Wow... until I got the e-mails notifying me of Michelle's and Alex's comments, I didn't realize how long it had been since I've posted here. I'm so sorry. I have no excuse.
Thank God, Gidget is over the dire rears. I don't know what brought it on, but I'm glad it's over. Mike seems to be doing fine. He has had a few days when I've had to give him his Rimydal early, because I could tell he's in pain, but that doesn't happen often. He really is a miracle mutt. To look at him, you'd never know he even had a problem (except for wearing the belly band diaper). I just love him so very much, and I'm so grateful that God has blessed me in keeping him here this long.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh.......... I have some (I think) great news to tell you. I don't remember if I told you about my questioning my ability to get the information that I've entered into Dr. Blaha's laptop on to her desktop. She has a veterinary software program on both computers, and I was able to transfer the information from the desktop to the laptop.... so... it stands to reason that I should be able to do the opposite as well. I was able to transfer information back to the desktop "before" I started working on the laptop, so I figured it shouldn't be a problem. Well... after hours and hours of entering information that needed to be entered... it was finally time to get it all on the desktop.
Friday morning, I went to work in her office and put the flash drive in and proceeded to upload the new information. Everything "seemed" to be fine for about four or five minutes... then VIA crashed!!!! It wouldn't even allow me to get into the program. I contacted tech support, and (very long story short)... she worked for hours (using remote access) to try to fix the problem. OMG.. I felt so guilty. I left around 5:30 and called the tech before I left. I asked her to call me when she was finished and let me know the status and exactly what had happened.
Well... around 7:30 she called. She had been working on it since 11:00 that morning, and it still wasn't fixed. She said she was going to have her team leader take over. I felt worse than ever. I called Dr. Blaha and told her how very sorry I was and wouldn't blame her if she fired me. She's unbelievable.... while I was beating myself up, she told me ... "it's not your fault.. it's the program... this has happened before, and it took three days for them to fix it".... of course last time it wasn't caused by my trying to transfer information with the flash drive.
I told her that I would be happy to come to her office and re-enter all the information in to her desktop at no charge (we're talking more hours than I could count). She said... "absolutely not... you're getting paid... it's too much work not to get paid for." ... Then.. she added... "I'm wondering if, since I know how great you are in the office and on the phone and you get along wonderful with the dogs, if maybe I shouldn't just hire you as my secretary, and you could answer my phone too." ...... My jaw dropped open... she really didn't hold me responsible. When she told me how impressed she was at the way I answered the phone, I told her I had almost 40 years of experience when I was working. Then, she told me I could "have" her laptop!! She really hates it, and since we now found out it's not going to help us with VIA, she has no use for it. I told her I'd pay her for it, but she said she doesn't even want to see it, and I'd be doing her a favor by taking it. OMG!! THEN... she added... "of course, if you're my secretary, I'll have to start paying you like a secretary".... no way... a raise too? I told her that what she was paying me was fine... but she insisted that we'll talk about it when we get together.
I still feel horrible about what happened to VIA, but my gosh.. I guess it goes to prove something I've always agreed with (and it says in the Bible)... "all things work for good for those who love the Lord"... Romans 8:28 ..... even the bad things.
I haven't heard from her today yet, so I don't know if VIA is back online. I hope so. Even though it means leaving Mike and Gidget for longer periods during the day, I'm anxious to start really working. I'm sure it will only be for a couple of days a week, but I'm so grateful for this opportunity.
So... that's what's been going on. I'm hoping this bubble doesn't burst, but if it does, I know God will have another plan for me.
Hey Michelle.... I'm so glad that Doodle Bug is doing well with her chemo. I can't wait until you're able to move closer to work. I'm sure it'll be a big relief for all of you.
Boy, you've got it right about me having my hands full with Gidget. She's worse than trying to keep up with a group of two-year old skin kids.
Give both the little ones a belly rub for me and whisker kisses from the Westies.
Hey Alex... How exciting that you're going to get to see your boys. I know how much you love them. I can just feel your excitement. I know it's going to be hard leaving Shakes and Maleah behind, but I also know you'll make up for it when you get back home. Give the boys some extra hugs from me, and give Shakes and Maleah some belly rubs and whisker kisses.
Love and Blessings To All
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Mike seemed a little better yesterday, but poor little Gidget had the dire rears again. :-( So, we're doing the boiled chicken thing for a couple of days, and Dr. Blaha gave me something called Biosponge to sprinkle on her food.... so far... so good. She certainly hasn't slowed down because of it.
She's so damn cute. I was doing some work on the computer and thought she was sleeping on the chair. Well... during the time I was working, she was a busy little girl. I turned to check on her, and she was, indeed, sleeping... on the couch.... but apparantly she had woken up when she was on the chair and quietly brought me more than half of the laundry basket and gently placed them on the floor next to my chair. Let's see, there were four pair of underwear, two t-shirts, a pair of shorts and a washcloth. Yep... a very busy girl. LOL When I saw them I started laughing, and when I picked them up, she immediately jumped off th couch and followed me to the laundry room. I thanked her for being so sweet and reminding me that there's laundry to do. I came back to my chair, and she comes up to me, jumps up on my lap and presents me with my underwear again. She looked at me with those big eyes and my underwear being held gently in her mouth, and I couldn't help but laugh my ass off. What a silly little girl she is. She can be so sweet but so ornery at the same time... typical girl.
Mike, on the other hand, is Mr. Cool. He's so lay back and tolerant of all the activity around here. Of course there are times when the activity is too close for comfort (like when she stands on his back to get to me)... but generally he just blows off her advances unless he's in the mood to play. He still shows his teeth when he doesn't feel good and she gives him whisker kisses, but she just licks his teeth like that's part of the "get better big brother" ritual.
It was so funny.. last night, he was sleeping next to my chair, and she wanted attention. He didn't want to play and (bad Mommy) wasn't paying too much attention to her, so she took one of her toys and put it right on top of him. He still ignored her, but I laughed my butt off.
This has been the most beautiful week weatherwise that I think I could ever remember... low to mid seventies during the day and mid to hig fifties at night. Oh how I wish it could stay like this forever.
Hi Michelle.... Thanks for stopping in. I know how busy you are, and I honestly don't know how you keep up. I hope Syd is feeling better and the head tilting is over with and that Charlie's tail is wig wagglin' the way it should now. Give them and the little one some big hugs from me.
I pray this post finds all of you doing well and enjoying each day. Take care and God Bless.
