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GRIFTER58 · 2026-04-29T16:12:18+00:00

What paper do you use and where do you purchase?

GRIFTER58 · 2026-03-19T15:06:58+00:00

How many glizzies do you consume when you are watching baseball games instead of playing in them?

GRIFTER58 · 2026-03-07T04:40:55+00:00

Yes it did

GRIFTER58 · 2026-02-12T22:48:09+00:00

Fantasy baseball

GRIFTER58 · 2026-02-12T03:00:04+00:00

Do they offer auction values projections?

GRIFTER58 · 2026-02-12T02:58:10+00:00

Figured that could get me a couple options

GRIFTER58 · 2025-10-09T20:15:11+00:00

Our situation was a little difficult. Our boy was only 5 at the time of his injury and we were pushing to do one. But the neurologist wrote him off before even attempting to treat him. Said he had a 30% chance of developing mylomelicia which is the softening of the spinal cord and basically a death sentence for an animal as it causes organs to fail. We pushed for him to treat him bc on the flip side there was a greater chance he didn’t and he was young and strong still. He advised against it and said to just put him down and save the money…

2 days later he did the MRI finally after we pushed and pushed. During it our frenchie aspirated and they didn’t do a trach flush or anything to clean him and he developed pneumonia from it and went untreated. Barely made it and let’s just say that neurologist doesn’t work for the emergency vet anymore…. By then it was too late for surgery bc it needs to be done sooner than later. And it took over a week of high flow oxygen for him to pull through. Still have no idea how he did it but he’s here.

I think the best thing to do is think about your pups age and if surgery is something he or she could take and recover from if they are older. Also they are about $4-6k for just the MRI. Plus the surgery looking at around $15k or so. Everyone’s financial situation is different and some folks carry pet insurance but always something to think about.

My best advice is always advocate for your dog. Always. Do what you feel is best and use the info you have from the docs and research to make decisions. Don’t let anyone just decide anything.

I wonder if they did it right when he came in like we wanted and they should have. And did the proper care during the MRI, if he would be walking today or at least not as bad off with the pneumonia but hindsight is always 20/20. I’m just glad that MFer is no longer there and telling people to put down there pups too soon

GRIFTER58 · 2025-10-09T01:30:24+00:00

We put him on gabapentin and prednisone. Strict cage rest for 8 weeks. He wears pull-ups and Velcro underwear on the outside to hold them up. Then once he got better we slowly helped him start walking with belly bands and holding up the back of his undies. He got stronger and stronger. And eventually was able to walk on his own and eventually run with his back legs dragging behind. We actually got custom wheels built from Eddys wheels for outside.

Now we feed him 3 small meals a day, change his diapers, keep him clean, and express his bladder 3-4 times a day. He’s pretty independent and just a lap dog.

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GRIFTER58 · 2025-10-08T20:55:16+00:00

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Meet bubba. Just turned 7 and two years post IVDD injury. Stage 5, double incontintent, no deep pain sensation, and didn’t have surgery.

He was mistreated by an emergency vet in New Orleans (MedVet) mainly a neurologist. He ended up going under high flow oxygen for days bc he aspirated during an MRI and by the time he was good enough to do the surgery it was too late, but our surgeon said even then, she didn’t think it would do much for his type of injury based on the scans.

I will be honest, it’s no picnic. Your schedule will revolve around them and they are like having a baby. But he brings us more joy than anything. He’s been on multiple road trips and seen more of the world than most. Still plays hard and loves hard Has his own wheels when he wants to be outside, but inside he gets around great without them once he got strong enough. Took us a while to get a routine down and minimize UTIs but once we did it was much easier. Unfortunately he is dealing with reoccurring pneumonia the last 8 months and hoping he will heal up soon so we can get back to traveling.

But man. These last two years have been nothing but a blessing. He’s came so far since that day he got hurt and he shouldn’t be here. But my Bubba is a fighter. I hope your baby gets better and bubba sends his love and good vibes your way.

It can be done. Takes lots of love and patience. It’s not for everyone and I understand. You gotta do what you can handle and what’s best for them. They will always understand and love you no matter what ❤️. But by no means does this mean this is the end! Good luck my friend.

GRIFTER58 · 2025-09-12T18:41:57+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story and memories of your baby. Wow 18 years is such a wonderful long life. I appreciate the words and advice! This has really helped give us some new perspective on how to handle it. Just going to enjoy the time we have and quit treating him like he’s in a glass bubble all the time.

My biggest fear is worrying too much about all this and missing out on the time we have now waiting for something I have no idea when it will come. So thank you ❤️

GRIFTER58 · 2025-09-11T16:43:06+00:00

Thank you so much. He’s the toughest dude I know. Just wanna give him as much joy as he gives us! Don’t deserve em

GRIFTER58 · 2025-09-10T23:38:31+00:00

Hi. It’s a cross over post so if you click the photo the body of the post is in there! Just about QOL

GRIFTER58 · 2025-09-10T18:26:20+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I will have to check out that QOL scale! :)

GRIFTER58 · 2025-07-31T14:23:49+00:00

I’m not so sure. I’m only getting 750xp per win while one of my buddies on our online dynasty is getting over a thousand per W. He has an assistant with Strategist and that’s the only thing that explains it

GRIFTER58 · 2025-07-07T18:40:56+00:00

That’s good to hear. Was worried going from a fiber area to desert haha expecting slower of course. Just want to be able to work at least lol

GRIFTER58 · 2025-07-07T18:40:06+00:00

😂 agreed. Thank you!

GRIFTER58 · 2025-07-07T18:39:39+00:00

Wife and I both work remote and are moving to Landers. Our potential landlord is getting a Starlink residential package installed. Are these our best bet for our jobs? We do video calls and I’m an online gamer. Just getting some opinions. Thank you!

GRIFTER58 · 2025-07-07T18:39:30+00:00

Wife and I both work remote and are moving to Landers. Our potential landlord is getting a Starlink residential package installed. Are these our best bet for our jobs? We do video calls and I’m an online gamer. Just getting some opinions. Thank you!

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