tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post7686947993692519194..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: Anaplasmosis & The Reality of Healthy Dogs~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-59738566430246116972010-10-05T07:15:40.229-04:002010-10-05T07:15:40.229-04:00one thing about having multiple dogs, there is nev...one thing about having multiple dogs, there is never a dull moment is there?<br /><br />I love the photos of them and the lovely photo of the grist mill, brings back memories of our beloved Tenneesse......<br /><br />GillGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-9424927698552653502010-10-04T16:20:31.372-04:002010-10-04T16:20:31.372-04:00First I have to say I love Doc's remark. That...First I have to say I love Doc's remark. That is so sweet and so true!<br /><br />I think some of us are just born to do what we do. Even through the hard decisions, the frighening episodes, dog hair, dog poop, you name it - we know that if we can give them even 5 minutes of happiness, our job is done.Toni aka irishlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439209726767685697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-37216362038362580362010-10-04T08:18:40.096-04:002010-10-04T08:18:40.096-04:00Hi Kim
What a mixed bag of news - good luck with C...Hi Kim<br />What a mixed bag of news - good luck with CarrieAnne's treatment - it sounds like you too don't like the traditional treatments like Frontline. I, too, refrained from using anything on Neeli this summer except for Neem Oil.<br /><br />Poor Hamlet - growths aren't good. Thoughts & prayers are coming his way. My Apples' tumors are growing - and we have no options - just day by day...<br /><br />And Sam - God bless him at 15 years old (my Apples will be 15 years 10 months on 10/6) - may he be comfortable and have an opportunity to meet with Doris in the near future.<br /><br />Good luck with your gang - Apples & Neeli send licks and woofs too.<br /><br />NadineMySpecialDoggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763178681997577623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-83077688660762939002010-10-04T07:07:35.843-04:002010-10-04T07:07:35.843-04:00Hello!
We love the photos!
Veru cute dogs!
Big paw...Hello!<br />We love the photos!<br />Veru cute dogs!<br />Big pawshakes from Portugal!Terrorzinhoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928019442523380460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-8167140231993063562010-10-04T01:14:35.851-04:002010-10-04T01:14:35.851-04:00For all the love and joy that you've brought i...For all the love and joy that you've brought into the lives of those magnificent dogs ~ YOU deserve to be happy!<br /><br />I don't know how you do it. I'm afraid I'd just fall apart when things started deteriorating. I'm already traumatized by the growing lump on Hamlet's shoulder. He's SO beautiful! I just can't bear to think of it...<br /><br />Thank God you are able to see the joyful side of what you do! Other wise, who would take care of all those golden friends?Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-67831113165626245222010-10-03T21:42:48.641-04:002010-10-03T21:42:48.641-04:00I definetly know exactly what you are talking abou...I definetly know exactly what you are talking about in here.... I have struggled with Simba's health since day 1. Read my blog post...maybe you'll have some advice for me. I am so worried about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-35386806708250083192010-10-03T21:41:53.875-04:002010-10-03T21:41:53.875-04:00Hi Kim,
You have no idea how much our vet tells us...Hi Kim,<br />You have no idea how much our vet tells us how much she "doesn't" want to see us! We can't even make it 1 month. He will be going in again this Friday. While his allergies are undercontrol from the steriod shot last week with the antihistamines and antibiotics, he seems to have developed a very serious hip problem. I am thinking hip dysplasia. I am so worried! I actually think I've caused myself an ulcer..<br />He was quite lethargic this morning...I would imagine that that is from the pain in his hind legs. I was so worried, but then after about 2 or so he started to get up and move around. After I thought about things, I remembered that the antihistamine he is on has the same effect as benadryl and is causing him to be very sleepy. So, I imagine that that plus this hip problem equals a very tired dog.<br />He cannot stand up using his hind legs without my assistance. My back is very sore from doing this all day. I am lucky that he has been drinking and eating fine. <br />He is limping heavily on both hind legs. I can tell it hurts to put any pressure it all on them.<br /><br />I looked up hip dysplasia online and found that I have seen all of the symptoms throughout his 1 and a half years of life. A friend of mine said, "yeah...thats a possibility! Seems to me like he is screaming with hip dysplasia" That about threw me through the dry wall! (LOL). His breeder is not the kindest in the world. I don't want to notify her of the problem until he is diagnosed with whatever this is. <br /><br />He still has his 2 year health garentee (aka crap garentee) for eye, heart and hip. Hip includes hip dysplasia amoung other things, but we wouldn't get anything but another "free" puppy from her. Quite frankly, I don't want another puppy! I want MY puppy to be OK!<br /><br />Ugh. Sorry, I guess I needed to vent. Simba's vet is in on Thurs-Fri, so I will probably take him in on Fri for the Xray. I am also calling a Siberian Husky expert I know who has worked with dogs with Hip problems all her life. She said she may be able to help lead me in the right direction on what it is.<br /><br />Have you ever dealth with Hip Dysplasia? I may be over thinking things... who knows. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!!! Sorry for rambling! :-P<br /><br />PaigeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-57520981973600674542010-10-03T21:41:50.417-04:002010-10-03T21:41:50.417-04:00Hi Kim,
You have no idea how much our vet tells us...Hi Kim,<br />You have no idea how much our vet tells us how much she "doesn't" want to see us! We can't even make it 1 month. He will be going in again this Friday. While his allergies are undercontrol from the steriod shot last week with the antihistamines and antibiotics, he seems to have developed a very serious hip problem. I am thinking hip dysplasia. I am so worried! I actually think I've caused myself an ulcer..<br />He was quite lethargic this morning...I would imagine that that is from the pain in his hind legs. I was so worried, but then after about 2 or so he started to get up and move around. After I thought about things, I remembered that the antihistamine he is on has the same effect as benadryl and is causing him to be very sleepy. So, I imagine that that plus this hip problem equals a very tired dog.<br />He cannot stand up using his hind legs without my assistance. My back is very sore from doing this all day. I am lucky that he has been drinking and eating fine. <br />He is limping heavily on both hind legs. I can tell it hurts to put any pressure it all on them.<br /><br />I looked up hip dysplasia online and found that I have seen all of the symptoms throughout his 1 and a half years of life. A friend of mine said, "yeah...thats a possibility! Seems to me like he is screaming with hip dysplasia" That about threw me through the dry wall! (LOL). His breeder is not the kindest in the world. I don't want to notify her of the problem until he is diagnosed with whatever this is. <br /><br />He still has his 2 year health garentee (aka crap garentee) for eye, heart and hip. Hip includes hip dysplasia amoung other things, but we wouldn't get anything but another "free" puppy from her. Quite frankly, I don't want another puppy! I want MY puppy to be OK!<br /><br />Ugh. Sorry, I guess I needed to vent. Simba's vet is in on Thurs-Fri, so I will probably take him in on Fri for the Xray. I am also calling a Siberian Husky expert I know who has worked with dogs with Hip problems all her life. She said she may be able to help lead me in the right direction on what it is.<br /><br />Have you ever dealth with Hip Dysplasia? I may be over thinking things... who knows. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!!! Sorry for rambling! :-P<br /><br />PaigeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-42579955062244524612010-10-03T11:17:33.855-04:002010-10-03T11:17:33.855-04:00I'm glad all the dogs are in good shape! I th...I'm glad all the dogs are in good shape! I think their overall happiness significantly contributes to their health...and you've got some happy dogs there! :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175960074150834058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-21680717804252244322010-10-03T10:54:38.506-04:002010-10-03T10:54:38.506-04:00Health is indeed a wonderful gist. I've always...Health is indeed a wonderful gist. I've always been very fortunate with my cats and my mom with her dogs. They've always been very healthy with hardly a vet's visit until the last year or so of their lives and I'm glad that you seem to be as fortunate with your crew. I do so hope that Sam hangs on long enough to see Doris again though. I never got to say goodbye to our first family dog and it was devastating for me.<br /><br />I'm glad your happiness makeover is going well, keep enjoying it!Karinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462017384530247677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-21502894198204343392010-10-03T04:34:59.030-04:002010-10-03T04:34:59.030-04:00My vet has found that a lot of customers were comp...My vet has found that a lot of customers were complaining about frontline simply not dealing with fleas anymore so he supplies Stronghold now. We had a cat flea epidemic & stronghold has worked.<br /><br />The first pic reminded me of Sam & Dillon curled up together. It's nice to think that Dilon kept Sam warm in his old age .BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-46114258993217258532010-10-03T01:37:23.988-04:002010-10-03T01:37:23.988-04:00Don't look now but you have an angel on your s...Don't look now but you have an angel on your shoulder.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-81371802473941478872010-10-02T23:55:26.047-04:002010-10-02T23:55:26.047-04:00We wish you luck with everything!!!
