Friday, February 22, 2013

Lucas: Out of Character

We end our week on not the best of notes; we have cold and rain and Lucas isn't feeling well. I should have known something was wrong when at about two-thirty in the morning I was awakened by Lucas who had his front paws on the bed and he was looking at me. This was totally out of character for him because he doesn't typically come into the bedroom.  But I put my arm around him and petted and talked to him for a few minutes.  With that, he laid down by the side of the bed and we both went back to sleep.  As if his waking me and coming into the bedroom wasn't unusual enough, this morning Lucas was really subdued and very uncharacteristically refused his morning meal, an offer of treats and even water.  Needless to say, we were off to the vet.  

You'll recall that when Lucas came to us last January, he had severe periodontal disease and had to have 38 teeth removed.  My vet thinks that one of the remaining 4 teeth may have possibly become a problem and is causing him to have pain.  To say that I'm disappointed that after all that he went through, that it could possibly be another bad tooth is an understatement--But I am really, really hoping that's all that it is.  And I'm also hoping that the medications he's being given will help his appetite to return and also return the silly-goofy-cat-stalking dog that we've become so fond of.  Until he feels like his old self, we're keeping our fingers and paws crossed and making sure he gets lots of rest.  

37 comments:

  1. Lucas buddy. I sure hope you are feeling better real soon. If ya need a paw in stalking the cat I am your dog. Just until you return to your happy self again. Paws crossed for ya pal.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. poor sweet baby. he has been thru more than most dogs should ever have to endure...

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  3. Sweet Lucas...sending heals prayers his way.

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  4. Oh please let it be all that it is, sweet Lucas, pray he will feel better soon......Try and enjoy the weekend my friend, Hugs Francine.

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  5. Dear dear boy....I will be saying lots of prayers...

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  6. Hope you are feeling better real soon Lucas!! Sending healing vibes and prayers!!

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  7. Fingers and paws crossed here. It just doesn't seem fair. Here's hoping dear Lucas is back to normal soon.

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  8. We here are hoping Lucas feels better soon . Plenty of rest sweet boy ! Sending prayers for a full recovery !

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  9. Lucas, we hope you feel better soon.
    love
    tweedles

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  10. Let's all hope for the best. He is such a sweetheart.

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  11. Lucas, rest, relax, get lots of the wonderful TLC, that you always receive in such huge doses, and get better.Kim, I truly hope he recovers from this set back,you will sense he is/was , telling you something. Greetings from Jean

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  12. Hope he gets well, soon. *hugs* and God bless. ♥

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  13. I'm so sorry to read this Kim. We are keeping our fingers and paws crossed as well.

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  14. Oh Lucas dear one, we will be adding you too our prayers tonight. Please feel better soon.

    Love you
    Bert and My Vickie

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  15. Paws crossed. He's been through enough...and so have you.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

    Our aunty is moving into her new house on Morrisonville Road this weekend, so we think that's causing the rotten weather.

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  16. Millie and I have our paws and fingers crossed for sweet Lucas.

    Cindy

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  17. I sure hope everything gets figured out.

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  18. Hello Lucas, We send our very best wishes to you for a quick recovery from whatever it is that is hurting you. I am glad that you went to find your Mom for some help with this.

    I bet your vet will figure it out and have you back on track in no time.

    All best wishes,
    Stella, Zkhat and Mom

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  19. Oh poor boy. Just when things are going swimmingly too, such is life with our four legged friends :) Sending a {{hug}} to him.

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  20. Poor Lucas. I hope he is feeling better soon. I will definitely pray for a full and fast recovery. Ana

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  21. Oh Lucas, you beautiful boy - you are one of my favorites. Please let this be it and feel better. xox

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  22. You can be 100% sure that Lucas has a lot of wishes for a speedy recovery coming his way.

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  23. Praying that is all that is wrong.Just when everyone seems to be happy & well...,sending prayers for Lucas.phyllis

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  24. I really hope Lucas will get better. Hugs for him!

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  25. Hoping that the tooth is the only problem and he is feeling back to his sweet, silly self very soon! Sending lots of good thoughts and healing hugs!

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  26. Aww poor old Lucas. He is soo lucky to found you in his retirement.
    Love Leanne

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  27. I hope Lucas will get better soon! Sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

    Mo

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  28. Sweet Lucas -- he was trying to tell you I'm sure. I do hope he starts to perk up Kim.

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  29. Oh dear, I hope Lucas is feeling better and it really was just his tooth bothering him! I have my fingers crossed for him and hope he is back to his old self soon!

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  30. Woof! Woof! Golden Healing Thoughts to your teeth Lucas. When I was not feeling well I woke my mom too by putting my paw on her hand. Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  31. awww...poor pup! I sure hope the medicine does the trick and that Lucas gets feeling better!
    xo Catherine

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  32. Oh, Lucas...please be well and stop hurting!...:)JP

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  33. Lots of pats and doggy sniffs. Get well soon. Honey and Nutmeg

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  34. oh dear heart.
    I am not ready for this.
    as you know . . . I have loved lucas from the beginning.
    I don't know why ~ but his little face just resonated with me at once. I couldn't imagine the agony he had been enduring and still managed to wag and lay his head on your leg. I pray it is simple. and that he's well soon.
    I think he came up with a way to comfort himself from the terrible pain by sleeping with one paw over his head. much as we would hold our own head in pain.
    oh lucas.
    I love you.
    will be waiting eagerly to hear.
    xo
    tammy j

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