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by raiders mom
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Just A Dog...
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Re: Just A Dog...

Some people just don't have the capacity to love with all their hearts.They need more than"Just a dog" can give(Can't figure out myself what that might be)"Just a dog" have been some of my best friends through out my life and if people would be a little more like"just a dog&...
by raiders mom
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: Raider's Gettin Better
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Raider's Gettin Better

Took Raider Tzu to the Vet. this P.M. and the Vet is sooo happy with the progress ghe is making.They didn't hold out much hope after his accident.The Vet didn't think he'd ever regain the bowel and bladder function.Raider is going poop outside on his own now(for the last 2 days anyway)and is marking...
by raiders mom
Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Raider's goin potty on his own!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2616

Raider's goin potty on his own!!!

Good news Everyone.I took Raider outside after work today and he went pee and POOP all on his own.The poop took a littlw while to get out but he finally pushed it all the way out by himself.He peed in a lot of his favorite spots too.(Istill had to finishing emptying his bladder by expression)so it l...
by raiders mom
Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: How do you vacation?
Replies: 16
Views: 4479

Re: How do you vacation?

Hi I have found a lot of hotels are dog friendly,most web site tell you whether dogs are allowed..you sometimes have to pay a $25-$100 dog fee but it's worht it to be able to take a little vaca and not have to worry abut your Fur Baby.another thought is maybe a vet tec or college student studying ve...
by raiders mom
Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: What do YOU use?
Replies: 10
Views: 2883

Re: What do YOU use?

How sweet..hope that you fur baby feels better..bag balm is great steff it works on lots of things and you can buy it at wal-mart and places like that along with farm and home stores. Try the bag balm and making the doggie bad if you sew it shound be easy for you.Raiders Mon
by raiders mom
Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Raider's gettin better
Replies: 2
Views: 844

Raider's gettin better

Raider is definetly getting better,I took him outside again today when I got home from work and he again did his sniffin around,found a place where Pilea had pooped and peed.Not a lot but definetly urine!!!Yeah!! I am so glad that he is starting to regain bladder control...hopefully bowels will soon...
by raiders mom
Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Raider's trying to go potty on his own
Replies: 4
Views: 1508

Raider's trying to go potty on his own

When I got home from work today and got Raider out of the little area we put him in, in the laundry room, he went to the door and wanted outside.So I put his little booties that I made for him out of a pair of baby bootie sox with the gripper part of a pair of human slipper sox glued on the bottom f...
by raiders mom
Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Raider(of course)
Replies: 2
Views: 875

Raider(of course)

Hi every one..Just a little update on Raider..he's doin soo much better.Yesterday he brought me the squirrel toy Santa brought him and wanted to play..He is trying so hard to be his old self.He is still not able to go potty on his own but there is resistance when I express him now.You can feel him t...
by raiders mom
Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Pedro is fighting for his life
Replies: 21
Views: 9696

Re: Pedro is fighting for his life

Paul and Michelle...I am so sorry to hear fo your loss.Pedro was a lucky fellow to have you as his people.Try to not feel guilty,you did the best you knew how.He's happy now and free of the pain and handicaps that held him back here.Try to remember the good times and the love you shared.Hoping your ...
by raiders mom
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Good News..Raider
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Good News..Raider

Well I'm pretty sure the fingernails were the problem..I lay in bed Mon. nite trying to figure out what I could be doing wrong and the longer fingernails popped into my head.Tues. morning I used both hands to express Raider's bladder and he didn't growl or try to bite me..I am so glad I figured out ...
by raiders mom
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 1
Views: 703

Happy New Year

Just a quick note to say Happy New Year to All and All the Fur Kids out there in cyberland.Here's hoping that 2009 brings only good and happy things.This site has been lifesaver(I like the red ones best Ha Ha)No seriously I ahve to come here everyday now to see what's up and how the Fur Kids are doi...
by raiders mom
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Update on Dolcezza Mia
Replies: 13
Views: 4469

Re: Update on Dolcezza Mia

So glad to hear your little girl is doing well.She looks so adorable in her cute little outfits.What a sweetie.She is lucky to have a Mommy who loves her so much.Your stories have given me hope that my Raider will do as well as Dolcezza Mia.Hope your New Year brings only good and happy things..Happy...
by raiders mom
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Using a mattress pad as a blanket on the bed, for leaky crit
Replies: 2
Views: 1188

Re: Using a mattress pad as a blanket on the bed, for leaky crit

Sometimes you can find the waterproof pads(the heavy almost flannel type material )that they use for babies changing pads cheap at thrift stores,they would work good especially for smaller Fur Kids, or the crib sized ones for larger Kids.You can cut them to fit ant size or shape beds.I have been usi...
by raiders mom
Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Having problems expressing Raider, HELP!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1443

Re: Having problems expressing Raider, HELP!!

Gritters..Thanks for the imput...I am hoping that feeling may be returning,he does have a UTI, i've beeen treating since Sat.I may have figured out part of the problem too. I have been growing myy finger nails out(I'm a habitual nail chewe) and I think they have gotten long enough so that when I try...
by raiders mom
Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 13
Views: 3349

Re: Merry Christmas!

I hope you had a good day in spite of Bailey's not being there in body.You know she was smiling down on all of you.I am so sorry about Bailey's passing. I read alot of your posts and I am crying with you right now.I know how much the Furkids mean to those of us who allow our lives to be touched by t...