tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post1504805858111469648..comments2024-03-29T06:12:51.644-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Chance: A Visit to the VetFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-82784433838875945202010-05-02T19:21:36.541-05:002010-05-02T19:21:36.541-05:00Well, since you said on today's post (or was i...Well, since you said on today's post (or was it yesterday's??) that Chance was feeling better, I had to dig down into your blog to find out WHY he was feeling better. Here it is! And I'm glad to hear it's treatable. Those nasty ticks frighten me... we have lots of them out here too, but not those really little ones. We can see ours, but that doesn't make it any easier! All the dogs have already been biospot'd for the first time this season. I hate putting that stuff on them... Trixie esp seems to be in a funk for about 24 hours, so I get the feeling it makes her feel punky for some reason. The other two dogs don't seem much affected when I put it on them. I would rather avoid the chemicals whenever possible, but it's just not possible out here! *sigh*<br /><br />Anyways, I AM GLAD to hear that Chance is feeling better!! :-)Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12343548860162957242010-04-19T14:19:02.789-05:002010-04-19T14:19:02.789-05:00So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. One ...So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. One of my dogs had Lyme disease and this sounds similar in symptoms. I haven't seen any deer ticks but plenty of the other kind.Maery Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897994913879836634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79359595680423579762010-04-19T00:45:47.351-05:002010-04-19T00:45:47.351-05:00Maybe I should get tested for Anaplasmosis. Sure ...Maybe I should get tested for Anaplasmosis. Sure describes how I have felt<br /><br />Get Well!!!!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-30162679727124206482010-04-16T17:45:47.904-05:002010-04-16T17:45:47.904-05:00Chance, so glad to hear that your illness is treat...Chance, so glad to hear that your illness is treatable by pill and that you will be back to your old spunky self soon. Ticks are nasty boogers!!! BTW: Hershey's squirts...just too much information for us humans buddy! Take care and feel better. Go lick that Connie on the hand and tell her it's a great big howdy from Nezzy.<br /><br />God bless and have a great weekend!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10551922748508070612010-04-15T23:48:56.097-05:002010-04-15T23:48:56.097-05:00So glad to hear that you will soon be feeling bet...So glad to hear that you will soon be feeling better. We get ticks too and Oscar wears Frontline.. It's cold this year so we haven't started the treatment yet.<br /><br />Perhaps you ought to try a new groomers, or just be groomed at home instead?LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-50634453810996210182010-04-15T21:28:31.507-05:002010-04-15T21:28:31.507-05:00Oh Chance those tick bugs are the worst! Give your...Oh Chance those tick bugs are the worst! Give your human dog a big lick for taken such good care of your cute self!Tami Weingartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162998790940785630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7065461352235969592010-04-15T19:25:15.173-05:002010-04-15T19:25:15.173-05:00Chance! It's great to put a name to what's...Chance! It's great to put a name to what's been ailing you, isn't it? And you are so lucky to have Far Side and Far Guy to talk to. It's tough to be sick, but you will be well before you know it!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60808178772254615492010-04-15T17:56:24.493-05:002010-04-15T17:56:24.493-05:00Poor baby...hope you're feeling better soon an...Poor baby...hope you're feeling better soon and I really hope your new vet is as good as the old oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55206574325234255622010-04-15T17:39:30.937-05:002010-04-15T17:39:30.937-05:00Not great news but not terrible either. Glad you ...Not great news but not terrible either. Glad you found the reason, now you can fix it.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72735390046526651992010-04-15T17:01:05.361-05:002010-04-15T17:01:05.361-05:00Hey that is what Rudy was diagnosed with last July...Hey that is what Rudy was diagnosed with last July.. he returned twice for bloodwork - the number never really changed... Rudy still has issues -- get well.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39758304286585637472010-04-15T14:24:15.987-05:002010-04-15T14:24:15.987-05:00Oh Chance! I am so glad you are going to be OK. ...Oh Chance! I am so glad you are going to be OK. You are my sweetheart, you know. I love you to pieces!!! And I was amazed to see that you weigh 52.5 pounds. You are a big guy :) Please tell Far Side to talk to that groomer about the shampoo and stuff that was put on your skin. On second thought, nevermind - she has probably already called them :)<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon. I'm sure glad we don't have those ticks here. Yikes! They sound REALLY scary!