Blonde Extras Jodi on BGFE

[ChrisWodja]

That horse is so far out of the barn. Don't stop self-hijacking (mmmm...sounds dirty).

 

[Gyan Guru]

it sure can... there are more dogs in nyc with cancer than in any other state! I insist its all the chemicals here and they are close to the ground and exposed constantly.
LiquidG, yeah someone else told me it gets easier with him as you know him better. I guess he makes me feel stupid which makes me mad lol.
But he IS a good vet.

Sorry I hijacked my thread people, I just wanted some answers, Ill try to refrain in the future from using this for other purposes.

 

[Wayne Carr]

Yeah, his attitude turns some patients away but as you said he is good at what he does. He has surprisingly broad connection to docs at both W55th and E62nd, and he has no problem communicating with them when my dogs were hospitalized. He even walked to 55th to take a look at mine after the shop is closed DAILY. Well he took about two years to open up, but once he knows you, he is not that mean.

Anyway I should shut up my not too sexy conversation... Let's continue when we meet in the future. Good Luck!

 

[ChrisWodja]

oh I was wondering why that one dog I saw had three legs, can cancer do that to a dog?

 

[Daddy B]

They are expensive as hell but they are the best.

The animal medical center is on 62nd street and are excellent. They might have a better answer for you than your current vet.

http://www.amcny.org/

 

[zonk]

We have the same vet. I cant stand him because hes just mean but yes, he is good at what he does so I suck it up and deal with his attitude.
Shes not so sick ... its not THAT bad, its just an ongoing problem.
I love dog people, thanks for the info! I hope I never have to go to the 55th street place, thats a cancer center for dogs...the top one in the country actually!

 

[nowhereman]

sorry for continuous post.

1 After one of my dog got sick many years ago, I did my own research of dog foods and the result was horrifying. Since then I never fed anything I can't eat to them. Once your dog gets healthy again, take your time and look around what you've been feeding. When my dogs got older I even cooked my own dog foods.

2 pet insurance is always helpful. I have Trupanion and works great. It may or may not too late for her but it's worth researching.

3 And "putting to sleep" (I hate this phrase, it's like "murder" with sugar coated) is not only solution, but there are so many paths you can take before you make the ultimate decision. Do you put your kids to sleep because they are in pain? Do you put your Mom to sleep because she is too old and not much life left??

my2C

 

[Lightning From the East]

The place on 55th and 9th is more like 24hr emergency hospital and they are probably the most expensive place to be. So keep there as the last resort. My doc is at the place called Clinton vet on 52nd btw 8th and 9th. He is sometimes blunt but he is very knowledgable and honest doc. For emergency and/or operation, i go to Animal Medical Center at 510 E62nd.

For my track record, i used to have 16years and 19years old dogs (just lost a few month ago) and have a few younger ones now. Yes I had many ups and downs with those kids, and Clinton and AMC have been the most reliable place IMO.

Good luck.

 

[zqeclueviidiofeaw]

there's a vet spot on 55th and 9th, while waiting for my physical, I was looking out the window and all morning I saw people bringing in their pets in there, maybe they're good at what they do, try getting a 2nd opinion over there.
good luck.

 

[Jane Marple]

You will have to remind me who you are bc you dont really have any posts in 3 years...

 

[chee]

J, I'm not a doctor but blood and crystals in the urine sounds like very serious problems. Ask the vet for a long term diagnosis. You are spending so much money, the least the vet can do is to tell you her long term diagnosis. If she can be cured in time with medication, fine. But if this is gonna be a recurring problem, I just don't know. Good luck with the pup.

If she has frequent health problems and is in constant pain, please take it from me, you are helping her by putting her down. My cat was coughing up blood and the vet told me his stomach had holes in them. She told me she could patch it up but it won't hold for long. I saw that my cat was in pain just trying to breath and I made the decision to put her down.

 

[Mixer2]

Jodi,

I just wanted to say I am sorry that I sent you a message today but couldn't respond back. My phone battery ran out and my phone literally died after I sent you the message. I was at a seminar and was getting so frustrated.. LOL

I really needed a massage today. Oh well, I will try to reach you another day.

