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What Jen said.

I'm so sorry Robin had to leave so young. He was a strikingly gorgeous and well-loved boy.

This is devastating. I'm so very sorry. That was a lovely tribute, and I hope the good memories will soften your way.

You must be exhausted. I'm so very sorry for this and all your losses. Take good care of yourself, and I hope it won't be a very long time before the good memories are frequent and numerous. Godspeed Chad.

It's comforting to know that Zip left from the comfort of your loving home. But I'm sorry he had to leave you so soon. Godspeed, Zip.

I don't know how to begin to tell you, Robin and Rich, how keenly I feel the pain you've been through lately. And that's on top of all the stress you endure from your Lexus Project activities. But this is the very hardest thing, and I'm so very, very sorry. Godspeed, Elsie.

Robin, I'm so sorry about Elsie and everything your family is going through. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers, bigtime.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so very sorry, Judy. His face is so beautiful, it's both heart-breaking and consoling to look at it.

We just got a lightweight sleep shirt from Downtownhoundz, and it's brilliant. We also use small down throws acquired from Overstock.com. The nice thing is that they're light enough to be unimposing and maneuverable, warm but not hot, and the dog can always stick a leg out to cool off, kick it off themselves, etc. (Spencer usually has it in front of himself by morning and is using it to keep his feet and ears warm.) Here's the link to what we got a year ago; it's out of stock now, but you can put your email addy to be notified if they get it back, and it gives you an idea of what's possible (washability, size, etc.): http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Microfiber-Premium-Down-Throws-Set-of-2/5615629/product.html You might consider a complete thyroid check, as those hormones tend to reduce with age and cause problems such as flipping of the sleep/wake cycle, increased feelings of insecurity, cognitive problems, etc. etc. On the other hand, a dog already on supplementation may need the dosage reduced in older age. We've used the one-of-us-sleeps-with-the-dogs approach, alternating nights when possible, to good effect when we've needed to. No sense in both of you being awake all the time. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Donna, I'm so sorry! I remember well the days when Buzz was new to you and when you decided to make yours his forever home. You did so well by him.

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Just seeing this, Anne. Sending lots of good thoughts for sweet Spriet's recovery!

We know a lot about waiting and worrying at our house. And we'll wait and worry with you until you get something definitive. Glad he's resting comfortably.

You two were perfect together. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Cocoa had a wonderful home with you. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I think Class IV is the newest version of cold laser therapy. We had it done on Spencer's back (he has both LS and problems with three disks.) The first time, when the vet did the treatment, he showed improvement. The second and third times, the techs did it, and he was clearly worse for the experience. I don't know if it was the practitioner that made the difference or if that treatment just isn't right for his condition, but we're not doing it anymore. Hope it does something good for Doug's back, but be aware that it might not. It should be good for the spot on the leg.

I'm noticing that our IBD dog, Spencer, gets diarrhea for days after dosing with Trifexis. The vet said they hadn't noticed such a problem with Trifexis, but Trifexis' own information does note it as a side effect. It probably depends on the sensitivities of the individual dog, but that's a possibility.

Callie had a great, long life in your lovely family. I'm very sorry she had to leave.

What a great tribute. I'm sorry your girl had to leave now.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I was very sorry to see this. Take care.

I found this doc, though I don't know if he's convenient to you. He has the certification, as I read it, just not the "advanced" certification. (I just checked on it because I couldn't believe there wasn't a single certified vet acupuncturist in the entire state of CA! As it is, it's totally odd that there's only one! I'll see if there's a different certifying body also and report back if there is.) Kevin May, DVM El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital 560 N Johnson Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 444-9491 (Work Ph)

No experience with that, so I hope it just goes away, however slowly. Keep us posted!