Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

Hi Leslie,

I'm so glad to hear Squirt is eating more and seems to have a little spring in her step. That is certainly good news! I'm lucky in that Hannah can get a laser treatment for $35 or get 6 for $180. At one a month, that keeps us going for a while. But at this vet, the doctor does the initial assessment/treatment, and then a tech does the rest, so I think that's how they keep it cheaper. When I first had it done at my primary vet, it was $60 for one or $150 for 3, so that was not too affordable.

Wouldn't it be nice if veterinary care was not so expensive?! It's no fun when you have to make decisions about helping your pet, simply because of cost. I sure hope the herbs have kicked in for Squirt and that she keeps feeling good!

Julie & Hannah

Herbs are a wonderful thing, so perhaps they Are helping Squirt. I think I'll follow your little voice too, cruel or not, because as you say, nothing else is acceptable.

You know, you do what you can with what you have. I hate how expensive it is to treat our beloved animals. It makes it out of reach for so many things to be done and always seems to be a juggle.

I think you and Squirt will do just fine. Good day and bad days, she has the best mommy in the world. You're a perfect fit.

HUGS,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

The wife of one of our moderators reminded me yesterday of a product called Dog Gone Pain. I looked into it this morning and found a product that is similar but has higher mgs of the herbs in DGP plus several different ones I have been looking at. So I have ordered it. Here is the link telling about it and I will let you know how it works for Squirt as soon as I know.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...Go/999163.aspx

That looks real interesting! Hope it works!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Leslie;
Sorry to hear Squirt is in pain. This darn Veterinary care is so out of reach for average folks. I often find myself doing without things I need in order to take care of my girl. This should never have to be a choice that we have to make. In the last few years Vet charges have skyrocketed. I think it is more for Tipper to see the Vet than for me to see the Dr. With the price of food and gas, who can afford all of this on a fixed income? I wish there were some alternatives, or more Vets willing to accept payments. I used to have pet insurance on Tipper and the company folded, or she would be set right now. Too bad this had to happen after she had no insurance, but that is the way things go. Even if the Universities were willing to do things on an income basis, that would certainly help. Have you tried putting a heated pad like rice or beans in a material sack and heating it a little and holding it on her leg. When Tipper's legs got a little weak, I had my neighbor make me a sling ( she sews) it has 4 hole and two straps at the top. I would get in the tub put Tippers legs in the sling and pick her up and let her swim in the warm tub water holding her up high enough so her legs would go. It wasn't easy and made quite a mess, but I think it helped her keep going. Tipper has a luxating patella problem also like many small dogs. The Dr. told me not to bother with it as it it uncomfortable, not painful and doesn't happen real often. Since Tipper has continued her mile or more walk every day I am reluctant to even consider doing anything with it. I am sure if it becomes a problem she will let me know. I hope Squirt's pain goes away, and glad to hear he is eating better. God Bless You Both,
Patti

Both Squirt's back legs are pinned and screwed together - she had / has luxating patellas in both legs and a birth defect in the right leg that I allowed them to talk me into fixing. Something I now regret but it can't be undone. She apparently has an injury on the right shoulder now and that is the one she is limping on the most. So a sling wouldn't work as it would put pressure on either the front or the back legs causing extra stress on them. That rock and hard place, ya know. :( In reading up on liver diseases, I have found that lameness is one of the signs - but I haven't found if the lameness is rear or front or what. Maybe I don't want to find it.

We have a friend who is an animal communicator who also does Reiki and the higher form, Shamballa. She worked with Tasha the last few months of her life and helped her a great deal - me too. She started working with Squirt yesterday with the Reiki and I could tell a difference. She woke up from the session with a light in her eyes and her appetite was better. She ate all her supper at one sitting when offered. She had more energy yesterday evening and night than she has in a long time - and not a restless, anxious energy but alert, in tune with her surroundings. This weekend she is going to try to communicate with Squirt and will let me know what she learns.

And, yes, I believe in this with all my might. I believe there are powers available to us we have barely touched, that most of us never think about existing but they are there. Some of us are gifted and can access these powers, putting them to use - my friend is gifted. I have called her my Silver Winged Angel for years and she lives up to the title. It is a great comfort to me that her wings are wrapped around us now, bringing all her Power to bear on our behalf. My job is to listen, to love, to assist my Sweet Bebe in whatever lies ahead the best I can.

Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt

Leslie -

Good morning! This may seem weird...or not, but I had a dream about Crash and it was just tugging at me and lead me to check in this morning on our buddy Squirt. I am so sorry that Squirt has hit such a rough patch in her journey. Very interesting to read about your animal communicator friend and I totally believe there are true gifts and powers given to people! I will stay in touch here for updates.

Hugs and prayers!

Tammy, Darby, Riley, and angel Crash

awww... bless Crash and bless you, Tammy!

Hey Leslie,

I'm just starting to catch up after a time away and so sorry to hear Squirt is struggling. I am happy to hear though that the reiki helped out and that you have such an amazing friend who can do this for you both! I just wish I knew someone like that here too :) I wholeheartedly believe in these treatments (having had them myself) and wish you the best of luck. I will certainly look forward to hearing how the communication goes too!

Yay, so glad the Reki made a difference. Sometimes it is not the path most trodden that has the best results but the little one off to the side that looks interesting. You have taken those paths that looked the most interesting and I am so glad that the results are helping. Again, I can't help but think of how wonderful you are with Squirt and Squirt with you.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin