Ellen Turberfield's Comments

Hi Fran, we love these dogs of ours but they do make us worry, hopefully it was just a one off thing with Tally my first setter always played  at deafness when it suited him, when i take Finlay to vets i hate seeing the lady vet she wanted to amputate his leg in december was quite short with me said he'd only have 6weeks if i didn't, but the two men are wonderful with Finlay they have been in touch with different specilists trying there best for him, they said the same to me keep doing what i'm doing as he seems to be doing very well, mind you he's been scratching his ear last couple of days looked at it this morning there is some dried blood in it but vets closed today will phone them tomorrow for appointment, hope Tally keeps doing well our dogs are both fighters (",) xxx

Well Ellen, she has had a really good day today. She chased several squirrels in the woods, and didn't come back distressed with her breathing, so things looking up again at the moment.  As you say, our guys are real fighters :-)

no Molly has been on holidays at the pet resort while I have been on a week long course. They sent me some photos yesterday of her really good and a report. She has not been in the pool yet this time. We don't have many IS around here but lucky Molly has a IS friend she can play with at the resort boarding at the same time.

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how is Finley going??

Hi Ellen, Thank you so much for your comments about my boys, have just read your page and see that your Finley was very ill in April...do so hope things improved...can't imagine losing one of mine and being young must make it heartbreaking. My thoughts are with you......one of my boys has a condition called megaosphagus and is in constant need of meds and care but when he is well he is a very happy boy and very vocal!! Take care of yourself, LOve Chris

Hi Ellen, thanks for the friend request, so nice to meet you. I am so sorry to hear about your boy, so young, love him, has he had any treatment for his tumour?  The thing I love about setters  is their resilience, when they're feeling good we all know about it and it seems the same for your boy!! I do hope he stays well for a  while yet...good luck with the ear drops, fun aren't they lol!!!

Hi Ellen... collected molly this morning... she was so excited to see me.. now alseep on the floor with the cats. We are going to QLD to meet Molly's sister, pups and dad on the weekend. good luck with the drops in his ear. It should clear up very soon. 

HI Ellen, must be very hard when things are inconclusive and Finley seems so well in himself. You have obviously had a lot of experience with irish setters, unlike me who is a bit of a novice!! Your boy looks beautiful and I really hope he continues to stay well for a long time yet, they really get into our hearts don't they.....

Hi Ellen, I think as owners (or being owned!) by our irish, we know what is best, thank goodness you insisted on Paddy having the op, I do know about bloat and how serious it can be....I think with Finley YOU know your dog and what will suit him best and as you say his quality of life is good at the moment, that may change and then there will be difficult decisions to be made. It is the same with our Jack, the prognosis is not good for dogs with MO but he doesn't know he is ill!! Some days he is quite poorly, coughing, regurgitating and tired and others he is very vocal, naughty (like all setters!!) and enjoying life to the full so we just enjoy those times and make the most of them...he is the one with the most character but at least we know if he is quiet that he is not feeling great and can treat him accordingly. I have a brilliant vet whom we have got to know very well due to Jack and I have antibiotics at home to treat Jack immediately if  feel he needs them as delay might start a chest infection which could trun to pneumonia and be fatal...so we are both in similar boats, you and me!! Have you shown any of your dogs? We bought out forst two as pets and then started to show them, got hooked and then bought Harry, the youngest, specifically to show, he is a "god " dog apparently but he wont run in the ring which causes much amusement and embarresment sometimes!! Sorry, this is long too isn't it!!

sorry dyslexic fingers!! Harry is a GOOD dog!! lol!!

Hi Ellen, Thanks for the lovely comment about my reds;o)

Hi Ellen..yes you're right, we can both "type" for England lol!!! I hope Finley has had a good day? I hav ehad to start Jck on antibiotics once again, he has been coughing and regurging quite badly for a couple of days, sometimes ha can clear it but he looked quite off colour today sochecked with the vet and she said to start them. Harry(the baby) was also at the vet to have some of his stitches out, he has been very good about them but Jack, who is the nursemaid of the group, wont stop licking them and this morning we got up to find they were all red and sore...I think we are going to have to separate them tonight as Harry now also has antibiotics!! It just needs a few days of being left to heal!!

With regard to showing, we do it but it is really just a hobby for us as we are not breeders and novices really Harry has won a couple of classes and that is a lovely feeling. If you wanted to try out a few local shows that wouldbe the way to go...look for companion shows, they are good fun and not so serious, more lighthearted..to watch and take part in!! We were at a show yesterday and one of our breeders was there with her new 6 month old puppy, adorable...legs everywhere running around the ring so funny to watch!! My husband goes in the ring with ours,I used to do it but have had ongoing health issues and just can't run around now!! Anyway, nearly bed time so will stop, take care, love and huigs to both you and Finley xx

Thats what I love about discussions! They can go in any direction ;o))

Hi Ellen

Thank you for your lovely comment,we are very proud of Louis

Hi Ellen

Louis was 3 end of  January.

Thanks Ellen. i love the name..... I wanted an Irish name for my Irish :) ,.....good to know somone who recognises it lol I usually get `whats her name ?`

Glad to know that the sun is shinning on Birmingham, it makes such a difference! Yesterday was a very beautiful day here, today it is blue grey and even grey blue sometimes  :-( The boys are fine, the front door is open and Mac is checking the street, then rushes inside to tell me every time someone is greeting him :-) What about Finlay? enjoying the sun? so happy that he is doing so well  :-)  :-)  a special cuddle from me and the boys

it was so good meeting Molly's family. They are really great. The pups were delightful. Good weekend but went too fast. Molly has been so happy to see us and be back home. We are going away again for the long weekend in June (queens birthday) but it is not really her birthday. Anyway it will all settle after that. How is Finlay???

Hi Ellen, Birmingham National Championship Show is held at Stafford County Showground. Sorry to hear your dog is not well.

Wishing you all the best, Sandra.