Brat Rescue and Transport; How they really treat rescues

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    @westcoastflea1 “Perfectly reasonable. The real problem here is you have the dog and want to override BRAT to do things your own way.
    The sentence you seemed to have overlooked is this Repeated test for the Cushings are not to be done.Standard protocol for all cushings dog is to monitor (cushings every 3 months)**
    You call a ban on monitoring perfectly reasonable. not surprised at all”

    Where did you get that from?

    “Most veterinarians treat both adrenal- and pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease with medication. The only way to "cure" Cushing's disease is to remove the adrenal tumor if the disease is adrenal-dependent and the tumor hasn't spread, says Stohlman. However, because of the complexity and risks of the surgery, most cases are treated with medication. Surgical techniques to remove pituitary tumors in dogs are being studied, but surgery is not a widely available option.

    Although Cushing's is typically a lifelong condition, the disease usually can be managed with medications. "It's important for a veterinarian to see the dog regularly and do blood tests," Stohlman says. "Monitoring blood tests and response to treatment help determine the right dose, which may need to be adjusted periodically."

    Frequent blood tests and veterinary checkups are usually required in the first few months after starting treatment and then every few months after that, depending on the dog's response to treatment and tolerance to the medication.”

    https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/treating-cushings-disease-dogs

    Nowhere do I see every three months as the standard protocol. However, if your vet recommends it I am sure you could ask BRAT to cover it. As you have now deleted most of your posts, it’s once again pointless to discuss. However, the part you missed “The new vet should communicate with BRaT regarding his care before any decisions are made.” should be clear enough for anyone.

    Again, your demands are unreasonable. BRAT is accountable for the money they spend on care. As you are obtaining care from them for your dog, you should be both compliant and diligent in following whatever guidelines they set. It really is that simple.

    Being brutally honest here, as is my usual way. It seems you genuinely love the dog and are very attached to him. I know full well the intensity of looking after a sick basenji. However, I also know that it is important to maintain logic and reason. Running on feelings can cloud you into making a mistake that can potentially shorten his life. What you are doing is expecting others to give you a blank check without following their advice or obtaining their consent. That is unreasonable.

    As others have advised, set up a go fund or such, if it works, then adopt the dog and you are in control of the decisions.

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    @westcoastflea1 “Not my dog, I became a foster because I knew i did not have the financial means to adopt.”

    Great, so you decided to get all the benefits of the dog with none of the costs. Yet that strikes you as perfectly ethical.

    “I Take declan in, vet finds an ear infection and before he can make any decisions the vet has to contact Brat?”

    Correct, as it should be. You are not the dog owner, nor paying for treatment. BRATs responsibility is to respond promptly.

    “if someone tells me, based on false or dated information, what will happen to Declan, I'm supposed to be compliant?
    Compliant?
    gimme a break. I do not comply with any direction from anyone that may harm Declan. Perhaps you would”

    By your own admission, you are happy to take money for the care of the dog for eight years and now demand that BRAT do as you wish. Frankly, it’s disgusting and there should be a contract which allows BRAT to take the dog back. If what you say is true, then you are already in breach of that contract.

    “what kind of responsible pet owner relies on something like Go fund me to care for a Cushings dog?”

    What kind of responsible owner or foster, takes on the responsibility of a dog for eight years while expecting to take on no financial responsibility. Then lies and tries to throw dirt at the very charity who has paid their bills for eight years?

    I can only imagine that you are a troll, they frequent here from time to time. Nobody else could honestly be so absurd. Hopefully Royal Canin will track you down and sue you so hard you bounce.

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    @westcoastflea1 said in Brat Rescue and Transport; How they really treat rescues:

    @dagodingo As I have deleted my posts I'm surprised to see you haven't deleted your own. I deleted mine, yet you have not deleted yours
    Just a suggestion.

    Why did you delete your posts @westcoastflea1 ? I never delete mine, and see no reason to.

    elbrant.net

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    @dagodingo and who is the troll here?

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    @westcoastflea1 Like is said, a troll. You are a liar and delusional. As I said, I hope RC track you down and sue you so hard you bounce. BRAT obviously need to vet their fosters better. Given your statements, BRAT should take the dog back immediately and find him a responsible foster.

    “They will take Declan citing negligence” Let’s hope so. Now you claim you have had the dog for ten years.

    “It is clear that you have no grasp of the facts read a label honey you want to feed your child powdered cellulose, chicken meal corn meal corn grits rice powder and wheat gluten and call it healthy? be my guest. Royal canine is the one that makes these recipes and calls them healthy”

    The food is made to help reduce the weight of overweight dogs. Not all powdered cellulose comes from wood. Far from your claim that “they want me to feed Declan sawdust”.
    The statements that RC is sawdust is irrefutably false. What is not healthy is over feeding your dog until they are 20lbs overweight.

    Done with you, keep posting your lies and then deleting them all you want.

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    None of this is useful in terms of helping the dog. Maybe just let it go and concentrate on whatever action may produce positive results? A "go fund me" might be helpful. Any other suggestions someone might offer that I haven't thought of might be helpful. Venting has a place, but repeating the same arguments over and over won't accomplish anything except to feed anger.

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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