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El Supremo

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9. Have you taken them to the Vet?

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 10:19 PM

Jan 2013

Last edited Sat Jan 26, 2013, 11:53 PM - Edit history (1)

He/she can answer all your questions. Except the Vet won't tell you how much money you will spend to take care of their illnesses. Expect that to be significant.

I have placed and adopted several Irish Terriers. I rescued an old unadoptable girl that I didn't expect to live 3 months. She lived 3 years!

I spent about $10,000 on my two dogs' illnesses last year. That was unusual but not exceptional. We have insurance but it only paid about a quarter of the claims.

Look, dogs remind us of our own mortality. Just give 'em love and pay attention to their needs. They deserve it.

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Adopted 2 senior dogs/ any advice? [View all] easttexaslefty Jan 2013 OP

Don't teach 'em new tricks. reteachinwi Jan 2013 #1

No advice, but thank you for bringing these babies into an (obviously) loving home! peacebird Jan 2013 #2

Thanks but it's my privilege easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #15

My only suggestion, and it's not educated LibertyLover Jan 2013 #3

Thanks! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #16

You are a beautiful person for adopting these dogs PearliePoo2 Jan 2013 #4

I agree completely...you have done a wonderful thing....nt. k and r. Stuart G Jan 2013 #6

It's no thing... easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #17

Yes DBoon Jan 2013 #33

I googled this topic to see what Cesar says and there are a couple of videos on youtube okaawhatever Jan 2013 #5

I put a lead on her in the yard easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #18

When you take them in to the veternarian for their yearly check up he/she will be able to... Tx4obama Jan 2013 #7

Good idea! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #19

Please DO get them vet checked. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #22

What I was going to say. SheilaT Jan 2013 #27

I agree. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #39

just as a thought dhol82 Jan 2013 #8

I think the Maltese one does have teeth easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #11

On the advice of my vet... JackintheGreen Jan 2013 #37

Thanks! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #40

Have you taken them to the Vet? El Supremo Jan 2013 #9

I know they can get expensive. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #20

You bet! El Supremo Jan 2013 #26

Mine sure have easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #41

Don't assume that they don't want to play just because they are old. patrice Jan 2013 #10

She does enjoy sniffing easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #12

Maybe I need to easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #13

With all the lousy news out there...I am going to kick this again..everyone should see this....nt Stuart G Jan 2013 #14

Thanks guys !!!! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #21

Walk them a lot ErikJ Jan 2013 #23

As soon as it stops being icky easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #42

I am thinking of doing the same - watching for replies.... geckosfeet Jan 2013 #24

You need to take them to the vet to evaluate their medical situation. Cleita Jan 2013 #25

I've decided to take them on Monday easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #43

Even if the shelter vets are on spot, you need to establish a Cleita Jan 2013 #59

Aww, congrats on your new family members. TDale313 Jan 2013 #28

Thank you easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #44

Big hugs to you oldandhappy Jan 2013 #29

You're an angel. Pirate Smile Jan 2013 #30

Not so much., easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #45

It's the nose! catchnrelease Jan 2013 #31

This. flvegan Jan 2013 #35

Aww. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #46

going to a good vet RILib Jan 2013 #32

You're wonderful and here's my only suggestion..... tpsbmam Jan 2013 #34

No, this is great advice!!! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #48

if you can...spend the money for good, nutritious food smackd Jan 2013 #36

Yep. Got that one! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #49

Shelter dogs for the win! DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #38

Always. :) easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #50

No suggestions pecwae Jan 2013 #47

Thank you easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #51

Nobody. pecwae Jan 2013 #61

Love you for this. We have some small experience adopting seniors. HillWilliam Jan 2013 #52

I can tell they were very loved easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #53

Just keep loving them HillWilliam Jan 2013 #62

i think you'd do really well to find a google or yahoo pet group for blind or older dogs.... bettyellen Jan 2013 #54

Excellent idea!!! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #55

you are so very welcome! and a tip..... bettyellen Jan 2013 #56

Yep. Someone up thread suggested easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #57

oh great! animal people really love to share their learnings and stories bettyellen Jan 2013 #58

Indeed!!! easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #60

keep everything simple for them backwoodsbob Jan 2013 #63