Today Buddy was scheduled to be neutered but the vet called and said he had had a seizure. He has no history of seizures or any health problems so I looked into it on the Internet. Apparently, dogs can have seizures for many reasons.
Causes:
High stress (fights, fear, anxiety)
A reaction to some sedatives
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Periods of excessive activity
Overheating (hyperthermia) /heat stroke
Increased intracranial pressure
Low blood glucose
Fevers
Intestinal inflammation
A major body organ failure
Trauma to the head
Ingested poisons or chemicals (including BHA and BHT in dog foods)
Nutrient deficiencies
Kidney failure and high levels of circulating uremic toxins
High blood ammonia levels
Canine distemper (most common in puppies)
AFTER A SEIZURE
Common signs you will notice after a seizure include: Pacing, Whining,Extreme hunger, Disorientation, Rare aggression, blindness. You may also notice difficulty walking, bumping into to furniture,getting stuck in corners, attempting to eat anything, and a persistent crying or whining.He may want to pace around, which is normal. Help him find a place and let him just walk it off. Your dog may want to pace for a short period or as long as 24 hours. Also offer small amounts of food and water, as some dogs may get hungry after having a seizure. The small bits of food may help calm him down.
You should contact your vet immediately after a seizure even if it is one time thing, the first time it has ever happened.
The vet thinks Buddy's was a stress level issue. But they will not neuter him because of the seizure so he'll just have to stay whole and we'll have to watch him closely for the next week or so.
As many dogs as my family has had in the past we've only had one other dog have a seizure and that was due to old age/organ failure. Watch your pets closely a seizure can be fatal!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
low life people
As some of you know my grandparents' home was broken into (repeatedly) and robbed a few weeks back. I've made it a priority to go over there at night trying to catch them but unfortunately we weren't able to. I've been calling pawn shops looking for Nanny's wedding band and engagement rings that were promised to me when I was a child....well the case has broken and I have found her rings including a dinner ring and I think we may have found Granddaddy's wedding bands too. I went today to identify and claim Nanny's rings and I'm wearing them now as I type this. I'm hoping to hear about Granddaddy's today or tomorrow. The guy that broke in has been arrested, his friend that actually pawned the jewelry is still out there but has multiple warrants out on him so I feel it's just a matter of time.
I have also done a great deal of research on locks, alarms, motion sensors and many of these have now been installed at their home. I'm sharing this because I want you all to be protected. The deadbolts on their home were older, the shaft part not as long as the ones now, apparently easier to pick than newer locks. There are locks you can put on manual garage doors now too. If you disable an electric garage door opener you need these locks or the door can just be opened. GE makes an alarm that sends out 120-150 decibel siren if the connection is broken (door or window is opened) and IT WILL WAKE you. Also ADT type alarms are available that help in case of robbery, fire or a medical emergency. I really don't think their house will be broken into again and I'm grateful I have ADT and a pistol.
These men are in their mid-30s, they're drug addicts, AIDS positive, ex-convicts; one is on parole that I know of. They had a stolen car, wrote bad checks, use stolen credit cards, pawns stolen jewelry, possibly still have a 12 service piece set of silver that they haven't pawned yet. They don't have weapons that we know of but at least one of them has AIDS and that's a weapon in itself to me. Because Dad and my family refused to wait and see we have one of them in custody now; hopefully both sometime this week.
We're not giving up, we're going to follow this through until they're both in prison again and i honestly hope they die in there not only because of their crimes but so they can't hurt another family like they hurt us. They didn't' just steal a few rings; they stole a part of my family; tainted something of my Nanny and Granddaddy's and broke my heart at the thought of losing their rings as well as breaking my Dad's heart for not getting those rings to me earlier.
I know they're drug addicts and they aren't thinking clearly but a thief is a thief and should be punished as one no matter the cause of the misjudgement. Who's to say their character wasn't flawed before the drug entered the equation.
Protect yourselves and your homes, any means necessary.
I have also done a great deal of research on locks, alarms, motion sensors and many of these have now been installed at their home. I'm sharing this because I want you all to be protected. The deadbolts on their home were older, the shaft part not as long as the ones now, apparently easier to pick than newer locks. There are locks you can put on manual garage doors now too. If you disable an electric garage door opener you need these locks or the door can just be opened. GE makes an alarm that sends out 120-150 decibel siren if the connection is broken (door or window is opened) and IT WILL WAKE you. Also ADT type alarms are available that help in case of robbery, fire or a medical emergency. I really don't think their house will be broken into again and I'm grateful I have ADT and a pistol.
