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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,653
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    Hoping he has full and speedy recovery.
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • NC_Egghead
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    mEGG_My_Day said:
    Hoping he has full and speedy recovery.
    Thanks @mEGG_My_Day!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • Dobie
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    Glad you found some competent vet help and got answers, good on you for going the extra mile. 
    I prefer dogs over people. They never let me down.  
    Jacksonville FL
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  • Sea2Ski
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    Glad the prognosis is good.
    Scratch that pup behind the ears, on top of the head and under the chin for 10 minutes every hour you are awake for all 14 days he has that collar on. He deserves it!

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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • NC_Egghead
    NC_Egghead Posts: 786
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    Dobie said:
    Glad you found some competent vet help and got answers, good on you for going the extra mile. 
    I prefer dogs over people. They never let me down.  
    Thanks @Dobie. I honestly never thought there was such a thing as a vet ophthalmologist. Very lucky to have one so close by. 
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    Sea2Ski said:
    Glad the prognosis is good.
    Scratch that pup behind the ears, on top of the head and under the chin for 10 minutes every hour you are awake for all 14 days he has that collar on. He deserves it!

    Roger that!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • YukonRon
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    From my heart, I will tell you, I absolutely know where you are, and am very thankful that you have more time with your GR. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PET TO YOUR GOLDEN.
    The foresight you were so smart to use, ensures Duke will be able to enjoy the years he has left.
    Being a former owner of a Golden, I agree and promise anyone that decides to bring one into their life, you will never, the rest of your life, have a more protective and devoted companion, as long as you may live.
    I lost mine on Christmas eve, 6 years ago, upon returning from my overseas deployment.
    I have not had the heart, or courage, to replace her, even until this day.
    Thank you for taking care of the best friend you and your family will ever have.
    Bless you brother. You know.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Dredger
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    I also almost didn't click on this, expecting the worst. Glad I did and your puppy is lucky to have such a loving family. Not much in life worse than a sick furbaby.
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • johnkitchens
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    Duke is lucky he has you for a dad! I will be pulling for him. I feel sorry for people that don't get to experience the love and joy a dog can bring. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • NC_Egghead
    NC_Egghead Posts: 786
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    YukonRon said:
    From my heart, I will tell you, I absolutely know where you are, and am very thankful that you have more time with your GR. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PET TO YOUR GOLDEN.
    The foresight you were so smart to use, ensures Duke will be able to enjoy the years he has left.
    Being a former owner of a Golden, I agree and promise anyone that decides to bring one into their life, you will never, the rest of your life, have a more protective and devoted companion, as long as you may live.
    I lost mine on Christmas eve, 6 years ago, upon returning from my overseas deployment.
    I have not had the heart, or courage, to replace her, even until this day.
    Thank you for taking care of the best friend you and your family will ever have.
    Bless you brother. You know.

    Ron, your words ring true. I remember having a conversation with you at the first BB about your Golden. It's easy to understand how they can break your heart. Nothing is guaranteed so we do what we can do, spoil them rotten, and try our best to return their faithfulness. 
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    Dredger said:
    I also almost didn't click on this, expecting the worst. Glad I did and your puppy is lucky to have such a loving family. Not much in life worse than a sick furbaby.
    Thanks @Dredger!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    johnkitchens said:
    Duke is lucky he has you for a dad! I will be pulling for him. I feel sorry for people that don't get to experience the love and joy a dog can bring. 
    Thanks John! Dogs are perfect companions. Sometimes they're a royal PITA, but they're still worth it!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • berndcrisp
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    An eye moisturizing story for sure. So glad he is feeling and doing better.
    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • Cashfan
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    That's a great story. I too almost didn't open the thread, and even then was hesitant to read....

    Hope he has a speedy recovery!!!
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  • NC_Egghead
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    berndcrisp said:
    An eye moisturizing story for sure. So glad he is feeling and doing better.
    Cashfan said:
    That's a great story. I too almost didn't open the thread, and even then was hesitant to read....

    Hope he has a speedy recovery!!!
    Thanks y'all! He did good last night; wanted to come upstairs with us so I carried him up. Had to escort him down the stairs this am so he wouldn't get his cone stuck and tumble down. He's already eating better so we're optimistic.
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • CarolinaCrazy
    CarolinaCrazy Posts: 585
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    What a sweet guy! Glad to hear he's doing well.

    He will get soooooooo much attention now with his permanent wink, he'll be a happy boy for a long time!
    1 LBGE in Chapel Hill, NC
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  • NC_Egghead
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    CarolinaCrazy said:
    What a sweet guy! Glad to hear he's doing well.

    He will get soooooooo much attention now with his permanent wink, he'll be a happy boy for a long time!
    Thanks CC!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • bjeans
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    @NC_Egghead whenever you post I first look at your photo and smile at your sweet dog. I'm so glad the treatment worked and your best friend is doing well. Dogs are the best. (Well, our dog was the actual best. RIP Hayley.) 
    Ex LBGE owner and current BGE liker 
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  • da87
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    @NC_Egghead - wonderful outcome and post!  Our two black labs bring so much love and life into our house even at 10 and 12. As they get older those bad days get sadder - couldn't be happier that Duke had such a positive result and that you went the extra steps!  All cone heads deserve special attention and love - and scratches and hugs. 
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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  • northGAcock
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    Happy your furry friend has found relief. Love the breed....my daughter got a pup about a year ago. 
    Happy for you my friend as well. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    Hope Duke has a long life, nice story! 
    Our previous Saint Bernard had entropic eyes and like yourself, never realized that dogs had eye specialists. 
    There are sometimes I wish they could talk and just tell us why they don't feel good.

    All the best.
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • NC_Egghead
    NC_Egghead Posts: 786
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    bjeans said:
    @NC_Egghead whenever you post I first look at your photo and smile at your sweet dog. I'm so glad the treatment worked and your best friend is doing well. Dogs are the best. (Well, our dog was the actual best. RIP Hayley.) 
    I'm glad he brings a smile to you! He seems to be getting better each day. Thanks!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    da87 said:
    @NC_Egghead - wonderful outcome and post!  Our two black labs bring so much love and life into our house even at 10 and 12. As they get older those bad days get sadder - couldn't be happier that Duke had such a positive result and that you went the extra steps!  All cone heads deserve special attention and love - and scratches and hugs. 
    Thanks @da87! Black labs are really good dogs too. Sounds like you've got your hands full; with both good and bad days. All we can do is try our best to take care of them the same way they've taken care of us. He's definitely getting extra scratches inside his cone!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    northGAcock said:
    Happy your furry friend has found relief. Love the breed....my daughter got a pup about a year ago. 
    Happy for you my friend as well. 
    Thanks Robin! Those pictures are so typical of what Goldens are all about! Your daughter has a beautiful dog and I'm sure she's going to enjoy it. I used to be greeted everyday when I got home by Duke and his red ball, ready to go. We had to start hiding it from him a couple of years ago. Just like us as we get older; the mind says yes but the body says no. 
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • NC_Egghead
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    Skiddymarker said:
    Hope Duke has a long life, nice story! 
    Our previous Saint Bernard had entropic eyes and like yourself, never realized that dogs had eye specialists. 
    There are sometimes I wish they could talk and just tell us why they don't feel good.

    All the best.
    Thanks for the well wishes Skiddy! 
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • Chief9
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    Hope he feels better, we love our 10 yo golden to death. 
    Carrollton, Va
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  • NC_Egghead
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    Chief9 said:
    Hope he feels better, we love our 10 yo golden to death. 
    Thanks @Chief9! At 10 they're starting to get more chilled out. Great breed!
    Charlotte, NC

    XL BGE, WSM, Weber Genesis 2, Weber Kettle
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  • northGAcock
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    YukonRon said:
    From my heart, I will tell you, I absolutely know where you are, and am very thankful that you have more time with your GR. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PET TO YOUR GOLDEN.
    The foresight you were so smart to use, ensures Duke will be able to enjoy the years he has left.
    Being a former owner of a Golden, I agree and promise anyone that decides to bring one into their life, you will never, the rest of your life, have a more protective and devoted companion, as long as you may live.
    I lost mine on Christmas eve, 6 years ago, upon returning from my overseas deployment.
    I have not had the heart, or courage, to replace her, even until this day.
    Thank you for taking care of the best friend you and your family will ever have.
    Bless you brother. You know.

    You know Ron, you need a dog ;)
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • MaskedMarvel
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    Good dog!! :)
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • SPRIGS
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    Beautiful dog!  Glad they got it figured out and hopefully those bad days are in the past.  They are part of the family for sure!!
    XL BGE
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