May I vent? So, my neighbor takes Max (the 2-yr-old pet beagle) to the vet (at PetsMart) because her ears are SOOO bad. Remember, Teddy was banned from playing with Max because she *allegedly* bit Max's ear during play and caused an ear infection (to the tune of a $100+ vet bill). Teddy was allowed to play with Max again once the infection had cleared, and 2-3 days later, marks appeared again on Max's ears. So, I posted to this list, and I joined two beagle lists to learn more about Beagle ears. I expressed intense concern for Max, told my neighbor about posting to the list, and that the responses suggested that it was highly unlikely that Teddy had caused Max's ear problems. I also gave her a list of things to have the vet rule out: ear canker, ear mites, yeast infection, etc. Max went to the vet today, and the vet decided (after keeping Max ALL day) that it is a yeast infection -- CAUSED by Teddy *licking* Max's ears. Not biting mind you, just licking.
A few days ago on the list I said I was going to offer to pay half of her original vet bill (as a few of you suggested), but hadn't taken the opportunity to make the offer, especially since I was hoping we could rule out Teddy as the CAUSE. I also was a bit worried that I'd set a precedent that every time Max had any ailment, I'd be told that it was because of Teddy and I'd get a vet bill. (She does this with our kids too -- if her kids do something wrong when playing with my kids, it's my kids' fault.) Maybe I'll just move. Kris Hassig: any houses out in the western suburbs? So, I promised I'd post to the list asking if there is a way to PREVENT an ear yeast infection, like maybe something she can add to Max's diet? Mostly, I just wanna vent. Robin McLeod Minnesota (& Teddy who will be in Chicago all weekend where he can't get in ANY trouble with beagles) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
