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You really need to have a specialist opinion for the best long term outcome for your pup. If he is this bad at 10 months and he has 10-12 more years of life left you might be better looking at long term options ( DPO or THR) ARH in Homebush or SASH in the north

Just in regards to insurance, we (work at a specialist hospital) usually manage to help clients claim back all but the cost of the implants (which is a big proportion but still!!!

Companies like Vetpay (external veterinary financing) offer interest free terms for 30 days to get your insurance return. Great for these type of problems!

Great post????! _ Awaiting reply.....!!

...seems someone has to do it as the RSPCA is too busy because they have to euthanize all the dogs with behaviour issues... ETA: ...now that is really interesting stuff: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/45251733_Behavioral_Reasons_for_Relinquishment_of_Dogs_and_Cats_to_12_Shelters ...some quotes: ...The NCPPSP RegionalShelter Study found that behavioral problems, including aggression toward people or nonhuman animals, were the most frequently given reasons for canine relinquishment... and ...Neutered female dogs and cats and neutered male dogs were more frequent in the behavioral category of relinquishment. Oh good, 16 year old 'science'. Good googling.....

Oh surprise surprise, Willem is pushing his 'do not desex' agenda...

DNA test the dog and parents (if available) for parentage?

Im so sorry to hear this, as others have said it is time for you to give him the greatest gift and put him to sleep A large breed dog that can not stand and get away from his urine and faeces, ven though he may not be in pain, is suffering somewhat. I hope you can be brave and do the kindest thing for him. Big hugs. xx

Id stop the rice. No need for the extra carbs!

X2 as Kirty says. As long as you are regularly checking her bloods (every 3-6 months) and she has no GI issues it can be safely administered long or short term. Why would you leave your dog in pain, surely you have some trust in the vet who prescribed the drug??

Darby I am so sorry.. Good on you for being brave and doing what you need for this pup. The breeder must be held partly responsible as he was poorly when you purchased him, and very poor form for them not to be there for you when you needed them. Big hugs to you and your kids.

If she's only had a mild case any low fat quality dry food should do. Compare fat tables on pack. It's usually the treats that trigger an attack! She's a cutie!

Oh William how unusual of you to bring up the whole desexing debate......

Thanks! Will look them up :)

Second trying Hills ZD exclusively. NO treats, no scraps, no bones. Need to be very strict for 8 weeks minimum.

Need to fly a couple of pups to their new homes early November and wondered which agents people have good personal experience with recently please! TIA

I hope you follow up with the vet for further testing. At any time they could become injured or unwell and require surgery. Dont want to be trying to find out that information in an emergency. Also I assume when you say they never go out of the yard your not serious? Pointers are seriously active dogs and I cant see a pointer, let alone 2 being kept satisfied in a back yard? Guessing you mean they cant have picked up anything on their daily walks and off lead runs?

I'm so sorry to hear. Hopefully the pred will start to work quickly and reduce the size of the LN's. It can be a really useful drug for times like these. Spoil her rotten and take care of yourself too:(

I would see a specialist surgeon, some dogs are done by GP vets, only to have to be re-done by specialists as they did not take enough.

Oh I'm so sorry to read the diagnosis. Lymphoma is very amenable to chemotherapy, have you discussed that route with the vet? Many dogs achieve remission from this cancer.

Second opinion definitely. Need to attend a new vet with a fresh urine sample at the least. Acute renal failure needs urgent diuresis for a positive outcome, chronic renal failure is often managed at home with diet and sometimes medication. Please let us know when you have more news!

Does he still have sensation (feeling) in his back legs? Is he still toileting on his own? If it's a low grade disc often cage rest is all that is needed, and if you can manage him at home, but recovery can be slow (months, as mentioned above). What breed is he?

http://gizmodo.com/english-bulldogs-have-reached-a-genetic-dead-end-1784475872?utm_medium=sharefromsite Say no more...

There are several brands now of carprofen available now, most commonly rimadyl, carprieve and a generic Carprofen. I would ask your vet about buying in bulk (as someone mentioned above vet hospitals charge a dispensing fee for labels, packets and counting), and ensure you are getting the generic brand. Otherwise worth getting a script!

Second having the surgery done by a specialist. Crating is really important for recovery, the tissue then the bone need time to heal. Sooner done the better the long term outlook, less arthritis and pain for the dog.