Sammie Update

[DogBlog]

Thanks Tony for teaching me how to post.  So...the Sammie update.  She is down to 7.8 lbs.....most of her life she was steady at 13.5 lbs.....poor baby is so skinny.  The vet's comment was "she a little bit worse" but not as bad as she was at the beginning of the year.  Her red cell count is slightly up,  Her crea is 3.2,,,,,,in January it was 4.9.....went down to 2.8...now up to 3.2.   Bun is 84.....in January it was 108...went down to 68....now 84.

Vet wants us to try to get her weight up....suggested the cottage cheese.  She does not want to start the fluids yet...feels it's not time.  Sammie eats 5 to 6 times a day and she said feed her more often if she wants it.  Tony...I'm going to read your article and see if I can find other things to give her.  

I was concerned about giving her too much protein but vet said recent studies show that if the body isn't getting enough protein, it takes it from somewhere else in the body and that affects other organs.  It's such a balancing act!!

That's all for now.....any suggestions are MORE than welcome.

Regards,
Charlene and Sammie

[DarbiesMom]

Tony,

I just love the recent pic of Giro and Sally! My first reaction was to go down to the floor and give Darbie a huge bear hug!!

They are adorable!

Lynne & Darbie:)

[DarbiesMom]

Charlene & Family,

I am so happy for all of you ...What a wonderful chapter in your lives!

"One door closes, another door opens..." is an understatement. Sammie's door never closed. For you to move forward and open your hearts to Natasha is a true testimony of your unconditional love for Sammie:) I can't say who I'm happier for!! Bonnie needed Natasha as much if not more than anyone! To know they've bonded so beautifully must give you great joy:)

I'll wait patiently for pics!

Fondly, Lynne & Darbie:)

[tonyb286]

Hi Charlene. Go to your profile page (roll mouse cursor over the My MedHelp tab at top of page, then click on Profile). Directly under the Photos box you should see blue text that says Upload A Photo. Click on it. Next click on Choose A File, which will open a new pop-up browser window - find the photo you want to upload and click on it. Next click on Upload Photo (the green button). It can take a while for photos to upload, depending on the size of the photo, so go make a cuppa while you are waiting. Once finished, your photo should be in your photos section.

Tony

[DogBlog]

hard to type with a dog in my lap!!!  I'm still not able to post pictures.....Tony, I fprgot what you told me the last time I couldn't post them.....please remind me!

Doggie kisses from Bonnie and Natasha to all of you and your babies!!  It's good to smile again (although still mixed with tears).

Regards,
Charlene

[DogBlog]

Tony and Lynne:

Bonnie and Natasha are bonding unbelievably well.  I've never seen Bonnie so tired.  It's been a long time since we've had a youngster!!  They play long and hard

[DarbiesMom]

Hey Charlene:)

Doll and I were reminiscing about our beloved Schipperke the other day...The tears come easily, but that's the nature of love:). Within 10 days of agonizing over the loss of Paco, I went to the Humane Society and there was Darbie:) It was odd as we were all thrown together in a confusing way. She was already 3 years old and we had no clue of what made her tick and she just stared at us. The bonding process was a journey, but the rest is history!

Bonnie seems like she will be the best "sister" to Natasha! I always loved the idea of having two pups too keep each other company. Best wishes each and everyday!

Looking forward to pics ( hint )!

Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie