In Pet Lovers 1369183661.03 Tuesday report: As we head toward Memorial Day Weekend, our beloved boy Schmoo will be front and center in our thoughts...but we also have loved many furry members of our family deeply, and tonight's report centers on the relationship between Schmoo and our majestic rough collie, Fergus. Fergus was our "gentle giant," a 140-lb. "extra large" collie who took after his enormous father. He lived with cats most of his life, so although he was the size of a small barge, he was utterly unconscious of his own size -- he really thought he was cat-sized, too. Sophie, our tortie cat who we lost in Octo... Continue Reading In Pet Lovers 1369164804.983 On 5/21/2013 streetangel said: Ladies, thank you all for your kind and concerned responses. Update is, Radar had no more diarrhea Sunday night, and in fact did not even have a B.M. all day Monday. He is eating and drinking water, and he is not dehydrated at all. This morning, however, when I went to scoop out the box from last night, he had gone again, and it was still runny. So, he has an appointment with Dr. Bowers in the morning. I will be dropping him off on my way to work, and pick him back up either at lunchtime or after work, as they are open til 6:30 tomorrow evening. Some of you know... Continue Reading In Pet Lovers 1369164506.697 I'm so sorry about the loss of your girl Caley -- she sounds like a wonderful, wonderful cat. You showed strength and love today in setting her free from pain. We lost our cat about a month ago after a long battle with heart disease. It hurts terribly, I know. We are saying prayers for your beloved kitty and for you as you grieve her that you find peace in knowing you did everything you could. Last edited on 5/21/2013 Continue Reading In Judith Ripka 1369102173.477 On 5/20/2013 barb40 said: Just noticed this ring is priced today (May 20) at $182...sizes 5 & 11 available... what the heck is up with that? I don't think I've seen an item go back to regular price after being at a clearance price...? Last edited on 5/20/2013 That's full price. It was $169 before they knocked it down to $111 -- so I've never seen something go from its original "featured" price to clearance to full price. Very strange! Continue Reading In Pet Lovers 1369091905.777 Monday report: Today's report concerns a maneuver like Schmoo that he was able to do until only the last six months or so of his life: the patented "Flop, Drop and Roll." From the moment of his first check-up after we adopted him, we learned that Schmoo had arthritis in one hip....causing him often to sleep with that leg jutting out in "kickstand" formation. Being in the very small cage at the shelter was, as you might imagine, awful for big cat like Schmoo who needed to stretch out and could not. The first day we brought him home, he trotted into our dining/kitchen area, did a move in which ... Continue Reading In Pet Lovers 1369016632.127 A vet visit is probably a good idea because it was so much/explosive and so out of character--and you're right to be concerned about dehydration. Does he seem OK otherwise? Can you do a mild pinch (create a tent) of the fur along his upper back -- and does it fall back down immediately (not dehydrated) or stay up (already badly dehyrated)? I highly recommend probiotics anyway. You'd have to pick some up either at the vet's or a pet store. (I'm sure they have something handy at the vet's). Schmoo had the colitis form of IBD and had difficulties from time to time. Fortiflora is a milder br... Continue Reading In Pet Lovers 1368997953.127 Sunday report: We're missing Schmoo Bear terribly today. We profoundly ache from his absence in a way I can't convey. Part of it is today's gloom with the misty rain that comes from spring. Spring was his favorite season: a time to see the birds and trees again. When he was first diagnosed with heart failure, it was winter, and we thought he wouldn't see Christmas let alone the first robins. But the then a miracle happened and he saw that first spring -- and in the end, he got to see three. Not nearly enough for us -- we'd love for him to see springs forever. In honor of his favorite ... Continue Reading
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