Guest guest Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 Joan, I just wanted to offer my condolences on the loss of your pet. I know it feels like you lost your best friend. I'm glad you got a puppy though. It will help you to go on at this difficult time. Take care, Carol Kerr -- [ ] Our Pets I am grieving the loss of my beloved Golden Retriever " Molly " ...my Ray of Sunshine. I'm grateful she made it to 12, as she was dx'd with Lyme years ago and later developed kidney disease...all too common in dogs w/lyme...my 2nd to pass from kidney disease due to Lyme...I know I'm rambling, sorry. My question is, how many of you out there who have Lyme and/or co- infections have your dogs vaccinated with the canine version of the vaccine? Has it been successful? My newest pup has been vaccinated...I hope it works... I am still awaiting to hear Oxford's reply as to whether or not they will cover IV ABX for me. I have been rebitten and test positive, so I'm hoping it won't take 2 years to convince them like it did the last time. I have yet to beat this monster but I will not give up trying. It seems that I have beaten Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis and Bartonella...but Lyme is such a b*tch to beat. If anyone knows where I can get Claforan at a reduced rate, please let me know. Wishing all of you strength and support, Joan LI NY (( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 <<<My question is, how many of you out there who have Lyme and/or co-infections have your dogs vaccinated with the canine version of the vaccine? Has it been successful? My newest pup has been vaccinated...I hope it works... First......Joan, I am so sorry about your loss.....losing a pet is like losing a family member, its difficult to get over....only time will help the loss. I have two Labrador Retrievers, (mother and daughter) One is 11 1/2 and the other is 8 years old. They are as spunky as ever. Even the older one, runs, jumps off my dock, swims across the lake with me and back....I've yet to have her show me she is getting old......except she is a black lab and is turning gray (her naps are a little longer too) lol Anyway, during their life time, I have had them only vaccinated twice for lyme. I don't do it all the time. ......and yes I have ticks from them. I do make it a practice to use top spot, (I split one between the two of them and it works for about four months) I don't do what the package says. I also put garlic powder in their food every night, and they never have had a flea.(now you are probably saying oh come on, honest the vet will always get out the flea comb determined to find one...and never does), I believe it is the garlic.......and I think it helps keep the ticks away too. .. My dogs are TDI dogs, we visit nursing homes and hospitals, we went into NYC to aid the families of the victims of 9-11, as well as spending lots of time in the lake and over their life-time have been camping and hiking with me in the woods, and have never shown any signs of having lyme disease or any signs of hearing problems, joint problems, or blindness. I'm hoping its because of the things I am doing......but maybe I am just lucky.........they are lucky. Enjoy your new puppy.........I'm sure you have forgotten all the trouble they can get into..........you always have to be one step ahead of them. If you would like to come out and visit me and my old girls......you are more than welcome..... ConnieKnwnj When our bodies & minds are out of balance....... ........we suffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Hi Connie. Thank you for the kind words... It was wonderful to hear about your 2 special girls! You are amazing...doing things to help others when you yourself had so many health problems... It is interesting to hear that you don't vaccinate every year...and yes, I believe that garlic works as some sort of repellant. For some reason, my dogs have never had fleas, but many ticks, so I didn't use the garlic...but now you've got me thinking it would be a good idea. I'd love to come by to say hello one day...my husband sometimes has business in NWNJ. And to Carol; thanks so very much for the condolences...it meant a lot to me. Good health to you all, Joan LI NY Re: [ ] Our Pets <<<My question is, how many of you out there who have Lyme and/or co-infections have your dogs vaccinated with the canine version of the vaccine? Has it been successful? My newest pup has been vaccinated...I hope it works... First......Joan, I am so sorry about your loss.....losing a pet is like losing a family member, its difficult to get over....only time will help the loss. I have two Labrador Retrievers, (mother and daughter) One is 11 1/2 and the other is 8 years old. They are as spunky as ever. Even the older one, runs, jumps off my dock, swims across the lake with me and back....I've yet to have her show me she is getting old......except she is a black lab and is turning gray (her naps are a little longer too) lol Anyway, during their life time, I have had them only vaccinated twice for lyme. I don't do it all the time. .....and yes I have ticks from them. I do make it a practice to use top spot, (I split one between the two of them and it works for about four months) I don't do what the package says. I also put garlic powder in their food every night, and they never have had a flea.