tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post5687622842364147952..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: If You Don't Have a Dog, You May Not UnderstandIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73592749371011097802008-10-06T20:45:00.000+01:002008-10-06T20:45:00.000+01:00Best wishes IainBeen there - hope all goes wellBest wishes Iain<BR/><BR/>Been there - hope all goes wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-81047815127235494252008-10-06T15:36:00.000+01:002008-10-06T15:36:00.000+01:00I know just how you feel, but keep the faith! Our...I know just how you feel, but keep the faith! Our cat was poisoned (deliberately we think) and after charging us a small fortune for tests the vet gave us the choice of having her put down there and then or taking her home to die. We chose the latter. I then spent 3 weeks force feeding her mush through a baby medicine syringe, and glucose in water. Two years later she's still with us and as fit if not fitter than ever. I'm sure he'll be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-41416486625884309412008-10-06T09:52:00.000+01:002008-10-06T09:52:00.000+01:00I hope all goes well - as someone who sells pet in...I hope all goes well - as someone who sells <A HREF="http://www.buddies.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">pet insurance</A> I can understand the anguish you are going through. Pet owners need a great deal of sympathy during these worrying times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5391293061314552822008-10-05T22:07:00.000+01:002008-10-05T22:07:00.000+01:00Hi IainHave been in exactly the same situation, wi...Hi Iain<BR/>Have been in exactly the same situation, with a Jack Russell/Border Terrier cross. Unfortunately, before we could make a decision about an op, our little fellow was diagnosed with cancer and we had to have him out down within 3 weeks. It was awful, my girlfriend broke her heart and I was as bad, but it's the price we pay - the price being that we have to make the decision to bring their life to as easy and painless a close as possible, one day - and in the meantime, we have to make lots and lots of decisions about their health and quality of life. You're not at the final stage, but you have to make the same call - if an op is what he needs, then go for it, trust a good vet and be comforted by the knowledge that you're doing the best thing. if all goes well, that's great. And if something goes wrong (which it probably won't), then that's awful, but you'll know that you've done it in a good cause - his wellbeing. I have it on good authority (second-hand but recent) that Gio is in lively form, generally. so, time to be a 'parent' and be brave. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91862536692984787422008-10-05T21:54:00.000+01:002008-10-05T21:54:00.000+01:00Jack Russells are wonderful dogs, highly intellige...Jack Russells are wonderful dogs, highly intelligent, wonderfully loyal and truly affectionate. I hope that all goes well for Gio tomorrow. Whatever the outcome, he will have had a wonderful life with more years, I trust, still to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47944919438739860972008-10-05T20:48:00.000+01:002008-10-05T20:48:00.000+01:00Even a cat owner understands that. Particularly on...Even a cat owner understands that. Particularly one, who was acquainted with Gio in his youth. Here's hoping, Iain.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799545178433498944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35365151157580811852008-10-05T19:22:00.000+01:002008-10-05T19:22:00.000+01:00Patterdale owner here.Wishing Gio well! - but rem...Patterdale owner here.<BR/><BR/>Wishing Gio well! - but remember old men have known many dogs.Wyrdtimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640021224868439090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-58081954998713611772008-10-05T15:13:00.000+01:002008-10-05T15:13:00.000+01:00Our much loved Border terrier has exactly the same...Our much loved Border terrier has exactly the same injury, done jumping into the car in August. we, along with the vet decided against intervention as she is nearly 11 years old and with very gentle exercise (she has to be kept on a lead which she really hates) and pain killers (which she also hates and is expert at spitting out) she is much much better. Apparently period of rehab post operation would have been much the same. Do hope he's not feeling too sorry for himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-49937906149114470712008-10-05T13:34:00.000+01:002008-10-05T13:34:00.000+01:00My dog's got no nose..My dog's got no nose..Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15755490516141328662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39157927699598181852008-10-05T12:51:00.000+01:002008-10-05T12:51:00.000+01:00Please accept my good wishes for your JR's quick r...Please accept my good wishes for your JR's quick recovery. I have 3 terriers myself and I do understand. Dogs are family.Steve Horganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689714700049747836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-62524678476917455122008-10-05T11:37:00.000+01:002008-10-05T11:37:00.000+01:00Aw, I hope it all works out OK for Gio. Pets are s...Aw, I hope it all works out OK for Gio. Pets are such a big part of the family, and it's all the harder when they're hurt or ill because they can't tell you how they're feeling.<BR/><BR/>Hope all goes well.Bad Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012610318807757053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42177527316913577382008-10-05T11:25:00.000+01:002008-10-05T11:25:00.000+01:00Good luck there buddy - legs are pretty basic thin...Good luck there buddy - legs are pretty basic things - yeah the anaesthetic's an issue but 11 years should be fine. All surgery has risks - all of it does. A leg's neither here nor there - quick repair job and out within 20 mins. Fair play for being worried but the stats are good.