Pray for my Lab

[brstevns]

Hey would you guys give a quick prayer for my Lab (Gunner) that is him on my avatar. Took him to the vet this past week and found out he has a thyroid condition. He is having a hard time adjusting to his med. Gunner is only 7. Got him when I was going through a very bad time in my life. He helped me to make it through it. Maybe sounds silly but my wife and he or my life.
Thanks and God Bless

[Pine Baron]

They ask nothing, and give everything. True definition of unconditional love. Prayer sent.

[labradigger1]

Praying your friend does well. Labs, the best dog ever!

[w5pv]

Praying for You,wife and gunner may God bless.

[runfiverun]

dang. the thyroid is tough on the labs.
hope everything comes out well.

[jcren]

Prayers sent.

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

Some may disagree,but I personally see nothing wrong with sending a prayer for faithful friend and companion.I too have gotten through some crappy times because of a dog,some deserve prayer more than humans at times. Just my Olde Man attitude.Prayer Sent !!

[Artful]

Hang in there Gunner, we are all pulling for you. Praying for Gunner and his family.

[Blackwater]

Pine Baron said it as well as it can be said. I've prayed for my dogs before, and it's an honor to pray for yours.

[smokeywolf]

They deserve everything we can do for them. God bless Gunner, you and your Mrs.

[4719dave]

prayers sent ..sometimes ide rather have my lab back then be married

[Boaz]

There is nothing wrong with praying for pets . They are part of our lives . We have a dog with thyroid problems . Got him on vet pills , a fish oil capsule and a half a Benadryl twice a day . He does well !
I pray for your friend . Thanks for wanting to help him .

[buckwheatpaul]

Labs only want to please.....they are family and they are a great joy...of course I will pray for Gunner and please keep us posted...Paul

[trapper9260]

Sorry to hear how your dog is doing but pray sent. I know how it is. I feel the same way with my coydogs. I lost one to cancer and he was short of one month being 12 years old and now his brother his age it getting to him now and he is 14 1/2 years old and when he lost his brother ,he was not doing good for some time. and it hurt me when I use to go out and he was thinking we would be going to get his brother at the vet for some time . later on the next year I got another coydog puppy and it took him sometime to adjust . But now they are both friends and now that puppy is now over 2 years old now. I will hate to see the day when i will lose the older one we been through alot. Like I said my prayers out for yours best friend and wife .

[osteodoc08]

Prayers sent. I recently had to put down my Lab after a stroke. I'll pray he look over your best friend as well.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Sent they're more than just pets they're family

[yancey]

Hey would you guys give a quick prayer for my Lab (Gunner) that is him on my avatar. Took him to the vet this past week and found out he has a thyroid condition. He is having a hard time adjusting to his med. Gunner is only 7. Got him when I was going through a very bad time in my life. He helped me to make it through it. Maybe sounds silly but my wife and he or my life.
Thanks and God Bless

Doesn't sound silly at all "Look at my avatar" We have two and both are like our children.( Prayers going out)

[toallmy]

I would be honored to .

[brstevns]

God Bless you all for the prayers. My wife and I had no children so he is our child. Not for sure what I would do with out him. Please keep praying for him. The little guy never meet a person he didn't like. That is more then I can say for myself.
I will keep everyone posted.

[rancher1913]

your entire family is in my thoughts.

[Prairie Girl]

I will pray for Gunner to do better. Our dog has a thyroid problem also; the vet prescribed him some pills and fish oil and half a Benadryl twice a day. He seems to be doing better than he was before, but it is hard to tell sometimes because my dad and I think he was born without a brain... I hope and pray that Gunner gets better and that you get to have him around for a long time!

[Goatwhiskers]

Prayer sent. I read somewhere that God gave us dogs to teach us the meaning of unconditional love. We have Corgis, I certainly believe it. GW

[bayjoe]

I feel for you brother. I lost my weiner dog 2 weeks ago to a rattlesnake so I know your pain.
You pouch is definitely in my prayers.

[BNE]

I grew up with labs. They are great dogs. I have said a prayer for your yours.

[MaryB]

Prayer for Gunner... My lab Misty died from cancer but her system just shut down, no pain. If I was having a bad day pretty soon her head would be in my lap and she would poke me with her nose until I gave in and scratched her ears. She was the smartest lab I have ever seen.

Sorry for your loss too Bayjoe... they are like a 3-5 year old kid and to lose one hurts!

[brstevns]

Want to thank everyone for their prayers for Gunner. He seems to be doing some better the last day or so. Please do not stop praying for him.
He goes back in a few weeks for more test. I will keep everyone posted on how he is doing.
I would be lost with out him.

[Handloader109]

It's tough losing a pet. Wife and I just put down our last dashound. Mollie was at least 19, friend's daughter gave to my wife. Finally lost sight in last eye and couldn't get around well even before that. Was a good pet. Stubborn as any of her breed can be,. But was gentle with anyone who came over. Hope your lab takes a turn for the better.

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

Just stopped in to check on Gunner,will keep him in my prayers.

Handloader109
Just lost my dashound,quick and peaceful.She was 14 and I thought that was good for a dashie !.What made it hurt even more is that she was a gift from my daughter who I lost to Lupas in 2012 .
Have to wonder every time we lose one and say NO MORE DOGS,who we really think we're fooling
It's tough losing a pet. Wife and I just put down our last dashound. Mollie was at least 19, friend's daughter gave to my wife. Finally lost sight in last eye and couldn't get around well even before that. Was a good pet. Stubborn as any of her breed can be,. But was gentle with anyone who came over. Hope your lab takes a turn for the better.

