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Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
I cant believe the problems youve been having with your other vet...It makes me mad..My oldest dog,who is now 9 got parvo when she was a pup. I was scared outa my mind, took her to the vet, they ran tests and checked her in right away and had her on I-Vs and she stayed two days, and she was one sick dog, got very skinny and I was scared, but they acted fast,they treated her in the vet hospital, and I took her home two days later and weened her back to health, with simple foods and meds, She is healthy as can be now, just getting old.. at that time I spent proubly about 500dollars, but my vet acted so quick and gave me the choice. Of course I opted like you for curing my dog. I just am so angry that your first vet didnt even sugest other options for you... any way, im really praying for your kendall, Im a dog lover and I just want the best for you.....Please remember though, when kendall gets better(he will/you have a lot of prayers here) that the parvo virus is all over your home and very hard to get rid of, so dont get any other dogs for at least a yr from now, or invite frends with there little loved ones(pets) over just for thier protection....If they have had shots it might be allright, but ask your GOOD vet to be sure of the length of time befor bringing in newbies...

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
thanks for the info chewpito. we will be moving to the new house in june, so that house will be 'fresh' for us. since we haven't sold here, at least a new dog won't be here for a long time. i have heard 30 days for kennel cough and distemper, but i'd be more comfortable with a longer time.

i am so glad that last time we were up north, my sister left her dog and her mother in law's dog at her cabin when she came to visit. our dog got sick the next day but was contagious already. thank heaven we didn't expose any other pets! i would feel even worse if that had happened.

he has gone over an hour with all meds down. phew.
i don't want him to vomit because it could mean that part of distemper, but it also means he has kept these latest meds down long enough for them to actually do some good.
thank you all for your encouragement and best wishes. i really don't think i can take it if kendall doesn't make it. i know i will have to be strong, but it just doesn't seem fair for him to have a short, sick life. c'mon kendall! you can do it, cute boy.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 9:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
yeah, he's kept it all down for over 2 hours!

Jagger
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08-07-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 7:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jagger a private message Print Post    
Tabby so sorry to hear Kendall is still sick, but at least he's keeping his meds down and that's a good sign. He has bonded with you guys so well for the short time he's been there. I think he'll pull thorugh this with flying colors.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Tabby, I just got caught up on the latest with Kendall. I am anxiously awaiting to hear what the vet says today, and I'm praying for Kendall.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
KENDALL'S DISTEMPER TEST CAME BACK 1:10 WHICH MEANS IT'S PROBABLY JUST FROM THE VACCINATION AND THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE HE DOES NOT ACTUALLY HAVE THE VIRUS!! nothing seems to be 'replicating'...

i get to start giving him the cough suppressant today and will continue with the other meds and the doctor will call me monday to see if we still need to continue the zithro, since i only got enough for 6 doses, two of which he got yesterday.
it looks like it really is just a very bad case of kennel cough!
we're not out of the woods yet; the doctor has seen (on rare occasions) a dog have a very low distemper result and end up with distemper. he said we will use 'caution' but not panic as we watch kendall over the next few months. if he develops no neuro signs by then, he is probably totally out of the woods.
so, not 100% that he will not develop distemper, but a very high percentage that he won't.
kendall slept from 11:00 til 7:30 without coughing; when he first got up he sounded like an emphysemic patient, but he pretty much coughed up his gunk in about 5 minutes.

i am doing the happy dance!!!

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
can someone who has the pic of kendall please put it up so we can share his cute face again! thank you!
tabby is still on cloud 9!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    


Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Do you remember this post Tabby:

well, gulp, i am going to look at a dog in the shelter at 2:00 today. dh is not very happy about the timing or wanting to get a mutt, although he agrees we will need to have another dog when our 14-year-old golden retriever passes on. and the vet has said that it would only be a couple of months before we'd have to put him down. we have been putting if off because we love him so much...but he really can't get around, is totally deaf, going blind...
part of me says not to get another dog til vito is gone. another part knows how he is with my brothers' and sisters' dogs, and he gets around much better following his cousins around the yard, etc. i also think my dog would feel honored to help introduce another dog...and enjoy the company.
anyway, this dog i want to go see is only 45 pounds at 'approx 12 months'. so he is most likely pretty much fullgrown. and dh and i are not going to be able to carry around an 80+ pound dog when we are ten years older.
puppy is 'maybe' part australian shepherd. his face looks like a cute fox mixed with a cocker or golden. he is golden beige and white with a bear nose and chocolate eyes. he is due to be euthanized tomorrow or thursday. so he can't wait much longer, even if the timing might be a little early for us. dh wanted to get a puppy golden, but i do not need the chewing stage, the having to go outside every 2 hours (they can basically hold their bladder one hour for each month old they are as pups).
i am alone at the north house a lot and i would like the company.


Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
YAY!! That is such a good thing to hear!! And a nice pick me up after the kindergarden classes I just had.. This one kid sat there making raspberry noises with his mouth non stop til I had someone from the office come and get him.. Some kids are so bizarre!

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
at least kendall is making raspberry noises because he is congested! i love preschoolers and kindergartners, but they can be a handful and one kid can totally disturb the other 19!
thanks for putting up kendall's pic and my first post about going to see him, julieboo. i can't believe it wasn't even a month ago! this has been a very long 3.5 weeks worrying about him. i am so glad i can relax about the dreaded distemper for the most part and just concentrate on getting him past this respiratory infection. i don't know what he'll think when he can actually eat dog food one day that doesn't have crushed up horrid tasting pills in it! he'll probably end up overweight LOL

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
YAY for Kendall and Tabby!

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
wow, kendall is eating like a pig today! he has had some dry food, a container of frou-frou spoiled-dog filet mignon, half a large can of pedigree and about 8 ounces of cottage cheese! he is also drinking water and has kept down all meds, even the zithro which he got at least half an hour ago.
i am so proud of him for being patient with me as i have to wipe his nose, give him eyes drops and 4 oral meds. imagine what a terrifc dog he'd be if he didn't have to be treated! he is already just about perfect.
that smiling face, his gentle ways, his tail-wagging.
do you know, he has only barked that one time and it was one bark only, when the cat tried to eat off his plate. one 'woof!'. i am glad i didn't get a barker. i hate hearing a dog bark all night or when i go to the door even of people who know me well and their dogs do, too. some dogs just bark and bark.
i'm thinking the retriever part of him will just keep wagging his tail and he'll smile as he shows the burglar where we keep the silver. he'd probably even hold the flashlight, if asked. :-)

all we need to do now is sell this house and things will be about as good as they can get.
i don't want to get greedy asking for prayers, though. it was enough that you all helped kendall and me out during the scary last few weeks.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
This is very happy news Tabby. Kendall sounds like a fantastic dog and it's great to hear that things are looking up for him and you.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Sounds like our beagle mixes--who also had euthanazia (sp?) dates set before they were rescued. They rarely bark and if a robber came into the house, they'd be right there with their tails wagging saying "Take what ya want, just make sure you pet me!"

I think it's just that shelter dogs appreciate being rescued that makes them so AWESOME!!!!

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
I was just getting ready for bed when I remembered that I needed to check this thread to see what the news on Kendall was. I'm so happy that it looks like its probably not distemper, and that he is eating good today. He is such a handsome boy. I bet alot of folks are pulling for him, even if they aren't posting. Thanks for sharing the good news, Tabby.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 11:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
well, little guy is sleeping and snoring away. he can actually breathe through his nose a little! he continued to eat well all day...reminds me, i have to look for landmines before the open house! nothing like gazing at the wildflowers in the backyard and seeing a little 'log cabin' in the middle of the colorful display!

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Friday, March 03, 2006 - 11:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Oh, Tabby, I am so happy for you and Kendall!! What an adorable little pooch he is. Keep it up, boy! (LOL about the log cabins, Tebs!)

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I've been praying for Kendall and holding my breath. What a remarkable recovery he's making with his mommy's excellent nursing.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 9:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
another good night! kendall slept straight through from 10:00 until 7:00. he then coughed like a little maniac for a few minutes, but we got some food and a round of pills down him and he's doing fine.
he and gregarious cat were playing hide-and-seek until cat ran upstairs. kendall stopped at the bottom and just gazed up. he does not do well with stairs. which is fine with me. he's got enough downstairs to hang around in and shy cat would freak if kendall made it upstairs!
time to look for landmines!

thanks and i think you can let your breath out now, ophiliasgrandma; at least halfway! it seems we are past the 'danger point', although i remain ever vigilant.
thanks to everyone who has commiserated with me and sent their prayers our way. i don't want to list you by name because there are maybe some readers who just never posted and i know they were thinking 'get well' thoughts, too. i don't want to leave anyone out!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 10:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Such great news, Tabby! Kendall is one adorable canine and I hope this is a story you'll be able to tell for many years as Kendall thrives in your family.

I'm glad they had that insurance, too! That wasn't the case back when I adopted Critter.. I had already run up almost a thousand on Kizzy (lab) for her last week and added another thousand for Critter's first weeks with me, but considering it is coming up on 16 years of pleasure, pro-rated out, it was a very good investment, indeed.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Don't mean to be rude but my daughter and I are trying to find out what kind of Dog was in "Must love Dogs" with Diane Lane and John Cusak. Does anyone have any idea?

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
from IMBD.com:

The dog "Mother Theresa" was played by two 6-month old Newfoundland puppies named Molly (who did most of the work) and Maeve (who performed the water scene). Director Gary David Goldberg adopted both puppies at the end of filming.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Many Thanks Cnderiso you people rock!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
anytime, pamznic. and, welcome to the board!

wc