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

If he was proper limping I would get him up there to get something but he is just stiffer so I think it should be ok. He is now 13 so gonna get aches and pains like we do when we get on!

The herbs in his food are also supposed to help with inflammation etc so hopefully will be enough if he struggles off to the vets we will go!

Trish, how you getting on with you candy crush? I gave up for a bit am reading a new set of books about the world after a nuke strike :D. Speaking of did you get to the. Library Tracy?

When I,m trained up, it will be to make sure all orders coming in, will be processed on time so from making sure we have the stuff to make it to, making sure the product goes out on time and to the correct country and everything in between, booking in the deliveries and liason with the factory supervisors on any problems with the product and how to fix it. So lots to learn, I will eventually be taking over the Malt side of the business. When I,m in the factory part I have to wear a hair net and ear plugs due to health and safety, my street gred is suffering :D But its interesting and the people seem nice. Nadine who is training me has a little sick staffy so lots of doggy talk :eek:

I have a red kitchen aid :D. It's awesome, baking doesn't take a long!

A mock tail is with out alcohol. It's only 11 here!

Oh count me in, Bellini and cakes ooooh sound yummy, we ship to Oz so I can smuggle myself in that truck, then I will be closer :D

Mel didn,t make the library, but found out we have a mobile library comes to the village once every two weeks, so its on my to do list to join

So quite involved, you get to see the whole process end to end. That will be interesting as no 2 days will be the same!

I did see there was a blue stafford. Love all staffies of course. Girl or Boy?

What food is it on? As that might be a good place to start. They can be allergic to as Tia was to some types of grass her feet would go so red!

I missed the Happy Birthday Trish from my last post! You never said. I didn't either mine was in jan. I got a telescope :D

I keep giving up on Candy Crush as I get pee'ed off at the hard levels and have a hissy fit at it. I don't buy anything on there as I figure they throw those really hard levels in from time to time to make me give them money! But I am back at it and on a bit of a roll, I am up to level 326!

Ok I am sure we can do some fancy mocktail, but once it hits 12 we onto the bellinis :D Maybe we can make them in the mixer :D

I like the sound of your job Tracy, sounds busy too.... ohhh a hair net, thermals and ear plugs... Sexy!! LOL :D:D

Yes I have to know everything end to end before I can take up the Malt side.

She is on Burns dry food, she had to go to the vet last week as her back paw had burst open, seems that happens a lot with her paws, she also gets sore ears and has to have them cleaned everyday. She is a rescue and seems to have always had tummy and skin problems, could be the breeding in her as blue staffy,s are rare up here. Any ideas I can pass on to her.

Ohhh how cool, I love telescopes not that I have one. The school behind me actually has a planetarium which I keep meaning to visit when it is open at night. There has been a gorgeous full moon the last couple of nights if you can see it with all that nasty rain... or is the telescope more for spying on the neighbourhood?? :D:D Happy Birthday for Jan to you too :)

Candy Crush Pfft I gave up on level 39 does my head in. I play pet rescue now.

Happy beletated birthday for January Mel ooh a telescope sounds interesting, so you can look at the stars and the moon, and off course the brightest star is off course Tia.:D

Awww poor pup, hard when you do not know their breeding. Same with Flynny, we do not know his history either but it must have been dodgy to say the least with all the problems he has developed! That cortovance spray has helped clear up spots on Flynn pretty well, I use it sparingly as it is a steroid.

Ohhh there's an idea, you can buy Tia a star (wonder how much they cost) then we can all look up at her sparkling away up there!!

I will look at the burns. Boyce doesn't do that great on chicken as his main protein he used to get funky ears when he was younger.

Not the neighbourhood, they can crack on, nosey is not in my nature!

There was a saga with the telescope, it came we set it up it was missing a bit so the whole lot had to go back! Then they sent us the same one back missing part and all :eek: got it up 2 weeks after my birthday and couldn't see a fricking thing :o. I have now seen a half moon but the full doesn't come round still stupid o'clock so I still haven't seen it, tried when I woke up for a wee at 5 but couldn't line it ip

Really Tracy, level 39 is pathetic :D:D:D Pet Rescue eh! Well that is very forum appropriate :D I have deleted all requests for that game so far, I might have to take a look but I already waste far too much time on candy crush so don't think another one would be good for me!

