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sadiesamie · 05-03-2008, 12:09 PM

Hi Vicki, you poor thing! I know how worried you are. Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..
I can't help but think maybe he had an allergic reaction to the meds they gave him for the worming. But - gosh I just don't know anymore.

I almost was going to tell you that I was getting a little unsure of Texas A & M while they were trying to figure this out??? But as you know you have to be careful on here and sometimes hold back what you are thinking for the sake of ticking someone off. But at this point- Darn it!! I am just as frustrated as you are! I would want a second opinion TOOOO!!! I don't know how far of a drive Dr Bronstad would be for you but hey- he charges 120.00 for 1 visit. maybe he could have the magic answer for you. I am just suggesting it that's all. I mean he has had 30 + years in the field and AS A SPECIALIST.

And let me also add that- it's not that he doesn't know what's going on with our little Samie??- It's because we have not done any testing with her at the moment- and as you know sometimes you cannot just know what the problem may be by "just looking" at the dog. Heck for that matter! A & M have run several tests and they don't have a clue as to what is going on????

In the meantime poor Bleu is suffering i'm sure when he has these mini episodes and God knows if they can progress into something life threating again. ???????? I know you are scared and a nervous wreck and first let me also say that you are not CRAZY OR OCD or none of that nonsense! You WANT BEST FOR YOU DOG AND YOU ARE FRUSTRATED!!! AND I DON'T BLAME YOU!

And the FACT that you should have to IGNORE Bleu because he is playing you??????????????????????? WHAT ?!?!?!?!!? That is CRAP! I'm sorry.
I don't buy it.

You couldn't WAIT for Bleu to come home to you, and it was GOSH........so painful him being gone for so many days at A&M and now that he is home you are going to ingore him?????????? No way- That is not the answer. Bleu doesn't deserve that and Vicki neither do you.

I know that you can't wait to coddle him and love him and be there for him. Yes- these dogs are super crazy smart!!!!! But they DO NOT make them selves suffer to get attention. NOPE! not one bit! Maybe chew on your favorite pair of shoes or pee somewhere. OR.....they have ways of doing this little act when they stare at you and bark starting off soft and then getting really loud until you give in. They learn ways of how to get your attention- but to cough like that? NOPE! DON'T THINK SO!
I am sorry to sound as if I am yelling but enough is enough already. I was FLOORED when I read your email and Yeah I am MAD too.

You have dealt with enough and spent so much money and you have NO ANSWERS!!! And to have to ignore Bleu bc he is trying to get your attention is absurd!

I say if you can swing it take a trip to see Dr Brostad. Man I wish he was closer to you!!! maybe one of the other locations in Dallas he might work out of. They are open here at the Plano location mon-thurs 8-5 - and he may only be work out of the Plano hospital. I do know that Sarah- his Vet assistant works at the Dallas location so maybe he does as well.

My heart just aches for you Vicki because I know how exhausted and worried you are. I can feel it. And i don't like it at all. Please don't ever beat yourself up for the way you are questioning things and the way you are feeling. You just stop talking that kind of nonsense right now!!!

You are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! Mommy to your sweet Bleu!!! and you are very worried because SOO.....much is going on in your mind and you have been through wayyy too much these past few months. :-(

I have an email address for "Sarah" that we deal with at the Specialist. Sarah is Dr Bronstads vet assistant. Maybe you can put together a summary and have her and Dr Bronstad review all ot the chain of events. Tests that have been run up to this point. Specify what type of surgery and all fo Bleu's details. Then you could email it to her and see if they have ever dealt with this type of situation or IF--- they feel they could help you. Tell them you are sending it to see if they could maybe help.

It would be wayyy too much to go over in one office visit I will tell you that ya know. I don't have her email here at the house but you can bet that I will be sending it to you on Monday. I KNOW that if you sent her the detailed email they would be in touch with you. It's much easier than trying to get someone to listen to you on the phone and explain what the past several months have been like. Like I said- it can't hurt and I hope you will put something together in the mean time until I get you the email address Monday.

