The funny thing about dogs, they get real sick real fast and, if they are going to get better, do it real fast, too. I am keeping my fingers crossed hoping she has a few more good years left. With only half of her heart working, it sure puts a lot of load on the working side. It is time for her take it easy, but she hasn't learned how to do that yet. I try to help by carrying her up the stairs to the porch from the dogs' yard. Most of the time she is like a little kid and says "Daddy, I would rather do it myself", and up the steps she runs. I guess it is hard to take the pup out of the old dog.
I am sure glad to have another day with her. All I can do is take one day at a time. Neither dogs or humans are granted tomorrow. All we have is now, and the older I get the more I understand that. Now, you all have a great day, you hear?
You certainly are right about tomorrow - it's not a given for any of us. I'm happy the meds are working for Muffy. I wish you would post a photo of the three pups.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any recent photos but I guess I could try to get a picture of them soon and post it.
DeleteI'm happy to hear that she's doing better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gorges, so am I, so am I.
DeleteHappy to she is doing so much better. Hard to think of them getting old.
ReplyDeleteWe are extremely over joyed that she is feeling much better. But like the vet said, this will only extend her life a little bit. But we are hoping it will be for quite a long time.
DeleteHope the pup continues to improve. They become part of the family and steal a little piece of our hearts.
ReplyDeleteThey sure do. They are a very large part of our lives.
DeleteThe vets gave my foster-dog, Misty only one year to live, I kept her going and happy for another four years with a very good diet, vitamins and probiotics. I hope Muffy does well for a long, long time. Happy Trails and Tails, Penny
ReplyDeleteMy wife cooks special food for our pups, so they eat well. Since only half her heart is working, she could stay with us for quite awhile if we can keep the fluid from filling up in her lungs. She is on two kinds of medication now to try and remove that fluid. Thanks for commenting and we hope all is going well with you.
DeleteWe had similar problems with one of our old dogs here recently. It's as worrisome as a sick kid. I'm glad your dog is ok.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good. I know the inevitable will not be so good but actually, all any of us has is just now. There may not be a tomorrow.
DeleteSo happy to hear that you got her to the Vet and he gave her some medication that seems to be working. Sounds like she is doing much better and that her spunk is still there.
ReplyDeleteShe goes back to see the Vet for a follow up visit this afternoon. I am sure she will be given and A+ since she is back to almost normal.
DeleteSo glad she is doing so good. My sisters tiny dog also got sick with kidneys and she called the emergency # and he called in a prescription to our pharmacy, people antibiotics,,,and she got better by the next day. Shes 11 yo. Dont know how my sis will handle losing her, ever.
ReplyDeleteShe will have to be on medication rest of her life. That is OK as long as it keeps her going.
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