Oh it is an idea, wouldn,t think they were that expensive. Breeding can play a major factory in the pups, people just breed whatever to whatever, but despite Flynn,s problems we all love him all the same :D

Cortovance was a god send for Tia's cc too but it did make her drink more and she would move around as she didn't like the sensation of it being sprayed on. She was never really compliant :D

Yep chicken is not good for Flynn either, he never gets it now which is a shame as he is a chicken lover for sure. He actually killed two chickens in his earlier days the little bugger. We were out at a friends house who have a lifestyle block, they do not actually have chickens but some random ones must have walked through as we were leaving, he dashed off into the undergrowth and there was terrible squawking and the next morning a pile of feathers and carcasses were found :eek::eek:

I know I get easily frustrated with these games :rolleyes:

Mel that sage with the telescope did make me giggle. Hopefully when the weather gets better if it ever does you will be able to see lots of things.


Well I must go and get dressed, still in pj,s, get the house work done and go pick up mum for our dinner. Great to catch up with you both on real time. Mel big hugs to you for this coming week, it will be hard but we will be right along side you.

Trish - Crossing everything I can for a good outcome on Flynn,s scan and get better thoughts being sent for you dad.:)

Yesterday in the pet store there were two little Chihuahua's, they wanted $750 for them. Dear lord, there are so many little dogs that need a loving home without supporting that business of breeding for profit. I would never get a pet store dog for that reason but a good friend of mine saw one in there and fell in love with it immediately and took him home so I can understand why people buy them from there. I so hate to think of puppy mills and the poor dogs living in those terrible conditions.

Just did a quick google on burns and it's 60% grain on each of them. That might be a factor as that could be too much. Boyce is on Lilys kitchen it's more expensive but defo worth it.

Waitrose stock it or you can buy it direct. Natures kitchen is supposed to be another good alternative. There was a whole program done recently on dog food and lilys and another did come out on top..

This is the burns link http://www.whichdogfood.co.uk/dog-fo...burns-original

We,re lucky it has been banned to sell puppies in pet stores in Scotland, I,ve never bought a dog always rescued too many needed homes, I hate puppy mills and back yard breeders that over breed just for the money :mad:

Yes, that telescope does sound a bit of a fiddle Mel, I can hardly focus binoculars so would be hopeless with one of those - hope you get better views soon once the weather clears. Ohhh will be good when you go to the beach too, not so many lights about. I have spent an hour chatting away and it has whizzed by but it is nearly 1am Monday morning!! Better get myself to bed with work tomorrow! His appointment is 11am on Wednesday for scan and 11.30 with specialist. So if you can send some good vibes about then it would be most appreciated!! Night girls, so lovely to finally have a catch up with you two xxxxxx

I have missed something, what is burns? Food?

Yes Tracy mentioned the stafford was on burns so I looked it up. Multitasking and all that

Will defo send lots of positive vibes

Have a great day Tracy and hope you have a good sleep Trish and that pops feels better tomorrow

Let's hope it's not so long before we all catch up again

Big hugs

Mel
Xxxxx

Thanks Mel I will find out what protein source she is on and suggest Lily Kitchen, as an alternative. I saw the programme advertised but didn,t watch it.

Wish they would ban it here too Tracy, Scotland is very sensible!

I never watched it either as I didn't want anymore detail.

Ahh I see, Flynny has definitely done better once I changed him to grain free so that might help. Right, bedtime it is... have a lazy Sunday girls! xx

Yeah Trish Burns is a type of food, they can taylor it to the dogs needs, they sell hypoallergic food, and all sort usually dry kibble, its quite expensive but really good food. I had my old dog on it for the last 2 yrs of his life. They will also take back an opened bag of food if the dog stops eating it or it doesn,t agree with it.

I sent you a couple of pictures and a video of Ella:).

Good times here last night. :) So glad you were all able to catch up. Thank god for the forum. :)
Gosh, already that time for the follow up for Flynn. I swear I don't know where the time flies off to. sheezzzz
Mel, sounds like work has been a real bugger for you.
Tracy, your job sounds like it is going to be real interesting. I do hope that your co-workers pup will recover soon. That paw sounds painful to me.

hugs all,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I've been stuck on level 350 on Candy Crush for WEEKS now!
I think that I heard something about some states in the US not allowing puppies to be sold in pet stores.

I'm positive that Daisy was a product of a puppy mill. Even though we purchased her, I consider that I saved her. Now that I have educated myself, I will not buy from a pet store again.

