Well, Gracie is home. Our Veterinarian ran several tests, took additional x-rays and believes she has pneumonia. I am not totally sold on this as we were told this last year, last time. However what is still unexplainable is the collapsing-losing consciousness and difficulty in breathing. Could be a heart condition or it could have been a seizure.
I went home this weekend to be with my Sister after I knew Gracie was coming home. Ted said she basically slept all weekend; the medications make her drowsy. When I came home today, she greeted me as she normally would but you can tell she is still exhausted, not eating like she normally would and her breathing is not 100% but I am just thrilled our princess is alive!
My Dad always called her "the million dollar dog"...if you want to get realistic, "the ten thousand dollar dog". But like many of us dog owners, it's worth it. They become part of your family and you love them as much.
Thank you for thoughts and prayers. This is how Ted and Grace spent their weekend....
This weekend turned out to be quite nice. Saturday I got to spend the day with Aydan...we went to the pool and the park then Christina and I got ready and headed to her Birthday celebration (after manicures and pedicures). Our Aunt Diann from Atlanta was in town and our cousin Jessica also came along. Two of my friends, Michelle and Laura from High School joined in the fun, Mrs. Close and my Sister-n-law, Jackie and a few of my Sisters friends. We had great food, yummy White wine (so I heard), lots of laughs, Chris got some wonderful gifts and we ate some fabulous Carrot cake custom designed specifically for the pink lover she is. Gathering with Family and Friends is what life is all about. Just wish Mom was there to share in the fun. She was sorely missed.
I ended my weekend in MI at a fun breakfast joint in downtown Ann Arbor, my Sister and I split the yummiest french toast (not as good as Dad's but still really good) and I had what I was craving all weekend long, a decaf French Vanilla Cappuccino.
As emotional as everyday seems to be, I think Christina really enjoyed herself which makes me happy. I wish her a year of success with School and work, love and strong friendships, a stress-free being a Mom life (hey, I said "wish"), an accident free Winter (or any Season for that matter..) and peace in knowing Mom and Dad are in a wonderful place. Happy 25th Birthday Cricket.
3 comments:
Glad to hear Grace is back home!! The picture of Ted & her reminds me of ours...and YES, they are an expensive breed but wouldn't trade them for the world...ours is our "daughter" too & when she is not feeling well, It is tough to see. Take care
I am so happy you had a good weekend for your sister's birthday! God Bless Gracie-she needs to stick around for her soon-to-be brother or sister. Speaking of which...I think everyone would love to hear more about your bun in the oven.
-Thinking of you
I have had those types of breed of dogs. Please make sure they look at the heart and that it isn't the early signs of Cardio Myopathy(sic)
Look up Taurine and L-Carnitine for your dog. It wouldn't hurt to start supplements now as my bulldog died from this.
Walk everyday, 20-30 mins. I can't tell you how much pain I have from my bulldog being way out of shape because I was too lazy to walk.
Today, everyday, my 2 dogs that I have now, everday, walk for 1-2 miles.
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