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]

P.S....

I am feeling you separation anxiety in the strongest way....But, I know Daddy will give Bonnie love x2.

Bonnie is suffering loss. Our pets are so intuitive to every sound in the house, every smell, and most of all, our laughter and pain. I know when I cry, Darbie comforts me. She is the most compassionate being I have known.  

I know when you come home, Bonnie will burst at the seams!

Wishing you peace and comfort.

Lynne & Darbie

[DarbiesMom]

Hey Charlene:)

I'm thinking you are in Chicago now as I type. I wish I responded faster these past days ... ( dealing with proposals for land development).

I don't want you to feel alone. Please know your bond with Sammie by your pillow reached the deepest heart of me. My heart ached...Truly crushed when you spoke of the ashes of your babies.

I wish to be cremated. As a Norwegian, I always felt all pet boxes, including my own, would be cast out to the ocean ( well, Herring Cove, Cape Cod) on a viking long boat...set afire! This is a traditional Viking funeral. Of course, my brother feels otherwise:)..

.If anyone is listening, make sure your Last Will and Testament ( final wishes) is updated!

God bless you Charlene., I hope I can make you smile...

Always here whether your 300 miles away or 2000! ( I'm bad at math, but you get it..)

Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie

[rdt3]

Sorry for the loss of Sammie.

Robert

[DogBlog]

Thank you Lynne.  I've been trying to spoil Bonnie...but today she's a little mopey so I think it finally hit her.  I have to go to Chicago tomorrow for 2 days for work and I hate leaving her.  Thankfully Daddy will be here but I don't want her to think everyone is going away!!

My husband is terrific and will spoil her completely.

It's so lonely her without Sammie.  We're all feeling it.

Hugs, wags and kisses to Darbie from all of us....and hugs to you too!  When does Darbie have her next bloodwork>

Regards,
Charlene

[DogBlog]

Hi Tony:

I have a shelf of pet ashes and I've told everyone that when my time comes, I'm to get spinkled with the ashes of all my babies!!  So at least I know Sammie's remains will be with me.  

I don't cry as much each day but going to bed is horrible!!  I miss having her sweet face on my pillow with me and listening to her dreaming!  She was quite the vocal dreamer!!  I cry myself to sleep and cry when I wake up.  I know it will get easier....but you're right, I'll never forget her.

Hope all is well with you and your babies.

Regards,
Charlene  

[DarbiesMom]

Hey Charlene,

Just want you to know I think of you often and hold you close to my heart...

Please cuddle with Bonnie and give her a kiss from us!

Fondly,

Lynne and Darbie