(now you are probably saying oh come on, honest the vet will always get out the flea comb determined to find one...and never does), I believe it is the garlic.......and I think it helps keep the ticks away too. . My dogs are TDI dogs, we visit nursing homes and hospitals, we went into NYC to aid the families of the victims of 9-11, as well as spending lots of time in the lake and over their life-time have been camping and hiking with me in the woods, and have never shown any signs of having lyme disease or any signs of hearing problems, joint problems, or blindness. I'm hoping its because of the things I am doing......but maybe I am just lucky.........they are lucky. Enjoy your new puppy.........I'm sure you have forgotten all the trouble they can get into..........you always have to be one step ahead of them. If you would like to come out and visit me and my old girls......you are more than welcome..... ConnieKnwnj When our bodies & minds are out of balance....... .......we suffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 a, had cancer of the throat and she was not expected to last very long. When we take her to the vets, she just walks in like she owns the place and the two vets that performed her surgery always come out to see their " miracle " and she gives them both lots of kisses. I have been making beef stew with lots of veggies and mixing it with a half cup of dry dog food. I tried hamburger with rice, which most dogs love, but she wouldn't touch it. is very spoiled and temperamental. My friends think I should write a story about her because of her personality, she is too funny and throws temper tantrums when not pleased with us. If we give her the wrong cookie, she takes it into the hall and throws it. Have you tried the hamburger/rice for Jawsie? Our previous dog was an American cocker spaniel who lived to be 17yrs old and when she went, we both said we would never go through that again, no more animals. Give Jawsie a hug from me and I think Jawsie has decided to stick around and keep you company for a longer time. How is ? is he enjoying your new home? Hugs June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 You¹re such a loving mommy. My Jawsie doesn¹t like hamburger and rice either, but loves chicken & rice. I hope you write that story. I¹d love to read it if you do. We got more tests done because Jawsie wasn¹t getting worse as the vet predicted. It turns out that her thyroid is way out of wack so they put her on thyroid meds. I¹m hoping this helps, but she is so weak and has lost so much muscle mass. is doing great. We are loving our new house and having fun exploring our new state. We¹re in the land of boating, and there are so many nice places to go sit and watch boats, dolphins, pelicans and alligators. We actually saw a stingray jump about 5 feet out of the water when a boat got to close. Best of all is swimming in the warm gulf. We went yesterday and the water temp was 79!!! It makes me feel so much better. a > a, had cancer of the throat and she was not expected to last very > long. When we take her to the vets, she just walks in like she owns the place > and the two vets that performed her surgery always come out to see their > " miracle " and she gives them both lots of kisses. I have been making beef stew > with lots of veggies and mixing it with a half cup of dry dog food. I tried > hamburger with rice, which most dogs love, but she wouldn't touch it. is > very spoiled and temperamental. My friends think I should write a story about > her because of her personality, she is too funny and throws temper tantrums > when not pleased with us. If we give her the wrong cookie, she takes it into > the hall and throws it. Have you tried the hamburger/rice for Jawsie? Our > previous dog was an American cocker spaniel who lived to be 17yrs old and when > she went, we both said we would never go through that again, no more animals. > Give Jawsie a hug from me and I think Jawsie has decided to stick around and > keep you company for a longer time. How is ? is he enjoying your new > home? > > Hugs > June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 a, I hope Jawsie's problems are thyroid related. It's easy to treat, and she'll be feeling better soon. I lost a collie to cancer almost 4 years ago now, and despite the fact that I still have 2 other collies and a sassy cat, I miss her every day. My animals are definately family to me. Noreen Re: [ ] our pets You¹re such a loving mommy. My Jawsie doesn¹t like hamburger and rice either, but loves chicken & rice. I hope you write that story. I¹d love to read it if you do. We got more tests done because Jawsie wasn¹t getting worse as the vet predicted. It turns out that her thyroid is way out of wack so they put her on thyroid meds. I¹m hoping this helps, but she is so weak and has lost so much muscle mass. is doing great. We are loving our new house and having fun exploring