Archive through March 23, 2002
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Archive through March 23, 2002
Fruitbat | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 03:07 pm     You know Spy, that occured to me after the edit time was up. I am really regretting I said that. In fact, someone else using my computer typed that. Yeah, that's it. My husband did it. Damn him. <insensitive > |
Spygirl | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 03:08 pm     I'm ROLLING now!!! |
Tksoard | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 03:47 pm     Well Grooch, I wish I had ins. on one of my dogs 2 years ago. I thought about getting it for all 3 (5 now) but it was $10 a month. I couldn't afford it so I didn't. A few months later, one of my dogs stopped seeing her bickies or food or walls and doors. I got really scared so to the vet she went. He said she might have cateracts, but sent us to a doggy eye vet. (I never knew there were eye specialist for dogs) She was only 7 years old and we live on 40 acres and they run all day. I couldn't see not giving her the chance to see again when she had a good maybe 8 years left, so she had the surgery. ONLY $2,500!! Not to mention the travel time and gas for a 100 mile round trip 4 times in 2 weeks, then 2 a month, and eye drops that cost $100 for the first month and $20 a month after. It was worth it I guess. We just had to sell 5 cows for it. At least she can run and play with the rest of the kids now. I do wish I had ins. though.  |
Fruitbat | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 03:55 pm     <bat is securely tucked up under the eaves now> Spy, let me know when the coast is clear. |
Juju2bigdog | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 05:47 pm     <peers up into the eaves and sneezes>
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Ketchuplover | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 07:00 pm     checkout mrwinkle.com |
Spygirl | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 07:14 pm     <Peers up at Bat...giggles at her predicament...then quietly whispers that it seems to be safe to come out...> |
Grooch | Monday, March 11, 2002 - 08:56 pm     TK, the reason why I ask is because in the past 7 months I spent over $2,000 on vet bills. It was 3 pets and 2 of them I got from the wild. It is waaayyyy so much more getting them free than from a rescue place. Plus the dog broke his leg which was a major expense. Anyway, when I got the puppy I had to take him in for his first checkup (but 2 days before on the weekend someone told me it looked like he had ear mites so I made an emergency visit somewhere else to have it checked out, plus I was getting my cat fixed and I had just spent a ton of money on a kitten who did not make it. When I got the bill for the cat being fixed and the dog checkup and knew that I was already broke and I had my husband outside the door and that I had to explain it to him the $400 bill (He is from a country where god never makes the need for them to have to go to the vet) Well a week later the dog broke his leg and when I got those bills something must have slipped out of my mouth about how expensive vets are (I don't spend that kind of money on me) She handed me the brouchure. But the one I have seems to say hereditary conditions are not covered. I bet everything would fall into a hereditary condition. That was why I was wondering if anyone had it. Somehow I figure they would throw anything into that category. P.S. TK, it is over $20 a month where I am. Plus more money if I want it to be more than the basic shots. |
Fruitbat | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 04:01 am     I don't think routine things are covered either are they? Vaccinations and spaying or neutering. You really had a string of circimstances that were unusual, Grooch. |
Grooch | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 09:40 am     Not only that, Bat. My dog thinks he's a cat. He now takes his naps on the top of the couch. Somehow he does not roll off in his sleep. And he has been bringing me little worm presents and he drops them at my feet. I wonder if the insurance covers seeing a pet psychiatrist? |
Fruitbat | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 10:05 am     That little dog of yours is sooooooo cute. He is probably watching the cat. She is bringing him up well, I must say. At least he is paying attention. Now the trick is to get him to pay as close attention to you. |
Willi | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 11:36 am     It's ok G...Our kitten now thinks he's a dog. |
Car54 | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 02:18 pm     The movie Best in Show is on HBO tonight. If you are a "dog" person and haven't seen this, it is a must. |
Julieboo | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 01:51 pm     Hi Here is a quesion that is sure to get people saying that their breed is the BEST... Anyways, we are thinking of getting a new dog. What breed do you think would be best for our lifestyle: It would be an inside dog. We'd like a couch potato, but one that would like to go out and run or go on walks in the spring & summer. We have a fenced yard. We have a toddler that would be a little rough on a dog. We have 2 cats. Any suggestions? (Obviously a mutt would be great, but what what should be in the"mix"?) And I plan to get one from a shelter or pet rescue group. I would never get one from a breeder as my opinion is that there are too many unwanted pets. And if I want a purebred, there are tons of specific breed rescue groups out there. Thanks in advance! |
