Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

Hi Tina, I hope that things are going well for you and Jasper and Kirby.

I can't believe it has been so long since we've been posting on your thread. Time sure does fly.

Happy New Year!

Yes Tina, I miss you. :o So glad that Sharlene bumped up your thread.

Post when you can. I hope things have settled down for you and that Jasper in hanging in there okay.

Hugs to you and gently scratches to Jasper and Shelby

Hi Tina

Hope all OK for you, Jasper and Shelby, I read on beautiful Dakota's thread about some worrying Jasper blood results... hope they just little worries, not big worries!! We so overdue for a catchup, sending you some hugs xxxxxx

Hi Everyone,
I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted an update on Jasper. He always has so much going on, it feels daunting to try to get everything organized to post. And the more I put it off, the more difficult it gets. I have several sets of labwork that I need to get posted for his record. On the last couple of chem profiles, his liver enzymes have been horrible. His ALP was 6000 something on one of them, I about fainted. His ALT has been very high also, which is even more concerning.

There are some new contributing factors that I haven't had a chance to post about. It just seems that everything is a vicious circle with him, and more and more things keep happening to add to the circle and we can't get a good handle on most of it for any length of time. Very frustrating and disheartening. In spite of all of this, he had seemed to be feeling pretty good overall until about two weeks ago when he suddenly started not wanting to eat again. So I have been struggling to get him to eat since then. And I mean struggling. Every meal is a challenge, sometimes it takes him hours to eat, but so far he hasn't completely refused. He doesn't always finish but he will at least eat something.

I decided mid week last week to take him in for my vet to take a look at him, and discovered that she is out of town until Monday, so we have an appt then. I have just been praying that he doesn't get worse before then. I don't know what she will say. I'm so sorry to be such a downer. A bunch of other not so good stuff going on with me too, mostly work related. It all just gets to be a bit much. I am hoping for some sort of positive shift in everything soon.

Well, I got off topic, but I came to post that today is my boy's 12th birthday!! Even though he isn't feeling the best right now, I am grateful that it is Saturday and I was able to be home with him. He pretty much slept most of the day, but again, I am thankful that he is able to rest comfortably for the most part. Just wish he would eat. I admit that I'm a little sad that he wasn't feeling better for his birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET BOY!!!

Thanks so much for listening everyone, I know you all understand and I appreciate it so much. Unfortunately I don't really have anyone else to talk to about him. I think even my two closest friends don't quite understand so I don't say a whole lot anymore.

I haven't been able to be on the forum very much lately but think about all of you and your babes so much. Thank you for checking in on us and keeping us in your thoughts.

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Awww Tina, Happy Birthday indeed!!!! I've taken the liberty of editing Jasper's thread in honor of his birthday celebration! ;) :)

I'm so sorry, though, that you have so many worries to shoulder right now. We are always here for you, and yes, absolutely we understand. So anytime you want to come and talk, we will be eager to listen.

Thanks so much for taking the time to give us this update, and to give us the chance to send our own greetings to your precious birthday boy. Sending my hugs and warmest thoughts to you both!

Marianne

Happy 12th Birthday, Jasper!

Happy Birthday smoochies to your boy!!!!
Terry

Lots of birthday hugs and kisses sent out to Jasper! I'm sure he enjoyed spending his special day with you as much as you did.

Happy Birthday to our dear Jasper.

Tina I am sorry that Jasper and you are going through such tough times.
We are always here for you both. Day or night.

I hope Shelby is doing well.
Big hugs

Hi Tina, it is so good to hear from you. So sorry to hear that you and our boy Jasper are continuing to have such a tough time. :p However, today is a cause for celebration!:p

happy birthday Jasper boy! You go get em tiger!:)

I haven't been posting much, but I have been reading. I have been pretty sick with the stomach flu and have a lot going on, but I wanted to take a few minutes to send you both my best wishes.

Hugs,
Kathy