What did your pet(s) do today?

RockOn · 10-09-2013, 09:32 PM

Hollylane, how old is Chessie? My vet did several surgeries on my little Hannah the last 3 years of her life to remove mammary gland tumors. Hannah lived to be 16 1/2 years old. Her very last surgery was at 16 years old. I think she would have made it a couple or so more years had she not developed excruciating pain in her back. I would not put her through back surgery and recovery at her age. I had to help her out and did the kindest thing I could do for her. Since Hannah's body was wearing out, in my vet's office, we gently sent her away from the pain.

I feel like you already know about this but want to mention it anyway. My vet used a special type anesthesia which is made for the geriatrics - of course more expensive but much safer.

I am wishing the very best for Chessie. And you too. I am sure you are upset and stressing about your furry- friend. Keep us posted on how he is doing.

Princess · 10-09-2013, 11:13 PM

I'll tell you what they did yesterday. Burtie Butt ran away, TWICE. He is like a kitty houdini. Thankfully with the help of Sponge's meow and the smell of my fried chicken I got him back home safely. I wish he would stop scaring me like that though. I understand his need to be free but I need him to understand I am an over protective mama!

Hollylane · 10-10-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Hollylane, how old is Chessie? My vet did several surgeries on my little Hannah the last 3 years of her life to remove mammary gland tumors. Hannah lived to be 16 1/2 years old. Her very last surgery was at 16 years old. I think she would have made it a couple or so more years had she not developed excruciating pain in her back. I would not put her through back surgery and recovery at her age. I had to help her out and did the kindest thing I could do for her. Since Hannah's body was wearing out, in my vet's office, we gently sent her away from the pain.

I feel like you already know about this but want to mention it anyway. My vet used a special type anesthesia which is made for the geriatrics - of course more expensive but much safer.

I am wishing the very best for Chessie. And you too. I am sure you are upset and stressing about your furry- friend. Keep us posted on how he is doing.

Thank you for your well wishes for our Chessie. He is a 9 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Gaige and I were talking about being very careful about feeling out the anesthesia options available for him. Personally, I didn't know there was an anesthesia developed specifically for geriatric dogs. Thank you for the information, I'll be sure to ask about that at his next appointment.

Sorry about your pooch, even when it's the right decision, it is so hard to make.

Bad_boi · 10-10-2013, 10:08 PM

Snuck in my bed to sleep with me.

Shay McGee · 10-11-2013, 03:07 AM

My little guy screamed at me to feed him. He is so vocal sometimes that alarms me . I never should of spoiled him with wet pet food earlier in the week. I don't care if he is a big brat . I love him to death !

girllikeu2 · 10-11-2013, 03:19 AM

I don't know how a 12 pound cat manages to sound like a herd of elephants running down the hall at 4 AM, but mine does.

RockOn · 10-11-2013, 09:00 PM

girllikeu2,
When I read your post, I burst into loud laughter. Thanks for sharing! The impromptu release was great!

* Here is a perfect example of why I enjoy coming here and reading everyone's posts. Now the truth is out. My mission is not always entirely to seek out and annoy - only just mostly.

cinnamongrrl · 10-12-2013, 06:17 AM

My poodle Jacques brought his woobie to bed with him for the first time ever...

Hollylane · 10-12-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by girllikeu2

I don't know how a 12 pound cat manages to sound like a herd of elephants running down the hall at 4 AM, but mine does.

I have a 25 pounder that does this very same thing. His romping up and down the hall sounds like a herd of elephants, but his voice sounds like a lion. Especially in a silent house between the hours of 11pm and 5:30am.

cinnamongrrl · 10-13-2013, 05:22 AM

I caught my fish sleeping!

10-09-2013, 09:32 PM	#1
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10-09-2013, 11:13 PM	#2
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