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Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
New pic of Norman taken the other day. He's 4 months old now.
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Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
btw...new camera...digital makes all the difference! :-)

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Oh Kstme!!! What a precious little thing! That is such a cuddly face!!!! Thanks for sharing!

I'll share some new photos of my babies hopefully Thursday? They are getting so big.. But! They sit AND shake now! :-D

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
He's such a cutie Kstme!


Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Kstme, he looks so content and relaxed, he obviously adjusted to his new home very well.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I would love to get my hair just that shade of red!! "Stormin' Norman" is so cute!

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone! :-)

He is quite the hellion on wheels! Last night he learned how to go down the stairs. OMGosh, he went up and down for almost 30 minutes, until he wore himself out. He lost his first tooth the other day, too! His main goal in life...piss Oliver off as much as possible! Norman makes running leaps at Ollie when he's sleeping and Sir O is NOT impressed! Cami and Norm are our BB6 Friendship...Ollie and Mags are the Jedi! This little guy keeps us all on our toes 24/7!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 1:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Hey all - Haven't been here in a while and I know I only come when I need support so I'm sorry for not always being here to give it back... :-(

I'm sitting here at almost 4:40 am and I just have such a sick feeling in my stomach, in all of me actually. Yesterday morning my son let our dog out and shortly after I had let her out as well. She came back in and then my son went down to the basement to get clothes out of the dryer and yelled to me, asking if I would clean up the vomit by the back door. My dog seemed a bit unsteady on her feet and mentioned to my son I was concerned. He thought maybe it was that her nails needed clipping, but I wasn't so sure. He missed the bus and when I got back I took my old girl out back again. She had vomited several times out there earlier, as well. She got really unsteady on her feet and then crawled back behind our small fish pond under a huge rododendron bush. I couldn't get her out and she was laying her head down in the dirt. I started to freak out. I called my DH at work and then called the vet. They said to bring her over as soon as my DH got home. We're not exactly sure how old she is since we adopted her as a stray from the animal shelter 12 years ago. They had thought she was between 3-4 yrs, but the vet thought 2-3 because of the wear on her teeth. Anyway, that makes her possibly 14-15 years old. I've noticed she's stiff in the winter and not as spry, and you just know sooner or later..... the thing you don't want to think about.

Anyway, I feared she had been poisoned or something. The vet looked her over and said it was neurological. He could tell from her eyes darting. He said it was "like a stroke" but not a stroke and they really don't know exactly WHAT it is, but it is very common in old dogs and sometimes in cats. He said there was nothing to do for her but to take her home, let her rest, watch her for a few days and see if she is doing better in a few days. He said the condition doesn't really go away, but often dogs learn to compensate. He said she was at no risk of dying at this point, but he also said he didn't want to give her any of her shots that are due in case she didn't start doing better. He did say it would be hard to see her like this, but to give it time and see if she's doing better.

She's still wobbling around, when she gets up. If she tries to even shake her head, she falls down. It's killing us seeing her like this. She doesn't want to eat any of her dog food, but she did eat a bit of doggie treats and a tiny bit of dry cat food. She always like that. I figure it can't hurt her only have a tiny bit. She did nip at my DH last night when he was trying to get her up to carry her out to go since earlier she had wet on the floor. We have the step to the backdoor blocked off since the stairs to the basement are there and he warned us about stairs and just seeing her, scares the crap out of us. She usually just goes out in out fenced backyard by herself, but we found she seemed a bit more secure on the leash when we took her to the vet and plus it keeps her from getting somewhere she might hurt herself or we can't get to her easily.

My DD came home from college for the night to see her cousin who is home from Iraq for 10 days and then goes back. When she came home she was devestated to see the dog like she is. I was so looking forward to today to see my nephew. There's a big party for him and now I'm worried about Kellie and leaving her here alone. I really fear the worst might happen. She's totally stressed and obviously not feeling well. If she doesn't start doing better in a few days, I fear the worst is inevitable. I just feel sick. Well, she's getting up and may have to go or feels sick so I'm going to go now.

Could you all say a little prayer for her and us. She's one of our kids, too. Thanks gang. Hugs.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 2:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Well, she actually got up and drank some water and nibbled a bit at her food and then layed back down. I brought over a bit more of her dog food and she wasn't interested. Our cat always leaves these chewed up bits at the bottom of her bowel and often next to her dish which is up above where the dog sleeps so she often gets some that are knocked off and loves it. I gave her a bit more of the bits and she ate those up and then took her out. She gets really happy to see the leash and is wagging her tail going out the door but then she starts to stagger and doesn't want to go very far. She at least went and we came back in and she seemed to be grooming herself a bit, not much, but a bit which is better. When she walks she has her head tilted to one side more than the other and likes to lean it against whatever she can. She has these brown dots above her eyes so I can notice the twitching from them moving since the vet mentioned it. I wanted to post a couple of pics of my furry 2 girls! They have two human sisters as well as a human brother!
I took these pictures quite a bit ago when it was one of the first times the dog actually let the cat sleep in her bed with her. Often they took turns so I was really tickled to see them together at the time. Our kitty, Misha, has blue eyes but the flash does not go well with those eyes so in one they're red and the other they look yellow! Misha is a lot chubbier now! :-)


This one makes me laugh how they both have their noses hanging over the edge.





Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 6:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
(((Watching))), I am so sorry to hear about your pet's health problems. Hopefully, she will be able to slowly recover on her own. Don't give up on her yet.
The pictures are too cute. Wherever did the term "fighting like cats and dogs" come from?

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 8:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
(((Watching, Kellie and family))) Sending only positive vibes out.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 8:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Kellie's symptoms sound a lot like mine when I suffer from vertigo. It is just an awful feeling, makes me sick to my stomach and I stagger all over the place...that is when I can manage to stand up. It always passes in a few days. My prayer is that is all that is the matter with Kellie...a middle ear upset.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Awww, Watching. I am so sorry to hear about your lovie's problems! Gosh, I can't imagine finding her head down in the dirt like that. Must have been awful. Big hugs for you (and your family) and your beautiful Kellie--and prayers she will rebound from this, hon.

You know, that dizziness thing would keep me from walking around much (just ask Lum or Nino when they experience that)--and it would make me nauseous. So perhaps she can learn to compensate. Wonder if putting a light kerchief over her eyes might help her when she goes outside. Maybe blocking her sight (and seeing things tilt) might help. Also, if she does seem to be coming around more, maybe wearing one of those wheeled thingees would help her keep her balance. (You know, the ones made to help dogs walk whose back legs are gone.) Just trying to brainstorm a little.

ETA: Didn't know you suffered from vertigo, too, Ophiliasgrandma! We definitely were thinking along the same lines. Hope it is a passing thing, too!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Herk, it is awful isn't it! Puts one out of commission real quick. Poor doggy!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Watching, it is so hard when they get old.

One thing you can do, or try, is to loop something under the dog's belly to help her stay upright.. it coud be a lead, or the other end of the lead you have her on or you can use a towel.. I've done that when a post-surgery large dog and with one dog who was older and was having difficulty on the stairs.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
{{{Lum, Kstme, Ophilias & Herck, Sea!}}} Thanks so much for your words of support. I have good news! I was feeling really down when we left to go to my nephew's party. Kellie perked up when she first went outside in the morning, but then she started staggering and plopped down under the glider swing out back & started eating grass. I told DD to go get her since she would make herself sick and sure enough, once Steph got her out w/her leash, she immediately vomited. Then when I took her out a few times later she was really unsteady and was really acting down. My oldest DD & her boyfriend drove up for the party and they and DS came home earlier than DH and me. When we came in she barked at the gate opening and I found her wagging her tail and get around MUCH BETTER! Her eye twitching has really settled down and while she's still unsteady at times, she's so much better! I couldn't believe it! I took her out on her leash and while the night before once she got out she was so dizzy she couldn't go far at all, she actually happily walked up and down the sidewalk a few houses! I was so happy! I bought some canned dog food (which she doesn't normally eat) and the kids mixed it with some dry and she ate it really well! Then I took her out back and let her go on her own and she went potty and walked around a bit and then she started getting a bit more unsteady. She shook her head and fell, but she's still sooooooo much better. I was really so fearful and while she's still holding her head to one side more, just seeing her do so much better & act more like herself is such a relief! She has a ways to go, but wow, the dog I left around 4:30 pm and came home to see at 11pm was like day and night. I have hope now! I can't say how relieved I am, but I know you all understand. Thanks so much! I'll try those suggestions, esp. the towel & lead under the tummy. I know she feels so much better when I'm with her. I'll keep you posted on her how she's doing. You are all wonderful.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 2:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Oh, Watching, that is so good to hear! Wow, I never expected her to be improving that quickly. I know she's still having the problem, but she is either adapting (as the vet said) or the vertigo is ebbing away.

What an excellent suggestion, Sea! I'm sure that will help, Watching.

Yes, please keep us posted about her progress. Pulling for he big-time, hon.

{{{Watching and Kellie}}}

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 5:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Good news indeed, Watching! Sounds like Kellie is slowly able to compensate, at least for short periods. In time she just might be able to do it for longer periods.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
just a quick pop in with a new pic (new floors too) and a big hello!

Getting real big, over 90lbs now and just over 8 months old, still sits like a puppy

Sillycalimomma
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11-13-2003

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
wow, it has been far too long since I last poked my head in here! Jasper I am soooo jealous! You have such a beautiful (and happy looking) doggy!!!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Watching...I am so glad to hear that Kellie is doing better. It is so hard to see them hurt. And I love the pictures with the cat giving her solace!

Jasper...he is so cute and he does look so happy. I understand this is a very good natured breed..you are fortunate.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Jasper, where oh where did that puppy go?

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Jasper, I can't believe how Oscar has grown! He's amazing and so gorgeous! <cuddles from all of us here in Sussexdom> p.s....I LOVE the floors!:-)

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Jasper, he is simply gorgeous!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone!!! Well, she's still shakey on her feet and I haven't seen any big improvement today like I did yesterday, but she DID eat (although it took mixing the dry w/canned - she started out that way and it took me ages to get her out of that habit..oh oh! LOL). Eh - she can have whatever she wants (well within reason!) as long as she eats and gets stronger!! You all have been such a comfort to me. Thank you!!!!!

Jasper, what a gorgeous dog!!!! (Oh yeah, and your new floors look really nice, too!:-))