Veterinarians
Mar 14, 2019 10:44:55 #
I have buried 2 dogs and 2 cats in our farm since 2014, plus one dog was cremated. We will continue to provide the remaining 5 dogs and 2 cats a good life. The emotional drain is too much to bear when they passed away.
Mar 14, 2019 10:50:53 #
Our boxer had areas of losing fur. The vet said it was alopecia.
Melatonin was suggested, and it helped. Don't remember dosage
but it is the same stuff people use. Vet cost what the visit was.
Melatonin was suggested, and it helped. Don't remember dosage
but it is the same stuff people use. Vet cost what the visit was.
Mar 14, 2019 11:36:40 #
try Apoquel for itching. I am not a vet but have seriously crazy dog itching for years. This is expensive but it works. Next dog I get will definitely have insurance for as my current shepherds have put me back 1000s of dollars. More than camera equipment
Mar 14, 2019 12:02:43 #
Similar stories for cancer treatments. One lower than your costs, but one waaaay higher.
Insurance is about $49/mo/dog for two young ones, which includes preventative drugs and check-ups.
It was higher for the older ones, of course.
Insurance is about $49/mo/dog for two young ones, which includes preventative drugs and check-ups.
It was higher for the older ones, of course.
Mar 14, 2019 13:10:49 #
FOATHOG said "Read up on feeding bananas to dogs." My rescue dog, to my surprise (at first), begs a share anytime I eat a banana. She likes apples and peanuts too, and goes ape for an ounce of milk.
Mar 14, 2019 13:33:42 #
My dad was a veterinarian and taught small animal surgery at WSU years ago. I missed the free vet care for our pets when my wife and I graduated and moved out of town. I feel your pain. Pets are more than just pets, they are family.
Mar 14, 2019 14:05:59 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
My family owned two dogs when I was a youngster. A male Collie and a female Boxer. The Boxer had incurable eye cancer. She had to be put down. She was a joy to have, growing up as a youngster. Very protective, and one of the smartest dogs. I remember my parents paying cash for each Vet visit. The same way it was, paying for your family doctor's visits. Times have changed. We live by credit and debit cards today.
Mar 14, 2019 14:10:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The cause of dry skin can many times be traced to diet. Particularly if they are on pure dry food they are not getting some of the much needed oils. One of my dogs developed dry skin - scratching and chewing......
I have used Linatone for over 30 years as a vitamin supplement with amazing results. You can find it in most pet stores or online.
My dogs would lick it off the spoon but some people mix it in the food. Whatever works. Hope this is helpful.
Mar 14, 2019 14:35:48 #
granbob
Loc: SW Wisc; E Iowa; W Illinois
Took our 3 Schnauzers to the vet yesterday. One of the 3 is a "tea cup", meaning very small, but also very cute :-) There was a lady at the vet's with 2 mastiffs, exceptionally large but very well behaved, so we had quite a contrast in dog sizes, from a few pounds to probably something well over 100 pounds.
Mar 14, 2019 15:32:59 #
If you are near the sea, tyke the dog there and let it have a swim.
This advice was from a vet with problgem police dogs. The sea water was free, the dogs loved it and their woes all disappeared - skin ailments GONE! (The same advice can appply to humans as well)
This advice was from a vet with problgem police dogs. The sea water was free, the dogs loved it and their woes all disappeared - skin ailments GONE! (The same advice can appply to humans as well)
Mar 14, 2019 17:52:35 #
There is nothing more expensive than a free pet. I know from long experience. 
Mar 14, 2019 20:05:50 #
Mar 14, 2019 22:17:22 #
quagmire
Loc: Greenwood,South Carolina
seems like I saw something on here a few months ago about something to feed dogs and cats to help dry skin,maybe a search would find it.
Mar 14, 2019 23:52:27 #
Mar 15, 2019 01:21:02 #
Hal81 wrote:
My cat has her own bank account and her own servernt
Ha! Our last cat (had to put him to sleep last September when he was 17 1/2) was firmly convinced that it was his house. He just shared it with us. And my wife is wearing a sweatshirt today that shows a very contented looking cat and what is claimed to be an old British proverb - "To a cat, all things belong to cats"
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