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Sending lots of prayers!

I know how hard it is to lose a friend

Why not feed a good food and add fiber? Have you tried Eagle Pack Senior? It's 26/10 Have you tried a home cooked diet or raw?

Is she still on pain meds? What did he give her. If it is an NSAID stop it and call him/her immediately. Try boiled meat or hamburgers from McDonalds.

Sending prayers for peace, comfort & strength.

She needs to eat and drink. Which antibiotic is she on? Have you told the vet she is not eating? She may need some reglan or carafate for her stomach.

Sorry, I believe she is wrong. If it continues, look into neurontin (other amp moms help me out here). I know Max had it and I think Winslow did (phantom pain). Sending lots of prayers!

Sending lots of prayers!

Chiropractic and acupuncture have helped my guys. As my vet says "all old dogs have some degree of LS). I never limited their activity because they were advanced age and had issues. When they can't run with treatment, that's when you start to look at sending them off. Sending prayers. edited to add: many of mine have been on a low dose pred the last year or two of their life if needed.

How long has it been since his amputation? 21 proud and happy months! Glynis I believe you are right Bev. The date is in the beginning of the thread. What a journey! Soon Winslow T shirts will be on his blog Diane

Sending lots of prayers!

Sending lots of prayers! She'll just be happy to come home! I lit a candle and associated it with Polli: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candle...ng&gi=Polli

I would do acupuncture and/or chiropractic (not the Australian method, ever) on an amp dog as a follow up treatment(s) -- heck, even my 4 legged guys get that I believe it helps a lot. I think keeping in shape is important. For instance, Winslow swims and does walks. Glynis won't let him run because he has a bone spur in his front paw (was to be operated on before the cancer was diagnosed). When that paw swelled from some unknown cause, Winslow ran on two legs (video in his thread). So, yes it's possible for them to have a good life after amputation.

October 11, 2008 Here's Winslow's commentary on going for his checkups: "I always know when I'm going to the vet. My mom gets me up early and doesn't feed me. Then she takes me outside and makes me potty in the cup. She's gotten better about that with practice. Her hands don't even get wet anymore. I'm also a pretty good aim. Then we go in the car. We get stuck in traffic for a really long time and boy,am I hungry! But there's no food. Finally we get there. Ok, I know this place... It's not so bad.. I mark all the trees on the way in so everyone knows I've arrived. Inside, I know to get on the scale so I go directly there and wait. Then mom makes me sit in the cat area because I'm not so fond of the other dogs. Who said THEY could be here anyway? The cats are ok, they're all in cages. Mom brings in my bed and portable fanny, so I'm cool and comfy in the waiting room. She brings my water bowl, too. I don't like theirs. They taste like paper. Mom buys me a yummy water from the machine. Mmm, good. Everyone knows me here and they all come out to see me. The vacuum cleaning lady, the maintenance man, Dr. M, the surgeon. Of course, I show off my stumpy to everyone and all are amazed. Everyone pets me here. Then, Joy comes to get me. This means blood and chest xray, but it also means peanut butter muzzles! It's about time, geez, I'm starving here! I go back with Joy and she gives me lots of love while they take my picture. A little poke and it's back to mom. When Joy comes back, we gather up all my stuff and go to the little room. Dr. C. comes in and I get more peanut butter while he looks me over, pokes and prods. He talks to my mom for a few minutes, gives me lots of hugs, mom pays and then we go home. (I dont understand why she pays.. we bring our own peanut butter!). Daddy's waiting at the door with my breakfast! Yum. and then a long nap. The next day, the phone rings, my mom whoops and hollers and we have a dance, toys and treats. Afterward, she reads Greytalk to me and they are talking about me and saying nice things. I love that part. It makes me feel really special. The vet experience isn't so bad, really. There is lots of peanut butter, lots of lovee and some really nice people who say good things." And that's the Winslow viewpoint. In the cooler weather, there is more time on the deck. THE SQUIRRELS AND CHIPMUNKS ARE NO LONGER AFRAID OF WINSLOW. They come right up on the deck when he's out there. He looks at them, watches them, but never goes after them. I will try to get a photo. This is pretty amazing. Glynis

And this is what Winslow thinks of all the excitement Glynis

October 10, 2008 Just got the call. Winslow continues to be healthy! All is well. WHEW! I'm off to join him in a happy dance! Glynis to which I say WOOHOO!!!!!

Muscle cramp perhaps?

Sending prayers! Talk with your vet, but most of mine were on 100mg of tramadol every 12 hours, then every 8 hours, then every 4 hours (towards the end). You can also add morphine for pain control. Sending prayers!

October 8, 2008 Hi Diane, As you know, we go for Winslow's check up tomorrow. I, of course am a wreck. I worry so much every time we go. Winslow, on the other hand has been enjoying the cooler weather. Throwing his toys off the deck, so I'll go get them and then doing it again (this is his very warped version of "fetch"). Yesterday when Jen (one of his favorite neighbors came by, Winslow actually went up on his hind leg to greet her. Now that is something he hasn't done since his amp. He's been throwing his toys all over the house and demanding walks for no reason. Ah.. the cool weather. It was 54 degrees in our house this morning. Winslow couldn't be happier. So, while I pace the floors and worry for the next 2 days, what do you think his majesty is doing? If I just said it, you wouldn't believe it, so see for yourself. I'll let you know what happens with the vet on Friday. Glynis

Sending prayers! No meds given?

Sending lots of prayers!

Sending prayers

You left them behind???? I do that all the time Try some boiled meat in with the kibble. Have you changed kibble on Thane?

Sending lots of prayers!

Sending my sympathy.