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Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 12:14 PM

Okay, I'm sad now.

On the pets forum someone came on yesterday and asked about her sick puppy. From what she described it was obviously parvo. We told her to take the pup to the vet but she couldn't afford it so she tried to care for him at home. Parvo cannot be treated at home, but she couldn't find another option. Well, the puppy died last night. :(

Someone cheer me up please. I hate this part of AMHD. :(

Stringer · Jan 25, 2009, 12:18 PM

I had 7 sisters, stepsisters and step brothers.. the law was quickly laid down... and if you did not abide... there was always the quick slap upside the head.

I do not and have never agreed to this sort of punishment and I never applied it to my two children and they do not do that to theirs either.

I found that fear and physical punishment is not a healthy contributor to bringing up children. And if it happens, they continue it with their own children... the loop continues.

Now did I ever spank them... yes, both on only two occasions during the time they were are home.

Stringer · Jan 25, 2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

Okay, I'm sad now.

On the pets forum someone came on yesterday and asked about her sick puppy. From what she described it was obviously parvo. We told her to take the pup to the vet but she couldn't afford it so she tried to care for him at home. Parvo cannot be treated at home, but she couldn't find another option. Well, the puppy died last night. :(

Someone cheer me up please. I hate this part of AMHD. :(

I am very sorry to hear this, I am sure that given the circumstances the vet would have given her a break. And this poor puppy would have gotten one also.

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 12:21 PM

I just try to get them to get along and they do at some points. Just others not so good. Anything and everything annoys them about each other. I don't spank them either, not to say I never have. Very very rarely have I ever laid my hands on my kids. I found that if I take their phones, it seems to do pretty darn good;)

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 12:22 PM

Awww, alty, poor puppy. Ohh so sad. Sorry to hear that, and I do know that just like anything else, if you can't afford it, don't do it! Poor little puppy

Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks you two. :)

The saddest thing is that it was already to late for this puppy, even if she had gotten to a vet. Parvo is deadly within hours, the survival rate isn't high and those that do survive are usually sickly and weak for the rest of their lives. Sometimes I think that the ones that die of this disease are better off than the survivors. It's a horrible disease, highly contagious, can live for years in feces etc.

If she had gotten to a vet the treatment would have cost thousands of dollars, it's not cheap and not a guarantee of survival.

I just wish there was more we could do than just type out some helpful tips and then leave hoping everything will work out.

Sorry guys, I'm bringing down the mood. I just feel a bit down because of this. I wish there was more I could do. :(

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 12:32 PM

Naw, don't you worry, that is what friends are for. Makes me very sad to hear it. I bet she is just so sad too.:(

Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 12:44 PM

Yes, she is. She said this was the first dog she ever had, she doubts she'll get another. I suggested that she adopt an older dog from a shelter, one with all it's shots. No matter what, she'll have to disinfect her entire house and yard and wait at least 6 months. Even a dog with all it's shots can get parvo, although it's usually a milder case. Poor puppy, he didn't have a chance. :(

Okay, no more sad, sad, let's be happy now. I have to clean today (wait, I said happy right? ;))

I wish I had beer! :)

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 12:51 PM

My house is clean... sorry Alty, I have had way too much time to do it, so I did it;)
I would really like to rearrange the dog room it is about 12 by 20 feet and he is the only one in there... a desk a few mis placed pieces of furniture, but since he is a blak lab and sheds like crazy, I leave the room alone and let it get to its worst shape before cleaning it...
I would never let him in the rest of this house, I would be miserable cleaning all the time (more than I do now) Aww, what to do, what to do

Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 12:54 PM

Go for it. Maybe get him involved. Throw some toys for him to fetch while you tidy, a good belly rub, some hugs and kisses, before you know it the room will be clean and organized. ;)

I have the bunny room, and boy does it get messy. The bunny's are cleaned daily, but the area on the floor isn't, so I always have a few stray wood chips and bunny poos on the floor. I need one of those vaccuums that just goes all day and does the job on its own. ;)

Actually, I need a maid. :)

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 12:56 PM

Ya, meeee tooooooooooooo:) Or I need to stay home again. NOPE, don't even think about it starty... stop it!

Stringer · Jan 25, 2009, 01:00 PM

Well, all I can say is that you girls are obsessive compulsive, hire a cleaning company and just sit and give orders as to what you want done... very easy... right?

Well, you wanted some humor?

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 01:03 PM

I want you to pay for and order the cleaning company... LMAO humor right?

Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 01:03 PM

Stringer, I'd pay to have you come here and clean, but I have some demands. It has to be you and you have to wear a little uniform, shall I tell you what I have in mind, or would it be better if I left you guessing? ;)

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 01:05 PM

My guessing is yucky, it might be better if you tell us?? :( MAYBE.. I hope:)

Alty · Jan 25, 2009, 01:07 PM

Probably not Starty, but I'll tell you anyway.

I'm picturing a hot pink thong with glitter. :)

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 01:11 PM

Aww darn it Alty... eeewwww
I love PINK, don't ruin it for me;)

Ok, wish granted I have till about three... instead of now. I want a good lunch and a nap;) My son and his friend are pulling moss off trees in the upper part of our property, they just love it out there... I love it that my younger boys are so outdoorsie!

Stringer · Jan 25, 2009, 01:11 PM

DANGER! MISS STARTY! DANGER!!

I can apply... I have experience... Marta dresses me up too... (you know I am kidding here... I am way to manly... )

Oh BOY! I know that I have given her way too much info to work with this time, right Start... 22, 22, on thin ice here with deep freezing water below.

However... I do love the little games, played out in the... well, I have read about them anyway... you know right?:) :}

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 01:13 PM

Stop!! :(

startover22 · Jan 25, 2009, 01:15 PM

:):):):):):) Ok I am better now.