<br /><br />Kisses,<br />Emma RoseEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-49665726710333243422010-04-15T13:46:16.160-05:002010-04-15T13:46:16.160-05:00So glad that Chance is OK and that it is treatable...So glad that Chance is OK and that it is treatable. That is a bummer to be pestered by those creepy little bugs. Buddy has had a couple of them over the past year. He is overdue for his checkup. Buddy sends his love.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-54953761910806161102010-04-15T12:22:20.729-05:002010-04-15T12:22:20.729-05:00Hey, Is MY vet moving to your neck of the woods?!?...Hey, Is MY vet moving to your neck of the woods?!?!? My vet is Gretchen (also) and she is in Colorado because that is where I live. I don't want my vet to leave, I really like my vet!!! I won't see my vet until June, but by then (If it is she going your way) I won't see her. Maybe Susette is taking her place. Susette is really nice too. Please don'ttake Susette also. <br /><br />I'm sorry your are feeling bad, Chance! Man that is a tough deal. Maybe you should tell your mom and dad to get some chickens or some guinea hens. They eat ticks. They love ticks.<br />Of course they poop on the grass, but poop beats ticks.<br /><br />I get ticks once in awhile, but only if I run in the rabbit and sage brush, I think it's because mom has all those chickens. <br /><br />I don't mind the chickens, only if they try to peck in my outside dish then I chase them off and watch them flap and cry. You would like it too.<br /><br />Anyway, thinking of ya ol buddy! Hope you get well soon.<br /><br />Fuzzy<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2755887807713361702010-04-15T11:55:19.373-05:002010-04-15T11:55:19.373-05:00Dear Chance, Don't feel sad. Wait til you hear...Dear Chance, Don't feel sad. Wait til you hear my story. I was abandoned and left in a field with some smelly sheep for two months with no food. Some nice neighbors rescued me but I had heartworm and Lyme disease. I was sick for a long time. Some nice people adopted me and brought me to their home which is nice and warm with lots of food and two stupid cats. I have to take a pill every month that makes me feel yucky and makes my stomach rumble with gremlins.But it keeps me alive so I can take walks and smell the roses. Life is good and I hope you are feeling better soon, Fondly , Nedine's Dog.Nedine Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858524006860986847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-59636563882930279072010-04-15T11:46:55.447-05:002010-04-15T11:46:55.447-05:00Hi Chancey!! I loved your story and I am so sorry ...Hi Chancey!! I loved your story and I am so sorry you are sick! Thank goodness it is treatable because you are a beautiful boy and we all want to see you and hear from you for a very long time to come! You are very lucky to have Far Guy and Far Side as parents! I hope you are better soon good boy. I will say a little prayer for you.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324773183766269250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63482193325418811862010-04-15T11:28:45.618-05:002010-04-15T11:28:45.618-05:00Get better Chance - we missed you last night!Get better Chance - we missed you last night!West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-56670987390795991402010-04-15T10:42:27.532-05:002010-04-15T10:42:27.532-05:00Thanks Chance for reminding me....I picked up Adva...Thanks Chance for reminding me....I picked up Advantage this week but still haven't put it on my pets....shame on me! I also need to go pick up Molly's Heartgard, she used her last dose last month. By the way, I hope you get to feeling better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642967022028132751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87103202972873127242010-04-15T10:41:14.663-05:002010-04-15T10:41:14.663-05:00Chance, glad to hear you could be taken care of, I...Chance, glad to hear you could be taken care of, I'm a fan of yours you know. I need to go to the vet too, for me, but I'm a lazy Lanny so I won't. Good info on the whole tick thing. Its a bugger bein' a country dog, or horse or sheep eh? Our landlord became our vet twenty five years ago. It was a good ride, especially when he retired from the clinic and set up shop in his garage next door. The girls were often called to help out if the patient's owner couldn't handle it. But alas we have been without for over a year now and it has been rough replacing him. Near impossible for so many reasons. But I am sure that you will like your new gal, besides you have Far Side to whop her upside her head if she gets all noodly. She will like Border Collies, what's not to like?Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.com