Love & Blessings
She's so damn cute. I was doing some work on the computer and thought she was sleeping on the chair. Well... during the time I was working, she was a busy little girl. I turned to check on her, and she was, indeed, sleeping... on the couch.... but apparantly she had woken up when she was on the chair and quietly brought me more than half of the laundry basket and gently placed them on the floor next to my chair. Let's see, there were four pair of underwear, two t-shirts, a pair of shorts and a washcloth. Yep... a very busy girl. LOL When I saw them I started laughing, and when I picked them up, she immediately jumped off th couch and followed me to the laundry room. I thanked her for being so sweet and reminding me that there's laundry to do. I came back to my chair, and she comes up to me, jumps up on my lap and presents me with my underwear again. She looked at me with those big eyes and my underwear being held gently in her mouth, and I couldn't help but laugh my ass off. What a silly little girl she is. She can be so sweet but so ornery at the same time... typical girl.
Mike, on the other hand, is Mr. Cool. He's so lay back and tolerant of all the activity around here. Of course there are times when the activity is too close for comfort (like when she stands on his back to get to me)... but generally he just blows off her advances unless he's in the mood to play. He still shows his teeth when he doesn't feel good and she gives him whisker kisses, but she just licks his teeth like that's part of the "get better big brother" ritual.
It was so funny.. last night, he was sleeping next to my chair, and she wanted attention. He didn't want to play and (bad Mommy) wasn't paying too much attention to her, so she took one of her toys and put it right on top of him. He still ignored her, but I laughed my butt off.
This has been the most beautiful week weatherwise that I think I could ever remember... low to mid seventies during the day and mid to hig fifties at night. Oh how I wish it could stay like this forever.
Hi Michelle.... Thanks for stopping in. I know how busy you are, and I honestly don't know how you keep up. I hope Syd is feeling better and the head tilting is over with and that Charlie's tail is wig wagglin' the way it should now. Give them and the little one some big hugs from me.
I pray this post finds all of you doing well and enjoying each day. Take care and God Bless.
Love & Blessings
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Michelle said... Hi Joanna ~ Came by to check on your crew. I am glad Mike is still haing good days and the Benadryl is helping! Give him some hugs and kisses for me. Give Gidget some too (no more dire-rears!) .
Michelle & Syd
Monday, September 22, 2008
Well... Mike's been doing a lot better at night since I started giving him Benedryl before bedtime. I got the children's dosage for him. The first night, I gave him 1/2 of the pill, but he woke up around 2:00 panting, and I had to give him the other half anyway. So I've been giving him the whole pill until last night. The problem with giving him the whole dosage is that I get worried when I hear him sleeping so sound. I mean, I know it's a good thing for him to rest like that, but I worry that it's too deep of a sleep. So last night I went back to giving him 1/2. He seemed fine with it last night.
Gidget, on the other hand, had a really tough night last night. I don't why, but she had diarrhea all night. I heard her whining around midnight and let her out. Then about every 45 minutes to an hour, she did it again. THANK GOD SHE LET ME KNOW AND I HEARD HER!!! I gave her a half of an Immodium around 3:00 and she was ok then until around 5:15. After that, it was over. The only thing I could figure that she had eaten that was different was a little bit of pita bread. I wouldn't think that would do it, but I'm not going to chance giving it to her again. She's been fine all day... back to her ornery self.
One good thing... even though she occasionally pees in the laundry room... she has never pooped in the house, and I guess last night she wasn't going to start (thank goodness).
Mike seems like he's hurting a little tonight. There were some granules in his diaper this afternoon and a little bit of blood tonight. I gave him his Rimydal early. I'll give him the Benedryl before we go to bed like we always do. Dr. Blaha calls it his Rimydal PM (LOL). But hey.. it works (better than Tylenol PM works for humans).
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and have a fantastic week. Take care and God Bless.
Love & Blessings
Gidget, on the other hand, had a really tough night last night. I don't why, but she had diarrhea all night. I heard her whining around midnight and let her out. Then about every 45 minutes to an hour, she did it again. THANK GOD SHE LET ME KNOW AND I HEARD HER!!! I gave her a half of an Immodium around 3:00 and she was ok then until around 5:15. After that, it was over. The only thing I could figure that she had eaten that was different was a little bit of pita bread. I wouldn't think that would do it, but I'm not going to chance giving it to her again. She's been fine all day... back to her ornery self.
One good thing... even though she occasionally pees in the laundry room... she has never pooped in the house, and I guess last night she wasn't going to start (thank goodness).
Mike seems like he's hurting a little tonight. There were some granules in his diaper this afternoon and a little bit of blood tonight. I gave him his Rimydal early. I'll give him the Benedryl before we go to bed like we always do. Dr. Blaha calls it his Rimydal PM (LOL). But hey.. it works (better than Tylenol PM works for humans).
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and have a fantastic week. Take care and God Bless.
Love & Blessings
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sorry I didn't post yesterday... had a full day of work for Dr. Blaha. Mike was kind of off and just didn't want to be bothered by his rambunctious little sister, so most of the time, he slept next to my chair.
I gave them each a bone from the butcher that I had in the freezer to keep them busy while I worked. I put Gidget in her room with hers so she wouldn't try to get to Mikes (didn't need a fight). Well.. when Mike got tired of his, she saw him leave it and (still in her room) acted really vicious trying to get to it. She's such a selfish little thing. A little later, when it was time for me to take a break, I took them out in back and let her run around for awhile and blow off some of that puppy energy she stores up so quickly. When we came in, Mike still ignored his bone, so Miss Gidget took over. It was funny to watch her, because Mike was laying down... totally disinterested, and she carried it around him... watching to see if he'd have a reaction.. he didn't. Then, she sat right in front of him and started chewing on it. She is SUCH a tease... but it backfired on her, cuz Mike didn't fall for it. LOL
We've had some beautiful Fall weather this week... low to mid 70's.. very low humidity. How I wish it could stay like this for the rest of the year. Since the huge windstorm last Sunday, there are still almost 18,000 without electricity in this area. We were so lucky... the lights flickered three or four times but stayed on.
It's still nice outside. I think I'll take the dogs for a walk in the back and let Gidge run some steam off. I hope everyone has a wonderful and healthy weekend.
Love & Blessings
I gave them each a bone from the butcher that I had in the freezer to keep them busy while I worked. I put Gidget in her room with hers so she wouldn't try to get to Mikes (didn't need a fight). Well.. when Mike got tired of his, she saw him leave it and (still in her room) acted really vicious trying to get to it. She's such a selfish little thing. A little later, when it was time for me to take a break, I took them out in back and let her run around for awhile and blow off some of that puppy energy she stores up so quickly. When we came in, Mike still ignored his bone, so Miss Gidget took over. It was funny to watch her, because Mike was laying down... totally disinterested, and she carried it around him... watching to see if he'd have a reaction.. he didn't. Then, she sat right in front of him and started chewing on it. She is SUCH a tease... but it backfired on her, cuz Mike didn't fall for it. LOL
We've had some beautiful Fall weather this week... low to mid 70's.. very low humidity. How I wish it could stay like this for the rest of the year. Since the huge windstorm last Sunday, there are still almost 18,000 without electricity in this area. We were so lucky... the lights flickered three or four times but stayed on.
