tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post2677866882636547191..comments2024-02-25T10:27:05.886-05:00Comments on BORN-TO-TRACK BLOG: Joeri's ordeal: disabling disc disease one month from tracking seasonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-74608177890065194802012-09-05T07:56:34.343-04:002012-09-05T07:56:34.343-04:00I am so sorry to hear about Joeri. Best of wishes ...I am so sorry to hear about Joeri. Best of wishes to him!! I worked at a vet clinic for five years and have seen many dogs with disc injuries make a full recovery. I am glad Joeri has the both of you to take care of him!!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621337784794295777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-30025114228390884382012-09-04T11:44:49.717-04:002012-09-04T11:44:49.717-04:00Jolanta,
Sorry to hear of your boys back problems...Jolanta,<br /><br />Sorry to hear of your boys back problems. Fingers are crossed he can get back to what he was bred to do and loves to do and that is hunt and track!<br /><br />I'm with you in giving a dog a fighting chance of recovering by doing surgery especially at such a young age. None of us has extra money these days but I see them as my family members and they deserve a chance if the odds are good.<br /><br />Knock on wood I have never had any back issues with my dogs and hope I never do but they give us so much in so many ways we can only do what is best for them at the time. My dogs have all lived long lives well into their teens so I cherish the time I have with all of them.<br /><br />I pass no judgement on others opinions of care for their animals but if we euthanized all of our high dollar athletes when they had an injury and gave their salaries to charities then we might have a cure for many of the dreaded diseases we have today! Just making a comparison and saying! I still think I'd prefer to help my own animals and give to others as I could.<br /><br />Prayers for Joeri's speedy recovery.<br />RobinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720985291038877001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-59877121158886185112012-09-02T15:19:04.943-04:002012-09-02T15:19:04.943-04:00Healing thoughts headed your way. Poor guy but he...Healing thoughts headed your way. Poor guy but he is truly in the best home ever to have this happen. Your caring and experience definitely improves the odds of recovery for him!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-82377170712984857442012-09-02T12:51:31.888-04:002012-09-02T12:51:31.888-04:00Claire,
While I respect your world view, I'd l...Claire,<br />While I respect your world view, I'd like to offer a different one, especially when it comes to this case. We don't have extra cash to be spent frivolously, but Joeri sired three litters for us, 18 puppies in total. All but one were sold for $1200-1300. He also was used at stud twice by other breeders so he generated two stud fees. IMO he certainly "earned" his upkeep. <br /><br />He does not need to stay in a crate for 6 weeks. He has been staying for long hours in a small expen outside, in front of the house where he looks like he is enjoying life while he watches us and evrything that is going around him. <br /><br />Hunting dogs can suffer a variety of injuries like torn ligaments, which when repaired (big expense) need a long convalescence time. I am not sure what percentage of them get to be put down. My personal biggest concern is prolonged pain for a dog, but pain meds are pretty good these days. If Joeri went down again, we'd put him down, but I feel like this time we owe it to ourselves (we have to live with our decision) and to him a chance.Jolanta Jeanneneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113765650029370103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-65066099030062015812012-09-02T12:01:21.063-04:002012-09-02T12:01:21.063-04:00I just try to keep in mind that these are dogs. If...I just try to keep in mind that these are dogs. If I have to shell out $$$$ for something with no guarantee of recovery, then I'd rather give that money to charity. When my Bridey went down I gave $5K to Planned Parenthood in her honor. I don't think keeping a dog for 6 weeks in a crate is good for the dog's mental health. Just my world view. <br /><br />: )<br />ClaireClairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-26848455212299350532012-09-01T23:33:28.189-04:002012-09-01T23:33:28.189-04:00Thank you evrybody for your encouragement and supp...Thank you evrybody for your encouragement and support. Joeri is doing really well and it has been only 5 days since his surgery. I have heard so many good stories about full recovery that I have to wonder Claire "why not surgery if the odds are so good"? Majron, I really would like to learn more details how screening programs are implemented in Scandinavian contries. Are there any links that you could share to more info? Jolanta Jeanneneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113765650029370103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-34331307136979021402012-09-01T20:19:17.117-04:002012-09-01T20:19:17.117-04:00Ah, I am so sorry. This is the bad part about dac...Ah, I am so sorry. This is the bad part about dachshunds. <br /><br />I am one of the few who refuse to do back surgeries. I also tell my puppy people that I do not expect them to do so. I made this decisions many years ago and I have had to test it twice in my line when I bred American dachshunds. I hope I never have to do so again, but if I do...<br /><br />I hope Joeri makes a complete recovery and stays healthy the rest of a very long life.Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-68989939335647486322012-09-01T20:12:51.275-04:002012-09-01T20:12:51.275-04:00Dear John & Jolanta: Wishes for Joeri's r...Dear John & Jolanta: Wishes for Joeri's recovery and he'll be out tracking very soon. Joeri has loving and informed parents as some folks may not be aware of disc issues with dachshunds. God Bless you, the family, and your tracking program. CarmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-8621516799508689802012-09-01T17:09:43.969-04:002012-09-01T17:09:43.969-04:00Wow! We too have been warned about a dachshunds pr...Wow! We too have been warned about a dachshunds predisposition for for back troubles. So sad for Joeri, but so glad he has such good humans to "foot" the bill and help him on his way to a full recovery! (a bill worth every penny for one of these special guys)! Thanks for the information... we too are always tuned in to our pets well being! God Speed Joeri! Terry, Sara & Pepper~SLEHudginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995971812438249480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-88700832486315724412012-09-01T16:24:40.824-04:002012-09-01T16:24:40.824-04:00I´m very sad to hear abour Joeri. This is/was a co...I´m very sad to hear abour Joeri. This is/was a common descease on dachshunds. We had a lot of it many years ago. But breeders worked to get healthy dogs. Today its very unusual for our dachshunds to get this serious situation. Today we xray the backs like we do ..hmmmm you know look in the eyes...we have to do that before breeding and then every 3rd year. In Norway they have to exray the backs before breeding, think it will come in Sweden too.<br />My dogs Trixe and Nova, now resting at Rainbow bridge had not so bad as Joeri but they had to stay completly still for 3 weeks.Trixie was worse and every time I had to carry her out she screamed...it was bad but resting she was well and she was 14 when she hade to go...<br />Hope for the best. As you said we are very goos at it in Sweden....<br />Hugs from us!Lindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964329604594247607.post-53129966347533238662012-09-01T15:04:41.918-04:002012-09-01T15:04:41.918-04:00Dear John and Jolanta,
I am so saddened to hear th...Dear John and Jolanta,<br />I am so saddened to hear this news about Joeri. As you know, he has always been one of my favorites of your dogs. His personality was so wonderful as a pup and only seemed to improve with age.<br />I have been in your shoes, with our first wire, that we got from a breeder in Bavaria. I remember sitting in the Vet's Office while they worked on her.<br />I send my prayers to you and John and Joeri for a complete recovery!Maribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435726542598515305noreply@blogger.com