As many people have emailed me about Rosie and what meds she is on I will Copy one of my replies here. As I said in the message, It works for Rosie I don't...
Cody, the almost 13 year old yellow lab, is scheduled for tieback surgery tomorrow morning. He had his first epidosde of asthma like symptoms in October. ...
Wishing Cody luck. The first week or two are the scariest. My dear Hemlock had severe AP by the day after surgery. Somehow, he pulled through and never got...
I'm wishing your boy good luck with this surgery tomorrow and that his recovery will go smoothly with as little stress as possible. We're here if you need...
My Airedale "Muggs" had LP surgery more than 2 1/2 years ago and there's never been a moment's problem with it. Which has also meant that I just didn't have...
Barbara, I am glad the surgery worked out so well for Muggs. I am sorry things are winding down now. I will keep your Muggs in my thoughts. Hang in there....
Hi all, My name is Karen Fonseca. I have a sanctuary at my property for a number of rescued - thrown away shelter dogs. My 12 yr old Lab/Rottie, Codie is one...
for owners of dogs who have laryngeal paralysis Christie and Cody All paws are crossed here for a successful and quick surgery and a speedy recovery for Cody. ...
He is doing well. Seems like a normal old lab.Even when he was excited at the vets he had no trouble breathing, although it was noisy, but now he seems fine....
Glad to hear all is well. Be careful with the Rimadyl--some dogs have gotten into trouble with these NSAIDs. My Otis (died 5/13/03) didn't come home with...
I had great success with Mancha by soaking bread in water and letting her eat small bits at a time. She wasn't drinking much, so she got food and water in one...
Good news about your boy. Glad to hear all is well. Nice to hear quieter breathing isn't it? I know how scared you were so I'm glad so far so good. Follow...
I am very glad Cody is doing well! When Sam came home from Univ. Wisconsin after his tieback, they didn't send any medicines with him. He was really sleepy...
I thought the surgeon's insistance on regular kibble was interesting, and he didn't mention wetting it at all. I had mentioned to him yesterday when he called...
Hi, I am joining the group to hopefully gain some information that will enable to make a decision about my 13 1/2 year old lab, Abby. Abby was "officially"...
Hi K, Sorry to hear about Abby. To respond to your questions, neuropathy is part of this disease - the hind end weakness fits in nicely to the LP picture. My...
Hi K, I am sorry to hear about Abby and the problems you face. My black lab Sigleinda was finally diagnosed with LP at the end of 2004. She was on Thyroid...
Hi K, I am sorry to hear about Abby and the problems you face. My black lab Sigleinda was finally diagnosed with LP at the end of 2004. She was on Thyroid...
Hi Betty, That certainly is a nightmare you've been through, Ifeel horrible for you and your dog. Thankfully, your experience is a rare one, and most dogs do...
Has anyone worked on anti-anxiety training for dogs with LP? My lab/greyhound mix has LP and was taught a command called "settle." She's almost deaf now but a...
K, You have heard from others, I see. I just want to reiterate that LP is often part of a larger neuropathy, which rear leg weakness is a part of. My LP dog's...
I appreciate the responses from everyone and I have read and reread all the replies. Your information and support have helped me along the decision making...
This sounds like a very good idea. I have not heard of anything like this. But Gili goes to physical therapy for his polyneuropathy and they taught me how to...
My precious Gabbey (13 yr old greyhound) has gone to the Rainbow Bridge to be with her big brother Ernie (12 yr old greyhound; May 15 1993 - Oct 26 2005)....
I've been trying to avoid surgery for Hershey, but she's been having some scary breathing "episodes" the last few days. When I contacted my vet, she...
I wrote in this summer about Marley my lab mix. I noticed around April last year that his breathing was raspy and labored when he was exercising. I was also...
Great news about Marley! I'm so glad he's doing well. I don't know what you'll do about the barking - they're not allowed to bark for weeks until everything...
Well said Debbie. As you all know Chase my almost 12yo greyhound had his tieback with Dr. Trout a few months ago. I thought DR Trout did a great job of...
I've never heard it explained quite that way - or thought of it quite that way. It's very clear and concise and helpful. Thanks Brian. Terri ... Dr. Trout a...