It's still nice outside. I think I'll take the dogs for a walk in the back and let Gidge run some steam off. I hope everyone has a wonderful and healthy weekend.
Love & Blessings
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
- I got some great news first thing this morning when Debbie contacted me and said Jake did NOT have cancer. Another prayer answered.
They've had her since they were first married... I named her... and even though I didn't see her often.. I really loved her. Chris called when I was walking out of the grocery store and told me when I was in the middle of the parking lot. It was all I could do to get the groceries in the car. I sat for about 15 minutes before I could even think to drive home. I came home and gave Mike the biggest hug I could give him. Although Mike is the love of my life, my best friend, my soulmate... Bailey was in my life even before Mike came in to it. She was a big part of me.
Thing is.. she's always been the healthiest dog you could ever imagine.. I'm sure it's because of the way they took care of her... she NEVER once had people food (so she never even learned how to beg).. fed her at exactly the same times every day (and only as much as she should), only a certain number of treats each day, always did everything vet-wise the best for her. They were the best parents any dog could ever hope to have. Also, she LOVED going to the kennel to be with her friends when Mom and Dad were gone.. the people there will be crushed too. She touched so many hearts.
Chris and Rebecca were cleaning up the house when he called me.. it's going to be so sad and quiet there... they are both such sensitive kids, and I know they're heartbroken. She was their precious little girl.
My sweet little Granddaughter is gone.
The weird thing about Bailey going to the Bridge is that somehow this morning I knew something was going to happen... I dreamed about my Dad for the first time since he's been gone (three years).. I think my Mom and a couple other people who have passed were in the dream too but I can't remember. But.. in the dream I told Dad I loved him and he said he loved me too (something he never said).. then he whispered something that either I didn't hear or don't remember. Then I get the news about Bailey.. it probably meant nothing at all, but it was strange anyway.
Hi Alex,
I've seen the ads for the Peticure. It wouldn't work for Gidget... the dog has to stay still to use it, and that just wouldn't happen.
By the way.. nope.. wasn't talking about myself in the third person. Dr. Blaha's name is Joanne.
Sorry I can't post more, but right now I'm just too broken up about Bailey. I'll get back with everyone later or tomorrow. Love you all.
Love & Blessings
Alexandra said...I got confused here because either there is someone else named Joanna or you are referring to yourself in the third person. In any case, it looks like your little guys had a blast in the yard. YEAH!
I just saw this ad for something that you get at peticure.com (I think that's it) and I am definitely going to buy it because it is such an ordeal - and a trauma for Maleah - to get my guys' nails clipped. And it's also an expense that I really can't afford.
This peticure thing just files down their nails without any pain or splitting or risk of hitting a vain. I looked to see if they sold it on Amazon.com because I have some credit there from a gift certificate but they don't sell that brand. However, they sell a different brand that groomers use.
I wish you could see the video - maybe it's posted at their website. It looks so easy and pain free!
Of course, my guys will still have to get use to it but it would be so great if I could do their nails myself.
Take care...
Alex
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
We had a very interesting afternoon today. I had a doctor's appointment this morning, and Dr. Blaha was going to come over this afternoon to check something that Mike had on his chest for about a month or so. I thought maybe it was a wart that had torn off and bled alot... what I thought was matted blood and hair on his chest (and too close to cut or shave) turned out to be yucky dried drainage. I was able to clean it off (most of it) yesterday, but I still couldn't get some off and was afraid it would get infected.
When I got home (at 12:30), there was a message from Joanne (Blaha)... she was going to come over at 10:00, but I was already gone. I called her when I got home. I took Mike and Gidget over to her house. She said it looks like Mike had a ruptured cyst. It's not infected and told me just to keep it clean if it looks dirty with peroxide. She also gave me some Betagen Spray to spray on him three times a day. Those clumps that I saw that seemed to attach themselves were just like scabs but not directly over the cyst, so she got those off with peroxide.
THEN CAME THE FUN.... TRYING TO CLIP GIDGET'S NAILS... FORGET IT!!! We tried everything from her holding her to me holding her, sitting on the chair, sitting on the floor, sitting on the couch, putting her on the table.... tried harness and muzzle... ARE YOU KIDDING??? That little shit didn't give up for a second (it did look funny with her tongue sticking out of the muzzle though... LOL
). Well... I managed to clip one nail and Joanne managed to clip 3... after over 1/2 hour of both of u sweating profusely, she said, "I'll have to come over with a tech and the 3 of us will have to do it). She also said we're going to have to do it more often just so she'll get use to it... my gosh, if I were her, I'd say I never want to see this dog's nails again. In the midst of all this, she said, "My gosh, she's stronger than a Rottweiler"... For a little dog, she's definately got a ton of power inside her. By the time we finished, my purple sweatshirt hardly had one inch of total purple... it was loaded with enough Gidget hair to make a sweater.
After all the "fun" in the house, she put her four dogs in the house, and Gidget and Mike got to run around her back yard (fenced) for about 45 minutes. It was so awesome to see them out there.... especially Mike who hasn't been off a leash in a couple years, and I know it felt great for him not to wear his diaper for that amount of time. Gidget was able to take over the world from that backyard. She really needed that freedom to run. Joanne said I can bring them over anytime, just to call her and she'll take her's in the house, but she's home so little time that I don't want to bother her when she gets home from work. We'll see about that,
I asked her about Mike not sleeping at night, and she suggested Benedryl about an hour before bedtime. She said it won't interfere with the Rimydal, and it should help. She said he'd have "Rimydal PM". LOL I'm going to the drug store tomorrow and get some. Hopefully, it'll work for him. She was watching him in her yard and said how good he looks and doesn't look like he's in pain. She, again, said the same thing many of you have said, and I agree... that like us, he may feel more pain at night than he does during the day. But all in all, he looks great.
I asked her about Gidget... wanted her thoughts as to whether she was a mix. She said, "No.. she's definitely a Westie, just a little smaller." ... soooo... the PESTie is a Westie... but she'll always be a PESTie. LOL
Well.. that's the news of the day. Thank you everyone for being here for us. You have no idea what you mean to us. God Bless Each And Everyone Of You.
Love & Blessings
When I got home (at 12:30), there was a message from Joanne (Blaha)... she was going to come over at 10:00, but I was already gone. I called her when I got home. I took Mike and Gidget over to her house. She said it looks like Mike had a ruptured cyst. It's not infected and told me just to keep it clean if it looks dirty with peroxide. She also gave me some Betagen Spray to spray on him three times a day. Those clumps that I saw that seemed to attach themselves were just like scabs but not directly over the cyst, so she got those off with peroxide.
