Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Hi Kathy

How are you and Rosie today? I am having a lovely morning catching up on the chores after my little trip away... all you suffering in the heat would love it here today, gorgeous sunny winter's morning... quite warm so all the windows are open to let the sunshine and fresh air in. Flynn is patrolling outside, that darn cat next door has been visiting again so he is leaving messages for her all over! I love lazy weekend mornings :D:D

Hi Trish,
It does sound beautiful there! I am jealous. Read Rosie's thread later on and you'll see that we had a few incidences yesterday. It is going to be really hard to keep this little one safe.:o

How are you and my boy? Did any more toys arrive? Was Flynny well behaved at your folks?

Rosie is mad at me at the moment, so she's pouting in her crate. I trimmed her paw pads and feet today. She wasn't thrilled about the ordeal! I do all the grooming myself as I did for Buddy, so she has to get used to it. The sooner I start, the easier it will be. Basically, she'll eventually give up fighting and go with the flow. She squirmed on the first paw, and cried like she was being beaten. I ignored it and the last three paws, she stayed still and quiet. So, that's why she's pouting! Rosie 0 me 1!:D

You shouldn't have any problems with Flynny on patrol!!! Xxxxx

Good idea getting her used to it at a young age though, the vet has asked me to look inside Flynns mouth to get him used to that, so we can check for any new ulcers of which there are none! He hates it but is getting used to it. He IS food motivated so I can bribe him with a wee treat!

Yes, Have to do it when they are young! I never had any problem brushing Buddy's teeth because I started when he was a puppy. I have already started doing Rosie's teeth every couple of days, Even though she only has a handful of them!:D That is why I am handling her paws often. They are a sensitive part and most often don't want them fooled with. If you do it enough, it becomes no big deal! Basically, they submit and you get the job done. Rosie is still pouting and giving me the stink eye!:D xxx

Awww poor girl, she will get over it. I keep telling Flynn... I am the Alpha, you young dog are the Beta!

I am totally bummed out now. I was just reading through the list of fur babies lost so far in 2013, so I could pray for them and their families. There are 44 of them and it's only July. That is so sad and depressing.:o My best Buddy is only one of many casualties. I am off to light a candle for them all. Bless all of you who have ever lost a beloved fur baby. I wish I could hug you all individually.:) Big hugs,

Kathy, you really are an angel, just wanted you to know that and you help so many of us on this forum, thanku, and bless you!

Kathy, Thank you for thinking of all our fur babies.
Big hugs right back to you.

Kathy:
Wonderful thought to light a candle for all the fur babies. I think of you and Buddy every day. I pray for all who have lost a baby to this wretched disease, but I did not realize there were that many this year. The sheer numbers of those that passed are numbing. This disease has to have some research to find a cure. Blessings
Patti

Kathy, I wanted to thank you for your continued love and support for Kaibo and all of the other pups on this forum even as you go through this difficult time. I am saddened to hear of your loss. Keep the memories close to your heart. He will always be with you.
Nikki