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[RainyDayGal]

The poor guy for sure didn't think he did anything wrong. But you're right - no feeding anyone else's babies without permission.

Our Christmas was fine. We ended up having 9 people - including 2 children (6 and 10). It went fairly well except the youngest cried a lot. Must have been overly tired. Those kids are such high energy - they never sit still. While it went better than expected, I was still happy when they all left.

It's been a bit of a struggle this past week with our girl. Lots of stress though she's doing OK. Long story short, she goes in for a biopsy next week and I'm going to have to find the emotional strength to make it until the test results come back. Please just keep praying for her. All I ask is that she not be in any pain. Ever! She has been through way too much this year.

[Gracies Mom]

Happy New Year RedConvertibleGirl!!!!

Do anything special last night or today?

We did nothing but eat my "world famous" lasagna (LOL!) on New Year's Eve--then vegetate in front of the TV the rest of the night. Joe fell asleep at 8pm--I let him sleep--but woke him for the ball drop at midnight. I spent the evening watching the different TV marathons--The Twilight Zone, The Honeymooners, Jack Benny and Burns & Allen. I wasn't tired, so I stayed up until 3am.

Nothing doing today, either---hubby is watching TV and browsing on his computer, I'm answering e-mails--can't do much because of my toe--it still hurts. Am seeing the foot doctor tomorrow--hopefully nothing more is wrong (like an infection). YIKES! This new year isn't starting out too good...

Glad you had a nice Christmas! I find that my nephews, ages 10 and 7, are also high energy--so I know exactly what you are talking about. No way can I keep up with them!

Of course I will pray for your fur baby!!! Please let me know what happens with the biopsy. You must try your best to think positive and not make yourself crazy while waiting for the biopsy results--easy to say, hard to do--that I understand. And whatever the results, you will deal with it--you will always do your best to keep her pain-free.That's all we can do for our babies who depend on us--just do our best!!!!

I wish for you and yours a very Happy New Year--only good health, good news, lots of love and laughter during 2015!!!!!!!

Keep me posted!!!!!

God Bless,

GraciesMom

[colliegirls]

No, you are not crazy, you are a smart dog owner. Owners know their dogs and can see issues starting before the vet can even diagnose them. We are with them all the time and we know when something is "off". You did the right thing!

[Gracies Mom]

Thank you, colliegirls!!!! In my heart I knew I was right to take Gracie to the vet, but I was curious to know if other pet owners would've done the same.

Happy New Year!!

God Bless,

GraciesMom

[RainyDayGal]

Happy New Year Gracie'sMom!

We spent the eve watching Brave and then Stardust. Both great, fun movies. Of course the dogs hogged the couch but that's OK. I managed to stay up until about 12:30 which is hard for me to do, I'm used to lights out at 9:00.

I hope Gracie continues to be doing OK. I'd say it sounds like you have decided not to do the enzymes. I'd still think about getting a second opinion, but you know her best.

Foot problems! Ugh! I've had bursitis in my left heel for most of last year, got a shot for it and it was fine for a couple of months. Now it's back making it hard to walk again. I soooo don't have time for pain. So I do sympathize with you and your toe.

Our girl is hanging in there. Breathing funny though the vet said her heart and lungs are fine, and it's a big of congestion or allergies and give her Benadryl. I slept with her on the floor last night for a bit because she was so loud she woke me up. It's going to be tough getting through the next several days. I'm trying to stay positive but I'm also being realistic. I'll just deal with each day as it comes.

[Gracies Mom]

Hi RedConvertibleGirl!!

Glad that you had a pleasant evening watching movies--and that you were able to stay up and see the new year in!!

I saw the foot doctor last Friday--I had a horrible ingrown toenail on my left great toe--but it was nothing I could take care myself---the doctor said it seems to be some sort of genetic defect where the nail grows under itself towards the bottom of my toe. She had to remove part of my nail--the pain was incredible, even with local anesthesia. I have been in pain all week--can barely walk. I went back to the podiatrist today--she told me that my toe is not infected--I have very sensitive feet. Now I have to soak my toe daily in a boric acid solution, put on a prescription antibiotic cream and re-wrap the gauze afterwards. I also insisted she give me an oral antibiotic since I'm diabetic and don't want an infection on top of the mess---she agreed to give me Keflex for a week---I see her again in two weeks but I have to stay off of my feet as much as possible and elevate that foot. It's a heck of a way to start the new year!!!! So sorry to hear about your bursitis!!!

