Penelopesslave Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 She must be part feline, because this girl has nine lives!! Thanks to all who have asked about our steel magnolia. I am happy to report that she is eating again, fairly regularly, though she still won't have anything to do with dog food, kibble, or canned. I have to cook each meal for her-- a lot of ground beef, potatoes, baby rice cereal, chicken breasts, etc.-- but she eats at least two good meals per day so I am not complaining. Today we ventured out to our regular dog park and she got to see all of her friends. The human ones all commented on the "sparkle" being back in her eyes. It was tiring for her but she had such a good time I am glad we went. She is still on the Lasix, and will be until the end, and we are going to the cardiologist next week for an electrocardiogram and full consult, so we can keep her as strong and happy as possible for as long as possible. She still looks like a skeleton but tomorrow I am going to experiment with satin balls and maybe put some meat back on those old bones. I thought Bell was ready to give up but she wasn't, I am so glad I didn't give up either. What a rollercoaster! Thank you to everyone who has helped us with your good thoughts and wise advice. We definitely could not have done it without you! Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 What fantastic news... Way to go Miss Bell : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good Girl, Bell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That is the best news you could have given me today! Way to go Bell. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 for you and Bell!! Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Outstanding News, for Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I am so glad to hear she is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Excellent news!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Way to go Bell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You hang tough sweetheart and keep up the good work. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 wonderful news! I found that once Sugar started on the heart meds, it made a huge difference in how she felt. If Bell ends up with more pills after her visit with the cardiologist, I'd advise giving her a pepcid too. All that medicine upset Sugar's tummy, but she ate fine with the pepcid, and we want to keep Bell eating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You go, Bell :yay Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Bell, your Mom sure loves you, sweetie---and so do we! So glad to hear she's eating, Melissa. I tried a small recipe of satin balls for Tess (along with the antibiotic the vet prescribed) when she was looking so thin a few weeks ago, and I think it helped. She was eating well anyway, so I did just use them as a supplement, but she sure liked them. If Bell will eat them, it's worth a try. Of course, I can see you, pregnant, with your hands mushing up a bunch of raw ground beef! How are YOU doing? Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That's really great news...........lovely Bell, what a strong girl she is! Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 What great news!! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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