Hey Rama, let's go check the mail!

I call "Shotgun!"

Fine by me, Sas!

I prefer the fresh air.

The mailbox is about half a mile from our house, next to our neighbors' zoo.

They rescue all kinds of critters.

They've been on Dirty Jobs, Rachael Ray, Animal Planet, and other cool shows.
You can read all about them here:
NorthGaZoo

Hey there, Dalai Llama!

Namaste', Sas!

We were feeling kind of guilty about riding to the mailbox, while Bubba is confined to the dog room;

but guess what...

more mail for Buddy!!!!

Thank you to, Aunt Ferne

and my LabraPal, Dexter!

Oh Dude,

I hope I can jump like that some day!

I'll keep Dexter's card in a safe place for you, Bubba!

Oh my Dex,

I do declare, you give me the vapors.

RIP Sweet Billy Boy

We are sad to report that our very special, little furiend, Billy, has crossed The Bridge.

Billy's family is very sad and could use some kind words right now.

No one does does that better than the wonderful folks in Bloggerville.

Thank you,

~K

Mail Call

It's for Buddy!

Let me have a sniff there...

(sniff, sniff)

It's from Madi and Mom.

A sweet Get-Well note just for me.

Thank you, Madi and Mom.

I enjoyed eating reading my note and it made Rama smile.

I'm feeling pretty well, considering I've had my knee cut wide open twice in the past 3 weeks.

I spend my days in the dog room, listening to the radio, enriching my vocabulary with Reader's Digest Word Power, and enjoying the A/C.

Don't feel sorry for me because I'm receiving lots of TLC.

RIP, Sweet Bambi

One of our dear furiends, Bambi, crossed The Bridge yesterday.

Please drop by Ms. Fern's blog and leave a kind word, as her heart is broken.

Thank you,

~K

Thank You, Thank You,

Thank You

for all the healing thoughts.

I know I look pretty banged up, but I'm feeling much better, thanks to Dr. Noone and the great staff at VRSP.

They sewed my muscle back together, extra strong this time, so a big boy like me can't pull it out just by standing up or going potty.

Looks like it's going to be two more weeks of everyone waiting on me hand and foot (make that paw and paw), so I might as well make the most of it.

Oh yeah, that's the spot!

We're doing our best to help Bubba feel better, mainly by leaving him alone. 

He is trying to sound brave for y'all, but believe us when we say,

there have been some pretty pitiful sounds coming from the dog room.

This just breaks Rama's heart....

More Surgery for Buddy

We returned to vet today, 2 weeks after Buddy's TPLO surgery, hoping for stitches to be removed and rehab to begin. However, it was discovered that Buddy's pes anserinus ( group of muscles) is torn, and he needs more surgery.

Needless to say, we are extremely disappointed, but the vet reassured us that this is not a major setback...tell that to Buddy. :(

Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning...will keep you posted and Buddy would appreciate positive thoughts! :)

Woe is me...

 

Please take a moment from your Memorial Day celebrations to observe the National Moment of Remembrance, today at 3:00 PM.
Thank you.

Now, go out there and have some hot fun in the summertime!

RIP, Will Norton

Please continue to pray for those communities ravaged by the deadliest tornadoes in history.

There is still so much sadness.

Thank you,

~K

Ob-li-di,

Ob-la-da,

Life goes on-brah!

Lala how the life goes on.

Ob-la-di, 

Ob-la-da, 

life goes on, brah!...

