~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

So sorry that I just now read about Django. I'm real glad that he's back home with you. As you know, Piper spent ONE night at the vet a few weeks ago and even that was one night too long. We all hope you get Django's kidney thing worked out. Having a sick dog is both stressful and heartbreaking. You guys are in our thoughts. :x

We've had houseguests for the last three days....Piper has gotten even more lovin' than usual...last night, she knew there were other people in the house, so she decided to throw a fit in her crate. I ended up having to lie on the floor next to her until she finally simmered down and fell asleep. What a little shit!

Miss Piper got a much needed bath today





She sure hopes Django is feeling better!

imalive said:

Miss Piper got a much needed bath today

That expression is classic. )

Django has been acting a lot more like his old self the last 2 days but he still won't eat! Last night I was really happy when he ate a good supper. After about 20 minutes he barfed it all up. :-&

Today he went back to the vet to have his blood values checked again. They are starting to creep up higher again but not as bad as last week. After talking with the vet, the gist of it all is that we have to get his stomach problem taken care of and get him eating again. The kidney problems didn't show up until he got sick 2 weeks ago. Until we can get him eating normally and drinking plenty of water we won't know the extent of his kidney disease and how to treat it.

The vet gave me a couple of things to help Django's stomach so he'll feel like eating again, along with a different prescription dog food. The newest food smells terrible so I'm sure dogs find it delicious. Django ate a little and has kept it down, so maybe he'll eat more in the morning.

We'll go back to the vet for blood work again in a couple of days. If we have many more vet visits, Django is going to have to get a job. $-) $-)

I'm still scared for him but I'm hopeful too. My vet gave me a hug when I left today and I almost started crying.

imalive said:

Miss Piper got a much needed bath today





She sure hopes Django is feeling better!

first pic...pissed

second pic...pissed but getting a treat so i'm not so pissed now

I'm very sad to report that our sweet Brian Wilson passed away the other night. He was only four but had terrible medical issues, including a doggie version of Crohn's and a bad spleen. Over the weekend he developed a high fever and an infection and the bloodwork indicated anemia and his doctor said basically there's not much left to do and he'd suffered enough. So we went to the vet Monday night to say goodbye and he was pleased to see us, but very weak. At home my husband and I debated what to do - try a blood transfusion for the anemia (even though the doctor advised against it - said the spleen issue was still too big), bring him home to let him die in his back yard with us, take him to our holistic vet, etc. In the morning the vet called and said Brian had passed away in his sleep.

We realized that was a blessing, that he'd made the decision. And that when I thought we went to see him to say goodbye, HE was the one who wanted to say goodbye to US because he was ready to go.

I know it will get better, but boy is it hard to love a pet. Because they're not our pets, they're our most loyal, wonderful friends.

If you haven't seen this, watch it - it's wonderful (although it will make you cry):

http://www.ted.com/talks/billy_collins_two_poems_about_what_dogs_think_probably?language=en

And a last photo of Brian - trying once again to make friends with Nomar the cat.

I'm so sorry. I just loved reading about Brian and seeing pictures of him. He seemed like such a sweet, loveable goofball. My heart goes out to you and your family.

sorry to hear this Enkidu...man....

so unexpected.....and so heartbreaking. damn.

we've been thru this twice and it is absolutely the worst. I agree with Who Princesses' assessment of Brian as a lovable goofball. you guys did a great thing by rescuing him and I know you gave him the best possible life. so damn young and so unfair. at least, he died peacefully.

I'm rambling....there's nothing I can say.....it WILL get better but it's gonna take time. Your whole family is in our thoughts O:-)

how's django doing?