Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

Wheeeee it's a party!! Yay, he is a tough little cookie!! I am so lucky and thankful he continues to do well. Thanks for all the well wishes on yet another anniversary of Flynn boy - Nov/Dec 2014 is going to be busy now I have another surgery to add to the calendar :D.

I have really noticed an improvement in him today, he has been real perky and dying to get off his leash but I am keeping him on his extendable for another week. They said 10 days, but I am paranoid now after that little weekend episode and that was actually Day 10 :eek:... so he can just keep it zipped in for another week. :D What a mean mother I am!

I am feeling heaps better so the ABs are doing their job. More on the good news front, Dad had his followup scan to check if there had been any progression in his renal tumour and AAA on Monday and I had my Urologist colleague check it with me this arvo. The renal tumour has shrunk slightly :) so we were right not to rush into surgery for him. The aneurysm is only just ever so slightly bigger and we do not think anything to worry about but he has a review coming up with vascular surgeon. Dad was delighted when I told him this news tonight :D

So could this day be any better? Well only I guess if it was payday :eek::D:) or the weekend :eek::D:) xxxxx

Payday on the weekend!!! And scoring a grapevine lit penguin Christmas decoration with a giant poodle for 75% off:D

Ho, ho,ho, it is a good day at Flynn and Trish's house:D:D

Trish sorry I missed Flynn,s one year anniversary so

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY FLYNN

I,m glad he continues to do well and agree about the on lead for a few more days, these little dogs think they are invinsible and if feeling better should be off the lead and playing normally :D

Can't believe it has been a whole year, he went in the day I joined on here

Glad to hear he is perking up and raring to go, is hard to stop them after a while :D

Sorry you have been poorly, typical when you went back to work, speaking of mines been shocking this week which is why I have been a bit mia!

Great news for dad, that's a relief to hear for you all I am sure :)

Got your secret Santa presses and mum and dads yet? I have been using amazon for the kids and the other half :D

Big hug to you and scratches for the wee man

Mel
Xxxxx

Thanks girls :D:D Another fairly good day, he destroyed two of Elle's toys and got told off by his Nana so things are getting back to normal :D:D

((((HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MEL and MISS TIA WHO ARRIVED

IN OUR LIVES ONE YEAR AGO))))

I never knew you arrived the day Flynn went to theatre, that was an uncanny coincidence!! What a year it has been with all it's ups and downs especially with Tia passing. But what would be do without you here, you have become one of the boards special treasures Mel and we will always remember Tia too xxxxx ps no presents bought yet :(

So glad to hear Flynny Boy is doing so well!!! He's an amazing lil guy:)

Hugs,

Ro

Wonderful to hear Flynn is doing so well. Seems the humans are all sick though. Quite a few of us on the forum seem to have something or other.

It's even better to hear your Dad has gotten good news.

Popping to see how you and Flynn are doing, also to ask you a question. On one of your posts (that I can,t find now) you mentioned a drug beginning with a N that can be used to treat MDR bacteria I wondered if you could remember it can you let me know, as I want to look into for Woody :)

Wow Mel a year. So much has happened in that year, with the loss of Tia and just stuff.

Great news about your dad Trish. Just what he needed to hear, how cool that you got to deliver it too.

Flynn is so funny, I was laughing at him doing the bum nip. That cracked me up completely.

Snowman vs Penguin. I imagine it is the talk of the office as everyone tries to figure it out.

huggers,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey you

Happy Friday :D

What a cheeky little rotter nipping your bum, defo must be feeling more like himself. Is his belly doing ok? No more issues since the bed incident I hope?

You better get your bottom into gear on the present front as its not long now. I have boxes and stuff coming out of my ears here. My neice and nephew sure are spoilt!!