Lala how the life goes on...

~~~~~~

Buddy has been the best patient, post-op, TPLO surgery.

He seems to appreciate everything we do for him.

 He enjoys the ice compresses and massages, and he only has to wear the cone when I'm asleep or in another room, neither which have occurred much this week.

Unfortunately, as he continues to improve and feel better, it is harder to keep him under control for potty breaks, and moving about the house, safely.

We return to orthopedic vet Tuesday. May 31.

Sorry I haven't had much time to visit blogs, I know you all understand!

~K

Beam Me Up, Scottie

Just checking in to let you all know I am home and doing well.

At least that's what they tell me...I'm taking tramadol and don't really know, or care, where I am.

Thanks for all the well wishes and encouraging comments;

I know it made Rama feel better to read the success stories.

I'm going back to sleep now...

check with y'all later...

If I keep my head under the bed, I won't have to wear that darned cone!

Positive Thoughts for Buddy, Please

As I type, Buddy is having TPLO surgery in Atlanta.

Long story short, we had an appointment with an orthopedic vet at Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice this morning. It didn't take long for Dr. Noone to determine that Buddy's cranial cruciate ligament is completely ruptured.

There will be a 12 week recovery period, but all I can think about right now is getting my boy through surgery.

Please send him some positive thougths and energy.

Thank you and I will keep you updated. 

~K


**********
Updated:
5:00 PM EST

Dr. Noone just called.
Surgery went well and Buddy is doing fine.
We will be able to bring him home tomorrow and begin the very long road to recovery.
As Dr. Noone said, the vet's part is easy compared to the rehabiliation period for the pup and the peeps.

I'm just relieved that he is out of surgery and resting.
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.
~K

Hurry home, Bubba!

We miss you!

A Candle for Ernie

The soul would have no rainbow

had the eyes no tears.

~John Vance Cheney

Please drop by and leave a kind word for Ernie's family,

during this difficult time.

Thank you.

Update on Cami, by Cami's Mom

After Cami’s first seizure on March 14, I had hoped it would be a one-time event. Four weeks to the day, however, she had her second one, three days later the third, and 24 hours later the fourth. Though the subsequent seizures were less violent and shorter, the vet suggested that it was time to start Phenobarbital. I reluctantly agreed, acknowledging that the med would be the lesser of the evils. We started the med on April 16, and it turned her into a limp noodle. After two doses, the vet cut it in half. She was still woozy, but not limp and the vet said the lethargy would dissipate as her system absorbed the medication. The good news is that there have been no additional seizures!

The rest of the story is that I had been noticing even before the seizures that Cami seemed hesitant particularly in places like the dark hallway. I decided she probably was developing cataracts as many poodles do. About the time she began the Phenobarbital, I noticed she would not move forward at all and would often turn in circles as though trying to get her bearings. I began to think she was blind, but was unsure if her vision were just poor and being compromised by the meds. A trip back to the vet confirmed blindness, and he referred us to an ophthalmologist for assessment.

Tests indicated that her eyes are healthy so the cause of blindness is in the brain or in the optic nerve. Coupled with the seizures, it is possible that there is a brain mass. It is also possible that her immune system is attacking the nerve so he is treating for that with antibiotics and prednisone. If that is the case, there should be vision improvement with two weeks of treatment.

The wonderful news is that after two days of treatment, Cami seems like she sees! It may be that the Phenobarbital is in her system enough that she is no longer lethargic and can operate from memory and smell. She can move around the house, walk in the yard, and get herself off the porch, back on the porch and in! She is in many ways like my puppy…rolling over for belly rubs, hiding her eyes behind her paws, and barking at unexplained noises and the dogs next door! I am grateful!

Cami and Susu

In 10 days she will have blood work to check the Phenobarbital levels and they may be decreased. The vet thinks the dose may still be too high, but a one month check is standard procedure. June 1 she goes back to the ophthalmologist. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Cami is a fighter!

Cami, taking a little stroll in her backyard!

You Go, Girl!!!

What's Cooking?

Listen up Guys...

Our good friends, Jack and TG, have come up with the most delicious idea!

What's up, Sas?

Jack and TG are requesting recipes for a cookbook with a cause!

You can read all about it here.

 

That sounds like a wonderful idea, Sas!

We can submit our Turkey Lurkey Delight recipe!

Yummy for the tummy!

Send in your recipes to Jack and TG soon!

Thanks!



Basset Hound Missing in White County, Georgia

Our good furiend, Brodie,

is missing from his home in

White County Georgia (Northeast GA).

If you live in the area, please be on the lookout for Brodie.

His family is worried sick and misses him very much.

We're asking St. Francis to watch over Brodie and guide him home.

Happy Easter from DogDaze

Hop, Hop, Hop!

Be patient with video.

 It's worth the wait, for the cutest bunnies you've ever seen.

Wordless Wednesday

Update on Madi and Mom

To all followers of Madi and Mom,

 As you know Madi and Mom live in Raleigh, which was hit very hard by tornadoes this weekend.

Cecilia (Mom) is having computer problems and is unable to make a blog post or use email.

I had a voice mail from Cecilia, after the storms had passed, and she asked me to pass on the word that THEY ARE SAFE!

They all huddled in the bathroom with Queen Diva Madi for the duration of

the storm.

She sounded a bit shaken, and she was not fully aware of the devastation throughout the area.

I just wanted to let you know that they are fine and hopefully all 'puter issues will be resolved soon and Madi and Mom will be back with us!

Updated: Mon. 2:50 PM
They're Back!!!

In the meantime, Madi hopes you enjoy this video:

Pawsitive Thoughts, Please

Our little furiend, Cami, has been visited by that evil seizure monster again.

Her mom and the VET decided it was time to start Cami on meds.

Cami is a senior doggie, which is always an added concern.

Cami's mom and I have been friends for 40 years.

She is the sister I never had.

Like me, Susu never had (human) children.

Our pups are our children.

Susu (r) and Me

Savannah International Airport

~1974

Please keep Cami and Susu in your thoughts.

Thank you.