Trials and Tribulations

Oh boy...it just seems like every holiday season one of the dogs develops a problem .Well this year both dogs have unexpectedly developed a problem which needs surgical attention asap. I just brought both dogs in for surgery this morning and feel bummed out.Mr Beebs has been acting and eating very strangely lately. It looked like his face was drooping and his mouth hung open.When he was eating it seemed like he was slinging food back into his throat and not chewing it at all. The vet said it was nausea related to the cephalexin...I pulled way back on that and the mouth remained hung and eating and drinking were sloppy and ineffective events. After 3 days of this I insisted he look again.Beebs lower jaw is without power whats so ever which means it could be a muscle disease.I mentioned how his left eye had been pussy of late and wondered what was happening.The vet looked in the eye lid and spotted a tumor which was causing the irritation. I had also brought Sydney in that day for moral support and in [passing asked the doctor why Sydneys nipples would be getting bigger and changing shape. He asked "Is he neutered" I said no. Well this must have happened suddenly because one of his testicles is the size of a grape the other a lemon.It has a tumor in it which is estrogen driven. Oh boy...the poor pups.So today If we are lucky Sydneys testicles will be cancer free and not metastasized and Mr Beebs tumor and jaw problem can also be overcome and corrected. I felt horrible leaving them there today and asked that they be put in the same dog run with blankets from home. I put on my Saint Frances medal which I do when I'm scared and pray for the boys. I heard on the radio today that saint frances can be credited for the creation of the manger scene which we see all over the world.My poor sister and brother in law just had to put down their 13 year old pup Duncan who was like my nephew and spent many good times with the boys and I. The same vet who is attending my guys today went to their home and ended his suffering in a place he knew and loved. This vet is a man I trust with all my heart.
Loving a dog is easy but letting them go is never.

I never realized the power of bacteria before

Here we are almost a year past the prostate infection , the amputation and all the other assorted medical issues. Once again I tried to take Mr Beebs off anti biotics and see if he would be okay.Well five days in and he was sleeping all the time, very lethargic and having a really hard time walking without falling down.I put him back on and literally within hours I saw improvement.The infection that is trapped somewhere (prostate) will not be killed.Last Thanksgiving he began bleeding out of his penis and that was the start of this new infection.For all I know its the same infection that took his leg that has colonized elsewhere. In reading my earth science book I have come to find out that bacteria are the creators of earths early atmosphere so it should not shock me to find that these formidable creatures have staying power. We could certainmly learn a few tricks from them So Beebs is back to anti biotics and adequan shots every 5-8 days which help alot.
The sad news is that Tyler our newest dog had to be put down last week.He had such severe leg problems that he could no longer stand, walk or get around.It was horrible to watch and we tried cortisone shots, $4,000. worth of MRI's and spinal taps all to no avail.The poor guy was helpless and now he is reunited with old Harvey his owner who passed away back in June. We keep fighting the good fight and the boys are still enjoying life so I'm happy to have them with me.I just turned 50 and I have so much to do yet I hope I can last alongtime and help animals the way I want to so badly.

oh boy more challenges ahead

Well Mr Beebs has been iffy for a while.Kind of down in the dumps and sleeping alot.Sydney also started sniffing his penis again which was a red flag for me.Back on ab's he's coming back to life.I have no idea nor do the vets what is roaming around the poor dogs body but just like the enterobacter it waits or backs down and as soon as I stop attacking it it makes a comeback.Very scary stuff ...His eyes keep getting mucous and slim in them...so I've put eye drops in that are part ab and part steroid and he felt and looked alot better.He is eating well, playing with toys anfd enjoying brief jaunts in the park.I usually have to drive the car onto the grass and go get him when he gets too tired to walk back.His and Sydney just wait there while I get the car and then I lift him in.
Now we have an even bigger problem.Tyler the golden has gone full blown lame.He went from walking to not being able to get up at all.I mean paralyzed. He had an MRI, blood work, a spinal tap and no one can figure it out.If we don't get to the bottom of this there isn't mush hope for the poor guy.I can't life an other...85 pound dog up and down to go potty.He can't even stand to pee and is falling down and peeing while lying down.Maybe instead of law school I should go to vet school...God knows I could have used that knowledge after these trying past few years

I just found this pic of Beebs

Well our fight continues unfortunately.

Poor Beebs is still having prostate troubles and sure enough when back on ab's he became more alert, playfull and Sydney stopped sniffing his penis constantly.However they make him stomach sick. I guess its cronic protititus. The vet stuck a 10 inch rod up his penis and blewn a solution in to collect cells but nothing grew. However Sydney was sniffing him all day and all night and Sydney is never wrong when something ios changing.He's a good doctor and has helped Mr Beebs before. I'm still fighting for him and with him though.Once the chilly weather comes they will both be happier.More pics that are so cute.

"What was that" Sydnay said

My ring bearers

The wedding was a 10 and Mr Beebs and Sydney were the perfect host. They were so at ease with a big crowd, loud music and all the rest of it.It was just like being at a gig for them. I'll write more later but for now here's how my handsome boys looked!