Pawrents Prater

Lisa, hope all will go well with your carpal tunnel surgery. Nov. 2nd is coming up quickly. Are you having one or both hands done? I had a friend that talked her doctor into doing both hands at one time. She found afterwards she had to have help with everything and I do mean EVERYTHING. She said the worst part was having to have help going to the bathroom.

Dee, another beautiful shawl done. Have you made one for yourself? Saw your temps in another thread and sounds like you are going to need one.

I'm sorry Lisa and Jerry didn't invite you for the birthday celebration. On a side note I am getting to where I don't like to drive after dark any more either if I can help it.

I am glad the neighbor's dog didn't hurt you. So much could have happened. Thank goodness it was just your pants.

BOL Leslie! I think people might pay not to eat my cooking. Hehe. In my case I don't think that I am a bad cook. I think it is more that I just have different taste than a lot of people.

Boy my emotions have been all over the place today. On the one hand I am so happy because Cheeky has made it to another birthday. Last year I never would have thought that possible. I didn't even think she would make it to last year's birthday. So I am happy and grateful for that. She has been so spunky the last couple of mornings, too. It's fun to watch her feeling good especially after hearing her breathing while she is sleeping. At times you can hear a lot of crackling in her lungs. I still know she is living on borrowed time, but for the moment seems to be doing well and holding her own.

Then on the other end of the spectrum I'm worried about Pippi again. I did manage to get her medicine down her this morning, but she has had no interest in anything else. She has mostly slept. I would love to see her eat a little dinner or at the very least I would like to see her drink more. Mostly I'm just letting her nap and snuggle though. I needed a day with more time to sit and read a book and curled up with the dog or two. She was to have a follow up visit this week, but had been thinking later in the week. I'll be calling in the morning and getting her on in sooner. They are always good to work us in, so I will be surprised if they don't see her tomorrow. I have not taken her temp, but I do think she feels warmer than Cheeky. So wondering if the fever is back. I am hoping that it could be as simple as just the antibiotic making her feel queasy or something like that. If it's still the infection it is discouraging to think Pippi would be worse again before finishing off the anti-biotics. I'm hoping she will be tempted to eat some dinner, but we will see.

- Laura (Pippi, Cheeky, Inky and Nimbus)

Dee, I do need extra light to work sometime and I did use a magnifier for the chain link part, I was not seeing them right. It got cold enough yesterday that I did wear your hat and scarf to walk the boys, I was all nice and warm!!!!!

Laura, it is the hard part with having older pups, look like there is always one of them not feeling right and when they all do we worry about what could go wrong next. *hugs*

Good evening everyone!

Laura I sure am glad to hear Pippi ate so well last night and you don't need to take her back to the vet too soon!

Anick I definitely hear you about the older pups! Glad too that I have discovered Tango eating the kibble I leave out!

Dee sometimes those emojis make it hard to understand what someone is saying! Is that cat s c r a t c h? I'm so excited for your balloon ride on Friday! I'm really glad Jerry and Lisa are going, too!

Leslie, I know you have a limited diet. What is your favorite thing to eat? You can do veggies and fruits, right? What about pasta, bread, meat, poultry, sugar, etc?

I'm only having one hand done. The right and yes, I'm right hand. But I really need them both done, but for the reason you said, Laura, just doing the one for now.

I'll probably be pretty limited in what l can do with the one for a couple days, anyway. Will post when l can!

I really hope you get nice weather for that ride.

I hope you are not as bad with your left hand as I am 

Laura I sure hear you. With older doggies you can worry a lot.
Yes Pooks is doing way better. Sunday he was up at it! Spent a lot of time walking around inside and out. Also just sitting and laying around with his head up (he can't see) and listening to everything. Every time I think Pooks and Molly are down for the count they rally and are ok. All the prayers, good thoughts and tears do really help. Love to you all  heart  

Lisa, I think you are sensible to only have one hand done at a time. I remember thinking when my friend had hers done that I was surprised the doctor would agree to do both at the same time. Hope your surgery will go well and bring you lots of relief.

Dee, yikes on a blizzard! I hope not. Especially not before your balloon ride. We're expecting a couple of days of rain here and the temp is going to dip some, but I hope not too much. Still no new heat pump, but hopefully about to be on track and maybe installed next week.

I would think Tori running, eating and being active is a good sign. It's hard not to worry sometimes though.

Carol, it's like a roller coaster ride with older pups health sometimes, isn't it? So glad Pooks is doing well right now. Love it when they respond to medication and diet changes and you can see that difference.

I called today to make Pippi's follow up appointment. I was shooting for Friday, but the vet I like isn't working Fridays right now. So we went ahead and had the recheck today. She got good report and he wasn't too worried about her not eating this past Sunday. We'll keep up with the Rimadyl and antibiotics and just keep an eye on things for now.

- Laura (Pippi, Cheeky, Inky and Nimbus)