Be Aware of this Disease

• Be Aware of this Disease Sue Aloia Posted : 12/16/2006 9:20:14 PM By posting this today, I am fulfilling my promise to my best friend, Brody. At 110lbs. of all american black lab, he was my heart and soul.  My heart broke Dec. 12 when I could do no more for him...except promise to let others know about the disease that took him. If you and your dogs hike wooded trails,  live in wooded neighborhoods or walk in city parks..be aware.  Lymes is a piece of cake compare to the tick borne disease Ehrlichiosis.  Many vets to not test for it and it can be cured if caught early.It presents itself in a wide range of symptoms, a ,limp, increased thirst,or simply not as active. Front line and tick collars are not 100% effective. Please research and be aware for the health of your dogs and for the love of Brody..... LIKE 5 REPLIES 232 VIEWS LAST POST DYAN Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Stacita Posted : 12/16/2006 9:26:06 PM Thank you for the information. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Brody. It sounds like he was a wonderful, wonderful dog.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Lynn Posted : 12/16/2006 9:43:08 PM sma,   I, too, am very sorry about your loss and going thru such a difficult time now.  I wish we could have met you under better circumstances.  Please stay around, if you can.  Sometimes you just can't do anything else.  I am sure you did all that you could.  There seems to be just beginning a new awareness of this tick problem.  It appears to be a difficult disease to notice and to treat.  Again, I am so sorry for your loss.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jessies_mom Posted : 12/16/2006 9:53:28 PM  I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the warning about this disease. We're here if you want to talk more about Brody. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Sue Aloia Posted : 12/16/2006 9:58:45 PM Thanks so much for you sympathy...animal lovers know the pain of loss...I have been posting my story on any dog forums I can find and will try to fiqure out how to post a picture of this great dog...of all my animals he was the one!!!  For now  I will go on with my blind cat Booger and a couple of old ponies...of course A dog will come into my life again but for now my heart can't allow it.. Blessings to you and yours...sma 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 12/16/2006 10:17:42 PM Oh my gosh,,,I'm so sorry.  Wow,,,110 lb black lab,,,,gee I hope you post his picture.   What a horrible thing,,and its so great of you to go everywhere you can to let everyone know to watch out for this terrible illness!  I never heard of it except for I do believe Banfield Vets test for it yearly with Heartworm test. Run free Brody! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login