Monthly Archives: December 2010

I was able to get an x-ray of Brownie’s hips today for $45 (although he wanted to do a professional sedated knee radiograph, I opted for the unsedated quickie because it could be done immediately).  The vet thought she had … Continue reading →

It’s true, although the camera wasn’t set up for the picture, I happened to have it in my hand.  Chandler, after giving me a courtesy glance when I called him, chased the coyote off.  There are a lot of baby calves right now, … Continue reading →

Cowboy is a 55lb neutered beautiful rhodesian ridgeback cross that was abandoned today on the country road where I run my dogs.  All rescue is closed for the holidays.  He is super affectionate, bonded tightly to me in 1 hour, and … Continue reading →

  This coyote was found dead by the side of the road.    He appears to have been shot – possibly about 3 days earlier since he had not yet started to smell significantly. He had not been on the … Continue reading →

I decided that of all the dogs, Spin’s situation was the most critical.  He is young, but if he loses his kidneys over the acute infection – this would be worse than losing a leg.  So, I had a CBC … Continue reading →

…and I’m learning it.  Today was friday, and after asking the family all week long for the money for the x-ray for Brownie’s hip, they could not produce it.  The sole breadwinner in the family sells meat for a living.  … Continue reading →

Spin has a massive infection in his kidneys.  He has large numbers of leukocytes, blood, microfilaria and bacteria in his urine dribble. Pics will be uploaded.

I tried to get enough blood from Buster (an 11 year old street dog) to do blood work, but the worms in his blood kept clogging the syringe.  It’s friday, so I may try again on Monday.  I did take … Continue reading →

    So, I dewormed Brownie with 100 mg of pyrantel pamoate, 2 of the other healthy dogs in her house with 200 mg, and myself with 2 mg/lb of body weight.  Her area was cleaned up from poop.  This … Continue reading →