our new state. We¹re in the land of boating, and there are so many nice places to go sit and watch boats, dolphins, pelicans and alligators. We actually saw a stingray jump about 5 feet out of the water when a boat got to close. Best of all is swimming in the warm gulf. We went yesterday and the water temp was 79!!! It makes me feel so much better. a > a, had cancer of the throat and she was not expected to last very > long. When we take her to the vets, she just walks in like she owns the place > and the two vets that performed her surgery always come out to see their > " miracle " and she gives them both lots of kisses. I have been making beef stew > with lots of veggies and mixing it with a half cup of dry dog food. I tried > hamburger with rice, which most dogs love, but she wouldn't touch it. is > very spoiled and temperamental. My friends think I should write a story about > her because of her personality, she is too funny and throws temper tantrums > when not pleased with us. If we give her the wrong cookie, she takes it into > the hall and throws it. Have you tried the hamburger/rice for Jawsie? Our > previous dog was an American cocker spaniel who lived to be 17yrs old and when > she went, we both said we would never go through that again, no more animals. > Give Jawsie a hug from me and I think Jawsie has decided to stick around and > keep you company for a longer time. How is ? is he enjoying your new > home? > > Hugs > June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 a, I am so sorry about Jawsie, I hope the thryroid med helps, and she gets stronger. I will keep her in my prayers, Tawny > You¹re such a loving mommy. My Jawsie doesn¹t like hamburger and rice > either, but loves chicken & rice. I hope you write that story. I¹d love to > read it if you do. We got more tests done because Jawsie wasn¹t getting > worse as the vet predicted. It turns out that her thyroid is way out of > wack so they put her on thyroid meds. I¹m hoping this helps, but she is so > weak and has lost so much muscle mass. > is doing great. We are loving our new house and having fun exploring > our new state. We¹re in the land of boating, and there are so many nice > places to go sit and watch boats, dolphins, pelicans and alligators. We > actually saw a stingray jump about 5 feet out of the water when a boat got > to close. Best of all is swimming in the warm gulf. We went yesterday and > the water temp was 79!!! It makes me feel so much better. > a > > > > > a, had cancer of the throat and she was not expected to last very > > long. When we take her to the vets, she just walks in like she owns the place > > and the two vets that performed her surgery always come out to see their > > " miracle " and she gives them both lots of kisses. I have been making beef stew > > with lots of veggies and mixing it with a half cup of dry dog food. I tried > > hamburger with rice, which most dogs love, but she wouldn't touch it. is > > very spoiled and temperamental. My friends think I should write a story about > > her because of her personality, she is too funny and throws temper tantrums > > when not pleased with us. If we give her the wrong cookie, she takes it into > > the hall and throws it. Have you tried the hamburger/rice for Jawsie? Our > > previous dog was an American cocker spaniel who lived to be 17yrs old and when > > she went, we both said we would never go through that again, no more animals. > > Give Jawsie a hug from me and I think Jawsie has decided to stick around and > > keep you company for a longer time. How is ? is he enjoying your new > > home? > > > > Hugs > > June > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 I hope so too Noreen. These critters creep into your heart and just don¹t ever leave, even years after they are gone. My dogs are my family too. Jawsie doesn¹t even know she is a dog LOL! I¹m blessed to have had so many great years with her. a > a, > I hope Jawsie's problems are thyroid related. It's easy to treat, and she'll > be feeling better soon. > > I lost a collie to cancer almost 4 years ago now, and despite the fact that I > still have 2 other collies and a sassy cat, I miss her every day. > > My animals are definately family to me. > > Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 June and a- I love the pet stories. I understand the food critic. My persian, Clancy, does not " voice " an opinion- he demonstrates. He paws the ground where the treat is - as if he were burying it in his litter box. He and my other kitty make me laugh- and keep my bp down. Hugs, K > a, had cancer of the throat and she was not expected to last very > long. When we take her to the vets, she just walks in like she owns the place > and the two vets that performed her surgery always come out to see their > " miracle " and she gives them both lots of kisses. I have been making beef stew > with lots of veggies and mixing it with a half cup of dry dog food. I tried > hamburger with rice, which most dogs love, but she wouldn't touch it. is > very spoiled and temperamental. My friends think I should write a story about > her because of her personality, she is too funny and throws temper tantrums when > not pleased with us. If we give her the wrong cookie, she takes it into the hall > and throws it. Have you tried the hamburger/rice for Jawsie? Our previous dog > was an American cocker spaniel who lived to be 17yrs old and when she went, we > both said we would never go through that again, no more animals. Give Jawsie a > hug from me and I think Jawsie has decided to stick around and keep you company > for a longer time. How is ? is he enjoying your new home? > > Hugs > June > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 , Does pawing the ground mean approval or rejection of the treat? Our furry friends are such great company. a > June and a- I love the pet stories. I understand the food critic. My > persian, Clancy, does not " voice " an opinion- he demonstrates. He paws the > ground where the treat is - as if he were burying it in his litter box. He and > my other kitty make me laugh- and keep my bp down. > > Hugs, K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 a -Eating it means approval...LOL. Pawing the ground as if burying it in his litter box - is rejection. We think it is Clancy's way of saying - that it more closely resembles well uh ...waste material...not fit for his consumption. A real little food critic and character.. they do make us laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Animal Lovers, I have to Feral cats that I raised since they were 3 weeks old and abandoned by their mother. They are now 1 year old and both neutered females. They are so funny they keep me loved and entertained all day long. When I first learned about my husbands' illness I had a few bouts of crying and both cats tried to get up on my shoulder or behind me in the chair an paw at my head like they were petting me (just like I do to them). Pretty sweet don't you think? Gentle Hugs, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Its funny how are animals know when we are upset. I have a 2 year old cat and a 6 month old bunny, and when they play together, they never cease to make me laugh. They are always there when you need them (animals that is). I work in an animals hospital and that job always brings a smile to my face. The animals there are always happy when you give them cookies. Jillian in IL Dandcmayer@... wrote: Animal Lovers, I have to Feral cats that I raised since they were 3 weeks old and abandoned by their mother. They are now 1 year old and both neutered females. They are so funny they keep me loved and entertained all day long. When I first learned about my husbands' illness I had a few bouts of crying and both cats tried to get up on my shoulder or behind me in the chair an paw at my head like they were petting me (just like I do to them). Pretty sweet don't you think? Gentle Hugs, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 LOL! We had a cat that like to bat her food around before eating it, so I wasn¹t quite sure. a > a -Eating it means approval...LOL. Pawing the ground as if burying it in > his litter box - is rejection. We think it is Clancy's way of saying - that it > more closely resembles well uh ...waste material...not fit for his > consumption. A real little food critic and character.. they do make us laugh. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hi a, I wanted to let you know that I am having my teeth out next Thursday. I decided to go to my own dentist. My son was concerned that if I went to the U. of P. and anything went wrong I would be so far from home. I would have had to take the train down there. Also I am chicken when it comes to dentist and I didn't want to have to wait to have the work done little by little. My dentist is doing it all in one day. He doesn't put you to sleep or anything. But he assured me there will be no pain. So I have to go get the vitamin K checked. It is only a little better than it was after the second surgery. So all this time taking the Vitamin K didn't help. But then I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't taken it. So now I have to take it twice a day to try and get it were it should be. They feel with the whipple I just don't absorb it anymore. I find myself wondering whatever I am not absorbing. Anyway I wanted to let you know. Oh I get my new teeth the day the work is done. I have never had nice teeth so a part of me is looking forward to being able to smile without thinking about my terrible teeth. Long story about my teeth. How are you doing? I hope you are happy in your new home. You were missed when you were gone. Hope you are well and I think of you often. Lynn MeMom a wrote: > LOL! We had a cat that like to bat her food around before eating it, so I > wasn¹t quite sure. > a > > > a -Eating it means approval...LOL. Pawing the ground as if burying it in > > his litter box - is rejection. We think it is Clancy's way of saying - that it > > more closely resembles well uh ...waste material...not fit for his > > consumption. A real little food critic and character.. they do make us laugh. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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