• Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

    @grinky Hello Donna. What a fantastic name – Aphrodite. Very special for a very special pet. Please tell us about Aphrodite, share some photos, and tell us how you are, Donna.

  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

    Handsome guy. Love the haircut. How is his paw? Did you find a new groomer?
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

      Cathy, dear, kind, thoughtful Cathy….I cannot thank you enough for your expansive, informative and heartfelt comments. Whether it’s been 2 1/2 years or 20 years, we think of, and miss our dear friends and loves. Having new friends and loves does not replace nor diminish the lives we shared. I/we really appreciate the specific, helpful information you are sharing about idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. One of the meaningful features of our caring community is to share what we learn, and you have done a wonderful job putting us all on notice for this terrible affliction.
      I am truly sorry for Barron and his siblings. What a shame to deliberately inbreed. Sissy and Oscar, like Barron, are fortunate to have you.
      I am going to take this opportunity to remind our community members about Waggle.org – a non-profit that helps with vet bills. Listen to our Paw’d Cast with their founder to learn more (click the microphone icon on the upper right of this page).Please Cathy, keep us updated about Sissy and Oscar, and how you are doing. We have a grief counselor available if you think he can help with your PTSD (click the link on this page). At least you know you gave and did everything you could for Barron’s benefit. You are a wonderful pet parent, Cathy, and I am very happy to meet you. Yes, please share pictures with us. Hugs, Toni
      • Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

        I meant to say I wasn’t really wanting another dog.
        • Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

          Barron was my 3 year old pit bull, he was such a clown. If I had company over, he would sit in front of me and bark when we were trying to talk because he was jealous. He didn’t want anyone to have attention but him. He was such a beautiful boy. A friend of mine owned his sister, and my friend called me and told me to keep an eye on Barron because his dog developed epilepsy and was have cluster seizures. I made an appointment at the vet to have Barron checked out because I needed to know that he was ok. The night before his check up he had his first seizure. It was horrible and so violent. When he came out of it he was blind, so confused and mad! I got him calmed down and walked him around the yard and his sight came back and he was doing ok. The vet diagnosed him with idiopathic epilepsy the next morning, he was put on phenobarbital and he did well for about 3 weeks, then he started having cluster seizures and I couldn’t get them under control. He went into a coma while rus…

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            • I meant to say I wasn’t really wanting another dog.
              • Cathy, dear, kind, thoughtful Cathy….I cannot thank you enough for your expansive, informative and heartfelt comments. Whether it’s been 2 1/2 years or 20 years, we think of, and miss our dear friends and loves. Having new friends and loves does not replace nor diminish the lives we shared. I/we really appreciate the specific, helpful information you are sharing about idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. One of the meaningful features of our caring community is to share what we learn, and you have done a wonderful job putting us all on notice for this terrible affliction.
                I am truly sorry for Barron and his siblings. What a shame to deliberately inbreed. Sissy and Oscar, like Barron, are fortunate to have you.
                I am going to take this opportunity to remind our community members about Waggle.org – a non-profit that helps with vet bills. Listen to our Paw’d Cast with their founder to learn more (click the microphone icon on the upper right of this page).Please Cathy, keep us updated about Sissy and Oscar, and how you are doing. We have a grief counselor available if you think he can help with your PTSD (click the link on this page). At least you know you gave and did everything you could for Barron’s benefit. You are a wonderful pet parent, Cathy, and I am very happy to meet you. Yes, please share pictures with us. Hugs, Toni
              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                @cathyrunnels Hello Cathy. I am sorry for your loss of Barron. Are you doing okay? Please tell us about Barron, and share some pictures.

                • Barron was my 3 year old pit bull, he was such a clown. If I had company over, he would sit in front of me and bark when we were trying to talk because he was jealous. He didn’t want anyone to have attention but him. He was such a beautiful boy. A friend of mine owned his sister, and my friend called me and told me to keep an eye on Barron because his dog developed epilepsy and was have cluster seizures. I made an appointment at the vet to have Barron checked out because I needed to know that he was ok. The night before his check up he had his first seizure. It was horrible and so violent. When he came out of it he was blind, so confused and mad! I got him calmed down and walked him around the yard and his sight came back and he was doing ok. The vet diagnosed him with idiopathic epilepsy the next morning, he was put on phenobarbital and he did well for about 3 weeks, then he started having cluster seizures and I couldn’t get them under control. He went into a coma while rus…

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                    • I meant to say I wasn’t really wanting another dog.
                      • Cathy, dear, kind, thoughtful Cathy….I cannot thank you enough for your expansive, informative and heartfelt comments. Whether it’s been 2 1/2 years or 20 years, we think of, and miss our dear friends and loves. Having new friends and loves does not replace nor diminish the lives we shared. I/we really appreciate the specific, helpful information you are sharing about idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. One of the meaningful features of our caring community is to share what we learn, and you have done a wonderful job putting us all on notice for this terrible affliction.
                        I am truly sorry for Barron and his siblings. What a shame to deliberately inbreed. Sissy and Oscar, like Barron, are fortunate to have you.
                        I am going to take this opportunity to remind our community members about Waggle.org – a non-profit that helps with vet bills. Listen to our Paw’d Cast with their founder to learn more (click the microphone icon on the upper right of this page).Please Cathy, keep us updated about Sissy and Oscar, and how you are doing. We have a grief counselor available if you think he can help with your PTSD (click the link on this page). At least you know you gave and did everything you could for Barron’s benefit. You are a wonderful pet parent, Cathy, and I am very happy to meet you. Yes, please share pictures with us. Hugs, Toni
                    • Lenora posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                      Thank you!
                      • Susan posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                        I am so sorry
                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                          Dogoarble, Debbie :-). Are they on a playing field of some sort? What breeds are they?
                          • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                            @sbrant345 Hello Stacy. Please tell us about Maggie and Scamp. What kind of pets were they? How did you meet? Are you doing okay? I hope so, and am sorry for your partings from Maggie and Scamp. We’d love to see pictures if you like.

                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                            Oh Deb, I am so, so sorry. When you feel up to it, will you share some insights about symptoms of kidney disease (if there are any)? My 17 year old has compromised kidney functions we are treating with special food, saline infusions and acupuncture. Her numbers have improved over the past three months but are not normal. She is walking a bit unsteadily and I wonder if that is symptomatic? And Deb, please know we are here to share your pain, and help support you in any ways we can. Do let us know how you are, and if you have stories and pictures of Ben we can share, that would be lovely. I am sending you a big HUG. Toni
                            • Debbie posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                              This is my two boys that keep me amused everyday seeing am disabled and is home all the time
                            • Lenora posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                              I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you feel, as I’ve lost six pets throughout the years! My beloved dog, Hope, passed away unexpectantly this past March from heart and breathing issues! Our pets are family, and we grieve the same way as if a parent or relative passes away!
                              • Deb posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                I lost .y 16 yr kitty, Ben last week. This is the 5th cat I’ve lost to kidney disease. I’m heartbroken.

                                • I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you feel, as I’ve lost six pets throughout the years! My beloved dog, Hope, passed away unexpectantly this past March from heart and breathing issues! Our pets are family, and we grieve the same way as if a parent or relative passes away!
                                  • Oh Deb, I am so, so sorry. When you feel up to it, will you share some insights about symptoms of kidney disease (if there are any)? My 17 year old has compromised kidney functions we are treating with special food, saline infusions and acupuncture. Her numbers have improved over the past three months but are not normal. She is walking a bit unsteadily and I wonder if that is symptomatic? And Deb, please know we are here to share your pain, and help support you in any ways we can. Do let us know how you are, and if you have stories and pictures of Ben we can share, that would be lovely. I am sending you a big HUG. Toni
                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                    @vickilou Hi Vicki. I am sorry for your loss. Please tell us about Maggie R. What type of pet was she? How did you meet? How long were you together? How are you doing?

                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                    “Catupuncture” today went very well. She didn’t mind it and the doctor is encouraging about its efficacy. We’ll go again next week, then two weeks later and hope to see improved movement, and kidney function. I’ll keep you posted. I would appreciate hearing from more people who have been through it with their pets. Elizabeth is very supportive of it (Thank you, Elizabeth!), and any other experiences others of you have had will be helpful. Thanks everyone, Toni

                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                    @dogsrluv Bev. I am so sorry for your losses of Rose and Honey. Please tell us about them: what type of pets were they (I’m guessing dogs based on your email ?) ; share stories and pictures of them if you like. And Bev, please let us know how you are. Okay, I hope. Toni

                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                    @bobo Hello, and welcome, Mary. Please tell us about your pets, share stories and photos, and let us know how you are doing.

                                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                                    Oh Tony, of course you miss Muffin, probably always will after 14 years together. My Squirt was with me for 19 years (at the time about half my life) and we did a lot of living together. I still think of our times and memories we made. With time, the joys overcome and replace the sadness and pains. There is no way to speed through grief, and no need to. I am glad we get to share your journey, and see pictures of treasured moments. Thank you for letting us remember and cherish Muffin with you.
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