THEN CAME THE FUN.... TRYING TO CLIP GIDGET'S NAILS... FORGET IT!!! We tried everything from her holding her to me holding her, sitting on the chair, sitting on the floor, sitting on the couch, putting her on the table.... tried harness and muzzle... ARE YOU KIDDING??? That little shit didn't give up for a second (it did look funny with her tongue sticking out of the muzzle though... LOL
). Well... I managed to clip one nail and Joanne managed to clip 3... after over 1/2 hour of both of u sweating profusely, she said, "I'll have to come over with a tech and the 3 of us will have to do it). She also said we're going to have to do it more often just so she'll get use to it... my gosh, if I were her, I'd say I never want to see this dog's nails again. In the midst of all this, she said, "My gosh, she's stronger than a Rottweiler"... For a little dog, she's definately got a ton of power inside her. By the time we finished, my purple sweatshirt hardly had one inch of total purple... it was loaded with enough Gidget hair to make a sweater.After all the "fun" in the house, she put her four dogs in the house, and Gidget and Mike got to run around her back yard (fenced) for about 45 minutes. It was so awesome to see them out there.... especially Mike who hasn't been off a leash in a couple years, and I know it felt great for him not to wear his diaper for that amount of time. Gidget was able to take over the world from that backyard. She really needed that freedom to run. Joanne said I can bring them over anytime, just to call her and she'll take her's in the house, but she's home so little time that I don't want to bother her when she gets home from work. We'll see about that,
I asked her about Mike not sleeping at night, and she suggested Benedryl about an hour before bedtime. She said it won't interfere with the Rimydal, and it should help. She said he'd have "Rimydal PM". LOL I'm going to the drug store tomorrow and get some. Hopefully, it'll work for him. She was watching him in her yard and said how good he looks and doesn't look like he's in pain. She, again, said the same thing many of you have said, and I agree... that like us, he may feel more pain at night than he does during the day. But all in all, he looks great.
I asked her about Gidget... wanted her thoughts as to whether she was a mix. She said, "No.. she's definitely a Westie, just a little smaller." ... soooo... the PESTie is a Westie... but she'll always be a PESTie. LOL
Well.. that's the news of the day. Thank you everyone for being here for us. You have no idea what you mean to us. God Bless Each And Everyone Of You.
Love & Blessings
Sunday, September 14, 2008
I was able to use the web cam to snap a picture of the Princess at rest after creating havoc in the house (it's tough work you know) LOL. She is such a Diva!! tee heeMike feels much better!!!! WHOO HOO!! To look at him today, you'd never know how bad he was yesterday. He had a horrible night again last night, but it doesn't seem to have bothered him today. He ate really well, has gone out a few times and even played with his sister for a couple of minutes. I am just so relieved.
Gidget is being a really good girl today too. (Don't wanna say that too loud since it could change any minute) LOL
I don't really have a lot to report today, but I wanted to give you all the good news of the day.
Hi Alex...
Last night I tried putting the leaf from the table up against the bed making a ramp for Mike to climb on... no luck. I wish he would realize that he "can" jump up. I really miss him being up there with him, even if he doesn't stay up there all night. When I finish here, I'm going to try using the leash and guiding him up on to the stool so he realizes how easy it could be. Wish me luck.
Give the little ones some gentle hugs and belly rubs from me and nose kisses from the Westie cousins.
Ok all.. enjoy the rest of the weekend, and have a very blessed week. Thank you all for following up on my sweet boy. You mean the world to me.
Love & Blessings
- Alexandra said...
Hi Joanna,
I read part of your post. I'm so sorry Mikey is just having such a rough time.
I got a step-stool for Shakespeare and in the beginning he wouldn't use it at all no matter how much I helped and showed him how to do it but after a bit he started trying to do it on his own more and more and now he jumps on anything just to get on the sofa or bed. He's been scaring me half to death when I sleep on the sofa because he has started jumping up on the glass coffee table and then right on top of me to get to the top of the sofa, like a cat. I think your guys did this too, acted like a cat on the sofa. I have to remember now to clear the table when I'm sleeping there or when I'm not home or else everything that is on top will go flying onto the floor.
Also, I have a little filing cabinet case with folders and stuff in it and then one of my laptop computers was on top of that but I noticed that he has been jumping on top of the laptop to get on the bed. So I had to move the laptop and just let him jump on the file box. He amazes me at how he will just jump on anything now because I had just the hardest time trying to get him to step on the step stool. So if you want to keep trying sometimes putting their favorite treat on the edge of the bed works.
Also, I saw your video. Thanks for leaving the link for me. It's so funny that when we try to tape our dogs they just sit there and stare at us. I have a digital cam as well and my guys can be playing all over each other but the second I turn on the cam they stop and just stare at me.
Take care and I pray that Mikey is feeling better.
Love,
Alex, Shakespeare, and Maleah
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Not a good night and not a good day. Mike was up on and off all night last night. I know he was hurting, and no amount of Rescue Remedy would give him comfort. Plus, as much as he wanted to sleep on the bed last night, he couldn't do it.
Because he's afraid to jump up on it (since he hurt his leg in February) and doesn't know he can do it, I've been lifting him up and putting him there at night, but every night it gets more and more painful for me to pick him up (no matter how I pick him up). It seems the pressure on his bladder is really painful if I put my hands anywhere near it to try to lift him. The other night, he yelped and snapped at me because it hurt so bad. He felt bad for doing it, but I let him know I understood. He has never snapped before, so I know it hurt him... alot. I have a very small stool that my Dad made years ago, and I tried to teach him how to climb it to get up on the bed, but he wanted nothing to do with it. He just didn't want to believe that it could work as a step up to the bed. Poor guy ended up sleeping on the blanket on the floor. I really missed him up there, but I knew if I picked him up it would hurt.
Today, I was gone for a little while. He was fine when I got home... met me at the door and went out to go potty. But about an hour later, I saw him shaking and all of a sudden he vomited. He's been very lethargic since then. Right now, he's sleeping under my chair with his head on the Westie Baby. I just wish he'd feel better.
Little Miss Gidget is barking to play. Mike's totally ignoring her. I guess I'd better get going and play with her for a little while. I'll write more later or tomorrow. Please say a prayer for Mike.
Love & Blessings
Before I leave, I wanted to let you know that Debbie's sweet Priss left us yesterday for the Rainbow Bridge. She was such a wonderful girl and stole everyone's hearts. Please pray for comfort for Debbie.
We'll miss you sweet Priss
Because he's afraid to jump up on it (since he hurt his leg in February) and doesn't know he can do it, I've been lifting him up and putting him there at night, but every night it gets more and more painful for me to pick him up (no matter how I pick him up). It seems the pressure on his bladder is really painful if I put my hands anywhere near it to try to lift him. The other night, he yelped and snapped at me because it hurt so bad. He felt bad for doing it, but I let him know I understood. He has never snapped before, so I know it hurt him... alot. I have a very small stool that my Dad made years ago, and I tried to teach him how to climb it to get up on the bed, but he wanted nothing to do with it. He just didn't want to believe that it could work as a step up to the bed. Poor guy ended up sleeping on the blanket on the floor. I really missed him up there, but I knew if I picked him up it would hurt.
