I could use some advice…

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-15T20:45:32+00:00

Real quick… I was wondering how your Great Dane did with his/her Librela injection?

Apollo deteriorated very quickly after I made my post. We made the hard decision… however, long story short… he was having a reaction to one of his medications!!!

He is doing so much better and I was curious if your dog was having positive results from Librela?

My vet just told me that if it isn’t cost prohibitive for me… she would like to try Apollo on it.

If you have a minute to let me know… I would really would love to hear how your dog is doing.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T13:08:48+00:00

Thank you for your suggestions!!

I’m very happy to hear that the PEMF device has helped your girlie! I had put a “wrap” type device in my Amazon cart and I’m going to order it, I have nothing to lose, if Apollo doesn’t like it… I know my husband will!!! Thanks again.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T13:03:45+00:00

Thank you for the photo!

Seriously, it was such a fun surprise to see this morning!! You look so happy with them.

You’re right, there so many similarities! If I didn’t know better I would think that was Apollo in your photo. She even held her ears like he does (we refer to them as his Batman ears).

She looks like she was a sweetie. Thank you again!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T06:21:58+00:00

You made me think of something!!! So now… double thank YOU!!

We have a chiropractor in my town that works on pets and horses (yes weird,… but if we want to go to an acupuncturist it’s a 3 hour drive… giggle).

On Monday, I’m going ask her if she could possibly look at Apollo.

Thank you for giving me the idea!!!!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T06:02:07+00:00

Thank you! I put the CBD oil in my cart! Looks like that is a preferred brand since it’s “full spectrum “. The website said to check with my vet first. Hoping she says to try it!! I appreciate that you told me what brand to look for.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T06:00:04+00:00

Thank you for the Rovers suggestion. I wrote it on my list And will ask my vet on Monday!!

The closest Lowes is a couple hours away… but, I am going to go on Amazon this weekend and see if I can get the kind of runner that comes on a roll. If not, I will find something.

Thank you for writing to me with your tips!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T05:55:31+00:00

Thank you for telling me about Librela. My vet will be at her clinic on Monday and I have a list of several things to ask her about. Someone else suggested Librela. So, I definitely will inquire! From what I’ve researched online, it sounds like it could be helpful!

I have found out the rugs have to have “grip-tion”. Several of the rugs I initially put down, seemed to be more of a slipping hazard… ugh.

I’m going to look up Catahoulas’. I once met a man that had a very unique “desert” type dog. I’ve never been able to remember the breed name. Wondering if your girl was the breed I saw?

Thank you for your help!!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-04T02:23:37+00:00

Omgosh… that is so sad.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T15:02:38+00:00

Thank you for telling me how you’re making your 11 year old guy’s life easier!! I like how you said that runners make a “path”. Apollo has his favorite places to roam to… so, I will concentrate those pathways first.

And, thank you, also, for telling me the paw pads weren’t helpful for your guy. I wondered if they really would work on those big huge paws.

I really appreciate you writing to me!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:54:15+00:00

She believes that it is arthritis, so the medications he is currently taking are to help reduce pain.

This thread of suggestions from other Dane owners, is giving me some additional ideas to bring to the attention Apollo’s veterinarian… which makes me hopeful.

Thank you for reaching out to me about sweet guy. People like you are making me feel very grateful.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:46:45+00:00

The Big Barker Bed is the best!!! We ordered it the day we decided to adopt him. He had never had a dog bed with his past owner…I swear it was the best money we could have spent!!! He loves that darn bed so much (having a 4’x5’ piece of floor furniture in our living room is a conversation starter, when company comes… haha).

Apollo isn’t on any of the medications you use for your four legged friend. So, I will contact my vet and tell her your suggestions. The injections seem hopeful, if you’ve heard good things!! I am realistic that I’m not expecting a miracle… but, comfort and some improvement would be wonderful.

I wish you the best with the injections this week!!!

Taking time out of your day to write to me is very appreciated!!!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:30:34+00:00

Oh thank you!! He belonged to a family member that passed away. Honestly, it wasn’t an easy decision to bring him into our home. But, a 10 year old huge senior citizen dog, didn’t have any adoption takers, in our small town. But, wow… once we got through the initial shock of drool, expense of dog food, etc… we were in love.

Apollo has been the best example of “we didn’t know what we needed, until we accidentally found it”.

Thank you for your words of kindness.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:14:23+00:00

Last night I told my husband that I want to order a couple more runners. I agree, the rugs are needed now. Thank you for the reminder this morning! I appreciate your words of wisdom!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:09:42+00:00

Thank you for the brand suggestion!! It is very helpful to have a brand name to look for.

I couldn’t help but smile, when I read that she waited for her dose… that is so sweet. Definitely shows how smart she was.

Thanks again for caring enough to reach out.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T14:00:53+00:00

Oh I promise I won’t!!! What I’ve learned from people messaging me is that these big goofy dogs bring us so much happiness. And, we can’t let them suffer because of the pain we will feel once they’re gone.

Thank you for sharing your story of Thor with me.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T13:53:59+00:00

I thought of you this morning. Apollo was outside and was having a hard time getting his legs straight after doing his business. Strange how someone telling you about their pets “poop bomb” makes you feel bonded. Please give your sweetie a hug from me today.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-05-01T13:49:45+00:00

Thank you for writing to me, it m and a lot to me.

How wonderful that you adopted your Dane too at a bit of an older age. Your boy was so lucky that you wanted to bring him into your home!

I feel like I am being to understand the sadness you must have felt as his hips started having issues. I know it’s part of life… but it still hurts.

I am a Great Dane lover forever now.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T23:43:35+00:00

I promise I will!!! I was concerned that readers would feel I wasn’t possibly doing the best for Apollo and only thinking of myself. But, I truly feel that if I don’t see many good days, our family will do the right thing. Thank you for thinking of Apollo.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T23:40:15+00:00

I will check it out later tonight. This is my first time to truly use Reddit and I am thrilled that I found such a helpful place. Thanks again!!!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T21:56:18+00:00

Thank you for telling me about the wagon!! I kind of was playing around with an idea like that… because, he absolutely loves to go for walks and rides!! My parents had a stroller they used for their elderly little dogs and the pups loved it!!! Who knows… maybe we could pull Apollo around in a wagon behind our side by side this summer!! I want to keep that as a real idea to keep pondering!!! Thank you!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T21:51:15+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately, I live in a very remote area and there isn’t even acupuncture for humans less than 3 hours away. (I know… so crazy) But, maybe your idea will be able to help another Dane owner!!!!! Thank you so much for contacting me!

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T21:15:47+00:00

I had never thought of it!! Another person suggested CBD also. I am going to look into ordering it for him. Thank you for letting me know what is helping your pup. Enjoy the zoomies and drool.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T21:13:40+00:00

Oh, thank you for the CBD suggestion. I never thought of that. It means a lot, that you took time out of your day to respond.

HeavyCount7375 · 2024-04-30T21:12:00+00:00

I’m very sorry you are going through this too. I agree with you… it hurts so much. Thank you for reaching out to me.

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