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Post by toshtego on Dec 9, 2021 12:59:54 GMT -5
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jack9211
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First Name: Jack
Favorite Pipe: My Stanwells
Favorite Tobacco: To many
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Post by jack9211 on Dec 14, 2021 11:21:25 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 14, 2021 11:43:25 GMT -5
Couch potatos!
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 19, 2021 14:03:18 GMT -5
Took my wife and pup to a public park this morning.
Let Tiffany run wild in the dog park there.
Had the place to ourselves.
Tiffany had a blast.
The ground was a little wet, so Tiffany ended up getting a lot of dirt/mud on her legs and belly.
So, she got a bath.
I don't think she's sure if the park was worth it or not.
She'll probably sleep most of the day now - after such an exciting morning.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 19, 2021 16:45:21 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 19, 2021 16:49:35 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Sure hope it turns out to be something minor. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 19, 2021 17:29:26 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. I hope she's OK. Those are usually minor. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 19, 2021 17:59:40 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Duke has the same thing in the same area, the vet said it looked like nothing… took a biopsy that confirmed it, benign. Kind of like a fatty lump. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 19, 2021 18:22:49 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Duke has the same thing in the same area, the vet said it looked like nothing… took a biopsy that confirmed it, benign. Kind of like a fatty lump. I get those meself sometimes. "Benign lipoma" the doctor says. And, "As tumors go, that's the kind you want." Found out my brother and his family are getting a new puppy in a week or so. Another Golden Doodle, like their 11-yo female. She's got the worst case of "stranger danger" I've seen, so I'm not at all sure how this is going to go. Still, he's a cute li'l critter. Name's Calvin, after the boy in the cartoons. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 19, 2021 23:53:55 GMT -5
Duke in his natural state...guests over.  |
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Dec 20, 2021 6:06:37 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Dec 20, 2021 6:06:37 GMT -5
Duke in his natural state...guests over. Good looking dog! "Duke" seems about right for this fellow. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 20, 2021 9:07:59 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Good luck. Doc can see if it's a lipoma with a fine needle aspirate and get you on your way. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 20, 2021 10:01:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the well-wishes and information...she has a vet that loves her almost as much as me.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 20, 2021 16:25:03 GMT -5
GSPs are prone to these fatty tumors. Almost invariably benign. Jack has several. They develop in GSPs usually in old age. Best of luck.
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Dec 20, 2021 16:50:44 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 20, 2021 16:50:44 GMT -5
I've got a couple myself.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 20, 2021 17:52:40 GMT -5
I've got a couple myself. Your vet says they are benign? |
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Dec 20, 2021 19:57:15 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 20, 2021 19:57:15 GMT -5
I've got a couple myself. Your vet says they are benign? My vet equivalent says so. 😁 |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 20, 2021 20:28:58 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Back from the vet...as everyone has said...a fatty tumor and nothing that needs to be removed...she's old and I was concerned about anesthesia...so all is good...thanks everyone. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 20, 2021 20:33:04 GMT -5
Good news.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 20, 2021 21:23:34 GMT -5
Indeed! The sad thing is shelling out the bucks for the diagnosis. I had a$1,200.00 diagnosis in that regard. Different issue, but the moment the prognosis came through, my dog acted like she had been miraculously healed… 4 hours earlier, I would have had $1,200.00 more in my pocket. That sucked. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 20, 2021 21:26:38 GMT -5
Indeed! The sad thing is shelling out the bucks for the diagnosis. I had a$1,200.00 diagnosis in that regard. Different issue, but the moment the prognosis came through, my dog acted like she had been miraculously healed… 4 hours earlier, I would have had $1,200.00 more in my pocket. That sucked. Fortunately, my vet loves the BBQ sauce and rub that I bring him...no charge. Yay another vote for Rudys BBQ  |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 20, 2021 21:36:02 GMT -5
My baby girl seems to have a possible tumor or cyst on her belly in the mammary area...going to see her Dr. tomorrow, so glad he is as wonderful a vet as he is. She is my joy of life. Back from the vet...as everyone has said...a fatty tumor and nothing that needs to be removed...she's old and I was concerned about anesthesia...so all is good...thanks everyone. Give her a hug and rest easy. |
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Dec 20, 2021 21:38:06 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 20, 2021 21:38:06 GMT -5
