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A word on doggie health. Just remember, our canine friends don't speak our language, and they're pretty darn stoic, so pay attention to when they start acting a little sluggish, goofy,etc. Almost 3 years ago, Grandma Rage suddenly became extremely lethargic (didn't even want a biscuit) and could barely walk. We rushed her to the Doggie ER and discovered she had a giant mass on her spleen -- the prognosis wasn't good -- 9 year old dog with cancer. We okayed the surgery to take out her spleen and the mass, and she's now still goin' strong (not bad for a 12 year old Ridgeback). The extra time we're still enjoying with her is priceless (she's such a sweety -- her full name is Rage of Angels).
Last year, Grandpa Bert started licking his left front paw ALOT. Checked it out and discovered he had a mass growing on one of his toes. After a biopsy, we found out it was a very aggressive form of cancer. Unfortunately, the vet had to remove the toe (check out his pic -- only 3 toes on that paw). Bottom line -- we still have our 10 year old grandpa who acts more like a brat puppy than a grandparent. Again, priceless. People ask what happened to his toe and I tell 'em that ya can't eat a dog that good all at once. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Sure do get some funny looks after that comment. Thanks, Andy, for starting this thread.
Last year, Grandpa Bert started licking his left front paw ALOT. Checked it out and discovered he had a mass growing on one of his toes. After a biopsy, we found out it was a very aggressive form of cancer. Unfortunately, the vet had to remove the toe (check out his pic -- only 3 toes on that paw). Bottom line -- we still have our 10 year old grandpa who acts more like a brat puppy than a grandparent. Again, priceless. People ask what happened to his toe and I tell 'em that ya can't eat a dog that good all at once. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Sure do get some funny looks after that comment. Thanks, Andy, for starting this thread.
Our Rotty/Doberman "Otto" had knee surgery this past winter. He would get a painful stiffness in his hind end after exersize & it took less & less exersize for it to happen. $500 at a specialist (we thought it was possibly back related) in Portland Maine & we're told, "I think it's his leg but, nothing much show's up on the x-rays, take him to this place in Mass. for a MRI". $1400 later we're told "I think it's his knee". Well ,it was & $3000 later at a excellent clinic in Dover, NH he's doing great. Recovery was very long, but it's good to see him back as his old self.
