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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:25 am
Ks, I'm sorry your little buddy is in distress. I'll add him (and you) to my prayers. Keep us informed of his progress back to health.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:26 am
...and, oh, what is his name?
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:35 am
Ryan, I am so sorry little Earnhardt is in pain. Hopefully, the vet will be able to help him quickly. Hang in there, both of you. Congrats on the new member of your family, Allie! Let us know how things are going with you and Casey. Supergranny, that's what prevented me from agreeing to another dog for years, but now that Charlie is here... well, I told yas I'd be a big sucker.LOL Shasha, Chipper looks so.....well, chipper!LOL
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:43 am
Thanks everyone. As Lumbele mentioned, his name is Earnhardt. I'll post a picture in a bit. Question for those of you who have experience. If my dad is right and it is arthritis, can anything be done to help him?
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:51 am
A much bigger version of this picture is my windows desktop background.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 12:18 pm
Ks, I'll be thinking ONLY positive thoughts!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 12:19 pm
That is so cute...you can see he has "attitude"! And yes they have all kinds of treatment for arthritis the same as they have for people.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 12:36 pm
LOL Ryan, Super is right, he's got 'tude! As soon as Earnhardt is feeling better, could you send him this way, please? Our roads are pathetic.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 12:42 pm
In his younger days he was a mischevous little thing. I don't think he realized he was old until my brother moved back home with the Chihuahua, who is both much younger and much faster than Earnhardt. Occasionally nowadays he decides he's going to give the Chihuahua a run for her money, and usually succeeds. Takita likes to play fetch. Despite my efforts Earnhardt never liked to play fetch. One day I was throwing Takita's little duck toy, and when she would run after it I would pet Earnhardt. Keeping both happy. I got ready to throw it, and all of a sudden he sat up. I threw the duck, Earnhardt took off, barely outran her to get to the duck. Brought it back to me and then laid back down. Pissed her off, but you could tell he was proud of himself.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 9:30 am
Ryan, how is Earnhardt feeling today? Has the sedative helped him any? Charlie is still being totally dh's shadow. Apparently I missed a long session of Bichon blitzing last night. Guess he needed his exercise one way or another, he wasn't walked yesterday for the first time.LOL
Waiting for Dad
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 1:24 pm
Sedative kept him happy last night. On the advice of several people, including another dachshund owner, I went out this morning and bought some baby asperin. No screaming so far, and even no moans or groans, which had been a "normal" thing for the last year or so. I haven't read anything so far that says the baby asperin will hurt him. I'll check with the vet tomorrow to make sure it's safe.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 1:49 pm
I am glad to hear he is doing a little better and that you are taking him to vet. Make a list of questions that you want to ask. You would be surprised but once you get in there you forget! I think the anxiety takes over. Ask him about long term care..if meds will be the answer. Ask about a water therapy...they put them in a pool and let them exercise, you can even get a wading pool. But there will be all kinds of things to do...you will be surprised. I did try to see if there was a holistic vet in Wichita but couldn't find any. Good luck tomorrow!! And let us know
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 3:10 pm
ks, we gave our cockers baby aspirin as an immediate fix, with the vet's approval. Cut the aspirin half or cut it down more for a smaller dog. Aspirin, over the long haul, can cause stomach problems in dogs the same as it can in humans. Glad to hear he is better! Lumbelle, he's adorable! What an expression!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, August 01, 2005 - 8:34 am
Norman has left Van's home and he is with the exporter. Whew!!!! Looks like he's on his way! He will arrive tomorrow evening around 9pm. WOW! A four year dream is finally happening for Thekid!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Monday, August 01, 2005 - 9:36 am
Yay, Kstme! Just one more sleep!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, August 01, 2005 - 10:45 am
Lumbele, we always say, 'Just one more sleep again.'
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Monday, August 01, 2005 - 5:49 pm
YAy, Kstme!! {{{{KS and Earnhardt}}}}
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Monday, August 01, 2005 - 8:19 pm
Okay.. Congrats on Norman! That is SO exciting! I can't wait to see photos! Speaking of photos, here are more of my pups! Here is Sandy giving daddy a kiss. Isn't that cute?? hehehehe
An action shot of mocha, she was probably heading for Sandy. They LOVE to play.
Sandy, just this evening.
Mocha, just this evening.
And last but not least, the family! I'm sure the puppies miss daddy already.

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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 6:45 am
Great pics, Saxy! You have some very adorable 'children' and your family pic is so cute! Thanks everyone! Norman is in the air and almost to the east coast. He'll arrive in Houston around 1:30 pdt where he'll have a three hour layover. He's actually arriving, in Vegas, about 6:45 pdt. It's going to be one very long day! It doesn't matter how many times we've flown dogs, it's still very nerve-racking. Continental is one of the very few airlines who has a special area for pets, temp and pressure controlled, so we are extremely confident using them. We'll just be grateful when he's touched the ground and he's in our possession!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 7:04 am
Lovely family, Saxy! Those two little ones are sure to keep everyone busy and amused. Enjoy them, puppies are so much fun!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 8:08 am
Kstme: I have been thinking about you and Norman today!! I don't know that I'll be awake as late as you'll get him tonight (cuz you're behind me two hours), but I'll certainly be looking for an update tomorrow. And thank you both kstme and lumbele!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 11:36 am
I am getting a little worried about Kswheels. I think Earnhardt was supposed to go to the vets yesterday and he hasn't told us how things went. We are all concerned and hope everything went okay.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 11:38 am
Yay, Norman conquers the States. Wasn't it a Norman who conquered Britainn?
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 12:16 pm
Yay Norman! Kst, you feel like you have a kid in the air, waiting on them to touch down? Love the family pics Saxy! Ryan, I hope Earnhardt is doing better today and that the vet appointment goes well!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 12:25 pm
Keep thinking good thoughts! Norman has landed in Houston about 40 minutes ago. I had to call Van to report his progress...she's absolutely beyond nervous, this time! lol Saxy, I will post a short note once we've arrived home with him and introductions have been made. We figure we're not going to get much sleep this evening! LOL, Super, I believe you are correct! Yes, War, it is definitely like having a child flying.
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