tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post6130509364338551314..comments2023-10-28T08:11:31.703-04:00Comments on KatDoc's World: Emergency VetKathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-62028721018601775252007-08-30T21:25:00.000-04:002007-08-30T21:25:00.000-04:00Poor ol' Charlie got stung about ten years ago, on...Poor ol' Charlie got stung about ten years ago, on the white face patch (he's a macaw). It swelled up to the size of half an English walnut. It was a Sunday, of course, and no emergency vets here had much idea what to tell me about a macaw that had been stung. When I finally got hold of Don Burton at Ohio Wildlife Center, he said, "Well, he'd have died by now if he was going to die."<BR/>He recovered uneventfully but needed a whole lot more cuddles than usual. Yellowjackets. Pah.<BR/>Best wishes to Tia and to you, brave KD.Julie Zickefoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-88738151366576377342007-08-30T17:57:00.000-04:002007-08-30T17:57:00.000-04:00So glad that Tia is doing well! My dog has no fea...So glad that Tia is doing well! My dog has no fear of yellow jackets. She snaps at them until she kills them, even when they sting her mouth. I hope she never stirs up a nest of them, or we'll be heading to the vet's office. KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-54777750687865308972007-08-30T10:14:00.000-04:002007-08-30T10:14:00.000-04:00I hope good things for that poor dog and his famil...I hope good things for that poor dog and his family too. And am thankful that we have a 24 hour emergency clinic here -- one long weekend our clinic was closed and we took our kitten to the emerg after he got stung (chasing bugs)and seemed to have a reaction. He was fine, but I was so happy we had that resource. <BR/><BR/>On another matter, Kathi, I received you note via our mutual acquaintance and tried to respond twice but my server tells me it didn't work. Long story short: thanks, and A-OK.littleorangeguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654738679277701610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-86502796288113981612007-08-30T09:08:00.000-04:002007-08-30T09:08:00.000-04:00You are wonderful to provide the care and your att...You are wonderful to provide the care and your attitude reminds me of our own veterinarian. I wish I had as much faith in my own medical doctor as I do in my veterinarian. He saved my dog's life once, and later helped us know when it was time to let her go.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to great vets! And just a reminder folks: take cookies, brownies, or other goodies to let him/her know how much your appreciate the vet and the staff. Write a note to your canine doctor to express your gratitude again.<BR/><BR/>We recently moved to another state, and my biggest concern was losing my vet. I knew I could find a new medical doctor, but choosing a new vet is even more difficult.<BR/><BR/>Since you seem to be one of the most competent and caring, perhaps you might blog about ways to find a new vet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-67569217624646823422007-08-30T01:49:00.000-04:002007-08-30T01:49:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing your experience with the yel...Thank you for sharing your experience with the yellow jackets. I hope the dog will be okay. Such an ordeal for her and her family. I'm glad you were there to help her! KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-22000039637463367522007-08-29T22:52:00.000-04:002007-08-29T22:52:00.000-04:00WOW-scary. You could use yellow jackets for toxic...WOW-scary. You could use yellow jackets for toxic Tuesday!<BR/>Years ago, my husband disturbed a yellow jacket nest and was stung many times. He puffed up in short order!<BR/>Poor dog--hope she makes it!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-37327991083289854662007-08-29T22:50:00.000-04:002007-08-29T22:50:00.000-04:00Damn.I mean, damn.So much for your slow day, huh?H...Damn.<BR/>I mean, damn.<BR/>So much for your slow day, huh?<BR/>Hope the Shep pulls through!Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.com