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[Mish19]

It's not silly at all to consider a pet as such a close and important part of your family. Pets have such a great impact on someone's life and there are so many benefits for having furry family members.
You and Max are in my prayers! My yorkshire terrier had epilepsy and lived with it till he was 16 years old. He was on phenobarbital and the meds controlled the seizures pretty well.

 

[Dismom+two]

Pete...sending good thoughts your way! Nothing crazy about loving your and thinking of him as a "child"

I hope everything turns out well!!

 

[cslittle999]

Pete I am so sorry to hear about Max. Of course you think of him as your child. There is nothing weird in that. I hope the vet can figure out what is wrong and that they can help Max get better.

 

[jacstangler]

Pete: I know exactly how you feel. Christy and I hope the best for you and
max. I have not read all the posts but I quess he is staying with the Vet
during the cruise. Keep us posted on how is doing.

John

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hiya Pete,

Like everyone else said, I do not think you are crazy. In fact, I know exactly how you feel. I have two teacup cats (miniature breed) and one of them had a very scary incident about three weeks ago. I was a reck, but all is going well.

I also have a beagle with thyroid disease and a nervous condition. We cannot bring her to the vet without her going into a seizure and then having to go into the pet hospital to bring her out of it. This includes when she needs her nails cut (she won't let us do them). So, our vet actually comes out into the car and does them there so she doesn't have to go through all of that. She is also on thyroid medication twice a day.

Pets are just like people. They are our children. Many hugs and pixie dust to you and Max. Please keep us updated.

 

[jen3003]

Sending all my love and thoughts and prayers to you Pete, Max and Walter.
Please keep us updated.

Jen

 

[tinkbutt]

aww of course Pete hope all is well!!!

 

[Boardwalker]

Max is my favorite podcast mascot, so add my prayers to the puppy pile.
It is very heartening to hear all of the reports of seizures being controled with meds, so stay positive Pete!

And timmac, sorry to hear about your cat.

They say that animals don't live as long as humans do, because it doesn't take them as long to deserve to go to heaven. They perfect that unconditional love thing a whole lot faster than we do.

Most nights I sleep in the bed with our two labs and my husband ends up on the couch, because he doesn't get there early enough to get a good spot...so I have no comment on how crazy it is to think of your pets as children.

 

[BeamsofLight]

Nothing strange to me about being worried about a furbaby. Poor puppy. Hope the vet has some good news for you guys! Give him an ear-scritch from me.

 

[Sphyrna]

I hope Max is ok!! Pets definitely are our family members. Nothing strange about that. He's in my thoughts!!

 

[WebmasterCorey]

I hope everything comes back ok. Max is such a good dog, and I completely understand the bond that you two have.

For those of you that have never seen Max before, here is a photo that Pete took a while back.

 

[MonkeyPants]

awww what a cutie

 

[Yvet]

Pete,

I hope everything is okay with Max....
Please give us an update when you have some news.

 

[MelissaFromRI]

Went to the vet yesterday with Max for his regular check up- and it turns out my baby might have a seizure disorder. He's been 'biting at the air' lately when nothing is there. At first, I thought it was just an oddity of behavior. The doctor disagrees and thinks that there might be something else wrong. I know it may sound crazy to some - but Max is like my child. The thought of something like this happening to him is killing me. They ran a series of tests yesterday that I should get back today. If those are inconclusive, we'll have to do some other testing.

So, please think good thoughts for Max.

Thanks,
Pete

Best of luck to both you & Max

I am a huge animal lover with 2 dogs of my own , they are like my children and I would do anything for them.
I'll pray that everything comes out good for Max , he is a real cutie

 

[MKB419]

Good thoughts coming your way.Feel better Max.
Mary Kay

 

[adsrtw]

Sending good wishes your way Pete (and to Max too).

 

[rtobe]

Pete, thinking of you and Max. Sending good vibes your way.

 

[Iggipolka]

Take care of yourself and little Max. Our thoughts are with you both.

 

[MODisFan]

Pete,

I am sorry to hear you received such distressing news...especially before the podcast cruise. I hope the vet is able to help control Max's seizures so you are able to leave town without Max's health weighing on your mind and heart.
Best wishes to you and Max!
~Elizabeth

 

[MelissaFromRI]

My doggies wish Max well too