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Please put Gretchen on your prayer or good thoughts list.

DOTLDaddy
Nomad
Nomad
Gretchen has not been feeling very well the last several days. Hardly eating, lethargic, and just not being herself. We took her in this morning to see her vet. Found out right away she had a fever of 104, and somewhat raspy sounding lungs. The vet recommended chest x-rays, which we did. There is a slightly suspicious looking area on one of her lungs, which our vet is 90% sure is nothing, but she wants an expert radiologist to look at the digital "films". There is a small possibility of the big "C", but our vet does not want to make that call yet. Like I said, she is pretty sure it is nothing . . . . The radiologist will look at them in the near future, but it might not be for a week or two. The radiologist travels around to a lot of different vet offices, looking at cases that require an experts knowledge. Our vet said the time lapse will have no bearing on the prognosis or treatment options, if it comes to that.

For the fever and whatever is causing it, we came home with Amoxicillin and Metronidazole. They also took blood for a CBC, and will let us know about that tomorrow.

Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
2018 Montana HC305RL 5th wheel
2018 Silverado HD 6.0L

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nabi
Explorer
Explorer
hugs to Gretchen from the wees...

Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Explorer II
DARN, Walter!! After dealing with Jack and prednisone - my heart goes out to you because Jack had a "drinking problem" on that stuff.....
Ed, Deb, and 2 dogs
Looking for a small Class C!

Dandy_Dan
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Explorer
Our thughts going out to Gretchen.

Walter, please check your PM from me.
dan218b@tds.net
Dan and Lori Branson
Anna 1 and Lily( The new one)
Sarah-7/16 and Beau at the Rainbow bridge
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DOTLDaddy
Nomad
Nomad
Dang!

Back on a low dose of pred. I noticed a little "bulginess" starting up again in one of Gretchen's eyes, but no redness at least. Not gonna take a chance, so it's back on the pred for the rest of her life. I talked to our vet, and she concurs.

Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
2018 Montana HC305RL 5th wheel
2018 Silverado HD 6.0L

Dustytuu
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Explorer
Hoping Gretchen is feeling better now. They are part of our families.
2008 dodge 5500, diesel,Laramie
2008 Carriage Carri-Lite, 36SBQ, 4 slides,dishwasher,washer/dryer,2 fireplaces,6500 gen.
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Kindness, and good manners are important.

DOTLDaddy
Nomad
Nomad
Better late than never!😛

Big announcement!

Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
2018 Montana HC305RL 5th wheel
2018 Silverado HD 6.0L

wbrown62
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Explorer
Glad all is well!
2011 Keystone Bullet 246RBS
2000 Chevrolet Silverado

xteacher
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Explorer
Glad to hear that Gretchen's doing so well! Still waiting for your big announcement...
Beth and Joe
Camping Buddies: Maddie (maltese/westie?), Kramer (chi/terrier?), and Lido (yellow lab)

2017 Keystone Bullet 248RKS
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Code2High
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Explorer
Tap, Tap, Tap...................
susan

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a wabbit, Fuzzy Wuzzy had a dandelion habit! RIP little Wuz... don't go far.

CatandJim
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Explorer
So............. where is the "Big Announcement"?


:h

Cat

(Jim just reads the forum once in a while)




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Working our way toward retirement...wishing it was soon.

Dashonthedash
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Explorer
For Lily, it's hamburger.
For Shadow, it's anything he can reach.
For Molly, it's anything without a pill in it.
:B
OK, drum roll, please....
Gary Shapiro
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Hannah - 4-year-old GSD rescue (aka the Canine Tornado)
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AZPops
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Explorer
Way to go Gretchen and Walter!

Now what's the "Bestest Dog Food"!

Pops

Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Explorer II
She looks awesome!!!!!!!!!
Ed, Deb, and 2 dogs
Looking for a small Class C!

Toolguy5
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Explorer II
So happy for Gretchen! She is a beautiful girl! Hoping to meet her and you in Branson.
Patty 🙂
Dan & Patty
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