Today, I was gone for a little while. He was fine when I got home... met me at the door and went out to go potty. But about an hour later, I saw him shaking and all of a sudden he vomited. He's been very lethargic since then. Right now, he's sleeping under my chair with his head on the Westie Baby. I just wish he'd feel better.
Little Miss Gidget is barking to play. Mike's totally ignoring her. I guess I'd better get going and play with her for a little while. I'll write more later or tomorrow. Please say a prayer for Mike.
Love & Blessings
Before I leave, I wanted to let you know that Debbie's sweet Priss left us yesterday for the Rainbow Bridge. She was such a wonderful girl and stole everyone's hearts. Please pray for comfort for Debbie.
We'll miss you sweet Priss
Friday, September 12, 2008
Today was a wonderful rainy day with a temperature of 71 degrees... the perfect day for sleeping or reading. Unfortunately, I didn't do either... but I enjoyed it anyway. It was quite relaxing.
Mike hasn't seemed to feel too good today. His appetite is ok, but he's been groaning much more than usual with his bladder spasms, and I've had to give him the Rescue Remedy twice already. I gave him his Rimydal early tonight hoping it helps. I could tell he really doesn't feel good, because Gidget wanted to play with him, and instead of just growling to let her know he wasn't interested, he showed his teeth.
This afternoon they played for a couple of minutes... not long, but at least they played. I was able to video it, however most of it looks like a white blur. I wish he felt like playing tonight.
I finally got the no-bark collar for Gidget. I put it on her and she wanted to play with it for about ten minutes and then just accepted the fact that it was on her... much better than I thought she'd be. I tried it on my arm before putting it on her, and it's just a vibration.. no electric shocks, so it's safe to use. And it has a remote so it will only go off when I push the button. It also has a beep to help with training (like a clicker), but I haven't tried it yet.
Unfortunately, the first time she went outside with it on, she (of course) started barking and going nuts when she heard the dog next door bark. I pushed the button but nothing happened... thought it wasn't working so I pushed it again........ oh my God.. poor baby ended up rolling on her side... I felt so bad... but.. she stopped barking.
I'm going to take it off of her at night and when I'm not home. I just don't trust the batteries. If they leak or somehow it goes off by itself and I'm not here to see it, I'd never forgive myself. But.. so far so good. The big test will be when she sees Cody outside (my brother's dog next door)... she gets vicious and goes absolutely nuts when she sees him, and there's never been one time that I could get her attention back when he's out there. We'll see.
Hi Buddy and Sunny,
Tanks for the burfday wish. Mommy tinks I should be all growed up now cuz eyes one year old, but she gots anothe tinks comin' cuz eyes don't wanna be growed up.
Luvs U
Gidget
Hey Splight... Thanks for letting the boys use the keyboard. Gidget always tries to type when she's sitting on my lap... doesn't work very good though.. makes it tough for me. LOL Buddy's birthday is the same day as my Grandson (he's gonna be 16... oh my gosh time goes toooo fast). I don't know why, but I thought Sunny was older than one.
And you are sooooo right... there's nothing like a Westie's eyes... when they look at you, you can see their soul... and what a beautiful thing it is.
Well, it's the weekend again. I hope everyone has a happy and healthy weekend. Take care and God bless.
Love You All
Mike hasn't seemed to feel too good today. His appetite is ok, but he's been groaning much more than usual with his bladder spasms, and I've had to give him the Rescue Remedy twice already. I gave him his Rimydal early tonight hoping it helps. I could tell he really doesn't feel good, because Gidget wanted to play with him, and instead of just growling to let her know he wasn't interested, he showed his teeth.
This afternoon they played for a couple of minutes... not long, but at least they played. I was able to video it, however most of it looks like a white blur. I wish he felt like playing tonight.
I finally got the no-bark collar for Gidget. I put it on her and she wanted to play with it for about ten minutes and then just accepted the fact that it was on her... much better than I thought she'd be. I tried it on my arm before putting it on her, and it's just a vibration.. no electric shocks, so it's safe to use. And it has a remote so it will only go off when I push the button. It also has a beep to help with training (like a clicker), but I haven't tried it yet.
Unfortunately, the first time she went outside with it on, she (of course) started barking and going nuts when she heard the dog next door bark. I pushed the button but nothing happened... thought it wasn't working so I pushed it again........ oh my God.. poor baby ended up rolling on her side... I felt so bad... but.. she stopped barking.
I'm going to take it off of her at night and when I'm not home. I just don't trust the batteries. If they leak or somehow it goes off by itself and I'm not here to see it, I'd never forgive myself. But.. so far so good. The big test will be when she sees Cody outside (my brother's dog next door)... she gets vicious and goes absolutely nuts when she sees him, and there's never been one time that I could get her attention back when he's out there. We'll see.
Hi Buddy and Sunny,
Tanks for the burfday wish. Mommy tinks I should be all growed up now cuz eyes one year old, but she gots anothe tinks comin' cuz eyes don't wanna be growed up.
Luvs U
Gidget
Hey Splight... Thanks for letting the boys use the keyboard. Gidget always tries to type when she's sitting on my lap... doesn't work very good though.. makes it tough for me. LOL Buddy's birthday is the same day as my Grandson (he's gonna be 16... oh my gosh time goes toooo fast). I don't know why, but I thought Sunny was older than one.
And you are sooooo right... there's nothing like a Westie's eyes... when they look at you, you can see their soul... and what a beautiful thing it is.
Well, it's the weekend again. I hope everyone has a happy and healthy weekend. Take care and God bless.
Love You All
- Sunny and Buddy said...
Happy Birthday Miss Gidgett!
From your Westie cousins
- Splight said...
Hi Jo and kids,
Happy Birthday Gidget! I believer I just caught the boys leaving you a birthday wish too. You ask how I know this? They always fight over the keyboard!
I can hardly believe Buddy will be 4 on October 6th! He's been home with me 16 months. But still, can't believer he'll be 4 already. Sunny is still 1 till December, I don't want him to grow up either!
Ah, those Westie eyes! They speak volumes with their eyes and a head tilt or ear flick!
splight
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Hi All,
It's been really pretty busy lately with work for Dr. Blaha, and normally when I've finished, I just have to get away from the computer. I hope you all understand.
Mike has been having some decent nights the past couple of nights. He's had his moments, but nothing that's kept him awake all night. I have had to give him the Rimydal a couple of times during the day though since the bladder spasms seem to be pushing out more granules.
Little Miss Gidget still doesn't realize that she's a year old. She's having fun being a puppy, and that's great... BUT the last two nights, she has quietly gone into the laundry room, peed and retreated to her room... no barks, yips, nothing to warn me that she had to go. I can't figure that one out.
