Houndwoman
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So very sorry Alex
She had the best care and you did all you could for her.
Ni nite sweet Milly, all better now and no more poorliness
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Wonderful!
Just goes to how how determination, persistence and teamwork can get them back safe.
Well done everyone concerned
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Our dogs wear their collars and tags 24/7 just in case. We wash them every now and then so they don't get too smelly and irritate them.
I always worry in case somebody leaves a door open and they sneak out and the trouble with hounds is when they get out and pick a scent up they can go for miles.
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I will set up a Standing Order this evening Sam
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Well done Sam and Team
It's wonderful to think of all the potential stress and suffering it has prevented by controlling the population and also the other medical care that you provide for all those dear animals when they have nobody else to turn to.
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for everyone sad at Della's passing.
Sleep tight little lady
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It's just all so terrible
It should never have happened. When will people learn?
Too many dogs being brought into the World with people not having a clue how to look after them, handle them etc etc.
Sadly I can see that aggression seems to be on the increase in so many other breeds/types not just bull breed types as people seem to keep reporting
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I had a Beagle that had a pacemaker fitted in 1999 but sadly Annie went to the Bridge 15 months later with an unrelated condition (liver cancer)
It was the best thing I ever did for her, the transformation was amazing. She developed a dangerously slow heart rate (35) and kept collapsing and there was a risk that she would not live very long.
We were referred by our own vet to Mike Martin in Kenilworth who was fantastic
She was only hospitalised for two days and came home a new dog! It only involved an incision about 3 inches long at the back of her neck where the pacemaker was implanted and a small incision about half an inch in her neck area where the cabled was guided down to the heart.
I think the main risks were when the heart had to be stopped momentarily whilst a critical part of the op was done and the risk post op of an infection but she had a course of antibiotics to help prevent that happening.
She came home with a huge packed dressing around her neck covered with vet wrap and it looked just like a huge neck brace. She had that removed after a couple of weeks.
She went back for a check up a few days later and then six months later where all the checks were done by computer.
She had a basic pacemaker which was set at 80 beats a minute but if needed could be adjusted to a different speed, also done by computer!
There was also another 'intelligent' type which adjusted it's speed automatically but that was much more expensive and Mike Martin thought wasn't necessary as she was 11 years old at the time and not as active as a much younger dog. It was perfect for her.
At the time we could have had a second hand one which still had a few years left and would have been donated by another dog who would have died before it's usefulness was over
When Annie went to the Bridge we had it removed which only took a couple of minutes and we offered it to another dog that needed one and whose owner couldn't afford a new one.
It all cost about £2000 at the time but have no idea of what it would cost now.
Six months later she had to have her spleen removed due to a tumour and our own vet did the op and she sailed through it. Our vet was very nervous about it all as they had never performed surgery on a dog with a pacemaker before but it all went very well.
Not all dogs are candidates for one as they may have other heart defects that make them unsuitable but I would say go for it if your dog needs it and passes all the other checks etc
Good luck with Daisy and I hope there is a good outcome for her
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Really very sorry to hear that Bertie has gone and couldn't stay with you for more time
Run free Bertie
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Your love and dedication is truly admirable
It is so touching to see and hear about the fantastic work you all do -
He is gorgeous
What a transformation So sorry though that he has had to go back to a situation which isn't ideal for him
Well done on your care and atttention to the lovely lad
I hope his owners appreciate him more than they did before
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Glad to hear Susie is improving
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Hope she can be home soon. Keep safe Lady
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That's great to hear, fantastic!
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Sleep tight Buster
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So sorry Mel that you have lost your dear little chap
Sleep tight Bob
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That is very sad
Run free Loki for your family and friends. -
Sending get better thoughts out to little Susie
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Linus Powder which is pure Vit C and Zinc. You only need a tiny pinch of the powder in a glass of juice. The best form of Vit C you can get
Also drink plenty of water each day which flushes out all the bugs and toxins.
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Welcome home Alicia
Don't forget to do your exercises!
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An absolute tragedy
A very sad end to her life Run free Kerry and have fun with our little pack of Beagles now at the Bridge
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I know the pain and loss and I can truly empathise with you
Sleep tight beautiful Tru
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Thinking of you
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Sending loads of get better wishes to Susan and good thoughts for all her family
Tasha
in Rainbow Bridge
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Such a beautiful girl
Wait for your loved ones Tasha