ELizabeth &am...We wish you luck with everything!!!<br /><br />ELizabeth & LunaElizabeth Bergesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367619977259946322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-62678741340088797792010-10-02T23:29:51.955-04:002010-10-02T23:29:51.955-04:00Lucky dogs to have such a caring mum. What a wonde...Lucky dogs to have such a caring mum. What a wonderful place to have to have lunch....beautiful. xxxTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623660322653630759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-70854136648013324102010-10-02T21:44:27.298-04:002010-10-02T21:44:27.298-04:00You are my golden lovin' hero. I wish for noth...You are my golden lovin' hero. I wish for nothing but the best for all of your friends. You're awesome :)1000 Goldenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088117260298252662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-11128171284984549962010-10-02T19:22:00.581-04:002010-10-02T19:22:00.581-04:00Doris and Sam touched my heart and I will pray for...Doris and Sam touched my heart and I will pray for a reunion for them. I use homeopathic remedies for Angel's Discoid Lupus and even though her nose looks sort of bad, she is not bleeding and she is so much healther and happier than when she was on the antibiotics. I don't see how you do it all, Kim.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-80563969823885239012010-10-02T18:55:20.760-04:002010-10-02T18:55:20.760-04:00I was here earlier, and left you some words, but b...I was here earlier, and left you some words, but blogger are them.<br />We are so happy that you were able to go to the mill and sit with your friend, and enjoy your happiness makeover.<br />All those doggys are the luckiest doggys in the world, to have to to care for them,, no matter what,,, and take each day,, one at a time.<br />The photos are so gorgous,, the one with the doggy running and the <br />photo of The picture is Hamlet & Charlie, makes us feel peaceful inside,, peaceful as we know they truly feel<br />love<br />tweedles<br />i hope blogger does not eat this commentTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-19100321514163869692010-10-02T18:18:57.364-04:002010-10-02T18:18:57.364-04:00do u have dog health insurance kim?
how does it wo...do u have dog health insurance kim?<br />how does it work over there?John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-71189792393044215062010-10-02T17:39:50.785-04:002010-10-02T17:39:50.785-04:00I'm sending my vibes..good vibes!I'm sending my vibes..good vibes!fromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-50702809042772072942010-10-02T15:46:05.210-04:002010-10-02T15:46:05.210-04:00Thanks Kim. It is very difficult to watch our dogs...Thanks Kim. It is very difficult to watch our dogs as they get older and things begin to fail. Their comfort is the important thing. It is all part of our and their lives....as you know.<br />Your dogs look so well cared for...very fortunate indeed.<br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-6843793090514888492010-10-02T14:22:04.979-04:002010-10-02T14:22:04.979-04:00HI sweetie, I so missed Golden Fridays that I just...HI sweetie, I so missed Golden Fridays that I just had to pop in(yours is the only blog I'm visiting til I get home). Good to hear about the holistic approach you have for you dogs but I guess I somehow missed the post on who Doris is. I'll pray that Sam will hang on til they are together. Please continue to share your knowledge with us about treating dogs naturally. We are on a limited income and vet bills get very expensive so I try to go natural when I can.<br />Hugs to you today.<br />NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-1885168817588328942010-10-02T13:46:33.342-04:002010-10-02T13:46:33.342-04:00It's so hard when there are several older dogs...It's so hard when there are several older dogs and the signs of aging start showing up. I have six littermates and I know I'll have to ace them all aging at once. It's sad to think about, but I'll be there for them.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-17330414124784918902010-10-02T13:32:13.741-04:002010-10-02T13:32:13.741-04:00Much love and healing hands to help all your fur l...Much love and healing hands to help all your fur loves.<br /><br />Sheila & BobSheila and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135729625488570448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-38714617951346611222010-10-02T13:31:43.815-04:002010-10-02T13:31:43.815-04:00With so many in the pack, I am afraid if it isn...With so many in the pack, I am afraid if it isn't one thing, it's two. Hard to take, but you seem to be handling it well.<br />Love the old grist mill, and I am happy that you are continuing your happiness venture - lunch with an old friend is always good! Happiness is so much better than the alternative!<br /><br />XXXSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-39115854857433034152010-10-02T13:21:48.492-04:002010-10-02T13:21:48.492-04:00I hope that good health and happiness follow you a...I hope that good health and happiness follow you and your pack. You really do have a remarkable group of dogs. Keep working on that happiness makeover.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.com