These men are in their mid-30s, they're drug addicts, AIDS positive, ex-convicts; one is on parole that I know of. They had a stolen car, wrote bad checks, use stolen credit cards, pawns stolen jewelry, possibly still have a 12 service piece set of silver that they haven't pawned yet. They don't have weapons that we know of but at least one of them has AIDS and that's a weapon in itself to me. Because Dad and my family refused to wait and see we have one of them in custody now; hopefully both sometime this week.
We're not giving up, we're going to follow this through until they're both in prison again and i honestly hope they die in there not only because of their crimes but so they can't hurt another family like they hurt us. They didn't' just steal a few rings; they stole a part of my family; tainted something of my Nanny and Granddaddy's and broke my heart at the thought of losing their rings as well as breaking my Dad's heart for not getting those rings to me earlier.
I know they're drug addicts and they aren't thinking clearly but a thief is a thief and should be punished as one no matter the cause of the misjudgement. Who's to say their character wasn't flawed before the drug entered the equation.
Protect yourselves and your homes, any means necessary.
Great weekends
This past weekend was great!
Friday night was wonderful. The food at Hot and Hot was AMAZING. The show was astonishing, I don't know how they thought of some of the stunts they do but I felt like a little kid full of amazement and laughter (Adam was just as bad- lol, he's so cute).
Saturday Adam got a much needed day off so he slept in and played with the boys while Mom, Joanie and I went to pick up Maggie. She's so tiny and adorable. She's used the puppy pee-pee pads every time but once (I'm impressed she's only 9 weeks old) and that one mistake was as much our fault as hers. She's adjusting to indoor life well, sleeping on the couch, chasing Cesar, playing and running all over the place. The stairs scare her and the dish washer made her angry but she is loving having the run of the house. She's a feisty little thing and doesn't take crap from the cats. Cesar hissed and swatted her but she stood her ground, growled and bit him. Now he runs from her.
Friday night was wonderful. The food at Hot and Hot was AMAZING. The show was astonishing, I don't know how they thought of some of the stunts they do but I felt like a little kid full of amazement and laughter (Adam was just as bad- lol, he's so cute).
Saturday Adam got a much needed day off so he slept in and played with the boys while Mom, Joanie and I went to pick up Maggie. She's so tiny and adorable. She's used the puppy pee-pee pads every time but once (I'm impressed she's only 9 weeks old) and that one mistake was as much our fault as hers. She's adjusting to indoor life well, sleeping on the couch, chasing Cesar, playing and running all over the place. The stairs scare her and the dish washer made her angry but she is loving having the run of the house. She's a feisty little thing and doesn't take crap from the cats. Cesar hissed and swatted her but she stood her ground, growled and bit him. Now he runs from her.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Tonight Adam is taking me out for my birthday (yes it was in Feb. but the tix are for tonight) to Hot & Hot and then Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy! I've so excited, I think this show is going to be awesome (Adam is so wonderful). Here's a few pics I've found on the Internet...
AND tomorrow I pick up Maggie and I'm sure an all new adventure will unfold!
AND tomorrow I pick up Maggie and I'm sure an all new adventure will unfold!
Update in general
Last week was a crappy week... Nanny and Granddaddy's house was broken into and I was rear-ended and now possibly have a torn rotator cuff. Thankfully I got a small vacation with Jenn last weekend and the rugby team beat the Bucks 88-0 (no surprise there).
BUT the best news is I found Dad a dog. He's a retired Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 5 1/2 years old and such a sweetheart. I've been looking for a dog that would keep him company, go back and forth to work with him and I think I nailed it! I can't explain how great it is to see him so excited about this little dog. he hated the name the breeder had given him so he thinks he's going to rename him Buddy but that's not set in stone ;) They're side-by-side since we picked him up so don't be surprised if you see Daddy out somewhere if Buddy isn't with him or in the truck.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Finally
As many know Mom has been with Cajun for some time (8 years) and we've all been waiting for it to crumble and for her to realize and find happiness well the final straw has HIT and he's moving out (WOOHOO!) as soon as he finds a place in Wilsonville (near where he works- yes he has a job!).
We're hoping he'll be moving the 1st or 2nd weeknd of this month (March '09). Mom will be painting and repairing the house and once it is warm enough plans to fix the backyard that his two big dogs destroyed. So needless to say I'll be painting and digging in the dirt with Mom on the weekends for awhile but it is SO worth it!
We're hoping he'll be moving the 1st or 2nd weeknd of this month (March '09). Mom will be painting and repairing the house and once it is warm enough plans to fix the backyard that his two big dogs destroyed. So needless to say I'll be painting and digging in the dirt with Mom on the weekends for awhile but it is SO worth it!
Maggie the big girl
I received a Maggie update today! She's received her shots and will be fixed March 11th and will be ready for me to pick her up the 14th! She's 2.8 lbs now and she has apparently found her personality too. LOL!
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