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Is it me or is the live feed down? It says Hello! I'm not broadcasting right now, but check out my schedule to catch me LIVE! |
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Dena, we just saw your movie on Emma's MySpace. Beautifully done, and I have to say that you have such a caring and strong touch with her. From your first post about tube feeding to the movie, it is clear that you have both grown tremendously. Wishing you all the best. |
I'm so happy to know that her little mouth is healing up!! And she is still gaining weight!:) |
You are an amazing woman. God bless you and Emma and your whole family. This is an amazing thing that you are doing. Bravo to you!!! Keep up the good work. |
BEFORE I WAS A DOG MOM Before I was a Dog Mom: I made and ate hot meals unmolested. I had unstained, unfurred clothes. I had quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell rang. Before I was a Dog Mom: I slept as late as I wanted And never worried about how late I got to bed or if I could get into my bed. Before I was a Dog Mom: I cleaned my house every day. I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies Or invited the neighbor's dog over to play. Before I was a Dog Mom: I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers, plastic bags, toilet paper, soap or deodorant were poisonous or dangerous. Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never been peed on Pooped on Drooled on Chewed on Or pinched by puppy teeth. Before I was a Dog Mom: I had complete control of My thoughts, My body and mind. I slept all night without sharing the covers or pillow. Before I was a Dog Mom: I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop a hurt. I never knew something so furry and four-legged could affect my heart so deeply. Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never held a sleeping puppy just because I couldn't put it down. I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was well. I didn't know how warm it feels inside to feed a hungry puppy. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important. Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being A Dog Mom ~Author Unknown~ |
I honestly don't remember not being a dog mom! Thanks Bobble. I love that. Hope Dena does too. |
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Has an appointment been made to have Emma evaluated? Even a follow up with the vet who performed the surgery originally? I realize the sutures can not be replaced...but certainly she needs to be seen by a medical professional. I haven't seen that mentioned. I hope so... |
I was doing a little research on my own and found out the problems Dena is having are pretty common. Those stitches just don't want to stay tight. As long as she can keep him from getting an infection it will heal over and as long as it heals over he will be able to have surgery farther on down the road. The big rush to surgery is so he can eat without inhaling his food. We know Dena is addressing that issue. |
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Unless the tissue is red, swollen or oozing puss then she does not have an infection. I work in a nursing home and many of our residents that get bed sores to the bones are not put on anti's. As long as it's not infected then antibiotics wont help and sometimes harm the recovery. I am sure that Dena is looking out for all of the obvious signs of infections. After all she has done for this little girl, I highly doubt she would let something as simple as antibiotics bring this little girl down. Dena your an amazing woman, if there were more women like you around, there would be much less harm done to animals. I was gonna keep my mouth shut about this, as I am not very active in posting here but do read daily, but the fact that she is being told that Emma is being tortured and in pain is no different from some of the breeders here docking tails and dew claws on their pups. If you ask me that is more of torture because it is done for cosmetic reasons and not the health of the dog. |
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Can't wait for the live feed to go back up. It is the first thing I check when I walk in the door from work!! |
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I am SOOOOOOOOOOO with you on this. I really dont like the idea of tail docking... if the dew claws need to be removed so the dog doesnt get caught of hurt then i can understand that... but I feel like in so many areas today America is behind what other countries have already realized. There are countless things that are illegal in Europe for example that we allow here... But dont mean to get off the important subject here which is Emma.. I know Dena is doing everything she can to keep her alive and When she gets through this very difficult part of her life she will not remember it and be a happy healthy puppy... Yes she is suffering NOW but I think it is worth it for her future. She will be a VERY special addition to some family who will love her unconditionally. |
Antibotics are given in cleft palate babies to prevent pneumonia. As long as there is a cleft and tube feeding...there is the possibility of pneumonia. |
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And as long as I walk across the street I stand a chance of being hit by a bus. I am not trying to argue, I am just stating that I am sure she has considered antibiotics, and I am sure after her surgery she had a shot or some form of anti's. I can only imagine that after seeing all Dena has done that she is a very intelligent woman and at the first signs of infection she will get antibiotics. |
Every time anyone voices a concern on here (all of which have been legitimate concerns they are told they are being negative. It is really getting old and tiresome |
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Others have offered solutions or suggestions also. Just something to think about. |
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I'm going to be perfectly honest here. I think that there are alot of "concerns" being brought up for many reasons. I didn't understand what the big fuss and concern over this situation was either at first, until I went back and read some older threads. Now I see why some people are questioning this so...you will often see that when the topic of "donating" to a member comes up. There have been people here taken advantage of because of their big hearts so many don't automatically trust what they are told and when something seems out of the ordinary, they question it. Sadly, that often means questioning someone who is struggling, trying their best and who has nothing but good intentions. What I DON'T see is anyone who wants anything BUT what is the best for this little girl and to see her pull through this. |
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Either way, Dena has been doing a phenominal job of keeping us updated. She'll let us know if Emma has a dr's appointment when she has free time. Sorry if I may come off as defensive or just plain mean, but some of the comments that have been posted lately have been cold hearted. I just don't want mean people making Dena feel bad again. She has better things to think about. |
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