Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 Where should I start? I'm sorry I keep posting a new topic about this stupid tick thing, but I wanna make sure you all see it.... :-? Well, yesterday as I was playing with Rowie, I noticed a tick on her back(the only place with long hair still left) so I decided to brush it off. I got the brush, and noticed some more. No big deal, I thought, so I started brushong some more. Now I was starting to worry... Then I got this flea spray, even though it was a flea spray, I though MAYBE it would help, so the instructions say to brush the dogs fur the wrong way, so I was when... Oh, I don't want to think about it! Ticks by the zillions, all bunched up, some dead, some BIG, some tiny, some crawling, some doing whatever... It was tick city I tell you! Well, I covered my mouth, trying not to scream, I knew that if I got stressed, Rowie would get stressed. So I just finished spreaying her, and then went inside. Well, I'm pretty shy you see, but the first thing I did after washing my hands was to call the vet. Usually my mom calls the vet, or I take myime since I'm so shy(I'm shy due to some things that happened to me during my childhood, it's mentioned later in this post). But the first thing I did was call the vet! I told her about the problem, she told me to come over the next day to remove as many ticks as she can, and then apply some medicine. So today (which is the next day) I took Rowie over to the vets. Well, I showed the STUPID (notice the stupid) vet the ticks. She called two of her assistants and they did all the work. They removed about 3 quarters of tht ticks on her back. I asked them to cut her nails while they where at it, since last time, they didn't, even when I specifaccly(sp?) asked them to. Well, then she gave me a bunch of medicines and shampoos, and sprays, and creams. I should apply this once a week, that everyday! Luckly, I wrote it all down.. Why is the vet stupid? Well, first off, she knows NOTHING about dogs, and that is wierd, because she is a VET. When I told her about my problem with my grandfather and all, she said:"Well, labs are inside dogs..." I corrected her :"She's a Golden" Then, she asked me how many times I showered Rowie. Well, I told her:"Well, since she's a Golden, and has a double coat, a double oily coat I mean, I shower her in the begining of the summer, and the end of summer. When she's dirty I just rub her down or hose her down." Vets response? "What? No honey, you should give her a bath every day! It's hot out there!' I answered:" But then all her natural oils will be gone! Besides, that's what her previuose owner told me to do! And I know the Golden breed, I've been researching for years!" She had the NERVE to actually tell me I was wrong! "No honey, that's what they do in thier country! In Bahrain, we need to shower our doggies every day OK?" OMD! UGH! She got on my NERVES! I didn't answer her... She's Egyptian, but WOW she was rude! And what the F!@#$$ did she mean THIER country? Does she mean the UK? I was born in the UK, that's where my breed was created, she has the nerve to say THIER country?! :evil: D****! Sorry I'm so pissed off! So, I go back home for only MORE stress! We needed to keep Rowie somehwere while they sprayed the garden, but since she has ticks, my mom said NO to her coming back in with us! I was sooo mad! So I started screaming and yelling, and my mom just got more and more mad. And she started yelling about how she's been wasting ALOT of money on Rowie. I told her that was what we agreed on when agreeing on getting a new additin to our family. Well, this continued for alot of time. Then we called the vet(Ok, she called the vet :roll:) and asked if we could Board Rowie there until we sprayed the garden and it's tick free. Alot of confusion it seems! My mother was so stressed and confused, and the vets assistant wasn't clear about everything. The vet's assistant kept saying "wait a second ma'am" and then kept her waiting for 5 min! And then when she hung up, and I told her about the vet and what she said about Rowie's breed and THIER country, my mom suggested taking Rowie to Dr.Nouni Coutts (her website here, she's great! http://www.noniecoutts.com/) We spayed Rowie there, so I know how great she is! She's really sweet and all. So I called(again weird for me because I'm really shy) and told them about Rowie's infection and the other vets giving us meds and stuff. They told us to come tomorow, so hopefully everything will go well. Sorry about all this rambling! Ok, now for why I'm shy. When I was little, I had a favorite uncle(my mom's bro). He was great! He lived with us (still very young) and I was with him EVERY SINGLE DAY! He was a father to me. He taught me so much! I loved him dearly. Then one day when I was four years old, my mom picked me up from my friends house, and I remember telling myself:"Wait until Uncle hears abut this!" When we got back home it was dark, and my mom was calling my uncle, he didn't reply, so my mom got worried. We went into his room, and it was dark. My mom switched it on, and there was my uncle, laying on the floor, dead. My mom screamed, and told me to find help, well I did.I called my neighbors, they helped, while my mom called the hospital and my dad. The ambulance came, and that was the last I saw of him. I slept over at my friends until my parents came back. Here's the worst thing. When I saw my uncle laying there on the floor, I didn't cry. I held it all in like a "big girl" should. I want you to imagine being only four years old, and seeing a real dead person, not only that, but the person you loved most in the world. But I didn't cry, and I never cried. I just kept it all in, ready to explode at any moment. My mom talked about him all the time, wanted me to talk about his death, but I never did want to. I shoved it away, ignored it, tried to hide from it. I NEVER EVER CRIED about him until today, this is the first time in my life I've cried about his death, and it feels so good. The feeling that Rowie was in danger, that her life was in my hands, that she needed me to live, that she was almost going to die, it just woke me up to the fact. I've never cried about my uncle or really cared about someone either. Rowie woke me up, woke me up from this horrible world. And oh god I'm crying... So the reason I'm shy is, I never really had a "man" for me, and niether has my bro. My dad is always away on work, so I never get to see him that much. So my bro is really shy. I'm shy, I guess because of my uncles death, and because of me pushing everything away. I don't really know the point of this....but you guys are my counsellers... I also saw the film "Rumors of Angels" today. Oh GOD! That little boy, he was the same as me! During the film my heart was BANGING! Never has a film touched me so much... So, today I'm pretty bummed out, notice the lack of smilies in my posts...very unusual for me... :-? Sorry for rambling, does this post make sense? I feel like I have just woken up to the real world...sorry it doesn't make sense! :-? Updates soon....tomorow is Nouni Coutts so hopefullly everything will be alright..... Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 9, 2003 Author Posted June 9, 2003 Eek! I just re-read my post! LOADS of spelling mistakes! Sorry! And my post has NO POINT I guess.... It's pretty late here... I've been stressed all day, I hope my mom will keep me from school! I havent had a wink of sleep lately, due to exams, but mostly Rowie.... Geez, I feel like the worst person in the world... :( My mom just came over and gave me a BIG hug, and said:"Meme(my nickname) hunny, don't be sad! We're doing all in our power to help Rowie. You can't do this to yourself! Remember, what is meant to be is meant to be, and if something happens, it's God's will..." I was fine until the "what is meant to be is mean to be"....now I have it in my head the Rowie is going to die! :cry: Am I being a bit baby-ish? :-? I hate my life... Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 I am sooooo sorry about your uncle and Rowie. We are here for you. I really hope everything works out o.k for Rowie, she needs to be happy and tick free. And I know you are doing everything you can. Please just hang in there and let us know how things are going. You and Rowie are in my prayers :cry: :angel: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 9, 2003 Author Posted June 9, 2003 Thank you so much Angel! :angel: I started crying when I read your post, cuz It really touches me to know someone is thinking about me and Rowie! :D Love yea! :D :angel: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 9, 2003 Author Posted June 9, 2003 I'm off to bed! Too sleepy to type! :lol: Thanks all! Love you! :angel: Quote
sheltielover Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 (hugs) We are all here for you. If you feel like just rambling, crying, laughing....anything at all. I'm sure everything will work out. I will keep Rowie and you in my prayers as well. Quote
Sanvean Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 You've been through so much, you poor sweetie. *Hugs* You and Rowie are in all our thoughts and prayers. Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 9, 2003 Author Posted June 9, 2003 Thanks guys! My throat is choking up as I type... :cry: K: That vet is a reall dumb@$$! I'm never going there again! The vet showed me how to remove ticks safely(I was surprised she knew how to do that! :roll:) And told me to check Rowie every morning for ticks, or she'll get re-infected. I already bought some tweezers for the removal... I'm switching to Dr.Nouni for sure now! Did you check out her website? Cool huh? Oh god! The smilies are coming back! I feel so much better talking to you guys! :D About my uncle, yea, I guess we should keep it to PM's... I really don't wanna upset people! :( I had alot to say but forgot now! :-? I'll come on tomorow(sneaking as allways!) after the appoinment with Nounni Coutts. Hopefully all will go well... I love you all! Where would I be without you?! WHERE?! Da*m, if only you guys knew how much I love you, how much I think about you during the day, if Dogomania EVER closed down and I couldn't speak to you guys again, I would DIE! :cry: About the Rowie satying inside (just remembered) hopefully she will stay in the boarding kennels at Dr.Nouni's if she permits. My mom has cooled down now, so thank goodness! :D Off to sleep... Quote
Kiger Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 I'm ready to take up a collection and ship you some Advantix and tick spray that works. :o Quote
