Loving my Oldies

Didn’t think of that. The 10ml ones are still to big .... the barrel that is.

This sort of attitude makes me so sad. What about cute little babies who have lovely childhoods and end up being serial killers. Extreme example, I know, but that’s what your post boils down to. Most of the dogs in pounds are just your everyday dog who has become lost and because there are far too many pounds, the owners can have great difficulty in finding them.

The nozzles are much too narrow for that, Thistle. I tried so many when I was trying to feed Danny.

I have 17 x BD 10ml syringes available. If anyone is needing to give meds or supplement feeding to their dogs (medium to large dogs as the barrel is too big for little dogs’ mouths) happy to give away. Would need to be close to Hornsby otherwise there wouldn’t be any cost benefit

Play Gilly, play.

What is the nearest big town?

That is beautiful.

I imagine most dogs throughout the world die “in their sleep” or through accidents and other causes --- and hardly peacefully. The difference in first world counties is that we have access to medicines and treatments that keep them fit and well until the time comes when the medicines don’t work and we are able to help them into the hereafter. But that isn’t what you are asking, I understand, and understand your wishes for Jarra. There are currently 5 geriatrics in this home, one with two legs and four with four . I would like to think that we could all go off in our sleep, but I doubt that will happen. I have heard of people coming home to find their dog still “asleep” in his or her basket only to discover that the dog has actually passed away, but it hasn’t happened to any of mine.

This terrible story made it to the ABC 7.30 Report, so it is hoped that it will provide impetus for more oversight of the industry. What is shocking is that Mars knew of the problem last year. How many dogs and their families have suffered because there is no regulation?

Wonderful news

Great news . Go Elliot

Hoo boy!!! Totally feel your excitement.

I think of the hernias constantly and go into a mild panic if I see him straining at all. But yes, he will get a pro trim before too long @persephone, no miracle, except from those scientists who developed a little pippette of a solution to kill fleas.

An update. Have renamed him FeeBee (Fluffy Butt)!! Just joking, but would you believe the regrowth? I was worried the hair might not grow around his bottom because he has hernias there, but it is really taking off. He is as sweet as ever, love him to bits and, although he and Tamar don’t play at all, they are becoming quite close. IMG_0775 by Cynthia Waters, on Flickr

Happy Birthday, Gilly. You sound marvellous (except for not liking the camera). How about sitting still for one so we DOLers can ooh and aah over your gorgeous face?

Mine are too elderly to “noseboof the crap out of me”, but they sure as hell ain’t Lassie either .

Such a huge loss, Teebs. Atlas and Kaos have been part of the DOL family for such a long time and our sorrow is deep. The hole in your family’s lives must be huge. My heart broke when you posted the other day that your darling girl had torn her crucial because I knew the heart breaking decision you would make. Deepest condolences to you all and run free, Kaos.

Perhaps make the side rails higher and block off the stairs. Make it more like a race, maybe? I’m off to Bunnings to get some marine carpet for mine as the oldies are slipping a bit and finding it harder to get purchase.

My dogs are super super useful: they are beautiful creatures for me to love.

I had one especially made when I had the deck revamped some years ago. Even the neighbourhood children love it I have guernied since this pic was taken IMG_0713 by Cynthia Waters, on Flickr

Beautiful.

Some DOLers with good memories may recall my many posts over the years about the frustration of trying to feed a little dog who eats just enough to stay alive. A few months ago, I took Tamar in for a full checkup and it was found that she had developed poor renal function. She was the same as usual, but had been losing even more weight - skin and bones underneath her fluffy coat. I was at my wits’ end, so I asked the vet to give me something that might help her appetite and she was also having to go on a renal diet. She quite liked the Royal Canin Renal cans but still eating like a sparrow. One day when I went down to buy some more cans they were out of stock, so I took a couple of sachets to try. Well, she loved them, but still didn’t eat the whole sachet and I was still supplementing with nutrigel and bone broth mixed with her meds and syringed in. Tonight was a milestone !!!!! And so of course I had to record it. Virtually the whole sachet finished - 150grams. She is given a sachet twice a day, so is now eating nearly 300grams a day as well as the nutrigel and bone broth. Weigh in next week, I think. IMG_0771 by Cynthia Waters, on Flickr And Jeune loves it too and licked the bowl clean: IMG_0772 by Cynthia Waters, on Flickr If you are wondering about the size of the bowl (quiche sized bowl), I mash it all up for her as she doesn’t have any teeth and will only lick up the sauce (Now hope to god I haven’t jinxed us )

Oh gosh, they are sooooo beautiful Ish. So regal (when they want to be LOL). I didn’t know Photobucket still worked. They had stopped allowing you to transport pix to other sites unless you paid some enormous annual fee. Must have seen the error of their ways.

That is excellent. Enjoy the journey.

It is very hard to see our beloved dogs decline. I have had only very small dogs, but I think it must be harder with big dogs unless you are young and nimble enough to get down to their level and/or sit on the floor with them to be able to give them cuddles and balance and comfort particularly when they have episodes. I have four little oldies, each with medical needs to the extent that I print out a daily chart to ensure they have all their meds and at the right times !!! In the case of your two, Ish, at their ages I wouldn’t be worrying much about trying to decrease meds, whatever keeps them well in the here and now. Pix please.