Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

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Hope your little one is doing better. Its hard to watch a pet suffer,but i guess meds are helping wit that somewhat.
My psycho lab decided to practice howling. Never in ten years has that dog made that kind of racket. I was shocked.
 

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I think we might be seeing some progress in his recovery :D:D Wife had a great night with him. He's started to move his tail some, so I'm thinking the swelling on his spine is going down, to where he's starting to get some feeling and use in his back end. Spent 15 minutes in the tub tonight just hanging out and floating. Was much calmer. But they also have gotten his pain meds right, to where he's relaxed, but not zonked out.



He doesn't like the kennel though. But at least my wife didn't get bit putting him back in there tonight. He's eating much better and perking up. :D Starts crying though when he's in the kennel. That gets our shepherd crying, which she then moves on to howling :rolleyes:

He's looking pretty happy tonight getting his momma time in :D



And here's gypsy checking on him earlier.

 
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I think we might be seeing some progress in his recovery :D:D Wife had a great night with him. He's started to move his tail some, so I'm thinking the swelling on his spine is going down, to where he's starting to get some feeling and use in his back end. Spent 15 minutes in the tub tonight just hanging out and floating. Was much calmer. But they also have gotten his pain meds right, to where he's relaxed, but not zonked out.



He doesn't like the kennel though. But at least my wife didn't get bit putting him back in there tonight. He's eating much better and perking up. :D Starts crying though when he's in the kennel. That gets our shepherd crying, which she then moves on to howling :rolleyes:

He's looking pretty happy tonight getting his momma time in :D



And here's gypsy checking on him earlier.

DAMN these animals for winning us over. They become family. Not "like" family- but real family. And it causes real pain in our hearts when things arent well. DAMN them for being so cute and cuddly and loyal. Been in some real tough spots with some of our dogs of years past. Boston Terriers are what we have. Thankfully my wife works for a good vet!!!! It has saved us many thousands of dollars.

Anway glad to hear the little guy is doing better. I hope he keeps improving!
 

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I hope it works out for you, DT.
I and and one of my dogs have recieved the verdict no one wants to hear: There is a large cancer in his chin. It can not be operated. It has low probability in any (known) treatment. So we are just waiting for his time to run out. I haven't cried so much for many years. We just love our dogs so much..
 

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Daren, I mentioned your update to wife and she commented that one of the positives is that with this breed is it will often resolve with meds and water therapy. She mentioned that the therapy is very important and often difficult as it does cause discomfort and timely application of meds will minimize the discomfort to allow the exercise to proceed.

Buse, hang in there. I just went through the same with my best buddy. For 11 years Trek was always at my side and brain cancer ended his life. It is like a kick in the gut and leaves an empty spot in our hearts but it does get better.

 

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Zeus got dropped off at the vets this morning for his first laser treatment. So we should have an update on him tonight :) one of the things the vet is gonna check is if he's getting any feeling back in his legs.

On a lighter note. Last night my wife was making tea. She filled up a glass full of ice and gave a cube to our shepherd :) she loves ice bones. Well gypsy saw where they came from and decided she was gonna help herself to another one.

She went to the fridge, stood up on he hind legs and pushed the lever :) she got the water dispenser instead and ended up with a face full of water :D :D she shook herself off, sat next to my wife, and cried :rolleyes: My poor wife bout fell over she was laughing so hard :D


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Daren -
Totally off topic, but I am Nashville for a family wedding.
It's HOT down here. Whew!!!
Send me back to the north, and rural living!
Now back to your regularly scheduled program, and so glad to hear Zeus is doing better.


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Daren -
Totally off topic, but I am Nashville for a family wedding.
It's HOT down here. Whew!!!
Send me back to the north, and rural living!
Now back to your regularly scheduled program, and so glad to hear Zeus is doing better.


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He's got movement in his tail and anal area. But still no deep pain receptors in his legs and feet :( Beth did pick him up a couple kennel liners, and he seems to be more comfortable in the kennel. He goes back in for a check up Monday and another laser treatment.

He has been messing with his back feet, licking and nibbling on them. So I wonder if he's starting to get some tingling back there. Beth's also gonna have the vet measure him Monday for some wheels. This way if he doesn't show any real improvement in his back end by next friday we can get him mobile when he's off lock down :)
 

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I hope it works out for you, DT.
I and and one of my dogs have recieved the verdict no one wants to hear: There is a large cancer in his chin. It can not be operated. It has low probability in any (known) treatment. So we are just waiting for his time to run out. I haven't cried so much for many years. We just love our dogs so much..
Beautiful and regal. Of course his last days will be difficult, yet hopefully filled with happiness and pleasure over your affection for him. It seems that's how it is with my Sofi (also a Lab), who is my faithful companion; despite her pain she is always content when she can be near to me.

DT nailed it when he started this thread with the title, "Crazy Pets"! I can't imagine anyone I know ignoring their pain and being content if they could just cuddle up with me. (Bite your tongue, Skeets!) :D
 

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Folks, I have some sad news. We lost zeus today. :( Poor guys organs started shutting down, and his body wasn't retaining any of the nutrients from his food. Little guy lost 3lbs in a week :( So after a tough call from the vet, and an even tougher call breaking the news to my wife, we had the vet put him down :( He will truly be missed :(:(





 
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Daren - so sorry.

Others, like me, will often say been there done that, but it doesn't help when you are going through it. I know, because I been there. I find myself tearing up for a dog I never met.

He had a great family, a great life, and will forever be with you. Take that to heart.

Best wishes.
 

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I find myself tearing up for a dog I never met.
Yup.
I am so sorry for your loss, been there too many times.
 

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Daren, there's no words for that pain. This is my firm belief. Pets are God's gift to us. How we treat them is our gift to God.

When you've done all you can do the gift is returned. And your reward is the pleasure you received from the caring of that gift, and the thanks you'll get from God for a job well done. Be Blessed.
 

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Thanks guys. That was one of the toughest decisions we ever had to make. He was only 6, and was a valentine's day present from my wife. What he lacked in size, he made up with heart and personality.
 

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Took gypsy to the vets yesterday for a pedicure and a weighing :D

It's amazing how much she's grown since we got her.

6 weeks old and weighing 6 lbs.



9 months old, 78 lbs, loving on grandma :D




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Well Gypsy has taken over protecting the house since we lost zeus. She's been pretty quick to dispose of a cricket or other bug that gets into the house :rolleyes:

Yesterday a bird had gotten into the sun room. Gypsy walked over and snatched it as it flew by her :eek: Guess those sessions of playing catch have paid off :D Still didn't think to much of it.

Well tonight we heard her pounce on something in the bedroom. :confused: Before we could get up to go inspect, she comes out into the living room. Pops her front legs up onto my wife's recliner, with her face right in front of my wife's face. Then proceeds to drop a mouse in my wife's lap :p:D My wife is thrilled that we have a mouser, but man I missed my opportunity for one heck of a You-Tube video :rolleyes:
 

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I should have known better then to open up a bag of jelly beans :rolleyes:




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