Should really try and sleep but am wide awake, hate when that happens, maybe will catch you later

Mel
Xxxxx

Isn't that the joy of online shopping Mel! Boxes coming in constantly. I'm doing the same thing, and the upstairs bedroom is a real mess. What fun though. :)

Isn't Flynn a hoot! He constantly cracks me up.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi everyone!! Well we got through the week and time to relax on the weekend. But all your talk of shopping is making me feel very nervous. Tomorrow I will start!! Ack, it will probably be frantic in town. :eek: Serves me right for leaving it so late! Maybe I should get shopping on the internet instead :D

Flynny seems to be doing OK. I was a little worried when he first got up this morning, as he came over to the front door but did not go out but just sat there with his head lowered. I walked out and he followed but slowly, I am thinking maybe his BP is a little low :confused: I remember this happening before when we put him on his antihypertensives. Maybe with this mass gone it has helped his BP?? When he was in hospital and during surgery they said it was on the low side at times. He is not due to have it checked for two weeks but will keep an eye on it and get him in next week if I am still concerned. He has been perky enough the rest of the day, resting up as he should be.

I have to drop him at 7am to Mum and Dad's on Friday as I have an early meeting, no one was up this morning and when Mum did get up after 8, Flynny was lying asleep on the carpet next to Dad's bed. Honestly, he has 5 beds in various rooms in their house he could have gone and slept on one of them but he must have wanted to be next to Dad. When he was younger he would just jump up there but he cannot manage that now. Mum was horrified to see him just on the floor like that :rolleyes:... I said well he is a dog, they do like sleeping on the floor but she is like "ohhh poor boy, so cold, so hard, just recovering from his surgery, he needs another bed!!" :D:D:D I will just move one of the other beds into Dad's room if he is still asleep in bed when I drop Flynn in the morning, but don't really want to wake Dad up moving beds into his room at the crack of dawn :eek:.

Hi Ro... I see you popped in, lovely to see you hope that little darling Ella is doing well and not keeping you up too much at night, wonder if Chey is keeping an eye on her as well as you :) I bet she is as she was such a sweet girl! Big hugs for you xxx

Don,t you just love grand doggie parents. My mum is exactly the same, Woody has a toy box, 2 beds and dishes at my mums for when he visits, and I,ve even caught her covering him up in a blanket just incase he is cold :D

I,m glad Flynn has perked up, it is a worry when they act out of character. Keeping an eye on his BP is a good idea, maybe the surgery has helped with that. Christmas shopping is a nightmare I hate doing it, and like you haven,t even started, need to get my act in gear.:)

We always have our doggie radar up when they act a bit off. I am hoping Flynn and Zoe have no more" hangovers" from anything for awhile:):):);)

Have a good weekend. I am will have to shop to. We have a secret Santa in our family- ha, ha ME:rolleyes::rolleyes: I have two grand kids to buy for and as they get olders, their letters to santa have more expensive "toys":rolleyes::rolleyes:

Happy, happy

Hey Mel go read my thread for the link I posted;);) I LOVE your penquin.

I know Addy, I am actually quite pleased our Christmas is going to be relatively quiet so not to stir Flynn up too much! Plus I always get concerned over the holidays with the vets being shut, although mine is only closed Christmas Day so lucky there. I must check with Mike what his schedule is..... ohhh I definitely need to add them to my Christmas Present list for all they have done for us over the year.

Tracy, I think I am like your Mum as I am always putting a blanket over him when it is cool and even a little pillow under his head... but he does have his own personalised pillow his Nana gave him. It must be done like the cups Judi is having made with Keesh's photo printed on it. I just took his photo for an update in his recovery and have added it to his album, he is just lazing about but you can see his tummy and his fur is already growing back in! He is usually allowed on the couch but I do not want him jumping and he seems quite happy in his new possie on the floor.

Did someone mention procrastinating!! :D

Trish he,s looking really good in the pictures, really comfy. I was the same with Woody I was so paranoid that he would hurt himself after his surgery that I didn,t allow him to jump on the sofa. :)

Hi Trish,

Just wanted to drop in and check on both of you. I hope the antibiotics kicked that infection's butt and you're all better. :D

How's our wee man doing? Has he been terrorizing the rats this week? Nothing like rats behind glass to perk a guy up! Please update when you have a chance.

Big hugs my dear and cuddles for Flynny boy. :p xxxx

I am glad our boy is doing well:). He is one tough pup.

Ella is a really good baby. She has consistently slept through the night since 8 weeks old. Yay!!

I really miss Chey, but I know she is looking down on us. I try not to think about her being gone too much as it still upsets me. She had a good life. She went and did more than some humans.

