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Post by Tricia & Louie on Apr 26, 2016 15:07:01 GMT -7
Thank you for that .. Moving, eloquent and yes Louie must have a happy
life as he always had, anything else will be wrong xx
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Post by Alejandra & Chewy on May 16, 2016 20:39:50 GMT -7
Thank you so much for everything p! Chewy is enjoying life with his brother Porky and us. We were a little worry when he just finished the 8 weeks crate rest but looking at him, running, playing and so happy, definitely make our days and we are back enjoying with them. We can't have them in a bubble and is only so much we can do, of course making our houses IVDD friendly, no jumping on or off furniture. We use to let them in our bed, but we got them this big, fluffy bed next to ours and they love it! They always want to cuddle with us and we enjoy that but when we let them in our bed, we just keep their harness and leash on to hold them in case they want to jump lol
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Post by Sarah & Peanut on Jun 11, 2016 6:24:38 GMT -7
With Peanut's first episode and subsequent surgery, we were in a constant state of panic. Will she be happy when she recovers? Will she do things the same? Will she have a good quality of life like she did before?
I have come to realize with her second episode and surgery that there is less panic because we know we can handle this, and we know that she will adapt to whatever will come. After her first surgery she never quite regained full use of her rear right leg. She lifts it when she eats and runs on the other three legs. She has just found it is faster that way! Does she mind? We don't think so. It never slows her down. So with the surgery we feel better because we know that she will be able to adapt to any changes she may experience. But we can see already her quality of life is returning and we know we made the best decision we could for her.
Will our fear of another occurrence ever go away? Absolutely not. Will we be better prepared for the signs and get her early treatment? Absolutely yes. Knowing we are prepared makes that fear just a little bit smaller.
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Post by Maria & Baxter on Jun 29, 2016 3:05:34 GMT -7
What a beautifully written article.
I think we are all so protective with our babies...after all we want the best for them. I have spent days,weeks,months Googling...I'm even determined to come up with something sticky to put on his paws for grip!! Baxter has had to suffer no more sleeping in my bed..(thankfully he loves his own bed..but it's not the same as Mums!!) He can never sprint up and down the stairs of our 2 level home...no more jumping on the couch..he watches his brother do it..which yes we have tried to stop his brother doing it with no luck..but luckily has he a fancy schmancy sofa lounge that he loves and he alternates with his bean bag when he gets hot...yes he's had to be a dog. I do have issues with him still sliding around the floor,and if it weren't for my parents house it would be covered entirely in rubber mats..he does try and run with his brother and I find myself yelling like a crazy woman to slow down..after reading your article I'm going to let him run and be a Jack Russell...how can I take all of the fun out of his life?He has Cushings too...but that's a whole other story!! Maria's Baxter 6/25/2016 Conservative - Australia—Cushings |
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Post by Margy & Andy on Aug 22, 2016 13:15:48 GMT -7
What a wonderful article .Thank you
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Post by Lauren & Winston on Feb 9, 2017 7:48:58 GMT -7
Beautifully said, especially this:
Yes, the first time I let her chase a squirrel, my heart was racing. But the thrill of watching her fly, with ears flapping, and the glitter of joy shining brightly in her eyes let me know that I was doing the right thing in helping her to enjoy the best life she can. I know if she could talk, she would tell me that she IS willing to accept the risks her life brings. And in the future, should she need a cart to fly, she won’t care. If anyone might care – it would me because I’m human and not dog. Having learned what she values, if she needs a cart, I’ll get her the one in which she can fly the fastest and safest in and I’ll open the door for her to fly out rolling along to continue her journey in life and able to derive the priceless enjoyment of a squirrel chase.
Thank you for sharing your lessons with us.
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Post by Roxie & Rowdy on Feb 13, 2017 6:23:10 GMT -7
This is a wonderful story. Our Rowdy is at the stage now where he can resume normal activities. I find myself scared to death! He is doing so well. His walk is just a tiny bit off, but each day that goes by, he gets stronger. Yesterday afternoon, he went flying down the fence line barking at the barn kitties that love to torment them outside the fence! My heart was pounding! We are still working on things to protect him and our others as well. We still have him sleeping in the crate at night because we just have a bench and steps at the foot of the bed. He is so full of life and has so much energy. I wish I could post a picture of him, but I am using an iPad and my pictures are too big and it won't let me post one. He is so darn cute. He is a Black and Tan with just a sprinkle of dapple on his side. He has some blue in his eyes also. He is quite the character, but I know everyone feels that way about their dachshunds! Thank you for sharing this article.
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Post by Noosha & Charlie on Jun 15, 2017 23:24:17 GMT -7
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Mia was lucky to have such a caring family and of course, the lesson she taught you was priceless. I can not imagine my Charlie not playing with her sister ( which is her all time favorite thing to do). They love each other can although he's in the crate, I can tell they both anticipate the day they can chase each other around the house. We should all learn to live like Mia!
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Post by Mel & Hunley on Aug 15, 2017 19:23:58 GMT -7
I love this <3
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Post by Darlene & Paco on Jun 28, 2018 12:03:25 GMT -7
WOW this hits close to my heart.. thanks for sharing
This community has been so helpful
Thankyou to all that put so much time to help!!
love Darlene and Paco
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Post by Naomi & Jax on Jan 15, 2020 5:06:32 GMT -7
This is a lovely experience. Relating it to our Jax and to our life and what lies ahead for us makes me think my job will be to find the balance in it all.
We are new to IVDD, we have obstacles to conquer, decisions to make, adjustments and the learning of a new norm. I appreciate that Jax will need supervision and protection from his nature. Yet he needs to enjoy his life. Mia’s experience sounds out many important lessons. Thank you.
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Post by Daniel & Winston on Dec 10, 2021 12:10:33 GMT -7
I am two days in this scary experience and this post means a lot to me! Very well written and full of excellent points - thank you!
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Post by Lisa & Gracie on Dec 12, 2021 16:19:23 GMT -7
I am living in this fear now. Disc surgery was in Oct and we just started letting her be a dog again and today something is wrong. My first and biggest fear is a reinjured back and I pray not. Honestly don't know what is wrong but put her back on crate rest until I can figure this out. She is lethargic and just not her happy self but she never never shows pain. I have seen her slip/stubble a couple times today which hasn't been happening so that's why I went to crate rest in case.
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