Indeed! The sad thing is shelling out the bucks for the diagnosis. I had a$1,200.00 diagnosis in that regard. Different issue, but the moment the prognosis came through, my dog acted like she had been miraculously healed… 4 hours earlier, I would have had $1,200.00 more in my pocket. That sucked. Oh, phooey. You would have just wasted that money on food, fuel, mortgage, tobacco, and other junk. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 20, 2021 21:44:54 GMT -5
Indeed! The sad thing is shelling out the bucks for the diagnosis. I had a$1,200.00 diagnosis in that regard. Different issue, but the moment the prognosis came through, my dog acted like she had been miraculously healed… 4 hours earlier, I would have had $1,200.00 more in my pocket. That sucked. Oh, phooey. You would have just wasted that money on food, fuel, mortgage, tobacco, and other junk. Yeah… and there would be $1,200.00 worth of Motzek Strang for us all to enjoy. That would be better than funding a veterinarian vacation l. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 20, 2021 21:53:25 GMT -5
On a side note, but maybe related… A popular seminar at vet conferences is called “The Profitable Practice.” You can tell a vet has attended these when he starts selling dog food, leashes and collars, and recommending (even “prescribing”) all kinds of vitamins, chews, coat-improvement pills, etc. etc. I’ve seen two different practices slowly price themselves out of the market with those seminars.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 20, 2021 22:06:40 GMT -5
Well, that's just bad business. If a vet is "prescribing" unnecessary supplements, there's more wrong with that practice than bad business.
Veterinary hospitals are low profit, high overhead small businesses. If I'm taking care of beloved Spot, I'd like eat, too.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 21, 2021 8:41:12 GMT -5
I want them to eat, too, and eat well. But when a smaller-town practice is providing anti-bio pills for $4 that they charge $8.50 for, something is out of whack.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 21, 2021 11:12:19 GMT -5
I want them to eat, too, and eat well. But when a smaller-town practice is providing anti-bio pills for $4 that they charge $8.50 for, something is out of whack. While our vet has a full service hospital (and I mean a FULL service...they got every kind of amazing medical equipment) they are of the mind that if the critter doesn't really need something or a particular procedure, they prefer to go with what is best for the critter, not what is best for their bank account. Our wonderful vets do a lot of pro bono work for people who have critters but unfortunately don't have the income to take care of them. When I see him doing something special for someone else, I am happy to pay a little extra just to get his special kind of love and knowledge of what to do for a dog or cat or horse. The even make house calls when necessary. It is a rare thing to see a doctor who tells you "no, you don't need to this to your dog...dog is too old and you don't need to put the critter through the trauma of a procedure when it really isn't necessary for continued good health" I really am lucky to have such a good team of Doctors who practice great quality care. I told him if he took my insurance I would throw myself up on his table for my procedures. He is that good! |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 21, 2021 15:18:15 GMT -5
I want them to eat, too, and eat well. But when a smaller-town practice is providing anti-bio pills for $4 that they charge $8.50 for, something is out of whack. While our vet has a full service hospital (and I mean a FULL service...they got every kind of amazing medical equipment) they are of the mind that if the critter doesn't really need something or a particular procedure, they prefer to go with what is best for the critter, not what is best for their bank account. Our wonderful vets do a lot of pro bono work for people who have critters but unfortunately don't have the income to take care of them. When I see him doing something special for someone else, I am happy to pay a little extra just to get his special kind of love and knowledge of what to do for a dog or cat or horse. The even make house calls when necessary. It is a rare thing to see a doctor who tells you "no, you don't need to this to your dog...dog is too old and you don't need to put the critter through the trauma of a procedure when it really isn't necessary for continued good health" I really am lucky to have such a good team of Doctors who practice great quality care. I told him if he took my insurance I would throw myself up on his table for my procedures. He is that good! The vast majority of us are this ethical. ^^^^^ I'm glad you like your vet! ...... A 100% markup on antibiotics is the norm. It is to cover keeping inventory in date, dispensed, labeled, packaged, and documented properly. Very little is profit. And yes, I've spent too many of my weekends volunteering my skills at vaccination or spay and neuter clinics for pets of indigent people and feral animals in the interest of public health to count. I'll just go eat some lobster and filet mignon on my yacht, now. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 21, 2021 15:45:30 GMT -5
“A 100% markup on antibiotics is the norm. It is to cover keeping inventory in date, dispensed, labeled, packaged, and documented properly. Very little is profit. “
Sorry. I’m confused. What does that have to do with a 100%+ difference between clinics?
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