Brandon was here this morning (no school today), so we took both the dogs for a ride and a walk in the park. Oh my gosh, they loved it.... especially Gidget, who has learned the word "R-I-D-E" and knows now how much fun it can be. This was her first time walking on the path in the park... she loved it. I've wanted to take her, but not knowing how she would behave, I didn't want to take both dogs at the same time, and I'd feel horrible taking her by herself without Mike.
So, I had Mike's leash and Brandon had Gidgets. Mike, of course, stopped every ten or fifteen feet to try to pee, so Brandon and Gidget always went ahead of us. When she realized we weren't right there behind them, she'd turn around and start running back toward us... good thing it's a retractable leash, or she would have choked herself. She's so funny.
We didn't run in to anyone out there today, so I'm not sure how she would react to seeing someone else or (God forbid) another dog. She really hasn't been socialized outside of our home. She's fine if I let someone in the house (except one neighbor that she totally hates, but I could understand it cuz the woman is a bit of a loon), but when she sees someone outside or another dog, she gets really defensive and her haunches go up.... don't know how she'll be if it's not her territory. I guess someday I'll find out won't I.
I finally got a cheap webcam and am able to take videos. I put this on YouTube so you can see it. Some of it is a little blurry because at times they were moving too fast, and like I said... it's a cheap camera. Also, the part where it looks like the house is spinning is when they got so close to me, I tried to move away from them so I could catch the shot. Sorry... hope you don't get seasick. LOL Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45rE1gzfGMM
Hi Tuckie, Justie and Tuckie and Justies Mommy... I not big.. eyes still little... like u. Pls don make me has to pty outside all the time. Eyes gets tired of goin out tat door all the time. Mommy gets real mad when I pee in the house thou... I guess maybe u is right. I'll try 2 be good.
Luvs U
Gidget (the bufday gurl)
Hey Cindy...
Tell the boys I said thanks for trying to talk some sense into this little one. Mike has been trying to teach her for the longest time, but the only thing she's really learned from him is that it's fun to go for a ride in the car. Oh my... will she ever learn??? (wrong question cuz I know she already has learned.. I guess the question would be... will she ever "do" what she's learned and behave?)
Give the boys hugs from me.
Gotta get going. I'm going to the threads now to check and see how you all are doing. Give all the furkids hugs from me.
Love & Blessings
It's been really pretty busy lately with work for Dr. Blaha, and normally when I've finished, I just have to get away from the computer. I hope you all understand.
Mike has been having some decent nights the past couple of nights. He's had his moments, but nothing that's kept him awake all night. I have had to give him the Rimydal a couple of times during the day though since the bladder spasms seem to be pushing out more granules.
Little Miss Gidget still doesn't realize that she's a year old. She's having fun being a puppy, and that's great... BUT the last two nights, she has quietly gone into the laundry room, peed and retreated to her room... no barks, yips, nothing to warn me that she had to go. I can't figure that one out.
Brandon was here this morning (no school today), so we took both the dogs for a ride and a walk in the park. Oh my gosh, they loved it.... especially Gidget, who has learned the word "R-I-D-E" and knows now how much fun it can be. This was her first time walking on the path in the park... she loved it. I've wanted to take her, but not knowing how she would behave, I didn't want to take both dogs at the same time, and I'd feel horrible taking her by herself without Mike.
So, I had Mike's leash and Brandon had Gidgets. Mike, of course, stopped every ten or fifteen feet to try to pee, so Brandon and Gidget always went ahead of us. When she realized we weren't right there behind them, she'd turn around and start running back toward us... good thing it's a retractable leash, or she would have choked herself. She's so funny.
We didn't run in to anyone out there today, so I'm not sure how she would react to seeing someone else or (God forbid) another dog. She really hasn't been socialized outside of our home. She's fine if I let someone in the house (except one neighbor that she totally hates, but I could understand it cuz the woman is a bit of a loon), but when she sees someone outside or another dog, she gets really defensive and her haunches go up.... don't know how she'll be if it's not her territory. I guess someday I'll find out won't I.
I finally got a cheap webcam and am able to take videos. I put this on YouTube so you can see it. Some of it is a little blurry because at times they were moving too fast, and like I said... it's a cheap camera. Also, the part where it looks like the house is spinning is when they got so close to me, I tried to move away from them so I could catch the shot. Sorry... hope you don't get seasick. LOL Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45rE1gzfGMM
Hi Tuckie, Justie and Tuckie and Justies Mommy... I not big.. eyes still little... like u. Pls don make me has to pty outside all the time. Eyes gets tired of goin out tat door all the time. Mommy gets real mad when I pee in the house thou... I guess maybe u is right. I'll try 2 be good.
Luvs U
Gidget (the bufday gurl)
Hey Cindy...
Tell the boys I said thanks for trying to talk some sense into this little one. Mike has been trying to teach her for the longest time, but the only thing she's really learned from him is that it's fun to go for a ride in the car. Oh my... will she ever learn??? (wrong question cuz I know she already has learned.. I guess the question would be... will she ever "do" what she's learned and behave?)
Give the boys hugs from me.
Gotta get going. I'm going to the threads now to check and see how you all are doing. Give all the furkids hugs from me.
Love & Blessings
- Cindy said...
HAPPY BURFDAY GIDGET!!!!
We sooo glads u made it to one years old. LOL.
We hopes u learns to go pee outside. U big gurl now, we tinks u can stop tat ole peeing inside-k?
Love, Tuckie and Justice (and mommy)
splight, the boys just turned 6yo and 8yo--it's even hard for me to believe they are not still babies. Vets say "senior", etc.--it just doesn't seem possible.
It makes me so sad that the boys are 6 and 8...and yet I am so grateful they are--if u guys know what I mean. Tuck wasn't expected to live past his first BD.
We have had many close calls with both-so I shouldn't be sad at their ages -but I am.
Jo, hold that baby close--and I wish she would not get any older--well maybe a little. LOL.
Hugs,
Cindy
Sunday, September 7, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIDGIE GOO..
YOU MADE IT!!!!
Oh My..
Look How She's Grown
Yep... one year old today. There were times I wasn't sure either she or I were going to get to this day.... but... we did it. LOL
I went to the butcher yesterday and got some great beef bones for her and Mike to celebrate with, but of course, I couldn't wait until today to give them to them. They were both sooooooo content with them all afternoon, until... Gidget almost got her face bit off. She is such a selfish little thing and after about an hour decided she wanted Mike's bone too. Well, we know THAT wouldn't happen, and he let her know it. I had to put her in her room with hers until he gave up on his.
Once he had had enough, he could care less if she got hold of it.
She must be feeling older today too, because (I don't believe this), I woke her up at 8:45!!! Sleepy gal this morning, or maybe just worn out from so much chomping on the bone last night. I sang Happy Birthday to her when I was letting her out of her room, and she looked at me like I was nuts... Mommy is "never" that wide awake in the morning (but then again it was later than usual too).
