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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:22:46 PM EDT
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ETA donated. Good luck op |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:30:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:32:11 PM EDT
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My 8 year old lab had TPLO surgery this winter, and 8 weeks later she's running around like nothing ever happened. Hopefully it all works out for you.
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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:35:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironhandjohn: [...? It buys a lot of dogs, but not the time and effort that goes into training them. I've spent countless hours and many years working on hunting with my dog, and paying that kind of money is no issue if I can get a few more years out of my investment. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:37:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner63a: I was in the same boat with my last female GSD, Shebah-Sue, my dog was my family (current female GSD, Lucy, is, too) so I sold my 1984 Bombardier Iltis Jeep to pay for the vet bills, was money well spent. Also look into Glucosamine Chondroitin supplements for your boy, helps with joint health, especially larger dogs. He's on a prescription joint supplement called Phycox, as well as Doxidyl, which is anti-inflammatory. I think these 2 combined are giving him just enough comfort to tolerate getting up to do his business. I also have an underbelly sling I use to hoist his back end up so it's weightless over any steps. Doing everything I can for him. 
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Posted: 5/20/2020 9:47:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironhandjohn: Oh, please, that’s not my point and you know it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironhandjohn: Originally Posted By MikeS369: Originally Posted By Ironhandjohn: $5600 on an eight year old dog seems a bit, oh, I don’t know... Excessive? We get it. You're edgy. Oh, please, that’s not my point and you know it. When I read your original post, it made me think back to an experience I had in Seoul. I was wandering through a traditional market and came on a pair of dog carcasses in a meat case. Similar to my own dog. It just made me think about the different values people put on different things. For you, $5600 on a dog repair seems ... excessive. It is, for you. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 10:35:31 PM EDT
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Be nice if staff cleaned up some of the trash in an approved fundraising thread. Not hard to spot...
 Sent some cash your way OP! If it makes any of the shit talkers feel any better, my 10 year old lab/pit cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $15k over 4 years in various medical expenses after she developed diabetes. Thankfully I had pet insurance so I was out of pocket less than $2k total that whole time. Which brings me to my next point... OP, once you get your buddy over this hurdle, I'd suggest getting some pet insurance in case of future health issues. My lab/pit was 9 when I got it for her and the next year is when she became diabetic. If it wasn't for that insurance, I couldn't have afforded the $2700/yr in insulin costs for her. It more than paid for itself. I had her policy through PetPlan. I have my current GSD on a policy through them as well. Have had her about 3 years and, thankfully, haven't needed it yet. The topic of pet insurance comes up every so often on here and there are other companies besides PetPlan. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Dog-pet-insurance-/5-2309065/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Pet-Insurance-Worthwhile-/5-2323968/ |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 10:51:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ryan_Ruck: Be nice if staff cleaned up some of the trash in an approved fundraising thread. Not hard to spot... Sent some cash your way OP! If it makes any of the shit talkers feel any better, my 10 year old lab/pit cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $15k over 4 years in various medical expenses after she developed diabetes. Thankfully I had pet insurance so I was out of pocket less than $2k total that whole time. Which brings me to my next point... OP, once you get your buddy over this hurdle, I'd suggest getting some pet insurance in case of future health issues. My lab/pit was 9 when I got it for her and the next year is when she became diabetic. If it wasn't for that insurance, I couldn't have afforded the $2700/yr in insulin costs for her. It more than paid for itself. I had her policy through PetPlan. I have my current GSD on a policy through them as well. Have had her about 3 years and, thankfully, haven't needed it yet. The topic of pet insurance comes up every so often on here and there are other companies besides PetPlan. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Dog-pet-insurance-/5-2309065/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Pet-Insurance-Worthwhile-/5-2323968/ I will absolutely be getting him covered after he gets his knees repaired. I'll poke around in those threads and get some quotes from a handful of them. Thank you! |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 11:11:52 PM EDT
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I'm in for a few bucks....best of luck to you and your pooch.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:24:21 AM EDT
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Bump for the morning guys.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:27:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could at least blame the right guy...that was me! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: He could at least spell your SN correctly You could at least blame the right guy...that was me! 
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:30:18 AM EDT
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Unbelievable I have to say this but..
Keep your sarcastic comments to yourself. Don't agree with what he is doing..then scroll on by. I lost my boxer to cancer 4 years ago and I would have paid anything to save her. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:31:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was in the same boat with my last female GSD, Shebah-Sue, my dog was my family (current female GSD, Lucy, is, too) so I sold my 1984 Bombardier Iltis Jeep to pay for the vet bills, was money well spent. Also look into Glucosamine Chondroitin supplements for your boy, helps with joint health, especially larger dogs. 
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:35:47 AM EDT
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I'd be getting a second opinion as well.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 9:40:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: i don't want to crap on you, but you need to @stryker about this first. ETA I see it's GTG. Hope doggie gets well! |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 10:01:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oarlock: I'd be getting a second opinion as well. If I felt there was much to get a second opinion about and I was skeptical of the X-rays, I would do this. Unfortunately, the bone displacement is as clear as day. My options are to have his knees permanently relocated with screws and plates, or leave them displaced and only be able to hobble around for another 4-5 years while being in pain the whole time. I've shopped the procedure price, and he falls right in line with other vets in my AO for his size and issue.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 2:40:20 PM EDT
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I gave all could today.
