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by Abby Normal on 03 March 2012 - 00:03
Red Sable
It would be nice to think so, but we all knowwith any dog you never know what health problems may lie ahead, no matter how well bred, and this is what I am trying to say. It may not be EPI, it may be something else.
Debby - I am not 'attacking' the OP as you seem to think. You got a whole lot more from that post than I did. I didn't see where the vet advised their course of action. Doesn't seem like they were uninformed, they were informed by the vet of the treatment and that it was for life, and their decision was made because couldn't afford the bills/medication. That's sad, but avoidable IMO.
We obviously see it differently, and I still think they would do well to insure their future pup and thus guard against having to make such a heartbreaking decision for all concerned again.
It would be nice to think so, but we all knowwith any dog you never know what health problems may lie ahead, no matter how well bred, and this is what I am trying to say. It may not be EPI, it may be something else.
Debby - I am not 'attacking' the OP as you seem to think. You got a whole lot more from that post than I did. I didn't see where the vet advised their course of action. Doesn't seem like they were uninformed, they were informed by the vet of the treatment and that it was for life, and their decision was made because couldn't afford the bills/medication. That's sad, but avoidable IMO.
We obviously see it differently, and I still think they would do well to insure their future pup and thus guard against having to make such a heartbreaking decision for all concerned again.
by live4schutzhund on 03 March 2012 - 15:03
Weird. Flashbacks from many years ago. I can relate 100% Some dogs do not respond to treatment, mine did not. Vet asked if I would donate his body for some study that was underway, I said sure. Wow, the pain is absolutely still there.... Sometimes we invest more emotion in our animals than is healthy.
Anyhoo. Greg, sure your ready? I thought I was. Now our big guy is really my wifes big guy, or rather big baby. Cannot make that emotional connection for probably many reasons but nontheless we do not click the way I "want/need". He's a good family dog, mostly my issues, great with my wife though and thats what is important.
Here are some picks when I was trying, or rather fooling myself that I was ready.
In the end, we love him, and he has a special relationship with my wife, especially when she's eating crabs.
Anyhoo. Greg, sure your ready? I thought I was. Now our big guy is really my wifes big guy, or rather big baby. Cannot make that emotional connection for probably many reasons but nontheless we do not click the way I "want/need". He's a good family dog, mostly my issues, great with my wife though and thats what is important.
Here are some picks when I was trying, or rather fooling myself that I was ready.
In the end, we love him, and he has a special relationship with my wife, especially when she's eating crabs.
by beetree on 03 March 2012 - 17:03
I think your wife is lucky to have such an adoring hunk.
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