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07-13-2012, 12:04 PM | #196 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Temecula
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| I took Cassie to a Groomer Hi everyone, I found a groomer that would allow me to be in with Cassie and help with the grooming. She got excellent ratings in YELP and was described as being very gentle and using organic products. We cut off all Cassie's long beautiful blond hair, but I am sure she is much cooler now. Whew! Am I glad that that is over. It was extremely stressful for me and for Cassie. The groomer was trying to be very gentle, but still had to move her head somewhat to cut the hair around the neck and face. I was a wreck, and I think I drove the groomer crazy. I found myself not knowing what was too much manipulation of the head and neck, and what was absolutely necessary in order to wash her and get her hair cut reasonably well so she doesn't look like a clown. The blow drying was also stressful because the blow dryer air was coming out so strong, and it upset Cassie, and it was very cool, and I didn't want Cassie to get pneumonia again. Cutting and washing were also very stressful, oh HECK, the whole thing was stressful. Ladyjane, How do you have your foster groomed without having a nervous breakdown??? I don't know, it's not that she wasn't gentle, but it was not knowing what was acceptable in handling Cassie and what was not. I'm exhausted! |
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07-13-2012, 12:20 PM | #197 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| I think in time you will settle a bit....I know at first when I knew all of the things Sammy had, I was a lot like you. I carried him everywhere and worried myself sick. I am much more relaxed now. As long as this little guy has survived like this and knowing that he probably did a lot worse things before I got him has helped me to deal. I just do my best to keep him safe....and leave the rest to God. There comes a point where you just have to have faith. You have done all you can do for her....you really have to trust your judgement and try to have some faith. A wise old friend of mine used to tell me to pray for faith to replace my fears....it really works. When I find myself overwhelmed with worry, I do that now. Maybe it will help you. You are a good mom and Cassie is lucky to have you!
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07-13-2012, 12:45 PM | #198 | |
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Keeping Cassie and you Shelly in my prayers. Our Prairie Bea is also very tiny, I know your feelings Shelly. I was drawn to your thread here, we too had a Cassie and it was because of her that we found YT. You are a wonderful Mom Shelly, so bleessed Cassie is in your care. Wishing everyone a nice day, life's changes don't allow me to get on line much anymore, and I truly miss many here. Hugs, Patti and Jack | |
07-15-2012, 12:47 AM | #199 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Decisions about the spine and neurology can be really difficult. Go with your heart. And if you aren't sure what your heart is saying (although it sounds like you are...), talk to the neurologist again. I wouldn't want to have to decide. Personally, I would not do it. That doesn't mean I'm saying not to. But when a neuro says they probably wouldn't if it were their dog...that would be enough for me to not do it. My girl has IVDD. We can't be sure that is the only thing wrong because I elected not to do the MRI. I had decided that any type of spinal surgery was wrong for her. And when talking to a vet about this, it was pretty clear that she isn't a good surgical candidate anyway, esp. if pain meds are working and there being more than one problem area, her age/number of things wrong with her, etc. So we have decided to let her stay as is. Our situation is different though in that she almost certainly does not have AAI. There is a chance of paralysis at this point though (theoretically). She is double your girl's age and has many other health issues. There is just no way I'd put her through back surgery unless it was our last hope... And even after recovery from spinal surgery, they are not cured. It's just a repair and is not like new. I asked her vet "what would you do if this was your dog?". The answer was no surgery. She is just a bad candidate.. We could have sedated her and retaken xrays. This way the neuro would have been more able to tell us if hydrotherapy would be safe for her. Decided against that too because if there is any risk, I don't want to do the hydro with her. So we do no hydro, no chiro, no acu-anything. We limit jumping as much as possible. We don't throw toys for her to run after. She is not allowed to climb flights of stairs. Her brother and her can be together, but when they start to wrestle, it is broken up. Baths irritate her lower spine for some reason. I don't give them unless needed. We used to brush teeth nearly everyday. She wiggles away though. I've cut way down and think it probably does more harm than good now. She is kenneled a lot and seems okay with it for the most part. It is hard to not have her running around though. We do take some risks by letting her jump sometimes, etc. We try our best to stop her, but aren't going to totally restrict her. Honestly, I have found it very difficult. It is so draining to rotate dogs, make sure they both get enough attention, but most of all keep her safe. It is hard to try and keep her safe 24/7. If she was younger, I couldn't even imagine... You have to find the right balance for your family. I do think wrestling with other dogs would be a big problem. The neuro should probably make the call on when/how dentals are done. I've thought about that for Ellie. She isn't as fragile as an AAI pup, but with all the flipping and such...makes me nervous. I think my girl would be fine with cleanings, extractions though...not so sure. As for anesthesia, I have a healthy respect for it being used in any case and only will only agree to it if it is clearly indicated. I'm not sure why no vet caught the head bobbing. That would bother me. It would also bother me that the vet had such a big concern about whether the neuro would be willing to try holistic things. And they pretty much insisted you saw somebody in particular... Sounds like it may be new vet time.
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07-15-2012, 10:03 AM | #200 | |
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Today is the first day I am keeping Cassie and Muffin together in the family room. Muffin is excited and is barking and barking at Cassie to play with her. This is not new behavior, she sometimes does this, but Cassie usually ignores her. I kept telling her "uh uh" when she got in Cassie's face and started to bark. I hope this will work. So far I haven't see her jump on top of Cassie, so I'm hanging in there. At this time Cassie has a runny nose. I think she got this at the groomers because the woman insisted that warm air was no good for them and cool air was best. I'm calling my Vet in the morning to see what she suggests. I think she will tell me to give her colloidal silver and pusitilla, but we will see. On an up note, Cassie has a great appetite so far and is eating more than she did before, and she is walking on a laminate floor which she never does, and travels down a long hallway to get to me in my room. This takes a great deal of determination, courage and will on her part because it's tricky for her on the laminate floor where she doesn't feel she has a good footing. Muffin has no problem with the floor, but Cassie was always skittish about it, so I see her trying new things and venturing out beyond her ken, so I think she is feeling good and doing okay so far. Here's hoping! | |
07-15-2012, 10:07 AM | #201 | |
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Blessings to you and yours Shellie Cassie and Muffin | |
07-15-2012, 10:31 AM | #202 | |
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Love Shellie | |
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