If this is still up next week I will donate again Hope it helps |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 3:23:09 PM EDT
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Bump for a good cause.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 3:28:35 PM EDT
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My girl blew out her ACL and something else..don't recall exactly what now...But vet wanted around 5k. I took her to Kansas State University because they have "one of the best" vet programs in our area. Drove her about 3 hours away to Kstate they had her about a week or maybe less. Only cost me 2500. I would have absolutely spent the 5k on her. She had plenty of life left to live...It was worth every penny to keep her kicking so to speak. Good luck!
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Posted: 5/21/2020 3:37:07 PM EDT
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I get paid tomorrow.
I'll throw a few bones. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 3:38:19 PM EDT
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Pics of dag?
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Posted: 5/21/2020 3:53:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pics of dag? I'll create an Imgur album tonight and post a link! Load it up with a handful from my phone.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 4:07:58 PM EDT
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OP. Give Planned Pethood in Denver a call. It might be worth a drive to Denver to have the surgery done. Super reasonable prices and willing to finance without a BS third party.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 4:16:38 PM EDT
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Donated what I could. Bump and wish your pup good luck!
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Posted: 5/21/2020 8:10:02 PM EDT
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Imgur album added to opening post.
Vet has some ideas as to what breed(s) might be in him, but nothing has been verified. Curious to see what some of you folks might think. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 8:21:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Look into care credit also. I think you can finance interest free for a few monthsd maybe its a yeAr Interest free depends on amount charged, from what I understand. Be advised, interest is obscene if you don't pay off by the deadline. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 10:08:04 PM EDT
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Donated and a bump.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 10:37:10 PM EDT
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Just checked out the pic album.
Who can say they wouldn't want to help out a good boy like this!  Only 22 donors on a website of 346,000. Come on ARFCOM! 
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Posted: 5/22/2020 2:33:06 AM EDT
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Bump
Guys we have a member here that needs help . His Dog Casper needs help Please donate and help them . I know Arfcom can do it ETA: I will allow you to name your next 12 children after me if you donate |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 7:52:09 AM EDT
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Sent you a few bucks. He looks like a happy dog. I hope this keeps him that way for the rest of his life.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 7:57:23 AM EDT
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Sent what I could. Keep us updated OP.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 8:02:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... I’d honestly empty my savings if I knew it would ensure more quality time with my dog. I know some people will laugh at that. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 10:24:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sent what I could. Keep us updated OP. I will be adding post-op (1st leg on June 11th) progress pictures to his Imgur album with regularity to keep everyone informed!
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Posted: 5/22/2020 1:21:24 PM EDT
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Bump for mans best friend.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 2:47:36 PM EDT
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Mid afternoon bump
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Posted: 5/22/2020 2:51:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/22/2020 2:51:59 PM EDT
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I'll also see if I can get Secondhand Hounds to help a little.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 3:00:34 PM EDT
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My Boxer just had TPLO to the tune of $4600 two weeks ago.
Luckily Nationwide is reimbursing me $3700 of that. $13/week for the insurance. Good luck with your puppers! |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:05:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll also see if I can get Secondhand Hounds to help a little. Joker1 you are a Man among men Thank you Bump for Casper |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:18:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll also see if I can get Secondhand Hounds to help a little. Not much luck there. The adoption was 7 years ago. Casper Is out of warranty. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:25:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not much luck there. The adoption was 7 years ago. Casper Is out of warranty. I could have sworn the drivetrain warranty was 10 years / 100,000... 
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:27:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I could have sworn the drivetrain warranty was 10 years / 100,000... Nope. That only applies to import dogs. American-made is 3 years 30,000 miles. Ei |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:28:55 PM EDT
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Your lucky im drunk, and I hate people loosing their dogs. You get a 20
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:33:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’d honestly empty my savings if I knew it would ensure more quality time with my dog. I know some people will laugh at that. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: ... I’d honestly empty my savings if I knew it would ensure more quality time with my dog. I know some people will laugh at that. I would not laugh at that. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:40:12 PM EDT
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OP we had to put our last dog down last week
I have a bag of glycoflex glucosamine treats about 1/2 full or more left, a long with some pain killers/NSAID like rimadyl for pets if you want it. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:51:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I could have sworn the drivetrain warranty was 10 years / 100,000... Good looking a avatar. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 2:14:35 AM EDT
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Bump.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 2:58:44 AM EDT
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Our Lab had TPLO on both legs - keeping her quiet & calm for 6 weeks after each surgery was a PITA. Get an exercise pen to give him some room but not too much.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 6:48:16 AM EDT
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Bump
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Posted: 5/23/2020 7:37:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are vets that will finance . If you have been going to the same vet for the last 10 years I'm surprised he or she won't do a payment plan with you. If your credit is good it shouldn't be a problem . Sorry for your friend edit sorry I saw it's your first dog. But have you asked your vet for a payment plan? Unless his normal vet is a board certified orthopedic surgeon he is not doing TTAs. Vets are not obligated to offer payment plans. Most vets offer Care Credit or Scratch Pay to help people out. If you can’t get approved for that the chances you will repay the vet are slim. We only offer payment plans to a select few; and yes we get screwed for this all the time. OP here’s to hoping Casper does well. |
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