<BR/><BR/> When you get the bill however will be a different emotion completely!! Although that should be £500 or less. No, it's not a bad one really. Chin up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-88114376269146270742008-10-05T10:48:00.000+01:002008-10-05T10:48:00.000+01:00"but I would do literally anything to ensure he ge..."but I would do literally anything to ensure he gets better"<BR/><BR/>I understand that completely Iain. I've been there and done that more than once, and I know it's agonising.<BR/>I sincerely hope everything goes well for your much loved little pet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-49251867824377116932008-10-05T10:39:00.000+01:002008-10-05T10:39:00.000+01:00I am sure that your Dog will be fine. We only rece...I am sure that your Dog will be fine. We only recently lost Tessa, our 16 year old Labrador to an untreatable stroke (She was diabetic for the last 6 1/2 years so could not take the steroids normally used). A Dog becomes part of your life in a way that is difficult to describe, like any other close family member (OK not human) you will do just about anything for them. Hope the Dog will be OK.<BR/>With regards, <BR/><BR/>Michael G7AZWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-64643234791715995802008-10-05T10:20:00.000+01:002008-10-05T10:20:00.000+01:00My Springer can be a right little sod when he's go...My Springer can be a right little sod when he's got a mind to be (like all Springers really) but I'd miss him to bits if something nasty happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22274567988498510452008-10-05T09:42:00.000+01:002008-10-05T09:42:00.000+01:00I don't have a dog. I do have cats, one of whom -...I don't have a dog. I do have cats, one of whom - aged only five - is currently fighting for life in the veterinary hospital.<BR/><BR/>The sorry tale is <A HREF="http://www.jordan-cats.org/blog/index.cfm/liessa" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>You have my sympathy.ramtopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197994921713017028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13661992888257614702008-10-05T08:51:00.000+01:002008-10-05T08:51:00.000+01:00I think you need to add a question to your readers...I think you need to add a question to your readers' survey..<BR/><BR/>(1) are you<BR/><BR/>(a) A cat person<BR/>(b) A dog person<BR/>(c) Neither <BR/>(d) Both<BR/>(e) Other... (bunny, snake, newts etc)<BR/><BR/>Would be interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19447209787887935562008-10-05T08:01:00.000+01:002008-10-05T08:01:00.000+01:00Best wishes to Gio and yourself - We do understand...Best wishes to Gio and yourself - We do understand. <BR/><BR/>From a cat personBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289418075953553498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-60337165942544952862008-10-05T07:56:00.000+01:002008-10-05T07:56:00.000+01:00Do let us know how Gio gets on. Thinking of him. M...Do let us know how Gio gets on. Thinking of him. Mongrels are best, more intelligent, tougher, less prone to diseases. Avoid dog breeders like the plague. Good luck Gio!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35776682748313247462008-10-05T03:13:00.000+01:002008-10-05T03:13:00.000+01:00As said previously, 11 is by no means old for a do...As said previously, 11 is by no means old for a dog thse days, and I would have no worries about the anaesthetic if Gio was mine.<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't like to comment about his leg until the X-rays come back but if you're unsure, take the X-rays and get a second opinion. Like GPs, vet's determination to keep up to date vary enormously.<BR/><BR/>After his op, Metacam is the most often prescribed medication for dodgy joints and works well for the majority.<BR/><BR/>From what you've revealed, the statistics are on the side of Gio.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the oldest JR I've looked after was 22.5 - and he was safely returned to his owners.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-58669673541517031532008-10-05T01:48:00.000+01:002008-10-05T01:48:00.000+01:00I have a dog, a beautiful 12 year old hungarian vi...I have a dog, a beautiful 12 year old hungarian vizsla. I know it won't be more than a few years till I have to face the terrible day, and the thought of it is horrible. Absolutely horrible.<BR/><BR/>From one dog owner to another, I understand.Greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187613309466475646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72825979461198239172008-10-05T00:19:00.000+01:002008-10-05T00:19:00.000+01:00I am sure that Gio will be fine - pets get better ...I am sure that Gio will be fine - pets get better treatment than humans in hospital these days. I hope Gio is insured though...<BR/><BR/>I know how you feel however - my other half and I were very distressed when our little kitten died. When his "adopted sister" had an eye infection I was worried sick - especially as Tabitha was the world's worst patient (would n't take her antibiotics etc).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45033989334316672892008-10-04T23:59:00.000+01:002008-10-04T23:59:00.000+01:00IainI haven't had a dog, but several cats instead....Iain<BR/><BR/>I haven't had a dog, but several cats instead. I reckon I'm as tough as they come, but every time one died, or in one case had to be put down, it broke my heart. That's what pets do to you. Good luck to you all - hope it works out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13748619208238730042008-10-04T23:29:00.001+01:002008-10-04T23:29:00.001+01:00The potential loss of any family member is hard, a...The potential loss of any family member is hard, and that is what this is.<BR/><BR/>I hope a full recovery is made.Pete Wasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273201618379148597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13986813664531535482008-10-04T23:29:00.000+01:002008-10-04T23:29:00.000+01:00put it down , get another one that works !put it down , get another one that works !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com