[gemy]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

I don't know how you keep track and stay on top of it, Gail.... you must have a mind like a steel trap!!!!

ERumCough; Remember the thread on menopause and "post it notes"? Never travel to the vet without them Immediately after getting to my car, I jot down everything by dog that was discusssed. Actually I will ask Dr Jack for copies of the lab tests; I was waiting on a day when so much wasn't going on

Sounds like everything will be getting back to norm very soon!!!!

Originally Posted by kjc

Not trying to tell you what to do... just sharing info:

I've seen mosquitos flying/swarming here in the middle of winter, at 17 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degees is freezing). (Maryland)

Read that Denamarin (and similar homeopathic liver protectants) can prevent dogs from dying after ingesting toxic mushrooms... wondering if taking this would help Zoey during her HW treatment?

Dr Dodds has developed a very thorough thyroid panel, her website is here: Dr. Jean Dodds - Canine Thyroid Testing | Hemopet.org Don't know if you're interested in using her diagnostic services or not...

Keeping all of you in my prayers....

Thanks KJC, it is something I am considering doing. How-ever it will be balanced off with liver/kidney blood work. Truthfully in Dec - Feb I have only once seen a mosquito, and that was indoors.

For Razz and thyroid work I am going with the Canadian approved (by OFA) lab; his results will be sent into OFA and then posted. It is part of the recommended testing protocol anyhow. I want to see what they are prior to doing the Xrays and Cerf's. I'll likely go ahead with both anyway, as pet or breeding dog, I like to know what is going on, and besides which it benefits the breed immensely to do these tests and record them through an impartial database. For any breed's best breed health, it is imperative that transparency is practised by all breeders and would be breeders. I sincerely hope that in my lifetime that a genetic marker is found for LS, and whilst I do hope one is found for HD, that is going to be a tougher nut to crack.

Originally Posted by 107barney

Our weather is cold in New England. We usually stay around 20s to 30s but every winter a few times we hit single digits. The practice by veterinarians here is year round HW preventatives. Given that the treatment for heart worms is very aggressive and minimally safe, I feel the benefit of prevention year round is just worth it. I think if I were in your shoes, I would be insisting on year-round preventative, despite the Ontario protocol. Protocols are just best practice guides, and can be altered accordingly in the best interests of the dog. In fact, a letter from you and your vet to the OVMA advocating for a year-round protocol might be something to consider.

Umm what could it harm? I know all my friends who have dogs, know my story and everyone basically rushed out to their vets to get their dogs tested prior to start of heartworm. Thankfully all were negative. But then their is lyme's disease, it is now here in Ontario, in particular a few regions of southern Ontario. So we will be having the discussion about lyme's too.

I am praying for Zoey to recover. Hugs.

Thanks for the prayers; I know we are not out of the woods yet; but at least she is on some meds!