Hang in there and in the mean time go and give sweet kisses to Bleu for me too. ANd you love on him always!! These dogs need attention and please don't sacrifice your needs either. You are not going to like ingoring him one bit! You love on him. :-)

05-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#272
sadiesamie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 604	Hi Vicki, you poor thing! I know how worried you are. Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.. I can't help but think maybe he had an allergic reaction to the meds they gave him for the worming. But - gosh I just don't know anymore. I almost was going to tell you that I was getting a little unsure of Texas A & M while they were trying to figure this out??? But as you know you have to be careful on here and sometimes hold back what you are thinking for the sake of ticking someone off. But at this point- Darn it!! I am just as frustrated as you are! I would want a second opinion TOOOO!!! I don't know how far of a drive Dr Bronstad would be for you but hey- he charges 120.00 for 1 visit. maybe he could have the magic answer for you. I am just suggesting it that's all. I mean he has had 30 + years in the field and AS A SPECIALIST. And let me also add that- it's not that he doesn't know what's going on with our little Samie??- It's because we have not done any testing with her at the moment- and as you know sometimes you cannot just know what the problem may be by "just looking" at the dog. Heck for that matter! A & M have run several tests and they don't have a clue as to what is going on???? In the meantime poor Bleu is suffering i'm sure when he has these mini episodes and God knows if they can progress into something life threating again. ???????? I know you are scared and a nervous wreck and first let me also say that you are not CRAZY OR OCD or none of that nonsense! You WANT BEST FOR YOU DOG AND YOU ARE FRUSTRATED!!! AND I DON'T BLAME YOU! And the FACT that you should have to IGNORE Bleu because he is playing you??????????????????????? WHAT ?!?!?!?!!? That is CRAP! I'm sorry. I don't buy it. You couldn't WAIT for Bleu to come home to you, and it was GOSH........so painful him being gone for so many days at A&M and now that he is home you are going to ingore him?????????? No way- That is not the answer. Bleu doesn't deserve that and Vicki neither do you. I know that you can't wait to coddle him and love him and be there for him. Yes- these dogs are super crazy smart!!!!! But they DO NOT make them selves suffer to get attention. NOPE! not one bit! Maybe chew on your favorite pair of shoes or pee somewhere. OR.....they have ways of doing this little act when they stare at you and bark starting off soft and then getting really loud until you give in. They learn ways of how to get your attention- but to cough like that? NOPE! DON'T THINK SO! I am sorry to sound as if I am yelling but enough is enough already. I was FLOORED when I read your email and Yeah I am MAD too. You have dealt with enough and spent so much money and you have NO ANSWERS!!! And to have to ignore Bleu bc he is trying to get your attention is absurd! I say if you can swing it take a trip to see Dr Brostad. Man I wish he was closer to you!!! maybe one of the other locations in Dallas he might work out of. They are open here at the Plano location mon-thurs 8-5 - and he may only be work out of the Plano hospital. I do know that Sarah- his Vet assistant works at the Dallas location so maybe he does as well. My heart just aches for you Vicki because I know how exhausted and worried you are. I can feel it. And i don't like it at all. Please don't ever beat yourself up for the way you are questioning things and the way you are feeling. You just stop talking that kind of nonsense right now!!! You are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! Mommy to your sweet Bleu!!! and you are very worried because SOO.....much is going on in your mind and you have been through wayyy too much these past few months. :-( I have an email address for "Sarah" that we deal with at the Specialist. Sarah is Dr Bronstads vet assistant. Maybe you can put together a summary and have her and Dr Bronstad review all ot the chain of events. Tests that have been run up to this point. Specify what type of surgery and all fo Bleu's details. Then you could email it to her and see if they have ever dealt with this type of situation or IF--- they feel they could help you. Tell them you are sending it to see if they could maybe help. It would be wayyy too much to go over in one office visit I will tell you that ya know. I don't have her email here at the house but you can bet that I will be sending it to you on Monday. I KNOW that if you sent her the detailed email they would be in touch with you. It's much easier than trying to get someone to listen to you on the phone and explain what the past several months have been like. Like I said- it can't hurt and I hope you will put something together in the mean time until I get you the email address Monday. Hang in there and in the mean time go and give sweet kisses to Bleu for me too. ANd you love on him always!! These dogs need attention and please don't sacrifice your needs either. You are not going to like ingoring him one bit! You love on him. :-)