Xan
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Well, that IS a lot.... Maybe it's just having to get comfortable again after all the handling and so forth, a bit of sprain or something, and she'll fool you all!
It could happen, and that's where I'll be putting my attention and energy! 
In the mean time, Mahogany, try to get some real food in you. And plenty of water to wash away the bad stuff.
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Look at him!! Oh, he looks like he's well on his way, but sending continue-to-improve thoughts your way!!
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Oh Diane....
I'm reading on the edge of my seat, holding my breath, feeling little surges of hope when you say she's eaten something ... I'm sending relaxing waves of comfort and vigor to Mahogany, and you might as well have some of that yourself!
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Ah. Free at last. A terrible gift we can give our special loved ones, a beautiful sacrifice.
Sprite obviously was loved, and your love for her will keep her with you forever.
The pictures are wonderful. The second and the last are my favorites. So much of HER in them, so much life.
Thank you for sharing both her life and her passing with us.
Many hugs as you pass into this next stage...
(May I add that last one to my collection of beautiful reference images, for possible use as a painting or drawing at some point? If I do use it, I'll let you know, and you can have first dibs.)
Take care of yourself, now. Take it easy...
Xan
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Aww Carrier, that's a good mix of news.
Every day is a gift, it's true. We forget that it's always so, but if there's any positive about Cancer, it's this: we remember the gift of every day with those we love.
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Oh yeah! I'm going to try this for Happy. I gave it a good trial once before for teeth, and general well-being, but saw no results. Happy has these little pimples, and a rashy area on her breastbone and elbows.... Excellent.
*adding ACV to shopping list*
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Yeay! Home and eating. Now, as to the farting ... You have my most sincere and heart-felt sympathies!!
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Owie!!
Poor frankenmouth houndy!
So sorry for you both to have gone through this. It's a nightmare. At least it wasn't worse for you all! I hope the terrible terrier is alright, too.
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Yeay!!!
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Uh oh. Diane, I'm so sorry. The Bad Thing is ... well, duh. We all know how we feel about that.
I hope you and Mahogany can find some comfort soon. We'll definitely be keeping you in our thoughts...
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Echo, take it easy, girlie girl!
Side note: is aspirin safe? I had been given to understand dogs really don't do aspirin well.
Googled for my own info, too, and this seems to summarize the general idea:
Aspirin (dogs only)Aspirin is ok for dogs, but not for cats. To reduce stomach irritation, use buffered aspirin or give aspirin at mealtime. For chronic arthritis pain, we have prescription drugs that are much safer and far more effective. Giving your dog aspirin more often than twice a week is a probably a bad idea.
Use 5 grain (325 mg) aspirin tablets.
A 60 to 80 lb dog may be given one tablet twice a day (every 12 hours) or 1/2 tablet three times a day (every eight hours). A 30 to 40 lb dog gets half as much; a 15 to 20 lb dog a quarter as much. You should always consult with a vet before administering aspirin.
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I notice you say his teeth are bad and you're doing CET rinse 2x/week. Just as a point of reference, I brush once a day (2 dogs get an electric toothbrush), and CET rinse 2x/DAY. Even so, I'm not sure if it helps much. But some. 2x/weeks seems like it wouldn't do much of anything.....
:Disclaimer: I'm no vet!
I hope Alan feels better SOON! No clots, buddy boy!!
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Just seeing this, and sending hugs and quick-healing wishes to poor Shadow.
Lots of kisses and bikkies will help him deal with the owieness.
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I'm so sorry.
Run free, Tica, and give your mom some comfort from inside her heart.
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Thinking good thoughts for Dee! Fool 'em all and start walking normal, Missy!
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That's outrageously fabulously spectacular news!!!!! :confett:
Heh heh! I hope someone will be taking pictures of the party, and getting some good shots of the staff's faces as they hold their plates high above the sea of dogs!!
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Sweet Sprite.
She's going to have a love-filled week, I'm sure.
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Darcy! Keep it up, ya hairy-eyed lady!
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Great news for Bonnie!
:We'll keep Drew's dad in our thoughts, and hope for healing there, too.
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Thank goodness he's alright.
Now, note to all wildlife and domestic stragglers: Look out for this guy! He means business!
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When Happy was being sooo picky (and she came to me so skinny you could file your mail using her ribs
), I tried lots of stuff. I ended up soaking her kibble and adding about 25% of the total meal as canned, then mushing it up 'til it was all the consistancy of canned. Are his teeth bad? Happy's teeth were so bad when she came (and now only has half of them left), I think it was just too painful or difficult to deal with the little rolly polly kibbles. Mashed, she can kind of wolf up mouthfuls more easily. She seems to enjoy the fish oil supplements, too. Mmm!
And a dollop of non-fat plain yogurt. And a sprinkle of nutritional (not brewer's) yeast (has B12: appetite stimulant as well as gives vigor, and all the pets LOOOOVE it!) (but go easy on it, or you'll get nasty farts! ) And a ground-up glucosamine tab. Good luck finding just the right mix for your old guy!
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You're not here, and yet you're where you've always been, safe in your momma's heart.
That's perfect.
Hilda, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Oh Mara! I'm so sorry!
:bighug How wonderful there was another greyhound owner there that was willing to be with you through the very sad moment of letting her go. That's so loving. I'm glad you got home safely afterwards, too.
I love what you say about her name. That knowing her, that learning her, that loving her is what makes even the pain of losing her worth the joy of having had her with you.
We're here for you as long as you need us.
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Wabi and Happy both have some discharge occasionally. Wabi's is strongly fishy (EW!!!) while Happy's is more interesting to the other dogs than to me (I notice them noticing rather than noticing it myself). We kicked Wabi off the couch and had to wash a blanket 'cause of her fish-tookus the other night.
It could happen, and that's where I'll be putting my attention and energy! 
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Good luck with that!
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), I tried lots of stuff. I ended up soaking her kibble and adding about 25% of the total meal as canned, then mushing it up 'til it was all the consistancy of canned.
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Sweet sister, together again...
I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself, now...