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Post by imbadd on Nov 14, 2007 10:27:26 GMT -5
My vet had prescribed the Cosequin and I discovered while searching for Cosequin OTC that the pet stores carry Canine Aspirin. My vet here didn't carry Cosequin and gave us something else, but the tablets are huge & I couldn't hide it in the peanut butter. The tabs are chewable, but my little one had been on meds for so long that she would not take it unless hidden. Now, I have tons of new meds of everything for a little doggie...
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Post by jaunty on Nov 14, 2007 22:29:05 GMT -5
Rose did you ever think of donating them to your local vet? If you want to get rid of them of course.... xo
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Post by jaunty on Nov 14, 2007 22:35:59 GMT -5
Wanda..... From all that riding..you think you have a numb Butt now..I can just imagine how it would feel.... lol lol You still better come someday! *wink* No excuses....everyone is invited! MiG PAR-TAY!!! LOL
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Post by imbadd on Nov 15, 2007 9:44:29 GMT -5
Rose did you ever think of donating them to your local vet? If you want to get rid of them of course.... xo My hubby said they wouldn't be able to take Rx's. One bottle that cost almost $100 has never been opened. Safety seal is intact. The vet we use now is also a Humane Society. I'm taking Sam tomorrow for his de-shed/grooming thing and a booster. I'll take the meds and ask them. I'm also taking a bunch of towels to donate. Thanks so much, I will ask them tomorrow.
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Post by jaunty on Nov 16, 2007 0:12:30 GMT -5
Your welcome! If they have never been opened I can't see them not using them. If they have a problem send them to me! *wink*
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Post by imbadd on Nov 16, 2007 15:22:19 GMT -5
Jaunty, I spoke with the vet today about the brand new unopened meds and much to my surprise I started to while asking. I had no idea it would be so difficult to let go of one more thing.... Anyway, the Humane Society side of the place was very appreciative for the donation. Thank you.
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Post by jaunty on Nov 16, 2007 20:15:27 GMT -5
Your Welcome Rose Glad I could help. I wish I had the words to make your heart feel a little lighter. It must be so hard to think of life without her. I understand how you feel and my heart goes out to you. Maxi will always be alive in your heart and soul. The best part about memories...is no one can take those away! Isn't amazing to have loved Maxi so incredibly & she loved you right back unconditionally. Not many people are lucky enough to experience a bond as special with their pet as you have. You two were a rare breed. I'm happy you found that bond with her..whether it was one day one week or 10 years. You had a experience of a lifetime. Will you ever find it again? Maybe maybe not. But you had it once it will stay treasured in your heart forever. I wish I had the words to help make the pain go away. But I know truth....there are none...but time does heal a broken heart. You never forget...but it does make it a little easier to deal with the reality. Now your moving on...to give yor other loved ones the love you would of given maxi...they deserve it to.*wink* Look under your porch....you never know what you might find! ;-) #purple# #blowingkiss# #hang#
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Post by jaunty on Nov 16, 2007 20:16:23 GMT -5
sorry about the congrats graphic...that was a mistake.
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Post by imbadd on Nov 18, 2007 18:24:04 GMT -5
sorry about the congrats graphic...that was a mistake. I thought you were congratulating me for the future finding of another bundle of fur under the deck. So funny, after my poodles expired (funny word) I decided not to replace them with a little pup. Then, Maxi came & no one would take her. All they would say is "Rosie, you need another little lap dog".
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Post by mbucksfan on Nov 18, 2007 18:28:21 GMT -5
Ok, this topic might be a bit painful but my dog is getting old and I want to know what to do if something happens. I need to take her to the vet. she seems to have lost her hearing and has some bumps on her side that they thought were cysts last year so my question is If your dog (or cat too I guess) dies at home and you live in the city what do you do? We have a golden retriever so she is a pretty big dog-are you allowed to bury them in your yard, do they have to have a special container? If you have them cremated can you bury the container with ashes? I don't want to think about this time but I don't want to not know about it if something happens unexpectedly
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Post by 2ton on Nov 18, 2007 18:39:24 GMT -5
I don't think you are allowed to bury them in the yard in the city. I would assume, the majority of the time, your pet will tell you when they are ready to go. It's like they tell you when you look into their eyes and you feel what they say. Most vets will let you know if they agree that it's the right time to euth, and you can make burial or cremation plans through them. Cremation is a bit pricey compared with the mass grave burial, but I think a private burial in a pet cemetary is really really pricey. You might want to check with your vet at the next appointment to find out all the info and choices.
