Last week is in our rearview mirror, and a new week is ready to begin.
Deizel had his eyes evaluated, and its been decided to not remove the cataracts. For one, surgery to remove them is very expensive. Second and what counts the most, is that Deizel has adapted to being blind. I was reminded in an article that I read, that Deizel is a dog first, and blind second. I've been putting his blindness first. But yesterday when I watched him run along the fence with Todd as Carl mowed the grass on the other side, it put things into the right order -- Deizel is a dog first.
This past week also has Josh on a medication that we've been talking about trying for a few months. It's called "Adequan" and it's used to control symptoms associated with degenerative or traumatic arthritis -- Which is what Josh has. It's an expensive medication initially because it requires 8 injections. But we've been able to offset the cost because of the gifts from two kind blogging friends. I am hopeful it will help make a difference in his ability to get up by himself.
Speaking of getting around, today marks a milestone. It is exactly two-hundred days since Jake left the shelter and arrived here at Golden Pines. He could not be getting around any better, and we could not be happier for how well he's doing, and how happy he is.
~Jake, 200 days and counting!~
Of course thrown into the week there's always the comic relief of Todd. I found a snakeskin in our yard a couple of days ago.
It made me a little squeamish, but it didn't stop me from showing it to Todd and Charlie who were curious about it. And well, as is obvious in the video, Todd surprised me at the end, and gave me a good laugh.
My elderly setter was having issues getting up and down, so we did the Adequan regimen too - it worked miracles! The very next day after the first injection she was getting around fine. After the first 8, we did 1 a week for a while, then stopped. She's been fine for many months since...
You are so right. Sometimes we need to step back and realize that they are dogs first and go from there. Warms my heart every time I see Jake living a happy life there with all of you. Love Todd and the snakeskin. Of course that's exactly what he would do. He is a terrier first.
We used to have a blind dog (cataracts again) in our street, he escaped one day and my peeps took him in to keep him safe. Within 5 mins he'd sorted out the room and wondered around pawfectly fine as if he'd always lived there...my peeps were amazed at how well and how quickly he adapted Loves and licky kisses Princess Leah xxx
Morning Kim, happy news all around, good for Deisal not having the surgery. That Todd is so so funny, made my morning. Catching up on your posts, missed so many. All is good here, spending many days at the lake.Hugs Francine.
Hello, I am glad Deizel is doing so well. Great news about Jake, YAY! Do you know what kind of snake that skin belongs to? I saw the video on facebook, I had to laugh at Todd. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
Dear Deizel demonstrates what marvelous coping powers dogs have. They make the adjustments and go on with life. What a lesson to be learned there. I so hope that the Adequan will make a wonderful difference for Josh.
i just KNEW what was coming and i yelped like you did anyway!!! LOLOL!! wow. todd is one fearless little fellow! i hope that snake shed his skin and just kept on moving ... FAR FAR AWAY!
such grand good news from our beloved golden pines today. have a wonderful week dear heart! xo♥
Mom has found a few snake skins but she gets rid of them before we can see them.
One of the hardest things to do is remember that they think as a dog, more simply then we think and in the present. When Samba was dying, a friend reminded me that she didn't know she was terminally ill, she only knew that I loved her and she'd had a good life. It made it easier for me to let go.
It's so good to see how happy all your dogs look, Kim. Wonderful photos - Jake looks pleased with himself, Deizel doesn't seem too worried that he can't see, and Todd is once again showing us how fearless he is ! Not forgetting the last photo of Charlie and his double !
Kim, First, i apoolgize for not extending my condolences concerning sweet Sheba earlier. I will always remember seeing her backside burrowing into the blackberry bushes! the last couple of years. So cute! Jake looks so wonderful, so happy, so good to see. His harness reminded me of Gus. I can't believe it has been over a year already. He was such a big presence in your home. Sweet boy. The video of Charlie and Todd is priceless. Beautiful first picture. Everything is still so green. By this time of the summer everyting is usually brown here, but we are having lots of rain and much lower temperatures. So unusual for Texas. Enjoy your weekend. Gus' Mom
Howdy Mates. Glad to hear all your news and that the dogs are doing ok. That video made us laugh, hehe. Take care all. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
We've given Adequan to R for years, and I think it makes a difference for him. BTW, it is especially expensive right now due to a manufacturing problem. It is usually expensive but not as expensive as now. Our vet gave us a "donated" vial from a dog who had passed away so we wouldn't have to pay the current prices (R has to have weekly injections for 6 months post-surgery). I hope it helps Josh!
haha! good boy, todd!
