Bailey and Friends

Hi Marie-

Bailey has a grade 4 on one knee and a grade 1 on the other knee. Here is a link to an article that I found very helpful to read. Having been through this before with Palmer and having had the knee problems I have had, I'm more familiar with this area of the body.

http://www.2ndchance.info/patella.htm

For the moment we are on a wait and see basis. I expect the #4 knee will get done sooner. You'll see it is fairly common with Pomeranians and mini-poodles.

Hi Addy-the insurance I went with is called PetPlan.

http://www.gopetplan.com/dog-insurance

I compared quite a few and felt this one best fit our needs. The vets seem to like it. I know from already processing some claims, that they are very efficient. The deal, however, is that it is a deductible PER INCIDENCE. We have had a couple where I thought we'd get money back only to find they classified different parts separately. Here's a partial list of what they cover.....and you choose how high/low you want your deductible to be;

Petplan policies provide coverage for all treatments recommended by veterinarians, including:

• Hereditary, congenital and chronic conditions
• Prescription medications
• Diagnostic testing
• Veterinary exams, including specialized exams
• MRI, CAT scan and ultrasound imaging
• Non-routine dental treatment
• Alternative and holistic therapies
• Surgery
• Hydrotherapy
• Specialist treatment, including cancer treatments and more

It's a gamble as to whether or not it really saves you money, but with my doggie experience it seemed pretty necessary. Especially after Palmer.

Multiple issues with my health.....and issues with one of my health care people.


At least it is spring and the grass looks WONDERful.

Hot tub is up and running. That was the first time we winterized it and I was beginning to wonder if it was worth it.....we had several problems upon opening it up, but it's out there, cranking away and working it's way to 100 degrees.

I've missed you both very much.
Love,
Sus, Susan

OMG Sus, you just reminded me the pool will be open in 2 months!!!!

Where did the winter go? Did we even have winter? I don't think we did. This morning the wind was blowing and it was freezing. I walked out of work tonight and I did not need a jacket. Why is Mother Nature like the Three Faces of Eve?

Feel better Sus,

love ya,
addy

Went to doc today for me. She gave me Rx. This is just a very bad cold, I think. My rib cage is SO SORE from coughing!

Now I need to order a new hot tub cover. Things never last like you hope they will....although this one is pretty much on target.

How's Mom? The house?
Love,
Sus

Thank goodness you have meds, coughing is no fun!!!!!!

We need a new solar cover for the pool. You are right, nothing lasts. I can't believe it is time to go look at solar covers;););) Do you use your hot tub alot? I keep thinking after this warm winter, summer is going to cold and rainy because that is how our weather usually goes.


I am bringing my mom home for the day Sunday for a birthday party. It is supposed to be 70 degrees!!!!!! Maybe we will eat cake outside.

You can take hot showers and breath all the steam in for your cough. Maybe that will help. You probably got sick from all this crazy weather. One day it is warm, the next minute it is freezing.

Dr. Addy says plenty of rest, drink fluids, hot steamy showers and TONS of chicken soup!!!!!!:):):):):) I hope you dont have bronchitis.:eek:

Crawl back in bed and I'll check on you later.

love,
nurse addy

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love,
addy and the kids

I hope you are feeling better today!! I still have remnants of a cough. My hubby says drink Bud it cures everything. He doesn't even drink it, but it sounds good and gets laughs. :p

Miss Ella is now officially 1 year old as of yesterday!! So hard to believe it's been a year since she was born. :) I posted some pics.

How is Miss Bailey? Is she all back to normal from going on her vacation? :D

Enjoy the rest of Monday!! I hope the weather is treating you nicely!!

((((HUGS))))

Hi Marie!

I was going to send you a "happy birthday" yesterday-but I signed off before I re-remembered. Soooooooooooo.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA!!!!!! :D:D:)

I shall go look at the new pictures right after I finish this.

My cold keeps coming and going. I think I'm still officially in week two-so until 14 days pass, I can only hope.

Bailey has returned to her normal self after her week at camp. Poor little thing got a hair cut last Friday and she looks so sorry. They cut it way too close.

Weather here keeps popping up and down.....but we have had some nice days. Earlier in March it was like late April here. We set an all time record for average highs.

I hope we both get rid of our colds for good and that you have a GREAT work week.

HUGS back to ya!!

-Susan

Happy Tuesday Susan!!!!!

Do you have Easter plans? Seems like we were just talking about Christmas!!!:):):)

I must have missed Bailey at camp. I have to read back to see what kind of camp she went to.

Spring colds can be hard to shake. Feel better.

love,
addy

Hi Addy-

"Camp" is how I refer to the place where we board Bailey when we are away. It makes me feel better about having to leave her there. If I think of it as camp, then I can tell myself she is having fun playing with new friends.:rolleyes:;):cool:

My cold seems to be on its last legs now. Thank goodness!:D

Ryan will come down Friday evening for the weekend. He has Hawaii pictures to show us plus he's "due" for his once/month visit, per his "contract." Once we moved down here I told him that while me might not remember signing the contract, there indeed was one that said he was to come down once each month.;);) I'm also having a lot of computer issues popping up, so he will play technician while he is here. He's THE MAN when it comes to computer issues and program issues. That's what he does for a living.....thank God! I could never pay for all the support he has provided me with.

How about you-any Easter plans? Any action on the sale of Mom's place?

It is 68 here today....:):):):):D:D:D:D Nice and sunny. I planted 4 hostas out by the entrance to our community. I can just hear them stretching their feet.

Would you come visit for Easter? That would be sooooo nice. You could bring both Koko and Zoe. Maybe we could get Marie Irene to come on down, too?!!

I'm waiting on a call from the vet giving me more information on possible surgeons for Bailey's knees. I'd like her seen now....I've read where delaying this can cause further damage. On the other hand, if she isn't yelping, maybe we can wait awhile. I've only heard her yelp once, so I don't think that is a true indication of when she is experiencing pain.

Love,
Sus