to see if it's feasible to have her spleen removed! The vet is amazed that she is still with us (a month after diagnosis), and we think she's pretty perky for...
My Vet, when I raised this issue, encouraged me to continue giving it to Dylan as we didn't know how long he'd live and the benefits outweighed the risks....
Hi Marty, It's great that Dylan longer than 200 days :-) Just one point. The only reason that Joe Public are encouraged to give HW meds every 30 days is...
... I have never been a big fan of using chemicals on my animals but do use Frontline Plus and Heartguard when I feel there is risk. I attended a meeting where...
I think my first response to this got sent off to neverland so I'll try again.... ... Too funny!!!!! Those suckers are hard to find if you drop them! My...
... Agreed. If the "heartworms" are detected as microfilaria they can be treated with heartguard. Once they have reached adulthood it it very dangerous. The...
We had made an appt. to take her to the vet this morning to ask about a possible spenectomy. We knew it was a long shot. Shock number one was when I put her...
and I am so sorry about Sheba :( ... -- Renee McCartin Mielikki's Hunt Borzoi Where color is immaterial And beautiful hounds fly www.mielikkishunt.com...
Dogspeed Sweet Sheba. Linda, I am so very sorry for the pain and loss. Ilene and Forever My Mali (born 10/16/97; dx splenic HSA 12/24/04; probable HSA 2/25/09;...
I'm so sorry, too Linda...rest assured that you did the best you could with her. It's not fair that even with a long life span they don't live long enough,...
Linda I am so sorry about your loss. There's nothing that can prepare you for the grief - even though a hemangiosarcoma diagnosis means you know it's coming....
dear Linda..You never get to pick ones battles in life it seems. And this one i wouldn't wish on anyone. You did your very best and your best friend is now at...
It's been a month, and my lil man is still with me. Thank heavens for his coat, or someone woudl call the HS on me for animal cruelty, he is soo skinny. It's...
I recently lost my Abby to what appeared to be Hemangiosarcoma. I am devastated. She took my heart with her when she left. She collapsed with no prior...
Oh Linda, I'm so sorry to hear this news - you gave Sheba the best care she could possibly have against odds we all know are just awful. You're a loving and...
Hi Abby's Mom, Please don't beat yourself up. You sent her to the Rainbow Bridge with only the best intentions! I'm sure that most of us have been through the...
Thanks to everyone who sent kind notes to me on Sheba's passing. It was most kind :-) I wish everyone here the very best with their dogs. HSA is such a hard...
Linda, I don't post much on here these days, but I do follow the dogs that are being written about and cry along with those of you who have had to let one go....
 To Abby's mom:  Linda wrote to not beat yourself up over letting Abby go. She is so right! I did kind of the same thing with Beau II, the first one I lost...
I am so sorry for your loss of Abby. I think many of us have had to learn the hard way not to put all one's trust in a vet. You must not blame yourself. You...
Linda I am SO SORRY to hear that you have lost your baby. I wish there were some magical words to end/ease the pain but there just are none. God Bless!!! ...
Linda I am SO SORRY to hear that you have lost your baby. I wish there were some magical words to end/ease the pain but there just are none. God Bless!!! ...