Babyruth | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:02 pm     Julieboo, I have years of experience working with many breeds of dogs as well as with mixed breeds. Off the top of my head, based on your info, I would recommend a rescued greyhound. They are wonderful couch potatoes, are sweet, loving, mild and gentle. They need a run or walk daily, are great with kids and cats. (in general) There are numerous greyhound rescue groups around the country. To find one near you, I would go to Google.com and look under "greyhound rescue". I think there are some TVCH members who have greyhounds...seems to me there was a thread about this once....anyone? |
Cinnamongirl | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:06 pm     I think Lab should be in the mix. They are great with kids. |
Moondance | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:11 pm     GREAT idea BR!!! My next door neighbors have one... Jenny... she is so sweet and has such a good nature... they have children and she is great with them |
Julieboo | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:13 pm     Wouldn't a greyhound tend to go after a cat, after all don't they put a fake bunny as a "carrot" for them to chase at the races? |
Grooch | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:15 pm     If you go to petfinder.com, they list all the available pets for rescue in your area. |
Moondance | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 02:16 pm     Jenny got along with their cat, the neighborhood cats and the ducks in the area. |
Backhome | Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 06:16 pm     Lab, Lab, Lab, and more Lab !!!! or a mixed breed that is predominantly Lab. Can you tell I'm partial to Labs ?? !! Seriously, though. We got our first Lab when our son was 2 years old and they essentially grew up together with never a problem. We also had 4 other dogs and three cats in the household. The only caveat I would put on my recommendation of a Lab is that not all Labs are as easy-going as the ones we've had. Good Luck! |
Tksoard | Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 06:50 am     Well, I took the kids to the dr. this week for shots. 5 dogs and 1 cat for rabies, booster, worm shots and heartworm med. for 6 months came to $278!! And that was with a multi. pet discount!! I told the reseptionist that it is cheaper than college and bailing out of jail. Well, in Mich. many years ago, we had a Siberian Husky that broke all choke chains and got picked up by the cops and put in jail many times. The bond doubled every time, starting at $10. When we hit $120 to get her back, it was time to give her to someone in the country where she could run openly. Actually, there is no amount (within reason) that I wouldn't pay to keep them healthy. We have 222 pounds of dogs!! That's alot of dog!! We have a bad tick problem down here. Does anyone have that problem, and if so, what do you do? I give them all Brewers Yeast w/garlic and Bio-Spot. It works OK, but does anyone have a better solution? I live on 40 acres and the dogs run free, so spraying the yard won't work, but I'd appreciate any suggestions.  |
Grooch | Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 07:05 am     TK, what heartworm medicine do you use? I think it is Frontline that helps with the ticks along with the heartworm. I will check it out to see if that is the right one. |
Tksoard | Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 07:23 am     Grooch, I use Interceptor. I'm kinda leary about the multi-use medications. It just seems like they would only work alittle for a alot of things, where if you get a pill for one thing, it would work to the limit. The Interceptor is for dogs has pills for 25-50 lbs. and 51-100 lbs. My dogs are 30, 35, 50, 50 and 55. My vet suggested that I get 3 pkgs of 51=100 lb. pills and break 2 in half for the 4 smaller (?) dogs and a whole one for the 55 lb. I thought that was really great and I would save alot of money, but I figured out that 4 at $21 and 1 at $36 only cost $12 more than 3 at $36. I guess every little bit helps, though. Do you use Frontline, or a multi=use pill? How does it do for you and ticks and fleas?  |
Grooch | Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 07:44 am     Tk, I'm sorry. I don't know where my brain is this morning. I should have asked what do you use for flea medicine, not heart worm medicine. I've been reading to many pug boards and the info is getting scrambled. I have to use flea medicine on my dog every month down here in Florida. The vet started me on Advantage. But I have since read that the Frontline works for ticks also. I agree about mixing medicine, but I think with fleas and ticks it is ok. Do you use a flea medicine? It is great! Put it on once a month and absolutely no fleas at all. |
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