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Gizmo's Mom · 07-19-2008, 02:12 AM

oops, forgot to download the pics..He's not regal or anything, he's just Bubba

luckylady · 07-19-2008, 05:04 AM

..........and wanted to send hugs and prayers to you and for Phoebe.

It really is so very hard to watch as our beloved pets who are truely members of the family get older and even harder when they can't tell you what ails them or why. Please let us know how the appointment with the surgeon went as to whether she's a candidate for the surgery or not.

(((((More Hugs)))))))

donnarod · 07-19-2008, 11:39 AM

Just checking for an update.

Sending lots of hugs.
I am having cataract surgery next month, if Phoebe's is that much,wonder what mine will be? Thankful I have ins.

Doodlebug · 07-19-2008, 11:58 AM

She is so pretty. My mini schnauzer also went suddenly blind. He got around just fine and you would never know it to see him run out on the deck and down the stairs to do his business. I am sending you hugs and prayers for your baby.

Yorkiekids · 07-19-2008, 12:00 PM

Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way.

Wigfur · 07-19-2008, 12:13 PM

She is a gem, and has been a fighter. I'm sorry for the heart ache here.. sending you tons of hugs from me, and licks from Leo.

zoeybear · 08-29-2008, 01:09 PM

Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes. Phoebe is going for her consultation with the vet. Opthomologist on Tues 9-2-08. Keep your fingers crossed for good news.

SexyJessi257 · 08-29-2008, 04:39 PM

sending prayer ur way so it goes well. give ur baby a kiss

pookiebear · 08-29-2008, 05:17 PM

Sending hugs and prayers to you both. She will still be able to smell you, hear you, touch you, and love you. You still have a lot to be thankful for. Take care of you both.

donnarod · 08-30-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes. Phoebe is going for her consultation with the vet. Opthomologist on Tues 9-2-08. Keep your fingers crossed for good news.

She is beautiful.

msjagg · 08-30-2008, 11:27 AM

I know it's hard to watch when our furbabies become Senior Citizens. Your Vet will be able to give you tips to help her get around better @ home. She'll adjust just like when she got Diabetes. It'll take some time, But, it'll work. You and your beautiful Phoebe are in my thoughts. XOXO's to Phoebe, She's such a Beautiful girl...

Baron and his Mom

zoeybear · 09-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Went to the Vet Opthomologist today. I left at 8AM and got home at 3PM. All day driving back and forth. Phoebe slept a good deal of the way. The vet says I need to get her Diabetes under control better before surgery. I ordered a glucose meter today. The estimate for both eyes is 4 thousand dollars. My Dad offered to pay, but my Mom is causing a stink. She told me "She is JUST a dog. They don't have the same feelings as people. She will be fine how she is." My DARLING husband said he doesnt care how much it costs, he is going to pay for the surgery. Now I just have to get her Diabetes under control. I swear I think I was adopted because my family doesn't even love animals like me. They suk!! Anyone else use a glucose meter on your dog?? I read I have to take the blood sample from her lip! OUCH!

Mybabe4me · 09-02-2008, 09:00 PM

I am really sorry to hear about your sweet little baby. I had come acrossed a really neat thing for blind dogs the other day and thought this might help you and others here. It is called the angelvest.
Here is the link sure hope it helps you out until you can get the surgery. angelvest. I believe these are going to be a great seller once the word gets out on them.
Send you hugs for sweet little one. I know how hard medical issues and the finances for them. This might be a temparary fix for you and your baby.

Zanders' mom · 09-02-2008, 09:36 PM

Awww she is very pretty, she has a proud look in that picture. I am sorry she is going blind, I hope the vet offers some hope. Hugs and prayers.

Ladymom · 09-02-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoeybear

Went to the Vet Opthomologist today. I left at 8AM and got home at 3PM. All day driving back and forth. Phoebe slept a good deal of the way. The vet says I need to get her Diabetes under control better before surgery. I ordered a glucose meter today. The estimate for both eyes is 4 thousand dollars. My Dad offered to pay, but my Mom is causing a stink. She told me "She is JUST a dog. They don't have the same feelings as people. She will be fine how she is." My DARLING husband said he doesnt care how much it costs, he is going to pay for the surgery. Now I just have to get her Diabetes under control. I swear I think I was adopted because my family doesn't even love animals like me. They suk!! Anyone else use a glucose meter on your dog?? I read I have to take the blood sample from her lip! OUCH!

I have been home testing Lady for six years now. It's the key to longevity with diabetes. I started in the first year she was diagnosed and Lady still has her eyesight as a result.

