Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

Oh, Leslie, I'm so sorry. I wish there was something she could take. It is so frustrating when you can't help. I'm thinking of you both.

Poor baby. Did you ever figure out what might be causing the leg so much trouble?
I do hope that it resolves so this pain can go away and Squirt can once again, be all she can be.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Oh no.. poor little Squirt. I will be praying for her pain relief to come. :(

Cuddles and belly rubs from Texas to poor little Squirt. Hoping for some pain relief and better days ahead.

Thought...
Would the Duralactin that Kim was using with Annie help Squirt? Seems to work good with the glucosomine, and anti-inflammatory that isn't a NSAID and is available over the counter?

Sharlene

I think cosequin sprinkle capsules help with tendons, ligaments and fluid between joints. but i am not sure if gentle for liver (??)
I am certain you already gently massage areas as i know you believe in the healing touch. have you considered water therapy? have read amazing things about that and you can do that at home. just careful of chemical pools.
i have heard air mattress are good therapy for them to walk on to help with therapy.
so wanting to help.........i think of you and squirt so often so many times through out the day.

Those are wonderful ideas!

Hello there

Just wondering how you and Squirt are doing. Hope your both ok

Big hug

Mel
Xxxxxx

Hi Leslie,
Just another thought for pain....is laser therapy available in your area? It has been a HUGE success for Hannah and many, many other dogs. I have the same tech do it every time and we've talked about lots of pets with significant improvements in their pain. Otherwise maybe acupuncture? Hannah really hated it, and I have a feeling that would not be an option for Squirt, based on what you say about her at the vet, but that also helped Hannah. It was just not fun to put her through it anymore, which is why I switched to laser treatment once a month to prevent/control any back issues.

Julie & Hannah

Thanks for all the suggestions! Unfortunately, I cannot afford laser, acupuncture and such. :( If I could, it would be being pursued. I had $60 for my groceries this month. ;) So I do the best I can with what I have...and that ain't much a'tall! :D

Squirt's appetite has slowly strengthened and I am so glad to see it! I still have to wake her often at mealtimes and I really, really, really miss the meal time alarms. :( But she doesn't turn away as often and when she does she will usually come back in an hour or so and want to eat. Her mouth is just no long working like it did and she eats (and drinks) very slowly and messily but she's eating and that's what counts. I think she has even gained a little weight! :cool:

I'm letting myself believe the herbs are finally kicking in - she woke up this morning with a little spring in her step again. :cool::):cool: Remember Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins? "Just a spoonful of honey helps the medicine go down, the medicine go down, the medicine go down..." That delightful lady knew what she was talking about! Adding a drop of honey to the herb mix made it much more palatable. ;) I'm still looking into other things that may help but I'm glad to see a slight improvement this morning.

There is this little voice that tries to fool me. It keeps saying that she will overcome this and all will be well as it always has been. It's a cruel little voice. I cannot cure old age no matter what I try. But I can't stop trying, can't stop fighting for her. Not yet, not today. I will do all I can to keep her as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. Beyond that, I cannot fathom.

Hugs,
Leslie and my Sweet Bebe