ellieangel Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 I'm ready to take up a collection and ship you some Advantix and tick spray that works. Rowie can't you get this stuff where you are ? Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Rowie we are here for you :) :smilecolros: Quote
ellieangel Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 When my little boy had his accident I thought I was going to go mad from thinking about it all the time,I never cried too I 'coped' except I didn't really it's so hard to let it out isn't it. You are not alone rowie xxxxxxxxxxx Quote
courtnek Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Rowie - I am here for you If it makes you feel any better - you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!! Goldens and Labs are "water dogs"...they require the natural skin and hair oils for protection from the water - without it, their skin and coats would dry out and they would freeze in the water. Those oils protect their skin from dehydration and cold....They dont need the oils alot when they're not in the water alot, but they still require them for protection from the cold. While it may not be real cold in Behrain, if you remove the oils that nature gave them their skin will dry out and they can end up with eczyma... As long as you keep him brushed, the oils will be evenly distributed and it shouldnt be an issue - and you're right - the vet is an idiot...Hosing the dog down to keep him cool is not the same as bathing him. Hosing down will not remove the natural oils....shampoo will.... Hang in there! Hope it all works out for you :) Quote
pei obssessed Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Hippo's sending a big (and slobbery) hug to Rowie. We hope you guys will be better soon. It sounds like you're doing all the right things to help Rowie and that's wonderful. Keep us posted... Quote
abker17 Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 WOW. :o I just read through all the posts on this and wow. Rowie U are a very strong person, and I know U and your pup can make it through these hard times. Take a minute to look back at the posts... it touches me very deeply that all these people from all over the world who have never met face to face have this much compassion and freindship between one another. *oh god, now you've got me crying* It is absolutly amazing. Rowie that vet is a jerk, some people are just plain jack@$$es but that's their problem. U are doing everything in your power to help and possibly save your Rowie. We are all praying for U and thinking of U. Hang in there. Ramble all U want, we are always here for U. Hope that offers some support, your friend Abker Quote
courtnek Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 after re-reading my post, I think it requires some clarification.... It's not cold in Behrain, true...so the oil is not necessary for protection per say, however, the dog was bred as a water dog and those oils are a natural part of that breeding. Even tho the protectin may not be needed where you are, nature has provided them with an oily skin/coat for protection. If you remove those oils, whether they re protecting him now or not, his skin will dry out and he will flake...and itch...and not be very happy at all. Even tho he may not be in his bred "water environment", he still needs the oils to be comfortable within his own coat. My sister was raised in Illinois (very humid int he summer, very wet) and she moved to Arizona...the first thing she discovered was that her skin, accustomed to humidity, started to dry out and flake. She had to moisturize it constantly. People raised in Arizona didnt have the problem - their skin was accustomed to "keeping" its moisture inside....taking the dog out of its natural environment wont help it to adapt. He needs his oils Rowie. :D Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 10, 2003 Author Posted June 10, 2003 Thank you all so much! :D WOW you guys are great! :D Now I'm crying! *group hug* Abker, your post touched me deeply. That is why I LOVE dogo so much, I've never even met you guys, unyet you are like best friends to me! When I need to talk the first thing I do is come on Dogo... :cry: :D BIG HUG! :D Courtnek, thank you, thank you, thank you! :D I KNEW I was right! Haha! If I ever go to the vet I'll show her that info! She's an idiot! Well, I didn't go to school today. I needed a break from all the stress, and I couldn't sleep all night. I'm glad I didn't go, cuz now I can take Rowie to Dr.Nouni in the morning! :D YAY! I'm going in about an hour... We can't do anything right now exept tie Rowie up in our swimming pool's bathroom... :cry: PLEASE don't hate me! My mom won't allow Rowie inside cuz of the ticks. "They'll get in our food!" yadda..yadda...yadda... :roll: She has fresh water there, and a tub full of water if she's hot. ALL her toys and even her bed. She's not happy, I must confess, but I am with her most of the time. I brushed her fur this morning to get dead ticks out of her fur(the medicine seems to be working) and am glad to say I succesfully killed a tick! :D There was a HUGE blood filled tick on the wall, I scooped it up into a bucket, then flushed it down the tiolet! Yeah! The ticks are slowly dying and getting less and less. Hopefully today at Dr.Nouni's she'll provide some help! I think we're going to board Rowie there until the garden is tick-free. Then when she comes back, hopefully everything will be back to normal.. And my grandfather is leaving soon I think.... :D I'll miss hom tho.... :cry: Just a question: The vet (without even TELLING me! :x) gave Rowie an injection...I asked her what it was for, and she said the ticks would fall off because of this injection and die. WTF? I've never heard of such an injection?! :-? NEVER again will I go to that vets... Thank you all! :angel: (BTW, I'll try and talk my mom into ordering Advantix, hopfeully, she will allow it! She's stressed to the max..) Quote