 

[MtBikr]

NOOOOOOO. Shes only 20 months old and has just had frequent "urinary infections" which antibiotics (3 rounds) have not cured. Because she has been having blood in the urine I took ANOTHER sample and insisted to the vet that Im not crazy or imagining her pain I see her in sometimes.
They said she has lots of crystals in the urine and of course blood and also an extremely high bacterial count (zero something its called?) and they started her on one month of a new antibiotic 3 times a day now. Xrays on thursday to see what they really suspect at this point is stones or chronic cystitis. It wont kill her, she will just need surgery depending on stones and a change in diet.
She runs around the park like crazy chasing the ball everyday, is usually very happy and wonderful all around...but seems to get bad episodes of pain about twice a week with blood in urine sometimes, other times no.
Sooooooooo... her life is really good, shes incredibly spoiled and sleeps on my king sized bed every night between my daughter and I. Shes goes to the park everyday, has tons of toys and is loved as much as any pet ever could be. Shes another person to me... even if she was ill enough to die I wouldnt allow it...call me selfish. Shes the only one who has ever REALLY loved me even with all my defects. When I cry she licks my tears, when I feel sad, she comes and lies against me and she plays ball with me until my heart feels as though it will burst with contentment.
The day Im homeless, Ill have my dog right beside me getting half the food of whomever throws it my way!!!!
I just want advice. I thought everyone already knew I love dogs more than I do people
Whenever I write up here about my real feelings or fears, someone comes and says, "Shes trying to drum up business and make someone feel sorry for her" blah blah blah. This is just a human being who loves her critter so much she will go anywhere and ask anyone who can give legitimate advice!!!

 

[hwzoszii]

Jodi, you are not gonna like my answer. Be forewarned.

It seems to me that you have a very sick dog. If it is not one thing, it is another. There is no guarantee that the dog will be in good health even if you cure it this time around. Do speak to the vet about the overall health of your dog. Is his current ailment a freak, one-time incident, or does the dog has serious health problems?

If it is the latter, your dog must be in constant pain and discomfort; his quality of life might be non-existent. You will be doing him a big favor by putting him to sleep.

Please don't think I'm being cruel. I had a cat for 10 years and he started displaying tons of health problems. The vet told me he could fix him everytime he vomited all his food or coughing up blood, but that is not the kind of life I should want for my cat. I then made the decision to put him to sleep and I have no regrets today; my cat is in a better place.

 

[Loius]

Jodi - if a change in diet ends up being (part of) the answer, I have some online petfood retailers I use all the time that I can give you links for. If it is a prescription diet, perhaps your vet will write a prescription and you can fulfill it elsewhere (same would apply to any prescription medication - or perhaps your vet would match an online price you could find). Either way, even with shipping, it will likely end up being cheaper buying online.

Good luck with this. As you know, I can relate.

 

[tneubunciukizteth]

Hey Jodi
I just sent you an email with links to a couple of programs that provide low-cost vet care in the city, hope they help.

 

[Bb98]

Here's a thread which discusses the causes and the different treatments to get rid of bladder stones - some of which don't involve surgery. Good Luck!

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1634&aid=400

 

[Khayla]

Does anyone have any recommendations for dogs with stones in the bladder or cystitis? All my funds have been going to the vet bc my dog has been unwell and this week, 800$$$!!! Shes getting xrays tomorrow which are costing me upwards of 300 with sedation and fluids and then she may need surgery. Anyone who can recommend something besides surgery for this problem? I will definately lose my massage studio at this point if she needs surgery bc if its between the dog or the apartment, she wins hands down. Im too behind to miss another month.
Think people, advise me! (and no Im not asking for money lol, alot of you read this stuff and SOMEONE must know alot about dogs!)

 

[smelly bum]

Good to see you back.

(Even better to see your front.)

 

[Reormsteele]

Thanks guys... these simple comments really made my whole day alot brighter!