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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Just a quick update:
Sandy is home. The afib is controlled now on medication, BUT either the fall caused or she previously had a fracture in one of her cervical vertebra (broken neck). It's minor in it's severity (except for pain) and they couldn't tell from the CT scans if it was new or old, there was much arthritis there that we knew about that was making interpretation of the scan difficult. She rechecks with the neurosurgeon in a week, and until then has a neck brace 24/7. All your well wishes were greatly appreciated.
Doug
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03/07/14 02:19pm |
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RE: Licking/kissing your dog
Over the years I've had my hands on/in every orifice and contacted every body fluid/solid that a dog can create. Rarely with latex gloves in the mouth unless there was something more gross than anything yet described in this thread. I do wash my hands frequently :B I've never had a zoonotic disease.
Unless there is certain behavior like Mark describes, the threat from a lick is minimal and addressed with normal sanitation procedures.
I understand the distaste that some have with licking, me not so much. I much prefer the lick to the bite.
Doug
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03/07/14 06:26am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I've been going back and forth to the hospital, fortunately the best one in the area is about a mile from our house.
Sandy looks much better today, but refuses to let me post a picture :B
They got the Afib under control and she's now on an oral med. Waiting for a follow up MRI to make sure there is no intracranial bleed.
When we got to the ER, her heart rate was 160 and BP was 70/50, plenty of reason for her to pass out.
I'll pass along all the well wishes.
Doug
We were supposed to leave today, so that got delayed. Happy retirement.
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03/06/14 07:41pm |
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RE: Dr. Doug or anyone-Jesse's skin problems are back-questions
Unlikely to be inhalant in your part of the country right now with the exception of molds and house dust (mites). Even though there is no outward sign of stress, different living conditions/routine will produce some stress response in the body.
I'd think more a contact sensitivity or allergy or bacterial dermatitis.
BTW, there is a new drug out that shows promise in treating allergy. Apoquel, made by Zoetis (formerly Pfizer) and it works a different way than anti-histamines (and much better effect in dogs). This drug will work on food allergies as well as inhalant and contact and precludes the need and use of corticosteroids in many cases.
We've had a few patients started on it (prescribed by dermatologists) and we recently started Jill on it.
For those of you who deal with chronic allergy in your dogs, it might be worth a discussion with your vet.
Doug, DVM
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03/06/14 07:34pm |
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RE: Cat Downers?
I'm a little disturbed by your vets reaction. While anti-anxiety medications shouldn't be routinely administered and isn't a cure all for these situations, there are valid situations where chemical help is the safest and best way to treat phobias and anxiety during a training period.
This goes for cats as well. The feliway is a very good recommendation. If that does not work, amitriptyline (Elavil) is my next favorite tool.
Doug, DVM
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03/05/14 01:21pm |
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RE: Stomach/Intestines rumbling.???
I've had patients with similar symptoms, really frustrating as you can't pinpoint a cause. With all the dietary trials you have done, IMO it's unlikely to be dietary related.
When you have ruled out most of the bad stuff and all else fails and you still get symptoms resulting in partial anorexia I've tried a daily pepcid with good results. Something to try.
Doug, DVM
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03/04/14 08:22pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Also I think there is a difference in personality for each dog. Some really have the nurture instinct during their lives, others not so much and that can be reflected in how they react. Those that are more self focused don't tend to react as much.
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03/04/14 04:55am |
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RE: Properties in SAM-e and Milk Thisle ...
S-Adenosyl methionine is sam-e. That's what it is and active ingredient.
Milk thistle is a plant native to Europe. It has a long history of use as a folk remedy for liver and gallbladder disorders. The active constituent of milk thistle is thought to be silymarin, a flavonoid found in the seeds.
Retired but not dead :B
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03/01/14 08:38pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
So sorry Richard. I'm at a loss for words, we all knew it was coming but still a shock. Give Hobo an extra hug from us.
Doug & Sandy
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03/01/14 12:42pm |
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RE: Happy Announcement
After a couple of burps and delays, we finally closed.
A few more days tying up loose ends and we're on the road - at least for a while. I agreed to do some relief work during one of the doctor's surgery.