I hope everyone is staying warm. It's supposed to get down to 1 degree tonight in Indianapolis:eek: yikes!!!

I'm still checking in from time to time:)

HI Tracy, Kathy and Ro!

Thanks for popping in to check on us, I hardly seem to have a night at home lately with Christmas parties etc. We are chugging along ok, Flynny seems to fluctuate a bit. Perky some days, like today then some mornings quite sluggish. Will get BP check next week to see what is happening there. Would be nice if we could get him off some of his BP meds if that was the case! We are due to start the Prednisone trial next week too, hopefully to settle the inflammatory cells in his bowel and also to help the kidneys. His wound is all healed nicely and his appetite is great.

He is itching like crazy today though, we had held his flea treatment off a little but I gave that this morning. But really scratching hard and he had a little warty thing on his snout he has made bleed. I want him tested to see what his actual allergies are, Local Mike is onto it and txt me today that he will send the details though on allergy testing so we can get that in the pipeline, so that will be interesting. He has been on lamb/tripe/garlic meat the last 3 weeks, + grain free biscuits. But his poops are good at the moment. I found a new probiotic today specifically for IBS in humans, giving him a half dose of that. Worth a try.

So that's our update, not very much to report really... just the way I like it :D:D xx

Good report all in all so that is good. :):):)

This time of year is crazy busy but that can be a good thing.:):)

I dont know why but the new Kelly Clarkson Christmas song just has me tapping my feet and dancing and smiling albeit with one arm. I even downloaded it from I Tunes. The beat is just fast and happy to me and the dogs seem to like it when I play it and sing along and dance.

Enjoy your parties and festivities. Give our Flynn BIG belly rubs from me. I am pretty partial to that pup;) I just love his spunk and am rooting he gets a cow for Christmas even if it is a stuffed one. :D I dont think I will ever forget that picture of him. I just love it.

Not having much to report is great! Glad to hear that! I chuckled a little when reading Cheydogger's comment. I'd take that kind of cold over mine...check the temps in Saskatoon if you'd like. It's been extra chilly with the windchill lately. Have a great weekend!

Hey Trish, it sounds pretty good to me too (the report).

Yep, things are crazy busy here too and I won't be around till Monday as we're heading over to British Columbia. Good time, a winery with tons of christmas light display up and wine, in the snow, it sounds magical and I'm ready to go.

Okay got to run, I've got a million things to do for molly and me before we had out. :)

ciao,
Sharlene and molly muffin

I quite like crazy busy too, but it is very nice to be home tonight and relaxing!! Friends want to do breakfast in the morning so I have to get up early... :p

Addy, I have changed his avatar just for you!! That pic is taken two days before his latest surgery. I did look for a cow toy at the pet store but alas there are none!! I am sure this boy will not be deprived at Christmas :D:D spoilt little darling he is! I don't think I have heard that song, will go youtube it!! IT'S FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! Don't they come around quickly! xxxx

I LOVE the new avatar:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I have not done to well on the holiday shopping, I have never been this late , I guess everyone is getting gift cards becuase I usally fuss wrapping presetnd and it takes me a good 30 minutes per present. That wont be happening this year with only one arm to use. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Flynn deprived of presents? NEVER in a million years would that happen!!!

I am being good and having my arm checked Saturday unless we have the snow storm the predict is coming:(:(

my typing is getting worse with one hand:rolleyes::rolleyes: bear with me:D:D:o:o

Blardy earthquakes, just had a little one a wee while ago. But it is 35km directly off the coast from me, does not give much time to get out of here if a tsuanami comes if we get a big shake :eek::eek: This one was only 3.5km but I felt it alright! Flynn did not worry though.
NZDT: Sunday, December 15 2013 at 10:19:03 am
Maximum intensity ?: weak
Depth: 53 km
Magnitude: 3.5
Location: 35 km east of Napier

It is hot and still, perfect earthquake weather. Too hot to walk him already, he sat beside me while I dead headed the roses before and we have to go out soon anyway. Will take him up the beach later tonight and might even try to get a new video of him! Have a good day everyone :)

Blinking earthquakes, thankfully we don,t get them phew. Woody has a cow squeaky toy, it only has one ear now as he chewed the other one off.