The city of San Diego has banned the sale of Puppies in pet stores. :o

Ro, she is just the most gorgeous darling little girlie, love the pic in her Valentines outfit so pretty in pink!! Quite the chatty little thing too isn't she!! Thanks for sending them, they started my day off with a huge smile ... like this ... ---> :D

Valerie and Kathy, so pleased to hear they are stopping the sale of the puppies in some states... go San Diego!! That is great to read. If I ever get another dog it will be another rescue like Flynny!

Sharlene, time does just whiz by, cannot believe it is nearly 3 months now since his liver resection. He is doing so well, he is actually laying next to me on the couch have a doggy dream, yip yip yip hehe. We had a great run up the beach tonight, he seems so fit lately. Love all your comments on his photo, he does look good for his age, 12 now! I was thinking while I was walking along about making those big decisions for his three surgeries and all the stress involved with the operations and recovery. But his two surgeons have literally saved his life three times now and I will be forever grateful to them. Anyway enough of those reflections, he is here with me and living his doggy life with gusto and that is enough for me :)

Dad was discharged today, he is home to keep resting up. Hb came up to 86 :rolleyes: so he still feeling pretty funky from that. I drove him home on my lunch break, Mum came out and so did Flynn and Elle right to the gate to escort him back inside, I was worried they were going to trip him up they were smooching around his legs happy to see him!! The Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist is going to keep an eye on him at home and he has to see his surgeon next week. So fingers crossed the oozing keeps on settling.

So apart from a can of coke exploding in my bag this morning, what a blardy mess :p it has been a good day here!! Hope you all have the same xxxxxx

Crossing fingers for your dad. Stop oozing dad!

Sometimes it's good to reflect, it puts things in perspective which can be a good feeling. Flynn Looks great, has plenty of energy, and over all appears to be doing pretty darn good. So, expect a good report from the specialists.

Yuck! Exploding coke, that sounds very messy. I've had them explode in the freezer before. That's not a good idea either by the way.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Trish,
So glad to read that your Dad is home from the hospital. I sure hope that oozing stops and that the antibiotics kick that darned infection. He must be so tired, and you and your Mum too. Hospital stays are so exhausting for everyone.

I was thinking about you and Flynn all afternoon here while I was at work. If I calculated correctly, it should be about 5 hrs post scan now. I sent all the positive vibes I could muster at the time of his appt. All fingers, paws and stubs crossed here for good results.

Sorry I missed out on a great chat session on the weekend with you, Mel and Tracy. Sounds like it was fun. Glad you all got caught up, hope I can join next time. :) I will be checking later for any updates on our boy.

Big hugs, and smooches for Flynn,
Tina and Jasper xo

Hi Trish,
Loved seeing the new photos! I've been trying to post some myself but having some trouble.
Wow...is it 3 months already?? Looking at Flynn in the photos you would never know he had these surgeries. He looks fantastic and no way he looks like a 12 year old dog!! He has such a young look! Glad he is doing so well. :p

Good news about your Dad..I'm sure he is happy to be at home. Hoping the oozing lets up and all is well in no time!!

Barbara :)

Hi everyone!!

Aww Tina, you are a day early chicky!! We are leaving tomorrow morning at 5.30am ish, scan 11am :) So according to my calculations that is 4pm your time! Synchronise watches :D:D:D You are always missed and very welcome when we manage to get on at the same time! He is not allowed to eat after 8pm tonight, which is only bit over half hour away so I will give him extra snacks then. I have cut down his ziwipeak a bit, he likes it and it is agreeing with his tummy. But last week when I went in to pick up some pills at the vets I weighed him and he had put on a bit over a kg since surgery :eek::eek: We have been strictly giving him recommended amounts so have cut it back a little and Mum said he has been yodelling for his lunchtime snack when he thinks it is time!

Thanks for all the well wishes for Dad girls, lovely to see you popping in Barbara! He had a good day. He is delighted to be back in his own bed and catching up on sleep. Not much ooze on the dressing, they have said sometimes they just keep on oozing a little and that might be as good as we can get him without having to resort to surgery.

Will let you know how we go tomorrow xxxx

Well *%$@! So much for my calculations, LOL! :D Ok, I will do a repeat of all the positive vibes again later today, at the right time this time. I imagine some extra never hurts!! :rolleyes: :p

The little man is going to be hungry. Yodeling for his lunch snack, omg that is so cute. That is so hard when they have to be fasting, and they have that pitiful look in their eyes. It's necessary, though they don't understand.

All the best for the appt and scan Trish, as well as the drive. We continue to have all things crossed here, including the stubs!

xo