StarFox Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Rowie that vet that you went to was lame...I'm glad your going to a new one. I'm sure she will know what she is talking about. I hope you arn't too terribly stressed out right now...and if you need to talk you can just PM me. I always have an ear open. :) I hope Rowie is feeling better. I know she must not be too happy being kept in the pool bathroom but I bet she is happy to be away from all thoes nasty desgusting ticks. I don't even know why something so gross is here on earth....I realy can't think of a good reason we have them. I have a few questions though- how much stuff are you putting on or giving rowie? Are you giving her lots of meds?? How do the other people there cope with all the ticks? What do they give there dog(s)? I'm just kinda curious. I hope everything works out for you and Rowie. I'll be thinking about you two. And Zebra gives a big kiss for both of you. (he hopes everything works out too. :wink: ). Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 10, 2003 Author Posted June 10, 2003 Thank you StarFox! :D Well, she has a shampoo,and a cream that she needs to apply after shampooing that we need to use twice a week. Then a spray everyday. Ok, so that's not alot, but it's confusing! :oops: My mom is still not back so we still didn't go to Dr.Nouni's... :x Urgh, I'm tired of waiting! I really wanna go! They told me they'll apply some medicine, but I'll take the medicine Rowie is already using and show it to them and see what they say... This is so confusing and stressing! :x But I feel so much better after spending time with you guys! :D I'm getting off now cuz my mom is home and she'll kill me, as she's stressed already! :oops: Thank you all! And Rowie loved all her kisses! :D Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 10, 2003 Author Posted June 10, 2003 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! GOD BLESS DR.NOUNI COUTTS! GOD BLESS FRONTLINE! :D :D :D We went to Dr.Nouni's, her assistant was really sweet! I showed her the ticks, and she said she had FRONTLINE! I've been searching forever! So I bought some and applied it already! YEAH! Bye bye ticks! :D :D Rowie's still in the swimming pool bathroom.. :cry: They can't board her there unless she's tick-free... :( Ok, a couple of Q's: The idiot vet (the last one) gave me some medicines. None have labels, thier in WATER BOTTLES. The shampoo and cream are in a jar. I brough the medicine with me, and showed it to the assistant. She told me that I would hafto choose between Frontline and the medicine the other vet gave me. You know what I chose! :roll: So, do you think it's OK that I switched to Frontline? I can't get anything else... And, the other vet said I should go over after 10 days so Rowie could get ANOTHER injection...should I still go?! :-? Thanks guys, sorry this isn't detailed. My mom is sleeping, and if she catches me on the internet ONE MORE TIME I'm dead! :o She already caught me this morning! :-? Thanks you all for your help! Kisses&hugs! :D :angel: You are all :angel:s! Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 10, 2003 Author Posted June 10, 2003 I said :lol::And, the other vet said I should go over after 10 days so Rowie could get ANOTHER injection...should I still go?! This is the other idiotic vet by the way.... :wink: Quote
pei obssessed Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 First of all, I'm soooo happy for you that you found this good vet and Frontline :D The idiot vet doesn't seem to know what she's doing, so I don't think you should go! I've never heard of medicine put in jars with no labels :o :o Good thing you stopped using them. I think it's ok to stop pretty much the adiministartion of any med as long as it's not antibiotics... As for the follow-up injection--I think it's best you give the (idiot) vet a call and ask the name of what she injected Rowie with. You write it down, and then research it on the net, or bring it over to us to see if a follow-up is absolutely necessary. I'm happy to hear your granpa's leaving soon and Rowie'll be a house spoilt dog again :lol: Quote
marion Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Happy for you Rowie, let us know how you go on. :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol: :D Quote
Rosebud Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 :D Everything is starting to turn for the better now. Get the name of that injection for us. Stay with the new vet. We all love you too Rowie. :angel: Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 I am so glad that everything is going better. Please give Rowie a big kiss and hug for me, and let him know we are all there for you guys. Can't the new vet give the shot? You should get the name and ask the new vet about it. Good luck and please keep us updated. Quote
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