[Bodydoc447]

Prayers sent

[smokeywolf]

I'll be watching for your update, brstevns.

[buckwheatpaul]

Father, Gunner is a very special dog to brstevns and his wife. Please heal Gunner and give peace and hope to brstevns and his wife. Thank You for improving Gunner's condition. Amen

[brstevns]

God Bless You All. Gunner was a friends dog (really) a puppy when he got him. My friend had liver cancer and on his death bed ask that I take care of Gunner. I had already been looking after him for the 3 mo. while my friend was in the hospital. Gunner was not yet a year old at that time.
Then I suffered a nervous break down not to long after when my Mother passed away. Gunner help me make me it thru that rough time. He is more then a family pet.

[Artful]

They all are if you let them be. When I was a kid we had working dogs and barn cats vs house dogs and pet kitty's. But every working dog wants to be inside with you and every barn cat wants to check out house living.

Continued prayers for Gunner

[9w1911]

Thyroid issues are common and can be corrected or lived with, with the correct medication there is no reason Gunner cannot live a full life, he may need some special attention and may also have to change meds from time to time. I have had many tough times that my dogs get me through each one.

[brstevns]

Seems to be doing better, know more in a few weeks

[Pine Baron]

Thanks for the update. I think someone needs a cookie!
Prayers sent for continued improvement.

[Artful]

Excellent news

[Hickok]

Father, Gunner is a very special dog to brstevns and his wife. Please heal Gunner and give peace and hope to brstevns and his wife. Thank You for improving Gunner's condition. Amen And Amen.

[brstevns]

At times he does not want to eat, thinking his med may be upsetting his stomach. Hoping it is just a adjusting to it thing. Never met a Lab that did not want to eat. Doc. wants him back in for blood work in 2 weeks.

[tdoyka]

prayers sent

[bayjoe]

I gave my dog half of a zantac when he couldn't hold anything down and it seemed to work. Gave it to him twice a day for a week and then dropped him back to once a day for 2 months. He got better

[douglasskid]

Hope Gunner gets better. They become family!

[Teddy (punchie)]

Praying for you and your friend

[brstevns]

He goes back to the Vet. July 15 for some more blood work.
Thanks and God Bless you All

[Boaz]

I hope he does well . Let us know !

[Artful]

How's he eating now?

[4719dave]

Checking in how's the kid doing ..

[buckwheatpaul]

With good care and God's intervention it sounds like Gunner is getting better....Paul

[brstevns]

Picky about eating. Like a little kid, add in a few special treats and he will eat, along with a lot of baby talk. Seems as if he is getting a little spunk back but still sleeps a lot.

[smokeywolf]

Very happy to read that things seem to be improving for Gunner.

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

Just checking in on Gunner.

[9w1911]

Seems like guy has upset stomach.

[Prairie Girl]

Glad to hear that Gunner is doing better, and I hope that he continues to improve! Gunner and your family are still in my prayers! Hope to hear from you soon with his improvement!

[buckwheatpaul]

Gunner....we hope that you are recovering and having a great week...Paul

[brstevns]

Thanks everyone for the prayers and checking in. Still picky about eating. I think his stomach is a little upset. Once he gets a little in his stomach then he seems to eat alright.
Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July, from Gunner.

[smokeywolf]

Last time we took one of the dogs to the vet for major surgery, his recovery diet was par-boiled chicken and brown rice. We're not fans of feeding grains to our dogs, but par-boiled (rare) chicken seems to work pretty well when they and they're immune system is down. Check with your Veterinarian.

[brstevns]

Take the little guy in tomorrow to have has blood work. Pray he is doing better. Will post his results as soon as I get them.

[buckwheatpaul]

I hope the blood work is good.....Gunner have a good day and may God watch over you, your master, and your family!

[brstevns]

Praise the Lord!! His test came back and he is doing much better. The Vet. was please. Just need to get his Med. adjusted.

[Blackwater]

That's great! Thanks for the update! God gave us dogs so we'd be better able to understand how completely and unconditionally He loves. That ain't no small thing!

[Artful]

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[4719dave]

:bigsmyl2::2_high5: ALRIGHT ..............good news ..

[Boaz]

Glad to hear the good news . Thanks for the report !

[tnaz]

Praying too, Amen for the good news.

tnaz

[buckwheatpaul]

Great news....Great news.....Great news.....all is right in your and Gunner's world!

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

Way to go Gunner !!,needed some happiness this A.M.

[brstevns]

Thanks Guy's Your prayers and thoughts meant a lot to him. He just wanted me to tell you that you are the Greatest!!!

[brstevns]

Goes back tomorrow to check his blood again to make sure his med's are working.

[Artful]

Is his eating still problematic?

[brstevns]

Is his eating still problematic? He still has his days, but doing much better, not quit as picky.

[Boaz]

Good deal ! Hope he does well .

[buckwheatpaul]

Fingers are crossed....not to mention a simple prayer.....Paul

[The Governor]

Raise a prayer for Gunner and a chuckle at the high 5 on the top of this page.

[brstevns]

Thanks everyone, more when results arrive. Like the high five as well. :2_high5:

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

Just checking in on Gunner.

[brstevns]

Waiting for the Vet. to get back with the results.

[brstevns]

Test results came back, he is doing Great!!!! Gunner said "thanks guys for praying for me".

[Pine Baron]

Good news! Thanks br.

[Blackwater]

Great news! Congratulations on a good outcome. Time to treat Gunner to something nice, and to remember to say "Thanks" to the Lord.

[Artful]

Excellent News - go Gunner