We're HAPPY !!!
Doug & Sandy
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02/28/14 06:18pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
The forum was down for many hours yesterday morning. We've gotten no explanation, obviously some kind of server error on their end. Seems to be working OK now.
Happy Birthday Dan!!!
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02/28/14 06:20am |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
I've always been told...cat food is not good for dogs...any comments as to using it to get medicine in them?
Long term only diet... yes. Small amount used to pill in an other wise healthy dog, no problem.
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02/27/14 03:55pm |
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RE: Shame on us
What about the times I've arrived home and my dog immediately "looks guilty" and I have to search the house to find what she has done? She's certainly not reacting to a scolding, since I had no idea there was something that was worth a scolding. It actually makes me laugh because she's the one who tells ME she did something "wrong."
Was she acting guilty before you got home? You often see pictures of dogs sitting blissfully among stuffing removed from a chair or couch. The guilt doesn't start until you walk in the house. You may not be reacting, but dogs are really smart and realize that the mess plus you means trouble. Guilt, shame??? I don't really know.
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02/27/14 02:31pm |
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RE: Question for Dr. Doug
If your vet prescribed it for Summer, this is a perfect situation for it.
BTW, I took my meloxicam this morning, the stiffness and pain is affecting me too.
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02/25/14 12:04pm |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
Proin is used for incontinence and is very effective. Don't be concerned about the meth comments, it's just that this medication is "controlled" and if it was sold in a pharmacy you'd have to ask the pharmacist for it - it wouldn't be on a shelf. Our (as prescribers not you as end users) purchases are monitored and we need to document uses and patients.
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA; Accutrim; ?-hydroxyamphetamine), also known as the stereoisomers norephedrine and norpseudoephedrine, is a psychoactive drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which is used as a stimulant, decongestant, and anorectic agent. It is commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations. In veterinary medicine, it is used to control urinary incontinence in dogs under trade names Propalin and Proin.
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02/25/14 07:38am |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
I have taken our dogs to our local Vet. so they can give our dogs their pills, LOL. Just the important ones.
I remember, years ago, vets giving antibiotic shots, which was tons easier than trying to administer icky tasting pink stuff twice a day for ten days. I don't know why they stopped doing that.
Not everyone has :B Covenia has been wonderful (antibiotic for cats that lasts for 2 weeks with one injection).
We routinely don't give the nasal vaccines for the very reason xteacher explained.
As vets, we really don't have any special tricks or aptitude at giving oral meds. Maybe just a little more experience.
The worst bites I have ever gotten were during pilling a cat. You tend to learn from experience to find the easiest path to achieve the goal.
We have people that bring their dogs in daily to get injections rather than go through the hassle of giving pills.
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02/24/14 07:02pm |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
For those of you who said "just tilt the head back and put the pill in the back of the mouth" haven't met the dog where this is impossible. I agree that this is the easiest, most efficient, but there are dogs where this is IMPOSSIBLE.
The dogs or people end up getting injured. Sometimes the stress involved in forcing the medication isn't the best choice.
Just some experiences I've encountered.
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02/24/14 04:49pm |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
Proin comes in a chewable form, try that if you have not done so. Proin is not a hormone, it is phenylpropanolamine (PPA) an ingredient in some sinus medications. It has become a controlled substance as it can be used as a precursor to meth.
There are a couple of other choices, a new medication (Incurin) is available and the "old" standard DES (many newer vets don't like or won't use this) is usually given at a very low dose one or twice a WEEK and has very low incidence of side effects if given properly.
Doug, DVM
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02/24/14 11:25am |
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RE: Baby Girl won't take her medicine. HELP!!!!
Meds can be a real problem. Chewable forms of the medications or Pill pockets for conventional medications work for some.
If the meds you are giving can be formulated into a transdermal (applied to the skin) it would ease administration, but not all medications can be compounded into transdermals. What hormone is she on?
Doug, DVM
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02/23/14 08:10am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Right now the MH is snowbound :( I tried to move it to make sure we could get it out and got it stuck in the storage lot. The closing is supposed to be next Friday, so ...
As soon as we get things wrapped up, we're on the road.
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02/21/14 05:13pm |
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