tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post1202512482616627291..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Puppies don't get sick, do they?carmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-31237986185009346192012-07-01T00:16:21.573-04:002012-07-01T00:16:21.573-04:00Get well soon Frasier!Get well soon Frasier!altstiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446605686535082944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-55949502450748301552011-06-21T10:44:24.043-04:002011-06-21T10:44:24.043-04:00I know what sick pets mean. I have one on anti-th...I know what sick pets mean. I have one on anti-thyroid medication and Daisy is treated for heart failure and 2nd degree heart block. Three pills twice a day, try to curb the running fits and checks on kidneys. Max had cancer... they all eventually get something.. as do we.<br /><br />With my mom a diabetic.. I can say that the KEY is to avoid the sugar swings. When it goes too high.. it will inevitably swing too low. I found that if we could get a couple of snacks in (morning and afternoon) then have an extend protein bar before bed, we could avoid those 40 and 50's in the first morning that scare me (but don't seem to register with 80 year olds). <br /><br />I'm sure he will adjust, as will your family. <br />"Frazier, stay out of those cookies... and don't try to hide the pastries under your bed!"srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-10199816839196215302011-06-21T08:34:24.522-04:002011-06-21T08:34:24.522-04:00My words to him, is " keep on fighting Frasi...My words to him, is " keep on fighting Frasier and most of all show those two legged folks who love you that you can fight this'.... Carmi, even tho you have that watch set, I can imagine the anxiety, anticipation and the past memories you must be going through... This has got to be a test for all of you as well as some sign/symbol Frasier represents.Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-50492882413029354032011-06-21T00:47:39.203-04:002011-06-21T00:47:39.203-04:00A big hug to Frasier, and one to your kids.
It...A big hug to Frasier, and one to your kids. <br />It's hard for everyone to deal with this. We've never had a dog with diabetes, but the most loving and light-hearted dog we've ever owned, Murray the golden Labrador/Shepherd cross, developed stomach cancer at the age of only 7. It was heartbreaking; he was operated on and seemed to be better for a time, but back it came. He got noticeably thinner and sadder until we had to make that awful decision. <br />I still miss him, several great dogs later. He could leap tall fences at a single bound, and always had a smile on his face.<br /><br />You're right. It's never fair.Alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405656530899442354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-29312679244867240652011-06-20T23:53:05.923-04:002011-06-20T23:53:05.923-04:00I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. I have thr...I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. I have three dogs and our oldest ( she is 10) has numerous lumps and the vet has told us to " enjoy her while we can" that was two years ago... so you never know. and that is my advice to you ..." Enjoy him and love him.. because you may never know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-32333601356950204832011-06-20T21:39:15.276-04:002011-06-20T21:39:15.276-04:00Just think how he would suffer if he hadn't be...Just think how he would suffer if he hadn't been adopted by you. You've given him a loving home. <br /><br />Our previous dog, our malamute, suffered from a problem with his thyroid, and it was so sad to see him decline. Still, he was loved to the end.Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681336164718681936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-79873018706587087512011-06-20T14:09:39.720-04:002011-06-20T14:09:39.720-04:00It's so heartbreaking when there's somethi...It's so heartbreaking when there's something wrong with your dog and you can't fix it.<br />The thing about dogs though is they have a wonderful way of putting humans to shame when life throws them a curve ball. If Frasier is anything like the dogs I know he will just trot right in to this new life chapter and continue to live and love day-to-day.<br />Dogs are so adaptable. Our German Shepherd spent the last year and a half of his life in a wheelchair due to a degenerative disease, and I don't think I ever met a happier dog.<br />Hugs for Frasier! He's lucky to have such a loving family.Heather Pedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437608758801235095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-14519303515625412992011-06-20T11:58:59.741-04:002011-06-20T11:58:59.741-04:00I will share, with you and your readers, my own mo...I will share, with you and your readers, my own moment of puppy illness. Theo was only 1 when diagnosed with discal hernia problems, and blogged <a href="http://tigresskitten.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html" rel="nofollow">about it here</a>. Since then, I had to have him hospitalized for an MRI with the possibility of surgery following (last March). He is not a candidate for surgery (3 discs involved) but with a medication regimen, babying him (no jumping off stuff - he's too short to jump on - and stairs are in our arms), he's doing fine.<br /><br />We do adjust. Our fur babies are our kids as well, and we would do as much - if not more - for our kids.<br /><br />Sending hugs to Frasier from all of us, and a "paw bump" from Theo who says that he knows Frasier's doubly lucky because he is with your family. Another family who might have rescued him might not have wanted to handle his diabetes. You guys are amazing!<br /><br />Love and hugs!lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505435869876658799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-91332797175207965502011-06-20T08:32:41.600-04:002011-06-20T08:32:41.600-04:00I'm sorry to hear about Frasier. We also lost...I'm sorry to hear about Frasier. We also lost our cat to diabetes, however my MIL had a dog the same breed as Frasier, who also had diabetes, and she lived for many years. I think maybe a dog's system isn't as delicate as a cat's. <br /><br />Sending my best wishes to Frasier and his treatment. Also, to you and your family for time it will take to keep him healthy. Animals are our family and we have to do our best for them and I know you and yours will certainly do the best for Frasier.daisyhttp://daisy.sovereignmagic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-56350627547427077692011-06-20T07:52:42.588-04:002011-06-20T07:52:42.588-04:00What a very familiar thing. A few years ago, we ha...What a very familiar thing. A few years ago, we had our not-quite-2 year old dog fall suddenly ill. We didn`t figure out what was wrong fast enough, and he passed away. Mark`s written pretty extensively about him.<br /><br />Recently, Mark`s nephew was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes also, so we can relate on all counts!<br /><br />I`ll be sending lots of thoughts for your family and your pup as you guys navigate these new waters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com