Hi! I have written previously about my dane Aspen. Well I just got off the phone from Dr. Durkes and he confirmed that my 12 month old dane has wobblers and...
In a message dated 5/1/03 3:06:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Dr Durkes office is wonderful about helping those who come in from out of town--they recommend...
My dane has wobblers, beginning stages of arthritis in her back - I feel as though while she is put under that I should get the implants in her neck, back, and...
Susanne, Did Dr. Ferran (in Miami) do your woofer's implants? He's Hank's doc (as recommended by Dr. Durkes) ... so just curious. Is there more that you can...
Hi all. Buttons, my dobe has had a pretty uneventful week. She was pretty lame Sunday from overdoing it with a visiting dog but the rest of the week she has...
Rescue Remedy is one of Bach's Flower Essences, specifically formulated for stressful situations. It is a tincture (alcohol based) of a variety of flowers...
I looked up "rescue remedy" on a search engine after it was posted. On most sites I looked at, it was described as a multi-herb potion to reduce stress, etc....
Jenny, When I took my dane to Dr. Durkes I stayed at the Comfort Suites. They
were great. They gave me a discount when I told them I was there to see Dr....
... Hi Stephen, I wouldn't say that I have "great" confidence in herbal medicines; but I would say that I'm leaning more towards such an attitude the more I...
Hi Jenny, If you go to see Dr. Durkes, he may advise that it is not necessary. When I went, I thought Jett may need beads in his hips because a vet told me he...
Jennifer, I did stay overnight only because I thought it best just in case Jett reacyed to the proceedure or anesthesia. Bring plenty of Pillows so Hank can...
In a message dated 5/2/03 4:34:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Terry, The Essences are not herbal, they are flower essences. You can find people that have...
In a message dated 5/2/03 4:34:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... The reason for this is that someone prescribing Chinese herbs (TCM--Traditional Chinese...
Jennifer Yes, Dr. Ferran did Cupcakes implants. She had them inserted in areas in her neck and also in her knee (she had sustained a torn cruciate ligament ...
Christy, Thanks for the info and for the link! I have SO much to learn about holistic treatments as have only recently had any involvement with such. This is...
... Where do I stay? I live in Maryland? I am so nervous about her being totally put out with the anesthesia - I am scared she won't come out of it. I have...
If you call the manufacturer they have a list available for animals which says which essence to use for which symptoms. I had them send me it last year. Susan,...
Hi Steve. I am looking for the hard facts to send you... :o) But in the meantime... the flower essences are like homeopathics in that only minute quantities of...
Hi Jenny. Whenever one of my Danes needs surgery I always request they use isoflurane. It is a human anaesthetic which is used for heart patients - so it is...
Hi Jenny. My, that is expensive. But I do agree that it is best to do it all at once, so that she only has to go under once. What is the bulk of the cost? ...
Hi gang! Here is my two cents on some of the recent topics. As far as rescue remedy goes, I have used it for a long car trips, etc. - to calm the dogs a bit...
Just a quick note to give you an update on Zane. He had gold bead implants about 3 weeks ago and has definitely improved! I do not expect him to go al the...
In a message dated 5/5/03 8:36:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I must have missed this post as I don't remember seeing anyone mention RR instead of...
Lisa, You can call or e-mail Dr. Durkes and ask for a referral to the vet(s) nearest you. He was very kind in referring my Dane, Hank, to Dr. Ferran in Miami....
Ellen, That's wonderful news about Zane! Did/does he have a neck brace? If so how did he tolerate it? Again, great news! Jennifer & Hank Jacksonville, FL, USA...
Susanne, Thanks so much for your letter! It has made me feel better, and more committed than ever to having the implants done for Hank. I'm glad Cupcake is...
