Bob, Sorry to hear this-Johnny B is right we just had to put down one of our goldens, probably about 12 years old-in otherwise great shape-because of colon cancer. If you see suffering and have a good vet who is not just selling you stuff, you will know the moment if you need to. . Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Berryman Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 11:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT...& Dogs On Mar 6, 2006, at 7:56 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: >> O.T. - Has anyone delt with osteosarcoma in their pet? The vet said >> that he's relatively certain our six month old puppy Gertie >> (Shepard/Lab mix) has it. I'm going to research it tonight if it's >> not too busy at the old nuke plant. >> >> Bob Rentfro I had a Great Dane that was afflicted with it. He was over 12 years old (which is very old for a Dane) and the disease had spread far and wide. I did the humane thing when pain was obviously getting the best of him. The first indication was what appeared to be a pimple on his hind leg. A tumor was growing at that location and some X-Rays showed longitudinal cracks in another leg. I love animals and have a loathing for small animal vets who advise people to spend many thousands of dollars on treating a terminal illness. I know its hard to do but euthanizing a pet is sometimes best. Perhaps some day we'll be able to legally euthanize our loved ones when they can't take it any more. One of my friend's parents spent over $36,000 keeping a defective Rottweiller alive. At 8 months it was having major problems and they bought it another 4 1/2 miserable years of suffering and carrying it outside to relieve itself. The dog spent a major portion of its life at the vet. Both the vet and the owners should have been shot. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