I suggest you join this forum for those of us with diabetic dogs. They will help you learn to home test.

Canine Diabetes - All - Pets With Diabetes - Message Board - Yuku

Feel free to pm me with questions, too.

07-19-2008, 05:04 AM	#47
luckylady Living My Dream X 4! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,097	Just seeing this.......... ..........and wanted to send hugs and prayers to you and for Phoebe. It really is so very hard to watch as our beloved pets who are truely members of the family get older and even harder when they can't tell you what ails them or why. Please let us know how the appointment with the surgeon went as to whether she's a candidate for the surgery or not. (((((More Hugs))))))) __________________ Rose,Lucky, Lexie, Toby, & Halle CrAzY ClUb MeMbEr-LGC Members Positive Post Pledgee

07-19-2008, 11:39 AM	#48
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,522	phoebe has gone blind Just checking for an update.Sending lots of hugs. I am having cataract surgery next month, if Phoebe's is that much,wonder what mine will be? Thankful I have ins. __________________ www.dogster.com/dogs/910360 www.myspace.com/donna1944

07-19-2008, 11:58 AM	#49
Doodlebug Luv my Daisy and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,160	She is so pretty. My mini schnauzer also went suddenly blind. He got around just fine and you would never know it to see him run out on the deck and down the stairs to do his business. I am sending you hugs and prayers for your baby. __________________ Daisy and Teddy Bear & Jean Photos HERE Proud member of the Little Gentlemen's Club

07-19-2008, 12:00 PM	#50
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

07-19-2008, 12:13 PM	#51
Wigfur Favre Fan ALWAYS! Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 699	She is a gem, and has been a fighter. I'm sorry for the heart ache here.. sending you tons of hugs from me, and licks from Leo. __________________ Proud Mommy Cyan Korbin Leonidas Athena

08-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#52
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,007	Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes. Phoebe is going for her consultation with the vet. Opthomologist on Tues 9-2-08. Keep your fingers crossed for good news. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

08-29-2008, 04:39 PM	#53
SexyJessi257 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 719	sending prayer ur way so it goes well. give ur baby a kiss __________________ Jessica Loving mommy to babies **Abby and Jack**

08-29-2008, 05:17 PM	#54
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 869	Sending hugs and prayers to you both. She will still be able to smell you, hear you, touch you, and love you. You still have a lot to be thankful for. Take care of you both. __________________ "Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." John Lennon Bernie, Baxter and Bella,

08-30-2008, 11:27 AM	#56
msjagg YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 291	Hugs to you and Phoebe... I know it's hard to watch when our furbabies become Senior Citizens. Your Vet will be able to give you tips to help her get around better @ home. She'll adjust just like when she got Diabetes. It'll take some time, But, it'll work. You and your beautiful Phoebe are in my thoughts. XOXO's to Phoebe, She's such a Beautiful girl... Baron and his Mom __________________ JODI G.

09-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#57
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,007	Went to the Vet Opthomologist today. I left at 8AM and got home at 3PM. All day driving back and forth. Phoebe slept a good deal of the way. The vet says I need to get her Diabetes under control better before surgery. I ordered a glucose meter today. The estimate for both eyes is 4 thousand dollars. My Dad offered to pay, but my Mom is causing a stink. She told me "She is JUST a dog. They don't have the same feelings as people. She will be fine how she is." My DARLING husband said he doesnt care how much it costs, he is going to pay for the surgery. Now I just have to get her Diabetes under control. I swear I think I was adopted because my family doesn't even love animals like me. They suk!! Anyone else use a glucose meter on your dog?? I read I have to take the blood sample from her lip! OUCH! __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

09-02-2008, 09:00 PM	#58
Mybabe4me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 606	I am really sorry to hear about your sweet little baby. I had come acrossed a really neat thing for blind dogs the other day and thought this might help you and others here. It is called the angelvest. Here is the link sure hope it helps you out until you can get the surgery. angelvest. I believe these are going to be a great seller once the word gets out on them. Send you hugs for sweet little one. I know how hard medical issues and the finances for them. This might be a temparary fix for you and your baby. __________________ Val and Babybear http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060[/url]

09-02-2008, 09:36 PM	#59
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 904	Awww she is very pretty, she has a proud look in that picture. I am sorry she is going blind, I hope the vet offers some hope. Hugs and prayers. __________________ Jazzie's InsPAWrations Affordable Custom Pet Clothing With GOD .... All things ARE possible!