Mike had a really good night last night... again I'm grateful for that. But this morning he was acting like he was in pain... whining and crabby with his sister. When I changed his diaper, I noticed the granules are back... again, the size of grains of sand. There weren't many, but enough to cause him some pain. I gave him a Rimydl ... haven't had to give him one during the day for a long time. He seems a bit better now.
Hi Splight,
Naw.. don't want her to grow up (completely).. just enough to give me a bit of rest with the going outside so often and peeing when I don't hear her (or pay attention... bad Mommy) and with her incessant yipping when she sees either man or beast outside. Other than that.. I really do love her puppy antics.. she really does make me laugh. She's so full of personality, and those eyes... brother, just looking into those eyes can make you laugh out loud sometimes... she seems to talk to you with them.
Hugs to you and the kids!!
Ok.. gonna get going. If it stops raining later, I may take them both for a ride or at least a walk.. after all.. it is her birthday. ;-)
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love & Blessings
I went to the butcher yesterday and got some great beef bones for her and Mike to celebrate with, but of course, I couldn't wait until today to give them to them. They were both sooooooo content with them all afternoon, until... Gidget almost got her face bit off. She is such a selfish little thing and after about an hour decided she wanted Mike's bone too. Well, we know THAT wouldn't happen, and he let her know it. I had to put her in her room with hers until he gave up on his.
Once he had had enough, he could care less if she got hold of it.
She must be feeling older today too, because (I don't believe this), I woke her up at 8:45!!! Sleepy gal this morning, or maybe just worn out from so much chomping on the bone last night. I sang Happy Birthday to her when I was letting her out of her room, and she looked at me like I was nuts... Mommy is "never" that wide awake in the morning (but then again it was later than usual too).
Mike had a really good night last night... again I'm grateful for that. But this morning he was acting like he was in pain... whining and crabby with his sister. When I changed his diaper, I noticed the granules are back... again, the size of grains of sand. There weren't many, but enough to cause him some pain. I gave him a Rimydl ... haven't had to give him one during the day for a long time. He seems a bit better now.
Hi Splight,
Naw.. don't want her to grow up (completely).. just enough to give me a bit of rest with the going outside so often and peeing when I don't hear her (or pay attention... bad Mommy) and with her incessant yipping when she sees either man or beast outside. Other than that.. I really do love her puppy antics.. she really does make me laugh. She's so full of personality, and those eyes... brother, just looking into those eyes can make you laugh out loud sometimes... she seems to talk to you with them.
Hugs to you and the kids!!
Ok.. gonna get going. If it stops raining later, I may take them both for a ride or at least a walk.. after all.. it is her birthday. ;-)
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love & Blessings
- Splight said...
HI Jo,
YOu don't really want the baby to grow up! My Sunny is approaching 2 in December and I have a hard time believing he's not a baby any more. You just want the baby anitcs to end!
Hugs for the kids,
splight, Sunny and Buddy
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Mike FINALLY had a good night's sleep last night. Thank God!! It was questionable as to what the night would be like since he started panting really heavy around 9, but by the time we went to bed, he was fine and fell right to sleep. He did have some moments during the night when he was licking his lips (like dry mouth), and I was a little concerned, because he does that sometimes just before waking up in discomfort. I know it's not because he's thirsty since I've brought him water when it happens, and he doesn't even touch it. But last night, he didn't wake up after doing it.
I've got to tell you.. the last couple of days, Gidget has been so good (except for one peeing incident last night). It's almost like she's another dog at times. She actually has been able to relax at times and has laid next to my feet when I'm on the computer (on the opposite side of Mike of course since he won't allow her in his space) and even laid on my lap (like a good girl) when I was on the lazy boy watching tv. Yesterday, she didn't bug me to go out every fifteen minutes, but actually stayed in for over two hours before telling me she had to go.
Of course, last night, she had to remind me that she's "still in charge" of her peeing in the laundry room. I can't figure out why she peed in there last night. Normally, it's only if I ignore her barking at the door, but last night she didn't even bark. She merely walked in there very quietly, did her thing and retreated to her room (she still tells on herself).
Yesterday, I took both pups for a ride in the car. I was kind of hesitant about bringing Gidget since I had to go in the store, and I had never left her alone in the car before (well.. not totally alone, Mike was with her), but I do have to say, I was so proud of her. When I came out of the store, she was just sitting on the back seat with her brother. He's teaching her well the art of riding in a car.
Tomorrow she will be one year old. I haven't decided on what to do for her yet, but I'm thinking about going to the butcher shop and getting her and Mike some good bones to celebrate with. I may stop there this afternoon and save them for her birthday. Oh, how I wish a birthday would make her grow up a little... not a lot since I love having a puppy and puppy antics.. but enough so she would always be as good as she was yesterday. Oh well.. I asked for it right??? (Please don't comment on that one LOL).
Ok.. gotta get going. I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy weekend. Give all the furkids hugs and skritches from me and nose kisses from the Westie and PESTie.
Love & Blessings
Friday, September 5, 2008
I can't believe it's Friday already, and I haven't been here since Tuesday. Tuesday after I did some work for Dr. Blaha, I spent almost the entire afternoon trying to get a program on my computer to work (Dell "said" they fixed it, but it wasn't until 10:00 at night when I called them for the second time that it got to working again). And then Wednesday, it was so hot that I ended up with a headache and (I guess you'd call it) heat exhaustion, and yesterday I spent the whole day trying to catch up with work for Dr. Blaha. I figured I'd better post this morning before I get started for her again.
I hate to say this, but our uninterrupted night's sleep are over. The last two nights have been horrible for Mike. Not only has he been panting in discomfort and waking up at least three or four times during the night panting even harder, but when he does sleep, he's moaning and groaning. His breathing doesn't sound right when he's sleeping either... it sounds labored sometimes and other times like he's congested, and then other times, it seems as though he stops breathing for a split second. Wednesday night, I woke him up two or three times to make sure he was all right. He wasn't happy about that, but I had to know.
Last night, he finally fell asleep after about 45 minutes of laying on my bed. He slept for a couple of hours, and just as I was dozing off (around 1 a.m.) he woke up with a start and started panting like crazy. He stayed on the bed for maybe another ten minutes and then jumped off. I was hoping he could find a more comfortable place to rest, but no mater where he went, he didn't lay down.. just sat up panting hard. Of course, I gave him some more Rescue Remedy, and I don't know if it helped or not. If it did, it took awhile. But I'm thinking more that when he finally did fall asleep it was from total exhaustion.
When I realized he wasn't going to be able to sleep right away, I took my pillow to the floor and laid down next to him. Petting, rubbing and talking him for about a half hour, he finally laid down and fell asleep. But when he slept, his respiration was very high... like a bird in a trap... his breathing was fast and his heart rate was up there.
