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To: Duchess47
Oh, poor lambkins!

She was probably hurting when she bolted for the truck.

It's o.k. for her, she'll be happy as a lark as a family pet, and with a mild case as long as she's not pushed to the limit she won't be in any discomfort that a low dose of NSAID (rimadyl or similar) won't relieve. I know it's frustrating for YOU!

Be sure to talk to the breeder, you may be able to get something back on her, and at a minimum the breeder needs to know that this cropped up.

We're having Ruby X-rayed after she turns 2 in August, and we'll decide whether to spay her after that. Of course I'm nervous - she sure doesn't display any symptoms but I'll feel better when that hurdle is crossed.

7,736 posted on 04/16/2008 5:41:41 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: AnAmericanMother

Bob did talk to the breeder - I guess what’s going to happen is that they will send us another pup. I am so upset about Belle, we will have her checked again at 2yrs old - hopefully it will remain mild (it’s in one hip only) and she will be pain free and able to stay active. I had to have a german shephard put down at about 8mos old many years ago - she had it so bad she was falling down going around corners. Her breeder had guaranteed no HD - I so wanted him to develop it himself.


7,743 posted on 04/16/2008 8:52:41 AM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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