Comments on: Syrus gets a new Veterinarian http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/ Shooting the Breeze... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:24:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7774 Walt Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:53:12 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7774 Craig, I got in touch with the designer who created this theme and learned that due to Chrome's Beta Status and low Marketshare, it is not a supported browser. I contacted him about another issue that Chrome users were experiencing (Heading Text missing) but will pass the note along. Even though Chrome is unsupported, he may be interested in knowing that it is causing system crashes for some users. Thanks for the info Craig,
I got in touch with the designer who created this theme and learned that due to Chrome’s Beta Status and low Marketshare, it is not a supported browser.

I contacted him about another issue that Chrome users were experiencing (Heading Text missing) but will pass the note along. Even though Chrome is unsupported, he may be interested in knowing that it is causing system crashes for some users.

Thanks for the info

]]> By: CigarCraig http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7764 CigarCraig Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:02:16 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7764 Glad to hear your pup got treated. I had Lyme last year myself and right after I started on the meds the symptoms went away. I had terrible joint pain, as well as flu-like symptoms for months before the rash presented itself which told me to insist on a Lyme test. Hopefully the antibiotics kill it. Lyme can be very nasty if left untreated. The antibiotics made cigars taste terrible, hopefully that won't be an issue for Syrus. On a side note, every time I try to comment on your blog in Chrome (win7) I get a Blue Screen...wierd stuff. Opera seems to work fine! Best, Craig Glad to hear your pup got treated. I had Lyme last year myself and right after I started on the meds the symptoms went away. I had terrible joint pain, as well as flu-like symptoms for months before the rash presented itself which told me to insist on a Lyme test. Hopefully the antibiotics kill it. Lyme can be very nasty if left untreated. The antibiotics made cigars taste terrible, hopefully that won’t be an issue for Syrus.

On a side note, every time I try to comment on your blog in Chrome (win7) I get a Blue Screen…wierd stuff. Opera seems to work fine!

Best,
Craig

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7762 Walt Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:32:25 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7762 I have a feeling I'm going to wind up with more "sample" on me than I will have gotten in the cup. It has been suggested that I duct tape the specimen cup onto an old broom handle. I'm linking that idea more and more every time I think about it, lol I have a feeling I’m going to wind up with more “sample” on me than I will have gotten in the cup. It has been suggested that I duct tape the specimen cup onto an old broom handle. I’m linking that idea more and more every time I think about it, lol

]]> By: Pete Andersen http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7759 Pete Andersen Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:48:17 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7759 Walt - Sorry to hear about Syrus. The relationship we have with our dogs really adds to our quality of life. They ask for so little and give back so much. I'm glad you have a vet that you are able to trust and that treats you and Syrus with respect. The only question I have is how in the world are you going to get that urine sample :-). Best of luck to all of you. Walt – Sorry to hear about Syrus. The relationship we have with our dogs really adds to our quality of life. They ask for so little and give back so much. I’m glad you have a vet that you are able to trust and that treats you and Syrus with respect. The only question I have is how in the world are you going to get that urine sample :-) . Best of luck to all of you.

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7758 Walt Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:04:17 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7758 Sorry to hear about your dog. It's nice to know there are Vet's out there willing to help people through tough times like that. As far as being back to normal, I don't think he ever lost any of his energy, he was just kind of hyper on 3 legs instead of 4. A couple of days on Antibiotics now and the leg doesn't seem to be any issue with him. Not sitting on it fully yet but he is getting far more use out of it now. Sorry to hear about your dog. It’s nice to know there are Vet’s out there willing to help people through tough times like that.

As far as being back to normal, I don’t think he ever lost any of his energy, he was just kind of hyper on 3 legs instead of 4. A couple of days on Antibiotics now and the leg doesn’t seem to be any issue with him. Not sitting on it fully yet but he is getting far more use out of it now.

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7757 Walt Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:56:12 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7757 Mike, We use Frontline on Syrus. It comes in a tube that is pre-measured and determined by his weight. The liquid gets squirted between his shoulder blades and soaks into the skin. I'll have to look at the box I have at home to see if Frontline kills both Fleas and Ticks. One of the brands is said to do both and I don't recall if that is the one we are using or not. The next time we need to re-order the product we will be going with the one that kills ticks as well. If you didn't know Syrus you would never know he was sick. At his worst, when he was not using his hind leg, he still wanted to jump and play. It was hard trying to get him settle down and not pounce around like usual while he had 3 properly functioning legs. Willow Creek was great and I can't say enough about them. The last Vet seemed to have a problem with him being a Pit Mix. Mike,
We use Frontline on Syrus. It comes in a tube that is pre-measured and determined by his weight. The liquid gets squirted between his shoulder blades and soaks into the skin.

I’ll have to look at the box I have at home to see if Frontline kills both Fleas and Ticks. One of the brands is said to do both and I don’t recall if that is the one we are using or not. The next time we need to re-order the product we will be going with the one that kills ticks as well.

If you didn’t know Syrus you would never know he was sick. At his worst, when he was not using his hind leg, he still wanted to jump and play. It was hard trying to get him settle down and not pounce around like usual while he had 3 properly functioning legs.

Willow Creek was great and I can’t say enough about them. The last Vet seemed to have a problem with him being a Pit Mix.

]]> By: Mike - KnightRid http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7756 Mike - KnightRid Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:59 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7756 Glad you took him in and didnt just think it was a muscle pull and made it worse!! I know a lot of people that would rather wait it out than take an animal in. I hope he recovers quickly and I imagine they will recommend that tick stuff you squirt in him at his tail. Maybe not, but I imagine they will want you to make sure ticks don't get at him since they are the #1 cause of Lyme Disease. I also love our Vet! They are VERY busy but will take the time to explain things or at least type out something if they are not going to be there when we pick Gizmo up. Let's give them a shout out too - Leader Heights Animal Hospital :) If you around the York, PA area, I would suggest them in a heart beat. Mike Glad you took him in and didnt just think it was a muscle pull and made it worse!! I know a lot of people that would rather wait it out than take an animal in. I hope he recovers quickly and I imagine they will recommend that tick stuff you squirt in him at his tail. Maybe not, but I imagine they will want you to make sure ticks don’t get at him since they are the #1 cause of Lyme Disease.

I also love our Vet! They are VERY busy but will take the time to explain things or at least type out something if they are not going to be there when we pick Gizmo up. Let’s give them a shout out too – Leader Heights Animal Hospital :) If you around the York, PA area, I would suggest them in a heart beat.

Mike

]]> By: beaverc32 http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/02/19/syrus-gets-a-new-veterinarian/comment-page-1/#comment-7753 beaverc32 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:48:12 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=2001#comment-7753 Good to hear you guys took Syrus to the vet sooner rather than later! Hopefully the little guy gets back to normal soon. A good vet is tremendously important. My older dog Haylee was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer (which is inoperable). With this terrible news came a level of comfort and compassion from the entire staff at the vet's office. They helped us cope with the news and were extremely patient while my girlfriend and myself went through a battery of questions regarding the cancer, treatments to comfort our dog, etc. They get an A+ in my book! Good to hear you guys took Syrus to the vet sooner rather than later! Hopefully the little guy gets back to normal soon.

A good vet is tremendously important. My older dog Haylee was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer (which is inoperable). With this terrible news came a level of comfort and compassion from the entire staff at the vet’s office. They helped us cope with the news and were extremely patient while my girlfriend and myself went through a battery of questions regarding the cancer, treatments to comfort our dog, etc. They get an A+ in my book!

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