KOE Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hope you guys are doing okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 I hope Sophie was just a bit tired from her run and play today. For some reason i was exhausted yesterday, even though i was less busy than normal, so i wonder if the cold is doing something?? Yesterday was cold even in the sun i thought! I really think that extremes of weather can make us very tired. especially while our bodies are trying to deal with the changes. I am sure she will be fine, but can you please update us today anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks for your concern for Sophie. She still seems very quiet and tired so we won't go out today. I think she probably would brighten up if I took her for a walk but it's probably better to let her rest. I gave her extra meds late last night in case she was feeling pain. It's difficult to tell with Sophie because she is so stoic and never shows any sign of pain. I try to maintain a balance between keeping her pain free and not having her lost somewhere in a fog of pain medication. She's an energetic, lively girl and I'd hate to rob her of her joy of life. Her mouth hasn't bled so far today and she slept well last night so maybe her lethargy is due to me keeping her out for too long. She ate her breakfast with enthusiasm and I can't really put my finger on why I feel she's not as well as she has been. She is more lively than she was last night but not her usual self. It could be me. I had an unpleasant day yesterday and could be projecting my mood onto Sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 cavNrott, yes you could very well be projecting or just seeing things differently because of the way you are feeling? glad she is no worse and somewhat better than yesterday. she could just have overdone things though like you said are you ok? hope whatever had you feeling unhappy yesterday has been overcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 CavnRot, How are you today? You said that you did not have a good day yesterday so I am sending hugs to you. I hope Sophie is feeling better as the evening goes on. I am sure she will be back to her perky self tomorrow. Hugs to both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I hope you've had a better day today than yesterday cavNrott The cold mornings were difficult for Jaida, keeping the heater on to keep everything warm for her really seemed to help. That may have been because she had arthritis on top of the osteo though, I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Sophie is still quieter than usual but seems better than last night. She's lying here dreaming and vocalising at the moment. If she's still quiet tomorrow I'll take her to her vet if he's on duty, just to make sure there's not something going on that I'm missing. The tumour did bleed later today and I think it released pressure so she feels better. It doesn't seem to be painful, I accidently put my fingers on it when I cleaned her face and she didn't flinch. We spent some time lying on my bed together today while I told her the story of our life together and how I appreciate her. I have a CD called Animal Healing and I had that playing at the time. It's relaxing music. I call it Sophie's song. When I tell her we'll play Sophie's song she runs to the stereo while I put it on. This is about Sophie not me I know, but sometimes the stress takes its toll. The last thing she needs seeing me with the sads so I'd better get over it. Thanks for the hugs Kiash, I needed them. Shek, I keep the house at 22-23 degrees during the day and 17-18 degrees at night so she shouldn't be feeling cold. She wears a coat when we go out. Thanks for your concern folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 cavNrott, your post made me cry, not so much out of sadness but because you and Sophie have that true bond between human and dog. It is such a beautiful thing to hear about. sending you BOTH big hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks Oonga. Sophie and I share a loving bond. It's become stronger since her illness. Each day we have together is a bonus. She's teaching me what's important in life. She's her normal happy self today. I'll be more careful not to overtax her. Maybe she wasn't feeling well with all the nausea causing meds she's on. She's doing a mighty job of fighting her illness, against all odds and always with her gentle good grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 So glad to hear she's much better today, I hope you're doing better as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr R & NR Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi CNR & Sophie, I don't post much but check on your progress regularly, you are both in my thoughts. Nothing like cuddles on the bed to make everyone feel better I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Just popped in to see how the girl is doing. Glad to hear she is brighter today. Take care (both of you) Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ci Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hey Anne, Just popped in to see how Sophie was doing. I was thinking about her yesterday! Glad to hear so far so good! Lots of love and positive vibes for you from here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 great news cavNrott!!!! yes you are right! It is amazing how much our puppies teach us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chell Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 CavNrott, I hope Sophie has brightened up a little. Its hard isnt it when they have an off day or 2, you cant help but worry a little more and you try not to project any of your worry or sad feeling onto them but our furkids are little sponges, they know, no matter how hard we hide how we are feeling. If they were not so perceptive we would not have the same bond would we. But they make us stronger too by just being themselves and she will be feeling all of your love and devotion this makes her even stronger still. You have said a few times 'this is about Sophie, not me' My friend it is about you too, you girls are a team. Allow yourself to feel everything. Dont bottle everything up. Express how you are feeling to us here if you feel comfortable doing that, many of us have been through this and even if we havnt we still all understand love and devotion to our dogs. It can just be good to let things out sometimes. You girls take care of each other ok! And big hugs to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi Anne, just checking that all is fine with Sophie and you. Sophie's music sounds lovely. She must really love it to run to the stereo to have it played. I think she enjoys laying on the bed, just the two of you. Hope you have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 cavNrott, just doing the regular check up as there has not been an update on Sophie and yourself for a few days. Hope all is still going great!! are your other puppies still going well and not really reacting to any changes with Sophie? Hugs to you all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Sending hugs and healing vibes to Sophie, hope she is still well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for caring about us. We see the oncologist on Thursday so I'll update then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Fingers crossed Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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