ReplyDeletesweet diezel... and yay for jake. :)
My elderly setter was having issues getting up and down, so we did the Adequan regimen too - it worked miracles! The very next day after the first injection she was getting around fine. After the first 8, we did 1 a week for a while, then stopped. She's been fine for many months since...
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ReplyDeleteGood boy Todd!
Wonderful news about Jake . . .
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Sometimes we need to step back and realize that they are dogs first and go from there. Warms my heart every time I see Jake living a happy life there with all of you. Love Todd and the snakeskin. Of course that's exactly what he would do. He is a terrier first.
ReplyDeleteTypical terrier. Unafraid of things that are scary and skittish about things that aren't.
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a blind dog (cataracts again) in our street, he escaped one day and my peeps took him in to keep him safe. Within 5 mins he'd sorted out the room and wondered around pawfectly fine as if he'd always lived there...my peeps were amazed at how well and how quickly he adapted
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
I laughed when Todd grabbed the snakeskin and scared you. Was expecting it to scare him.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good thing for Todd that it was only the skin.
ReplyDeleteMorning Kim, happy news all around, good for Deisal not having the surgery. That Todd is so so funny, made my morning. Catching up on your posts, missed so many. All is good here, spending many days at the lake.Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am glad Deizel is doing so well. Great news about Jake, YAY! Do you know what kind of snake that skin belongs to? I saw the video on facebook, I had to laugh at Todd. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteDear Deizel demonstrates what marvelous coping powers dogs have. They make the adjustments and go on with life. What a lesson to be learned there. I so hope that the Adequan will make a wonderful difference for Josh.
ReplyDeletei just KNEW what was coming and i yelped like you did anyway!!! LOLOL!!
ReplyDeletewow. todd is one fearless little fellow!
i hope that snake shed his skin and just kept on moving ... FAR FAR AWAY!
such grand good news from our beloved golden pines today.
have a wonderful week dear heart! xo♥
Oh! I jumped too! That Todd, no fear at all.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have a good week coming!
Great photos, thanks for the share!Kim
ReplyDeleteTodd the Intrepid!! And the others, all looking good for each of them.Even with limityed eyesight, Deizel is doing so well.
ReplyDeleteMom has found a few snake skins but she gets rid of them before we can see them.
ReplyDeleteOne of the hardest things to do is remember that they think as a dog, more simply then we think and in the present. When Samba was dying, a friend reminded me that she didn't know she was terminally ill, she only knew that I loved her and she'd had a good life. It made it easier for me to let go.
It's so good to see how happy all your dogs look, Kim. Wonderful photos - Jake looks pleased with himself, Deizel doesn't seem too worried that he can't see, and Todd is once again showing us how fearless he is ! Not forgetting the last photo of Charlie and his double !
ReplyDeleteHa ha Todd! There was a squirrel skin at the park we were at this weekend and Mabel tried to run off with it!
ReplyDeletehugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Kim,
ReplyDeleteFirst, i apoolgize for not extending my condolences concerning sweet Sheba earlier. I will always remember seeing her backside burrowing into the blackberry bushes! the last couple of years. So cute!
Jake looks so wonderful, so happy, so good to see. His harness reminded me of Gus. I can't believe it has been over a year already. He was such a big presence in your home. Sweet boy.
The video of Charlie and Todd is priceless.
Beautiful first picture. Everything is still so green. By this time of the summer everyting is usually brown here, but we are having lots of rain and much lower temperatures. So unusual for Texas.
Enjoy your weekend.
Gus' Mom
Yay for Jake and his 200 days! We did have to laugh when you screamed in the video.
ReplyDeleteLove the Todd video- thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute video I had to giggle at ya though . Glad all is going well for your pooches . Lovely photos .Thanks for sharing , Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteThe pack looks terrific! It is so amazing, the way dogs can adapt.
ReplyDeleteTodd is something else!! BOL!! So glad that the rest of the pack is doing well!!
ReplyDeleteThey look so happy that's wonderful. Though the snake skin made me squirm!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise Todd could squeal like that! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat video is priceless!! Todd, you are so brave!
ReplyDeleteHowdy Mates. Glad to hear all your news and that the dogs are doing ok. That video made us laugh, hehe. Take care all. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteWe've given Adequan to R for years, and I think it makes a difference for him. BTW, it is especially expensive right now due to a manufacturing problem. It is usually expensive but not as expensive as now. Our vet gave us a "donated" vial from a dog who had passed away so we wouldn't have to pay the current prices (R has to have weekly injections for 6 months post-surgery). I hope it helps Josh!
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