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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Boarding question
| Someone had posted a question in regard to boarding a dog with AIHA/IMHA. Someone later in the day posted a spam post to this thread. As I was deleting the spam post, I also accidently deleted the orginal post. I am truly sorry for having done this. Guess it has just been a very long day. So to whoever posted the orginial boarding question, please post your question again and accept my apoligies for the accidental delete. |
| Joanne MN |
| Hi Joann: It was actually me. I got so irate at those idiots who posted that sex spam email, that I flipped and told them off (then blocked their email thru Yahoo). Disgusts the hell out of me that those folks or spammers will come on to places like this. I also reported them to this board thru the abuse link. Anyway, my question was in regards to boarding with this disease. I try to go home and visit my family once a month and unfortunately, I won't be able to take her with me every single time. Just wondering if anyone has ever boarded their dog at their vet with this disease. My vet has agreed to always board her, even though she will likely never be vacinnated again. So - my concerns is obviously boarding a dog with a compromised immune system. Don't want her to come down with Kennel Cough! Just wondering if from your experience (or at least what you've heard thru the vine) if vets typically will board your dog in isolation or semi-isolation to keep them (and the other pets) safe. The only other thing I know to do (other than take her with me when I can) is look into overnight pet sitters - (which you probably have to do thru word of mouth and *massively* check references). Thanks for any advice! Good news - my baby's PCV count was 40 today - up four points from 36 last Wednesday! |
| angel atlanta |
| Hi Angel, RE an alternative to boarding. You could look into businesses that do nothing but look after dogs such as 'dogs go walking' and others. There must be some up by you. Typically these people love animals, are bonded, licensed, insured, and have taken a red cross animal first aid course at the least. They should have experience with this disease if possible or at the least be able to tell what is normal, what is not so know when to call the vet. Rates for them to stay at your house will range from 50 bucks a nite minimum, plus walking etc. In my case, if i ever need to leave for a few days, i will board Kent at the Vets. Its not ideal of course, but all the folks know him, and they will make sure nothing happens to him - and if becomes unwell, they will do all they can for him. Maybe that is an option for you? Probably would cost the same as a professional staying over. Let us know what you find, Christine and Kent |
| Christine Fl |
| thanks for the advice, christine! Yeah, I've found a couple of options in Atlanta where folks will come stay the night. Expensive as hell, but worth it for the baby. I enjoy reading all your posts about Kent. Best of luck to you always ;-) |
| angel atlanta |
| We have always used someone to come to the house if we went away...We have no plans to leave her now...but I did mention it to the Vet Techs in the local office...and two young woman clearly answered, "oh we would take care of Trooper".... So, that is not a promise...but an avenue I would pursue...at least to deliver her meds... and heaven forbid...she looked sick...off to the doctor she would go... just another idea. |
| Chris Connecticut |
| If we go away, we board our AIHA dog with our vet. They are wonderful to her there and the vet takes her home each night and over the weekend. The cost is very reasonable ($15/night). I figure it is like doggy day camp for her! |
| Christina Campbell River |
| We have always had a pet sitter. She is really a part of our family now! She has always charged us around $10 for a visit. She has the key to our house and that helps when there are unintended emergencies. When you decide to hire a pet sitter, always look for someone who is bonded. You can find these people in the phone book yellow pages and they will advertise if they are bonded. Look for someone who is affiliated with some of the national pet sitting organizations. Patrice |
| Patrice NYS |
| You can find a directory of pet-sitters in your area through Pet Sitters International. I believe the Web site is www.psi.com, but Google them just in case that's not the link. Also, ask your vet's office who they'd recommend. Any reputable pet-sitter will set up a meeting with you to come by and visit with your dog and you can go over any medications/diet issues you have. Also, when I used to live in the Atlanta area, I was going out of town for several days. That was back in the days when I used to board my dogs. I refuse to do that now because I'll pay whatever for a pet-sitter to come into my house or enlist the help of a family member or friend to take care of my dogs. Anyway, I told the vet tech at the vet's office that now I had a dilemma on my hands since their boarding facility was full and couldn't take my dogs. This smart vet tech had a little side business of taking care of people's dogs when their vet's boarding facilities were full. And she only charged me $20 to come by three times a day to take care of both my dogs. I would have paid at least double that to have them boarded! |
| Jean Colorado |
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