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I’m here to thank you for this forum. My name is Glennys and my dog is Jeb. He’s a collie mix who was diagnosed in early June. He developed ketoacidosis and was at the emergency vet intensive care for two days at $1000.00 a day. My husband started talking about putting him down because we couldn’t afford the expense. So I took him home against medical advice, cared for him myself, and we both managed somehow to survive. Then in September, we drove our rv to Texas to help our son move. Jeb experienced major changes in routine, temperature, humidity, and elevation. The night we arrived, he had a seizure. I knew enough to put pancake syrup on his gums and by the time we found an emergency vet there, his bg was 82. The wonderful vet suggested I learn to test him myself and referred me to jjefferjo’s even more wonderful vet, who referred me to Jj, who referred me to this forum, and I’ve been reading it compulsively ever since.
Jj, I want to say that I don’t think Jeb would be alive today if it hadn’t been for you and your incredible wisdom. You walked me through a difficult time with intelligence, kindness, and patience. My motto, thanks to you, is “low and slow, go jeb go,” and I say it to him every day. I don’t have words to express my gratitude to you.
So many people here are helping me. Jim Maceri and jesse girl, thank you for showing me how to manage Jeb’s walks. They’re the high point of his day. CraigM, thank you for all your information about testing. I give Jeb a frozen green bean each time I test him now. Momofdecker, thank you for your example of devotion to your dogs. You’re an inspiration to me. To so many other people, to Natalie, to Patty, to all of you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’ll write again in a couple days with more information about Jeb and where we are now. Today I’m just grateful to be a part of this amazing group and I just want to tell you all, “Thank you.”
I’m here to thank you for this forum. My name is Glennys and my dog is Jeb. He’s a collie mix who was diagnosed in early June. He developed ketoacidosis and was at the emergency vet intensive care for two days at $1000.00 a day. My husband started talking about putting him down because we couldn’t afford the expense. So I took him home against medical advice, cared for him myself, and we both managed somehow to survive. Then in September, we drove our rv to Texas to help our son move. Jeb experienced major changes in routine, temperature, humidity, and elevation. The night we arrived, he had a seizure. I knew enough to put pancake syrup on his gums and by the time we found an emergency vet there, his bg was 82. The wonderful vet suggested I learn to test him myself and referred me to jjefferjo’s even more wonderful vet, who referred me to Jj, who referred me to this forum, and I’ve been reading it compulsively ever since.
Jj, I want to say that I don’t think Jeb would be alive today if it hadn’t been for you and your incredible wisdom. You walked me through a difficult time with intelligence, kindness, and patience. My motto, thanks to you, is “low and slow, go jeb go,” and I say it to him every day. I don’t have words to express my gratitude to you.
So many people here are helping me. Jim Maceri and jesse girl, thank you for showing me how to manage Jeb’s walks. They’re the high point of his day. CraigM, thank you for all your information about testing. I give Jeb a frozen green bean each time I test him now. Momofdecker, thank you for your example of devotion to your dogs. You’re an inspiration to me. To so many other people, to Natalie, to Patty, to all of you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’ll write again in a couple days with more information about Jeb and where we are now. Today I’m just grateful to be a part of this amazing group and I just want to tell you all, “Thank you.”
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