Furbabies, a place for everyone to show off their other kids. Options

[fenixsmom]

Follow her around with a disposable pie pan and toss it between her legs as she squats or duct tape it to a broom handle or a stick :) (my idea came from mythbusters)

[traddoerr]

Darn, just realized today that we are going to lose grand old golden sooner than we thought. We were hoping to make the springtime. Life sucks today.

Scott, really sorry to hear that, I know what its like. we do the best we can to make their last days comfortable with lots of love'n.

[Caveman]

I use a big metal soup spoon from a flea market.... only need a tablespoon or so, and I get about an ounce....

[Caveman]

Good news so far for Ginger - no bladder stones or signs on the x-rays of cancer, but she does have arthritis in her back, from about 2 vertebras past the ribs on to her tail.
This is probably the cause of her incontinence and is the cause of her difficulties getting up, with steps, etc., especially when it's cold. Her hips are clean - no sign of
dysplasia. Hopefully, I was wrong about how soon it will be. Her kidneys are failing - they have been for years (diagnosed about 4 years ago) - and it's starting to get more
advanced, but still progressing very slowly. All good news. We need to get her down to about 75 - 76 pounds or so (84.5 right now) to ease the pressure on her back when
she gets up. Still a happy dog, too. Thanks for all the warm replies. Best to all of you!

[Denise]

Very good news Scott! Sounds like she's in good hands there with you.

[fenixsmom]

They're growing up!

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[fenixsmom]

How's Ginger doing Scott?

[Caveman]

She's doing very well, considering she had several strains of bacteria infecting her bladder - almost done with the last batch of antibiotics now. She also has arthritis in her back below her ribs - not uncommon in older dogs - and this is the main cause of the incontinence issue. That's still going on, but is MUCH reduced - mainly leakage now instead of full blown loss of control. She is fading, as older dogs do, but there is very little pain and she's very happy. Still wants to go on long walks and wants to romp - but tires quickly. I think she will make the summer, and I am keeping my fingers crossed. Low dose Rimadyl works wonders......

Your pups look great. Chris - again, these are great dogs!

[fenixsmom]

Gluclosamine chondrotin (?) Works wonders for joint pain in dogs. Have you talked to her vet about joint supplements?

[Caveman]

We have been using that for years. It does work wonders!

[Caveman]

I've got to take some pic's of my "kids", including the feathered ones and the hooved ones..... will try to get that done in the next few days, and then try to get them posted....

[fenixsmom]

You should!

[Caveman]

Sad day today, just got the news from the vet and it isn't good. Her left eye started up with a bloody discharge yesterday, and the vet says the eye orb is compromised and will need to be removed - and Ginger will be unable to survive any surgery at her age and kidney condition. The vet also suspects that it is cancer of the eye, and that it has metastasized. She will be spending one more night at the vet (where she is being well cared for) then I go to say good bye and bring her home. Argh, this is rough.

[swizz]

So sorry Scott. My heart is out to you and Karen.

[Caveman]

Thanks, Chris. Very much appreciated.