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Wow! glad Squirt was ok... maybe she was in the house all along? if her hearing is diminished, it's possible. I've been thru the lost dog saga a few times and it's not fun. I'm kind of paranoid now when I let the 2 little ones out; I'm always checking to make sure the gates are closed (meter reader has left gate open before). At least she is home safe and sound!
Jeff & the Girls
Wow Leslie I haven't checked in in awhile and I just read about ole Squirt's holiday adventure. Silly girl worrying momma like that. Glad everybody is o.k. and I'm sending you all a belated hug! :)
Tammy, Crash, Darby, & Riley (Crash's new little brother)
Hi ya'll,
We had another little thunderstorm yesterday evening and Squirt was a nervous wreck! She didn't start the 3pm alarm to remind me to feed her at 5 but instead wanted in the bed - completely out of character for her. She refused her dinner and all offered treats so I couldn't get the melatonin in her, which would have helped a little bit. I wrapped her up again, this time in a blanket, but it didn't help last nite. I may not have had it wrapped right...who knows. She was panting very hard and shaking all over. Her ears stayed pricked sharp and she had to be touching me at all times or she started whimpering. :( This is NOT my independent baby girl. The storm was over by 7, the sun out and the steam bath begun - but she didn't settle down until after midnight and refused all food until this morning. I went ahead and gave her the Lyso on schedule with her breakfast and she is doing fine so far. Her appetite was back as usual this morning.
I've been wanting to have her liver values looked in more depth and her panting is worrisome, so I went ahead and made an appt with Dr. Nafe, the IMS. She goes in Thurs. morning. Since the panting is the only cush sign she is displaying, I'm not sure an ACTH is merited at this point but it has been a while since her levels were checked so I will defer to Dr N on this. An ultrasound may be called for and I have been debating this possibility for some time. I don't think I will put her through any more surgeries yet I keep remembering what Scott, one of our admins, told me years ago - "It's always better to know than not". So, while surgery may not be a viable option, there may be things I can do to help if there is a problem with one, or more, of her organs. (The thought that half her spleen was left keeps eating at me - could that half have developed another tumor? :eek::( ) Plus, if there is a serious issue, knowing about it and learning what to expect can help me make the right decisions so that she doesn't suffer. Man, that was hard to type. :(
I've been worried about Squirt for some time but kept quiet. I'm prone to worry, ya know. :o I keep telling myself she's 14 1/2, it's been so so hot here, the stress of another move, change in routines, new environment, she misses Moe...these things take a toll. So, I'm gonna go spend more money and either find the problem or find that, once again, PANIC RULES! :D:rolleyes:
So, ya'll pray this is another boob incident! ;)
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Oh Leslie,
I will not panic with you. I sure hope it is just the stress of moving, heat, etc. Sas knows a Tellington Touch massage for thunderstorms. What about the thundershirt?
poor Squirt. A guy over on the diabetes forum has earphones that help his dog through loud storms. let me know if you want me to find the link. hugs, Judi
Oh Leslie, I'm praying for another boop incident. Like the others I'm thinking it's just panic. But not unwarranted. keep us posted...
Awww, Im sorry poor Squirt seems off my sweet Leslie,
Seems thunderstorms are at the top of the list of annoyances for our precious pups. Cousin Princess paces back and forth and during last week's storm, she wanted to go into the bathtub:confused: Huh? After the storm was over she settled down.
I do pray and hope this is nothing but the jitters for little old Squirt, so mommy can try to relax.
Thinking of you and the gang always with soo much love.
Tight hugs to all.
xo Jeanette and my girl
Oh poor little Squirt. I certainly do sympathize with the storm stuff, as you know. However, it could be a multitude of things all together, just piling up on her. Either way, you know that no way will you feel better until you Know for sure what is going on.
Hugs and belly rub to the Squirt and gang!
Sharlene and molly muffin
Leslie when your twitcher starts twitching, well it's time to find out what's going on. Poor ole Squirt we know you don't mean to worry your momma like that and that thunderstorm stuff can be scary. Hugs for both of you and keep us posted! Paws crossed! :)
Tammy, Crash, Darby, and Riley
Hi Leslie,
I hope there's nothing too serious wrong with Squirt, and that it is just another boob incident, too. I am a total worrier, so whenever anything is slightly off, I jump to the worst case scenario. So I think a "boob incident" is exactly what you should be hoping for. I hope your appointment goes well. I'll be checking in for updates. You and Squirt are in my thoughts...
Julie & Hannah