I would love to know why this only (well mostly) happens at night. Sometimes it will start in the early evening (maybe 7:00 or 8:00) and then go away until we go to bed. Other times, it starts just before bedtime (I usually turn in around 10 and watch tv until 1). I just can't figure it out and neither can Dr. Blaha. I've gone over his routine with the vet, and there's no real reason that we can figure out. Last night I was chatting with Debby (Jake & Riley's Mom), and we went through everything from his diet to the time he takes his medication... again.. no reason.
I know he's in pain sometimes during the day too, because more and more often, I hear him groaning in his sleep and almost always when he gets the bladder spasms. I guess this is part of his disease, but the night time thing just throws me for a loop.
Gidget has actually been trying to be good lately. For the most part, when I'm working, she doesn't yip and ask to go out every fifteen minutes... and if she does (after three times of going out.. I'll give her that) I'll put her in her room, and she'll just fall asleep without an argument.
Well.. I've got to get going. I've got a lot of catching up to do with the work I didn't get done Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm hoping to hit everyone's IMOM thread this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest to see what's going on with everyone. Have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for stopping in to check on my sweet, handsome boy.
Love & Blessings
I hate to say this, but our uninterrupted night's sleep are over. The last two nights have been horrible for Mike. Not only has he been panting in discomfort and waking up at least three or four times during the night panting even harder, but when he does sleep, he's moaning and groaning. His breathing doesn't sound right when he's sleeping either... it sounds labored sometimes and other times like he's congested, and then other times, it seems as though he stops breathing for a split second. Wednesday night, I woke him up two or three times to make sure he was all right. He wasn't happy about that, but I had to know.
Last night, he finally fell asleep after about 45 minutes of laying on my bed. He slept for a couple of hours, and just as I was dozing off (around 1 a.m.) he woke up with a start and started panting like crazy. He stayed on the bed for maybe another ten minutes and then jumped off. I was hoping he could find a more comfortable place to rest, but no mater where he went, he didn't lay down.. just sat up panting hard. Of course, I gave him some more Rescue Remedy, and I don't know if it helped or not. If it did, it took awhile. But I'm thinking more that when he finally did fall asleep it was from total exhaustion.
When I realized he wasn't going to be able to sleep right away, I took my pillow to the floor and laid down next to him. Petting, rubbing and talking him for about a half hour, he finally laid down and fell asleep. But when he slept, his respiration was very high... like a bird in a trap... his breathing was fast and his heart rate was up there.
I would love to know why this only (well mostly) happens at night. Sometimes it will start in the early evening (maybe 7:00 or 8:00) and then go away until we go to bed. Other times, it starts just before bedtime (I usually turn in around 10 and watch tv until 1). I just can't figure it out and neither can Dr. Blaha. I've gone over his routine with the vet, and there's no real reason that we can figure out. Last night I was chatting with Debby (Jake & Riley's Mom), and we went through everything from his diet to the time he takes his medication... again.. no reason.
I know he's in pain sometimes during the day too, because more and more often, I hear him groaning in his sleep and almost always when he gets the bladder spasms. I guess this is part of his disease, but the night time thing just throws me for a loop.
Gidget has actually been trying to be good lately. For the most part, when I'm working, she doesn't yip and ask to go out every fifteen minutes... and if she does (after three times of going out.. I'll give her that) I'll put her in her room, and she'll just fall asleep without an argument.
Well.. I've got to get going. I've got a lot of catching up to do with the work I didn't get done Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm hoping to hit everyone's IMOM thread this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest to see what's going on with everyone. Have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for stopping in to check on my sweet, handsome boy.
Love & Blessings
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The picture is of my niece and her three kids. The dogs really love these kids. They use to live two doors away from us and come to visit all the time... but.. sadly they moved, and we don't see them often enough now. (Gidget looks so little in this picture.. I guess she "has" grown... I know her mouth has. LOL)I hope everyone had a happy, healthy and safe weekend. Ours was uneventful, which is a good thing. Had a picnic to go to on Sunday... lots of food and good company, and yesterday, I went next door to my brothers for kind of a wine and cheese type thing (with lots more snacks than just cheese). It was really hot outside, and the heat along with only 2 glasses of wine did me in. I was in bed by 8:45 (boy what a lightweight... drinking, not weight wise LOL).
Thankfully, Mike is still doing well. He slept ALL NIGHT on my bed, and I don't think he woke up once. I love when he's comfortable enough to do that. Little Miss Gidget let us sleep in yesterday until 8:30 in the morning, and despite our going to bed early last night, she slept until 8 this morning... she honestly cannot tell me she can't hold her bladder for more than a half hour when she sleeps that long.
Mike and I went for a ride this morning. He just loves the car, and since we went a little earlier, it wasn't too hot to take him with me. We stopped at Dr. Blaha's to pick up some Interceptor. While we were there, she offered to clip his nails. I am sooooooo lucky to know her. When I brought him into the house, he was met by Odie (the beautiful Golden/Collie mix that I'm so in love with). Odie sniffed, but Mike acted like he wasn't even there... there were just too many sniffs around to explore. Even when a couple of the cats went by him, he ignored them... THAT really made me laugh (of course if the cats had run, I'm sure it would have been a different story) tee hee. He hated having his nails clipped, but except for the "thumb" nails, he was good for her (scared to death.. but good in spite of it all). After it was over, it was back to sniffing as usual.
Princess Gidget got her first Click Training this morning when we got back. Debby (Jake & Riley's Mom) e-mailed me the sheets on training... starting with day one and going through the entire program. I have to say... this MIGHT work (but don't tell Debby I said that.. I love giving her a hard time when she tells me stuff LOL). After the initial placing of treats down on the ground (patio.. we were outside) and clicking when she picked them up, I decided that since she needed a walk, we'd try the click-treat on our walk. We walked to the back of the property, and normally she would just run around helter skelter, but she's already learning that when we stop she is to sit facing me... she didn't do it every time unless I called to remind her, but she'll learn.. after all it was only the first time.
Well... I've got a lot of work to do for Dr. Blaha, so I'm gonna get going now. I hope everyone has a beautiful and healthy day!! Love You All!!!
Love, Blessings, Belly Rubs and Nose Kisses
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Just stopping by to check on you and yours. I see that you haven't been on here in a few days so I am hoping that things are alright!
Gidget sounds like a handful - but a lot of fun! Hope she doesn't wear you out too much! Hope her tummy troubles are doing better for everyone's sake.
Glad that Mike seems to be feeling better! I hope that he rebounds just as quick from this low.
XOXOXOXO
Michelle, Daisy and Blue
September 27, 2008 8:05 PM
I'm just stopping by to see how things are also, Joanna. I'm getting ready to go to Houston tomorrow to see my sons. Will miss my guys here, though.
I hope things are okay.
Alex
September 28, 2008 8:37 PM