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Thought this special thread was worth highlighting for anyone who wants to add their dog at a time of difficulty or concern.

Originally Posted by Nicki

A thread for you to add your Cavalier or friends {human or animal companions} in need of positive thoughts, prayers or healing.
Whatever your religious/spiritual beliefs, I know we all feel better when we know that others are thinking of us and our beloved companions.

Please post as normal in the Health and diet section http://board.cavaliertalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

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Check out the new features both on the main page for all the blogs, and on your individual site -- I am checking out whether there are some new modifications I can add into the site as well.

You can manage your blog through the 'blog' setting in your User CP; it's at the very bottom.

I want so much to share an invaluable experience after 2 years' frustration w/ my cavalier's allergies, which no vet could help with. My 2 1/2 year old male Bleinheim cavalier suffered from sneezing, coughing and congestion everyday- requiring antibiotics approx. every 3 mos. After a trip to the emergency room (benedryl made him even more short of breath b/c it dried his mucous and became stuck), he was placed on prednisone and azithromycin.

I was told by several different vets that ...

12/02/2008 Heartworm test - negative
12/02/2008 Lepto vaccination
02/13/2009 Cardiologist visit - heart normal
02/26/2009 Dental cleaning & xrays - teeth & gums look great
02/26/2009 DHPP vaccination
02/26/2009 Examination revealed patellar luxation both knees - left is grade 3, right is grade 2; no signs of arthritis. Will have her examined by orthopedic surgeon next.

12/02/2008 Heartworm test - negative
12/02/2008 Lepto vaccination
02/13/2009 Cardiologist visit - grade 1/6 murmur with a mild soft mitral valve click; return visit not needed unless her murmur gets louder.
02/26/2009 Dental cleaning & xrays - teeth & gums look great; 3 extractions were necessary.
02/26/2009 DHPP vaccination