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Post by imbadd on Nov 18, 2007 18:47:40 GMT -5
Ok, this topic might be a bit painful but my dog is getting old and I want to know what to do if something happens. I need to take her to the vet. she seems to have lost her hearing and has some bumps on her side that they thought were cysts last year so my question is If your dog (or cat too I guess) dies at home and you live in the city what do you do? We have a golden retriever so she is a pretty big dog-are you allowed to bury them in your yard, do they have to have a special container? If you have them cremated can you bury the container with ashes? I don't want to think about this time but I don't want to not know about it if something happens unexpectedly MaryBeth, This reality is so difficult with which to deal. I am so sorry... Fortunately, that day is not now. We lived in a condo when our 80 lb cattle dog/lab mix moved on... hubby looked in the yellow pages and called a place called AZ Pet Mortuary that had 24 hr home pick up service - they did cremations, caskets, burials - we decided on cremation and still have him. It is not a cheap service - back in '98 it cost us $110 Our vet acted as the middleman for our love sponge. Jeff took her to them - who used Saint Francis Pet Crematory. He then picked her up from the vet. This cost us close to $100, it could have run even higher if we had bought one of their premium urns or if we had elected to have them bury her in their pet cemetery. I would probably begin by asking my vet these questions. They probably know your local laws and tell you what services they provide and possibly a list of services that others offer. When we get to our final home (when we retire) I do plan on burying their urns. Till then, they sit in an honored spot in my home.
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Post by Tigerlily on Nov 18, 2007 19:03:10 GMT -5
MB & Rose: I've been in your spots. Huntington has a law that you're not to bury pets on your property but, at the time I lost Koti's 3 brother dogs and 2 sister cats, I didn't know that so they were buried in the side and back yards at the house Robin and I owned at the time...along with some hamsters, birds and a guinea pig. When it came time for us to say goodbye to Koti we no longer had the house where his brother's were buried and I couldn't bear the thought of not knowing what happened to him (I know now that he would have been taken from my vets to the pet cemetary, cremated and buried with several other pets) since he couldn't be with his brothers. I have a little tin canister that was provided by the Rome Pet Cemetary (one of those little tins you usually see candles in). The cost to euthanize Koti, have him cremated and returned to us was right at $200. $25 of that was to ease his suffering and the other $150 was the charge for the cremation and the last $25 was what they charged to pick him up from the vet and return him to the vet for me to go get him. I still have his ashes sitting on a shelf in my bedroom. You need to check with your local zoning to see if pet burial is permitted on your property. A lot of this depends on whether you're in the city of the county and if you own your property or rent. If anything I've said makes sense or helps either of you then I'll be glad I wrote about this.
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Post by mbucksfan on Nov 18, 2007 19:42:10 GMT -5
Wanda, Rose and Toni, Thank you all for your input. I wasn't thinking we were close to euth I hope but I was perplexed by a sudden hearing loss and wonder if she has a brain tumor. I don't think it would be right to put a 12 year old dog through chemo or radiation but would want as much palliation as possible for whatever she has. She stil loves walks, people food and rides in the car so it isn't time yet. Thanks for all you have said. Experrience is a sad but true teacher.
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Post by imbadd on Nov 18, 2007 19:50:39 GMT -5
Mary Beth, #blowingkiss# You are most welcome. Even though you dread the day that it will come & you hope that it never will... reality says otherwise. It is always best to have some rough idea of your options... preparation is a good thing.
Enjoy those wet slobbery kisses and walks. ;D
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