To: sinkspur
The vet here has really gone down hill.Wife called to inquire how much an exam would be,and she was rude.She has a lot of bad habits,and I was scepital of her any way.Nearest vet is 1 hr. away.I just got back from VA hosp[14hr.round trip]So I will have time tomorrow to sort something out.Tried your suggestions out.Aspirin really helped.Brushed her teeth with amixture of hydrogen peroxide and water last night.Should have filmed it!She did not want any part of that stuff!Today,she is back to full speed and ate very well.I was really worried because I honestly believe she still has a few good years left.I didn't see her this am,as I left early,but when I saw her when I got home,she seemed her old self.It was like some one had put a new battery in her!Those wiener dogs think they are 10ft.tall and bullet proof!I really appreciate your advice.The swelling under her chin is gone.Wife runs a flower shop,and has been putting in 11hr.days,[Valentines]so she couldn't just take the day off.I will keep you posted,and will continue the teeth brushing and aspirin treatment until I can find a worthy vet.It is Friday,so I don't know if I can find one until Monday But seeing how she was today,I was elated.Will keep you posted and again,than you for your assistance.
61 posted on
02/10/2006 6:50:03 PM PST by
xarmydog
To: xarmydog
Unless it's something really serious, animals seem to have a way of shutting down until they heal. I've got a kitten, right now, that has what seems to be a "cold". She's sneezing a lot. She's gone to her bed, stays there all day, and only gets up to eat and go to her cat box.
I can tell she's getting better, because she played with a ball tonight for the first time in two days.
I do whatever I can for my babies because they bring me so much happiness.
62 posted on
02/10/2006 7:14:16 PM PST by
sinkspur
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