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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Newbie needs euth advice??
« on: November 07, 2006, 05:24:09 pm »
Thanks so much for being so caring. This has to be the nicest place on the web. I was reading a post about raw feeding so I started learning as much as I could and I think that if I get him off of the dog food he might get better. I got some chicken tonight and they each got a thigh and he was even jumping up trying to get it first. They all seemed to really like the new food choice. I really try to eat organic and use homeopathic remedies but I never thought I could feed them fresh for less than the kibble. I'm gonna give him a chance to get better before I do anything. I read that fresh raw food can help a lot.
He was bred well with no slope at all so he has more of a lab body. He still has soreness but he isn't nearly as bad off as some of your dogs were. He is worse than the other two but they are also a few years younger.
Thanks so much for helping me see that he might be able to get better for awhile. I'm gonna give him some baby aspirin as well just so he can be pain free for awhile.
Do I give him the same dose as a human baby?
Lucy & Shadow

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Newbie needs euth advice??
« on: November 06, 2006, 09:09:47 am »
You are all so nice. Thank you. I really think his quality is gone for the most part. He acts ok sometimes but those times are quickly fading. He has even snapped at us for no apparent reason. He never did that before. He sees our other dogs running and playing and he whines when he tries to play too. He never has gotten out of his puppy stage. I will give my vet a call. She is really nice. I will give him some baby aspirin until I get an appt. is that ok to give them?
 I don't think I want to keep waiting for him die. Everyday I expect to find him. I'd rather he goes quickly with me petting him and talking to him. That's how I want go..quick & painlessly. But.. Let's see how rational I am at the vet's office. I hope they have lots of tissues. I totally believe in the rainbow bridge and I think he'll enjoy playing there with all of our other dogs while they wait for us.
Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it.
Lucy

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Newbie needs euth advice??
« on: November 06, 2006, 07:55:36 am »
Hi, I'm new here and I'm not sure where to post yet but, I have a 10yr old GSD that I need advice about. Ok, he has very sore hips due to displasia and arthritis and it is really painful for him to walk. He keeps chewing at his backend area and his fur is thinning. He has been such a great dog. He even saved my son's life. We all love him so much but I feel like we are being selfish letting him get worse. I guess I just need opinions on whether or not to have him put down. My husband is in denial about it so he's no help. I don't want to lose him but he is not gonna get better. I'm sure there are surgeries to fix the displasia but we aren't rich and can't afford a major surgery even for us.
Thanks so much for any advice.
Lucy

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