Hope Flynn is continuing to do well on his road to recovery I can,t believe how much he is like Woody. Enjoy your breakfast. :p

Trish glad it wasn't a big one, that must be so scary! Happy you and Flynn are safe.

I have a question about the pheo, I believe you said Flynn's was benign, did it grow at all that you know of?

Okay, no tsunamis allowed for you and Flynny and mom and dad.:eek:

So odd to think of you writing about heat and sun while I am waiting for the snow plow:):):) I am having a hard time picturing it, the hot weather. I think Zoe and I would feel better if we could go to Bermuda or the Bahamas. I think our aching bones would feel really good floating in some salt water:D:D:D:D

No more earthquakes, YIKES!!!!

Earthquakes are bad enough here. OMG! You are surrounded by water! :eek::eek: Whoa, No Tsunami thoughts or vibes there lady!! We had already crossed November off your list. This tsunami is the next thing to go! So none for you and yours!!! :o

Poor Flynny boy. :o What's with all the itching again? Still those dang fleas and flea allergy dermatitis? Is the warty thing on his snout new? You said it was bleeding. Does that mean it's itchy too? You're going to have to cover it up with make up, or a big bow for Flynny's Christmas pictures! LOL:D

Take care if yourself my dear. I know our boy is in good hands. Xxxx

No more earthquakes yay!

Went for a walk this arvo and he was pretty perky considering he is still recovering at just over three weeks. I took a video and I'm downloading it now, it's taking its sweet time though! I made him stand still to show you his nose Kathy, so hope it comes out!

Thunderstorms brewing and there was the most spectacular lightning just as we finished our walk but no rain yet, thundery though... very weird. So hot here still so have got out of the gardening for the afternoon :eek:

Earthquakes, thunder and lightning storms...wow..is Flynn taking this all in stride?! :)
Glad he was out having a nice walk..I'll be watching for the video!
Sounds like the recovery has gone really well...he's been doing great, a few mornings with less energy sound normal after what he's been through.
Trixie was out enjoying the snowfall today..it's been coming down all day but now has changed to rain. :( It will most likely be a slushy mess in the morning which means we may not get our morning walk in. :(
I suppose staying in bed a bit longer tomorrow morning doesn't sound so bad. :D
Hope you and Flynn are enjoying the weekend!
Barbara

Here comes Flynny... Up the Beach this afternoon :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fao6e...ature=youtu.be

Ohhh its a bit scratchy, going to have to practice my videoing!!

xx

Hi Barbara! That was the weirdest thunderstorm as it never actually rained and is back to being sunny outside :confused:

I agree with you staying in bed for a bit of a snuggle with your baby (I mean Trixie!) would be just the go for a rainy Sunday morning :D Well it is already Sunday evening here and I am cooking dinner and getting ready for the week, the weekends go way to fast don't they :p Nice to see you popping in and I hope Miss Trixie is still doing real well :D x

The video is fine Trish.:) The spot on Flynny's snout looks like some sort of raised irritation, not really wart like. Of course, you can see it much better.;) Flynny is getting around really well! He didn't move as if he was in any pain. YAAAAAAAY! You go Flynny boy. He looks wonderful Trish, wart or no wart! xxxxxx

It was wart like till he has scratched the top of it!!

Youtube tipped it up the right way and also got rid of some of the shakiness when I was walking and filming him, that is the first time I have let him off the leash up there too... he loved it :D

Hello

I have had broadband issues since last week, had to work via my phone for a few days :eek:

He looks so well Trish, love how he kinda hops when he runs, you could see he loved being off, him following the other dog made me smile, seemed like he didn't have a care, would never know he had surgery 3 weeks ago.

Hope your doing ok

Mel
Xxxxx

Goddess Trish he is looking great, I love they way he instantly follows the other dog to say hello, he has a waggy tail, lots of smells to sniff all is good in Flynns world. Love it you rock flynn:D

He looks so happy! He's getting around really well! Amazing. What a good boy off leash too!

I cant believe how great Flynny looks and moves, Trish

Unbelievably Awesome:D:D:D:D:D:D

How wonderful, Trish! He looks so good and is obviously happy as can be! :cool::cool::cool: