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[digitS']

Here's an idea for winning an argument. It won't be an argument, just a conversation. After all, it's his dog. He can carry her around until it's time to bury her in his backyard.

Ask him "why are you not wanting to give her pills?." Whatever he says, nod your head. Think fast! Find something to agree with him about. "They just want to make money selling you the pills." "Sure, vets get some of that. Some make big bucks! There is one I know who must be rich."

Then tell him about anti-inflammatories, how they reduce swelling. Don't try to make it sound like "You should give her the pills, dang it!" Just some information on the value of the vet's advice.

Leave it at that. Maybe you can share more information on the value of the advice in another day or two. If he cannot see things your way now, maybe he will come around if there is new-to-him information to consider.

Steve

 

[seedcorn]

Deal with him as an adult. Inform him to not call you when his friend is in pain because he won't give it the Meds. If he can't or think it's too hard, offer to do it.

 

[baymule]

I like Steve's idea. Drop a few ideas, let your Dad mull it over and it will be all his idea! You might want to buy the antibiotics and the pill pocket, and just drop them off. I know it is frustrating, but think about how many times you frustrated and ticked him off. He raised you, now the tables are turning.

 

[catjac1975]

Last night I had dinner with my dad, he felt good and wasn't fighting with any neighbors or family members. He called me this morning, I could tell by sound of his voice something was wrong. He said something happen to his dog, she could not walk and needed a Vet. My father doesn't run to vet often, our childhood dog went maybe 3 times in 14 years. I told him I would make some calls and get back to him. When I was a teenager I worked 2 years for a young vet just starting out. I called his Hospital got my father a appointment, then gave them my Visa number. I know they will want blood work and xray at very least. I can get along with out new TV, I don't think my dad can get along without dog. Waiting to hear from vet.

You're a good son. Is the fighting with neighbors life time thing or and elderly behavior? My parents owned a Florida condominium in an over fifty community. They were very wonderful outgoing people, my Dad the life of the party-no not a drinking guy. Many of those old people loved to complain about every little thing.

 

[catjac1975]

They love peanut butter-hide the pill in that.

 

[Nyboy]

Bay your words hit home " how many times you frustrated and ticked him off" Will call him later this AM. Cat nope he always fought with people nothing he enjoys more then a good fight after all he is always in the right

 

[Nyboy]

Dr just called dog's bloodwork came back all good. Dr hooked me up did not charge office visit, exam or for a xray. Only charged me injection and blood test. I am sending staff a Edible Arrangment to say Thank you

 

[seedcorn]

@Nyboy That is WWII generation. Scrappy bunch. They earned it....

Agree with your decisions.

 

[aftermidnight]

@Smart Red good luck with the pill pockets after feeding your best shaved turkey . Our dobie was such a pig we just threw pills up in the air, she just caught and gulped and looked for more.

Annette

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

if it is an anti-inflammatory the dog needs they make one that is chew-able. i give it to my corgi who has arthritis in his back end. i give it about every other day or when he looks like he's in pain and he only takes 1/2 the chew, he thinks its a treat when we give him one. we get the generic stuff called Quellin & the last time we ordered they sent us double what we ordered. when we called them about the extra the company said to not worry about it.