Comments on: Social media saved my dog’s life

By: mireille

mireille — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:15:58 +0000

I use to have dogs. Your story resonated with me the lengths we who love our animals will go. The many zeros on a cheque definitely struck home. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

With all the horrible news in the world this story reminds me to what lengths most people will go for those they love

thank you for sharing your story. I hope your dog lives to be happy healthy puppy for a long time to come.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:02:35 +0000

Wow! I have three boxers who hold a special place(s) in my heart/life. I have MG. I cannot imagain being a pup and unable to communicate what was going on with me. I was wondering what has happened with the MG diagnosis. There are so many ways to treat it as humans, was just wondering if there is something “I” could do to help if MG is still an issue? Love to email you. cindy & rickey (&patch, rufus, and ben)

By: Roshan

Roshan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:16:23 +0000

What an awesome story. You dog Jack is one brave pooch. I am so glad that your dog is much better now. I still mourn for my golden, Shawny, who passed away in 2005. She was my best buddy for 11 years and rarely left my side.

By: April

April — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:11:39 +0000

Lara -

Just spent all night up with my lab mix dog who was gagging and unable to stand. Vet diagnosed probable Myasthenia and the specialist’s fee starts @ $1500. for treatment. What type of watering system did you use? We are just devastated and unable to make a decision. Did your dog’s muscular condition improve with the food and water? Thanks for posting this info.

By: Jacey Jenkins

Jacey Jenkins — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:46:58 +0000

Wow Lara, what a great story! I am so happy to hear your dog is better and will be okay. That is great too the online resources helped you to know how to help your dog. What wonderful news!

By: Clinton Middleton

Clinton Middleton — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:20:25 +0000

This is wonderful news and I am very happy to have this update. We were both concerned and wondering how Jack was doing. Amanda especially has a sweet spot for dogs and really hated hearing about Jack. PS Didn’t you just have an anniversary?

By: Lara Kretler

Lara Kretler — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:20:38 +0000

Cathy, Yvonne and Sameer, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments!

Rebecca, Maureen and Beth, thanks too for sharing your stories about your wonderful pets. Beth, I’m glad I got the chance to meet Sunshine – she was an amazing dog!

By: Sameer Vasta

Sameer Vasta — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:29:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing this story Lara, and I’m really happy to hear that Jack is much better!

By: Beth Ervin

Beth Ervin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:28:17 +0000

Having lost my beloved Labrador Retriever last summer, I know how grateful you must be that Jack is now alive and well. I didn’t even think of social media as a resource as we were going through my dog’s diagnosis and treatment. Thanks for making me aware of this — it will be one of the first places I turn in the future.

By: Maureen McCabe

Maureen McCabe — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:59:08 +0000

Wonderful story.

I went through a dog going through chemo about 9 years ago. What a difference social media would have made. Maybe an earlier diagnosis? We kept going to the vet for symptoms but he was too young to have cancer so it was not diagnosed for months.

Best wishes for Jack!