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Oh Leslie, poor Squirty's peepee. That's not fun at all. Hope she gets some relief soon, and maybe mommy has to fan her puffy area each night while you are in bed...lol...Either way, I'm always thinking of all of you, even though we have been hiding.
Take care of you and sending you and the babes all our love and tight hugs.
xo Jeanette and the Princess
Hi ya'll,
Time for an update on my Sweet Bebe!
The yeast is gone, thanks to a very simply solution - organic yogurt topping her meals (twice a day). YAY!!! She got that for quite a while and now I only give it to her like every third day.
Squirt continues to do well on the Lyso maintenance, supplements, herbs, and diet she has been for some time now tho she did have a few days last week when I got worried. She just wasn’t herself, ya know? Kinda slow, slept a lot and quite clingy when not sleeping, decrease in appetite and increase in pain level but whatever had her down is over and she is back to her usual self. Every time she has these off days, I start The Conversation with myself – “what’s wrong? How much more can she take? Is this the beginning of the end? FIX IT! FIX IT! FIX IT! You’re both ‘fixed out’, fool! NNNOOOOOO!!!!!” :o:rolleyes:
Since moving into the house, she has decided she is big enough now to sleep by herself :D so she usually sleeps in my closet (which is HUGE!) right by the floor vent…and I know she is content there because I seldom hear a sound at nite from that room. I really think her legs have reached the point where the softness of the mattress makes movement difficult and painful so she is more comfortable on a firmer surface…tho she will dig out a blanket to lay on at times.
She thoroughly loves her yard! It isn’t large at all but it is big enough for them to all have room to run, play, hunt, roll, dig, sniff, explore, and sun bathe. The 3’ fence has vertical spaces between the pickets (Brick’s head was measured to make sure he couldn’t get through) and Squirt will sit with one eye against an opening, watching the neighborhood, barking any time something moves. She doesn’t sit there very long, but she checks things out just about every time she goes out – a Queen has to be aware of her domain, ya know! :p
She has become very vocal at mealtimes. It is always rather loud around here as I prepare the various meals for them but since moving, Squirt has started giving it her ear-splitting best! At first, I thought the cortisol must be on the rise, naturally, but as I watched I realized she is just able to really get into the twice-daily Barkfests now that we have a real kitchen again and she is enjoying every minute of it! :D She will also take an Occupy the Kitchen stand which entails laying in the middle of the kitchen floor then snapping and growling whenever any of the others try to pass. This is great fun for her and the others have proven the cartoons right - dogs can walk on their tippy-toes! :p:D:p
I continue to enjoy every moment we have and continue to pray for many, many more to come.
Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt
Leslie:
Glad to see the move went well and that Squirt is well on the mend.
Shari
Leslie, thank you for the wonderful update. I always enjoy your writings.
Brought a big smile to my face reading about Squirt in the kitchen:D:D:D
There is no place like home for the pups and you!!!!!
:D Loved that update. I can just picture them all and the backyard, the kitchen and even the closet.... how wonderful for you all! So happy for you. Kim
Oh more happy news. Or semi happy anyway. And who wouldn't enjoy a good Barkfest!!? "Bark, bark, bark, bark, bark..... grrrrr, Bark!" Ok nap time.... Keep them coming Squirt!
What a wonderful, happy update! I love it! :D:D:D
Julie & Hannah
Awwww Leslie,
So happy you all seem settled in and are making wonderful memories in your new home. "Home sweet home, "there's no place like home".
Love to all and tight hugs.
So Jeanette & Princess
How is squirt's hearing? My parents' 15 y/o cocker has become much more vocal...in weird ways...since his hearing has declined. In fact, I don't think he hears himself at all :( When Ella and I visit my parents, Ella hangs out in the pantry (it's a walk in) where the treats are! We look up from what ever we are doing like "where's Ella?" as soon as we check the pantry, there she is! Too smart for her own good!
Leslie, you certainly do have the adventures at your house. So glad Squirts yeast infection is gone. Sort of just cringe at the mere thought of it, poor thing!
Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly