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DianaT
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For only those who are owned by dogs
Our dogs so love Baja, and our little one may be grounded for while. Tomorrow we see a specialist to see if she needs knee surgery; we will do what
is necessary, but worry so much about our special little rescued angel.
Maggie Mae, also known as Little Miss Crabby Pants, loving Baja.
Her lower jaw is slightly deformed and her tongue never fits all the way in her mouth.
The beach in Baja is her life---always loving it at full speed, and we know those paws are St. Bernard paws.
She is often over-shadowed by her big brother who likes to be quite royal and loves eveyone. Maggie is far more cautious.
To make up for being smaller, she will find the biggest stick.
And her father or that big Baja Tommy Dog will not outrun her.
She has traveled with all of us as far north as British Columbia, as far east as Prince Edward Island, and as far south as Patzcuaro in Mexico, but
she really prefers her Bahia Asuncion home and the freedom she has there.
While we so hope we don't need surgery, watching her in pain and not using the one leg is very painful to me. I would rather it be me than her.
As I said, this is only for those other nomads who are owned by their pets.
Diane
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BajaGringo
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It is amazing how they work themselves into our homes and lives, taking over everything. Thanks for the photos and thread Diane...
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Keri
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Wow Diane love that last picture. We are owned by our cats but we love dogs too.I know what you mean I can't stand to see one of mine in pain. I wish
you and your babies the very best tomorrow. Good Luck,k
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toneart
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Dianne,
Paco wishes "Miss Crabby Pants" the best of luck tomorrow. Please let us know what happens. Great photos!
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55steve
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Our Queensland had ACL surgery and a titanium plate screwed in place about a week ago - she is doing well...better be for $3,400!
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Paula
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I hope it goes well for Maggie tomorrow, Diane.
And owned by your dog? You should have seen Fillmore today resting in a small pond at Primer Agua! I poured water over his back while our friend
Elizabeth fanned him with a palm branch. We were trying to atone for having forgotten the grapes and the grape peeler!
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Russ
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Here's my master
Quite the stingray hunter
So far no hits
And lastly a cross eyed closeup
Mason is so cross eyed he can only catch a biscuit on a really good day
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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DianaT
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Thanks for all the positive thoughts from those who really understand, those who forget the grape peeler for their dog, those who accept and
understand a little eye problem, those who hurt for their pets, cats or dogs and those who simply understand the worry and the concern for our little
Miss Crabby Pants.
Diane
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BajaGringo
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Your dogs are lucky to have so faithful and loving servants Diane. I know what it is like to be in your shoes and I wish Miss Crabby Pants nothing but
the very best tomorrow...
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longlegsinlapaz
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My Maggie Mae is saying a little doggie prayer tonight for your Maggie Mae!
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Russ
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I also wish the best for your Crabby Pants. Mason had ACL surgery in La Paz about 3 years ago and is back burning up the beaches. No titanium plate
only stainless cable and a few mono lines screwed in.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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lingililingili
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Good luck Little Miss Crabby Pants!
•Life is just one damned thing after another
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k-rico
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A couple of weeks ago my dog started to limp and within a day he wasn't letting his left rear leg touch the ground and did not want to walk at all.
I'm guessing due to pain, and when I did get him to walk he was very unsteady and slow moving.
The next morning I found an encourged tick on the floor where he sleeps. He has a very thick coat so I didn't see it when I was examining him the day
before.
I did some research, found pictures of the various types of ticks, and it turns out that this particular type of tick's saliva causes paralysis. Dogs
can die of respiratory failure because the paralysis prevents breathing.
He started to recover the day the tick died and fell off and I treated him with Frontline to kill any remaining ticks.
He's OK now.
Because he got well the day the tick fell off I'm guessing the tick was the problem. I'm not sure if paralysis was happening or if the tick just
attached itself in a spot that caused pain in the leg when he walked.
Diagnosis:
"The presence of a tick in conjunction with the sudden (12-24 hr) appearance of leg weakness and/or respiratory impairment is diagnostic.
The offending tick may no longer be attached, but a tick “crater” (a small hole surrounded by a slightly raised and inflamed area) in the skin
confirms the diagnosis."
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/102...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick_paralysis
[Edited on 6-11-2009 by k-rico]
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Don Alley
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Fillmore. Not the best coat for the local climate.
"Ah, this is better"
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Neal Johns
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Four of my best friends:
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My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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rhintransit
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I'm not owned by a dog but my cat is very possessive.
is knee 'surgery' the only option? if necessary, something one doesn't want to think about, but an option, amputation can give a long lease on life.
some neighbor have a great dog who developed bone cancer. lost a leg, but not his life. he gets around fine, running on three legs. they say he
hardly slowed down and adapted fine.
I can put you in touch with them if you like.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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Mexitron
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Hope your doggie gets better soon! What a lucky dog though to have the run of the beaches in Baja--we're coming down next month but we can't bring
our dog Emily because of logistics....wahhhhh--she'll stay landlocked in Texas with Grandma (which isn't so bad either--she spoils her).
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Von
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55steve you mean a blue healer? I have one too most intelligent dog Ive ever had!
My mom just gave us a puppy Dotson winnie dog so cute...
READY SET.....................
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Gypsy Jan
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Paws Up
...to Miss Crabby Pants.
Hope she feels much better soon!
(Also owned by Dogs) Gypsy Jan
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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BajaGeoff
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Sula and Fletch are sending positive vibes to Miss Crabby Pants!
[Edited on 6-11-2009 by BajaGeoff]
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