tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post3218793618817701125..comments2023-09-04T05:13:02.468-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Cats: Old Dogs ... Part TwoJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-9640374310618625342009-10-14T10:48:27.635-07:002009-10-14T10:48:27.635-07:00JC, so sorry to hear about Bella's issue. It ...JC, so sorry to hear about Bella's issue. It is ashame pets can't live as long as we do, that would mean Bella wouldn't be having these issues yet at her age! Good luck!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-51734131720264172542009-10-14T09:41:14.067-07:002009-10-14T09:41:14.067-07:00Kritter Keeper ~ We were told she needs ~ tibial p...Kritter Keeper ~ We were told she needs ~ tibial plateau leveling ostecotomy. The slocum enterprises surgery ... he said the guy patented it and now has past away so vets can do it without using their products & giving them royalties ...JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-21300572972780191262009-10-14T09:17:57.324-07:002009-10-14T09:17:57.324-07:00jc, there are three types of surgery for this...on...jc, there are three types of surgery for this...one is old fashioned and involves using a 'type of string' that moves with the joint. best for small dogs. the procedure that nugget had was not as involved as the third one...forgive me, as i do not know the names but they begin with a T. most do not need that third procedure. the specialist will explain. google cruciate disease and i am sure the various surgeries will come up. i feel for you! he will be better after the surgery as long as he doesn't play rough....Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-66168940169368700432009-10-14T07:16:19.382-07:002009-10-14T07:16:19.382-07:00Thank You ...
I found one specialist who is close...Thank You ...<br /><br />I found one specialist who is close to me. I don't really want to drive to Seattle which is too far to go with a dog. (my opinion) <br /><br />Mr. Boatman is calling our vet today to get a set in stone figure. When he talked to me, he said $3000 but I didn't get if it would be more. <br /><br />The specialist I called quoted me $3200 and tha includes the next visit ... need to see if they do the follow up x rays ... etc.<br /><br />Looked my vet up, he is the pres of the state vet asso. So, he must be ok. <br /><br />I don't know what to do ... being the dittz coma brain that I am. I do wish, at times like this, that I was my former self. At least, I can do most things ... decisions though seem to cause me trouble. <br /><br />And, Mr. Boatman will be traveling about the time Bella needs her surgery. <br /><br />And, again, thank you for all your kind thoughts for Bella. She is my love. I'd do anything for her ... and, I quess I'll drive to Seattle if I have to. <br /><br />Off to get more coffee...JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-77700642959039930292009-10-14T07:08:19.403-07:002009-10-14T07:08:19.403-07:00I hope you find a reasonable specialist. Poor thin...I hope you find a reasonable specialist. Poor things...<br />--Jasperjenianddeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532627332721730473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-48146337332169487042009-10-14T05:07:13.399-07:002009-10-14T05:07:13.399-07:00Poor Bella. Getting older can be hard. We are send...Poor Bella. Getting older can be hard. We are sending our very best purrs that she will feel better quickly.Forever Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629913777113947118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-28743622404342247312009-10-14T01:27:15.244-07:002009-10-14T01:27:15.244-07:00Poor doggie. : (
Good wishes to her.Poor doggie. : (<br /><br />Good wishes to her.Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506141014376919585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-57718539109337497072009-10-13T20:31:56.231-07:002009-10-13T20:31:56.231-07:00jc, nugget had that exact surgery last may...they ...jc, nugget had that exact surgery last may...they put a movable plate in...it is called cruciate disease. nugget was born with it and it surpasses hip dyplasia in the number of dogs who get this...he still limps but the dogs play rough and they refuse to settle down. i had a baby pen too. got him a good firm bed that wasn't too puffy. what really helped was the 'back lifter'. it wraps around the stomach area, it is lined in fleece with two handles and you gently lift the hips as they go up and down stairs. nugget did not have to lose weight before surgery though he was hefty. these poor dogs. they are such good souls and i hate for them to go through this process! prayer to your baby!Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-12430963561663939382009-10-13T19:26:42.821-07:002009-10-13T19:26:42.821-07:00Whatever happens with Bella, she knows you love he...Whatever happens with Bella, she knows you love her, and that is the most important thing. I'm sorry she will have to go through a diet and enforced restrictions, though. Poor Bella.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-73325604020212393432009-10-13T18:58:48.005-07:002009-10-13T18:58:48.005-07:00Oh dear! My thoughts are with you and Bella and ho...Oh dear! My thoughts are with you and Bella and hope you find the right person to do the surgery and Bella has a speedy recovery and you have peace of mind. Take good care!Nan and =^..^=https://www.blogger.com/profile/11452734435546862503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-28935397789977229232009-10-13T17:14:42.422-07:002009-10-13T17:14:42.422-07:00Poor sweetie Bella and poor mama too. It's so...Poor sweetie Bella and poor mama too. It's so hard when they get old. It's expensive and such a rough recovery for you and for Bella. <br /><br />May the best that can be, be.critterloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618401636589408751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-27609578881283647202009-10-13T16:06:40.870-07:002009-10-13T16:06:40.870-07:00I'm sad to hear that Bella has hurt herself. ...I'm sad to hear that Bella has hurt herself. We are keeping her & you in our thoughts and purrs.Noll's Niphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754030491848865964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-24809626496243695982009-10-13T15:01:12.541-07:002009-10-13T15:01:12.541-07:00Sorry to hear about your dog. It's so hard.Sorry to hear about your dog. It's so hard.Quill and Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625138189901613239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-54459725675278093762009-10-13T14:26:19.960-07:002009-10-13T14:26:19.960-07:00Poor Bella - and poor JC! We're sending purrs ...Poor Bella - and poor JC! We're sending purrs and best wishes to both of you.Mishkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725068038095032321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-8800211085346185422009-10-13T11:25:22.156-07:002009-10-13T11:25:22.156-07:00Oh gosh. The Mommy understands the dilemma, having...Oh gosh. The Mommy understands the dilemma, having just spent quite a bit of money (more than your $3000) on our Bugsy's radiation treatments after his eye was removed due to a tumor that turned out to be cancerous. He only turned 6 a couple of weeks ago -- right in the middle of treatments -- so she felt he had too many years ahead of him *not* to spend the money and hopefully stamp out any lingering cancer.<br /><br />We know your situation is a bit different, but just wanted you to know that she 'feels your pain' as it were.<br /><br />Hugs to you from her at this time, and many purrrrrrrs from us to both you and Bella.<br /><br />Purrs and hugs,<br />The Kitty Krew<br /><br />PS - Thanks for coming by our bloggie so much lately, sorry it's taken us so long to get back to yours!The Kitty Krewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231716895496139767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-4934713761635456652009-10-13T10:31:57.309-07:002009-10-13T10:31:57.309-07:00oh, jc! i am so sorry!!! i know you hurt right alo...oh, jc! i am so sorry!!! i know you hurt right along with her!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609527768798543641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-78269376159013421432009-10-13T10:04:36.775-07:002009-10-13T10:04:36.775-07:00OH we're not happy to hear that! :o( It'...OH we're not happy to hear that! :o( It's hard when furbabies get older. Good luck with the surgery and maybe you can do some sort of fundraiser for her bills?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-11431092678389798732009-10-13T09:53:18.122-07:002009-10-13T09:53:18.122-07:00I'm sorry to hear about the poor dog. Most of...I'm sorry to hear about the poor dog. Most of my cats and my dog Aggie are really getting up in age too--as am I;) <br /><br />Good luck with her surgery. Hope it goes well and she can be relatively pain free.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216823884545580516.post-28261424534573214462009-10-13T08:49:45.381-07:002009-10-13T08:49:45.381-07:00Oh no, poor thing. That is a lot of money. It is ...Oh no, poor thing. That is a lot of money. It is so hard when our "babies" get elderly. They are SO MUCH a part of our lives.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862436836886238624noreply@blogger.com