You have a wonderful attitude---but what more can you do except deal with each day as it comes? You are doing the best for your fur baby--no one could do more. The vet could be right and maybe she does have allergies---Gracie has been chewing herself raw, especially on her paws and tail---all allergy related. Did the Benadryl work?

Keep me posted---and I will continue to pray!!!

God Bless,

GraciesMom

[RainyDayGal]

I gave her Benadryl at 11:00 this morning and honestly, it doesn't seem to be do anything this time around. She's in the living room snoring. She never used to snore before! So it will be another sleepless night of me watching over here. But that's why I'm here. She is my soulmate dog and every extra day with her now is a gift.

Ask your vet about giving Benadryl to Gracie. Most vets do not have a problem with it, but check first. We were told the rule of thumb is 1 mg per lb (I think it comes in mg). Whatever, we take a 25 mg tablet and give her 3/4 because she's around 19 lbs - even though our vet said give her the whole tablet. Nope. I hope she can find some relief.

[Yesyesyes568]

Gracie's mom, you are a GREAT MOM!"" Listen to my story, I have a dauchound and her name is Chloe and I love her madly. Well, I'm only invited once a year over to my family's on Christmas Eve but they changed the date this year to the 20th. So anyway, CHLOE went potti and stepped on something and for some reason she limped, the poor thing. . Well now she couldn't get up on my bed or stand on all 4 s, for 3 days. So I couldn't leave CHLOE to go on the 20 th so I was asked if I could leave her for an hour, I said NO. Mind you they don't ask me over any other Holiday. I'm ousted by them so my CHLOE is my baby. I wouldn't leave her and because I didn't they are mad at me. I took them their Christmas presents and they didn't give me any so I know they're mad!" You did the right thing Gracie's Mom, stand by your decision, I'm standing by mine and I'll tell you why, it's simple,the poor thing can't talk so if it's suffering don't you think in your heart you did the right thing?!?!?!" Well then we don't need permission from others. I don't and you shouldn't either. I know you did the absolute right thing. I'm sorry to hear your ill. I am too but not with cancer. I'm on oxygen and have multitude of disabilities and it scares me vet bills because I have no money if CHLOE got ill really bad, I don't want to think about it. I love my little girl, my baby. I did lose my daughter, she died from asthma 7 years ago Dec 30 th. So it's me and Chloe. I have a very Nonsuportive family. As you can see. Gotta stay strong:0). ?BLESSINGS

[Gracies Mom]

Hi RedConvertibleGirl! Sounds like the Benadryl knocked your fur baby out--hence the snoring. I would do the same---watch over her like a hawk--I cannot help myself, just as you can't. I tried giving Gracie a Benadryl once--it didn't help her at all--no effect! I will keep your baby in my prayers, as always. Please keep me posted!!!!

maggie568--Thank you very much for referring to me as a great Mom--that really made me feel good!! As for the story you posted about Chloe--and not wanting to leave her on Christmas Eve--I would have done the same. It's too bad your family doesn't realize how much Chloe means to you--I find that sad. Then again, I know a lot of people who think I'm foolish to hover over my beloved Gracie like I do--I don't even try to explain my position anymore--and like you said--we don't need permission from others. I know what you mean about expensive vet bills--the prices have gotten out of control--I never seem to get a bill less than $400 anymore each time I take Gracie to see her vet--never mind the cost of her prescription dog kibble--it's outrageous! I try to think positive as best I can when it comes to Gracie's health--we can never predict what will happen--all we can do is pray for the best--and take one day at a time. Enjoy Chloe every single second!!

I am sorry to hear of your disabilities and having to be on oxygen--but just like my having cancer twice--and diabetes--we all have our crosses to bear. I never look too far ahead anymore--I'm happy when I'm feeling decent for a few hours--that my hubby is feeling OK--and that Gracie is doing well at the moment. I appreciate and relish those days!

I wish you well, maggie568--thank you for your kind words---have a happy and healthy new year--hope it's filled with happiness and only the best!!

God Bless,

GraciesMom

[RainyDayGal]

She was wheezing so bad last night I had to leave the bedroom. It was so loud I could hear her at the bottom of the stairs. I've asked hubby not to light the wood stove until after her biopsy Wednesday. I want to see if that is possibly contributing to this. I don't want her having any breathing problems when I take her in since she will be heavily sedated (no anesthesia thank goodness).