Yesterday was cloudy and cold with snow flurries. I did not do much and stayed by the bay window most of the day … sleeping. It was heart rendering reading Spencer’s blog yesterday morning. I’m just getting to know Spencer and it is sad to hear that he is very ill. Please visit his blog – send your kind thoughts and prayers to Spencer and his family.
This inspires me to write this post,” Caring For Your Ill Pet.” Usually, my family knows and senses there is something wrong when (1) I don’t have an appetite. It is not like me to avoid food and treats, (2) I don’t have the strength to play which I love to do and (3) I do vomit and have a nasty diarrhea. As a dog, I cannot explain my symptoms. Thus, I depend on family’s observation and loving tender care. It is also my family’s responsibility to check with the veterinarian.
I would like TO inform ALL PET OWNERS that most pet are very good at hiding their illness or pain, so it is up to you to observe your pet for any abnormalities and be vigilant. 8 monthly “spot” checks that you should do are :1) Body Condition, 2) Ears, 3)Eyes, 4)Breath, 5)Skin&Coat, 6)Nails, 7)Digestion&Thirst, and 8)Attitude. It is a terrifying experience when your pet , best friend, gets ill. Your ill pet depends on you and you have to devote a lot of time to nourish, help alleviate any pains and make it feel better. The best remedy of all is continued hugs and kisses.
Hi sweet Sugar.
Carla’s here.
We are so concerned about Spencie. It was one of the firts blogs we started visiting, along with Dino’s and Homer’s. Their last post crushed our hearts. It must be a great amount of pain, loosing a pet that shared so many times, situations and feelings with us. I believe we all, pet owners, realize and share a bit of their sad pain. And what they’re doing, being with Spencie trough these last days is so… beautiful. It made me go back home yesterday and lay with Pipa in the floor, cudling her… wich me and John did. A bit of Spencer was with us, yesterday night.
Pipa
Thanks for sharing this very important info with us Sugar. Heard about Spencer's illness too & very sad about it.
Butt wiggles,
Solid Gold Dancer
thank you for all the good information, mom will definitely be paying more intention to me. =)
Terrific advice – all would be wise to heed it.
Hi, Sugar.
I am so sad to know about Spencer.
I know our humans have to keep and eye on us to see if something is wrong.
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
this is good advice; I know we check on Koda (our corgi) and I know if he doesn’t feel like eating, since he’s so food driven, we know he’s not feeling good
I don’t know Spencer but I’ll go over and say a few words to them
betty
I went over to visit spencer’s blog. Thanks for sharing. Your information is great. One critical sign my mom learned over the past years when caring for my dog who had congestive heart failure is to look at the gums. Press the gums and if it doesn’t change from a nice pink to white to pink again, your dog may not be getting enough oxygen. She also learned the how to check a pulse and breathing rate. https://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dognorm.html
Norwood.
Hi Sugar
We will visit Spencer's blog, we don't like to hear about any dog being ill.
Thank you for all your good advice – we depend on our humans so much so it is good to keep them aware.
love
Martha & Bailey xx