhound's one year post op anniversary,...
Annie, I would suggest a second opinion. Her age is not the only consideration. What other health problems does Misty have? There are many old-age conditions...
Annie, I just wanted to chime in to encourage another opinion. You should consult with a board-certified surgeon who has done lots of tiebacks. Most LP dogs...
Hello everyone, In less than 24 hours, I received over 15 responses about Misty. Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me. I will consult with a...
Hi Everyone, Yesterday I took Molly for her 2 week post surgery check-up & the surgeon is VERY pleased. He took quite a bit of time to deliberately listen to...
Yea Molly!!! I am so glad to hear she is doing so well and enjoying her yard again. Dogs have remarkable instinct and adaptability so I am sure she will...
Sue, Congratulations that Molly is recovering so well after her tieback. It's been only two weeks - the worst is probably over. But, please be warned that too...
I tried to reply to the lp yahoo group, expounding on misty's question and it went to her (sorry Misty). I have never been on a yahoo group where I get ...
Catherine, The new format is to hit Reply to All if you want it to go to the list, too. Debbie ... From: LP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:LP@yahoogroups.com]On...
Catherine, Just because you are taking L. D. to a teaching hospital, don't assume all surgeons there are board certified. Go to: www.acvs.org and click on...