Spring Forward My *@#

I hate the time changes.  I don't know why they just don't stop doing it.  I'm almost tempted to say I'd move to Arizona or Hawaii, but I don't think so. 

When my parents came to visit yesterday my dad brought up 3 bags of stuffed toys he bought at garage sales.  As I was outside helping them bring them in, little Miss Holly was helping herself to taking one out of the bag.  She was very excited to see the bag of toys.  She has one stuffed toy that stays outside.  Well now she has two.  She's such a joyful little girl.  Here's a picture of her with the one she picked out of the bag.

I think this is the first picture I have ever myself taken of Lucas that came out good.  He's always stuck to my side of has his rear to me.  He never lets me take his picture.

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  The way my eyes feel right now, I think it will definitely be an early bed night.  That's okay seeming now that I have to get up at 4:30 now instead of 5:30 thanks to Spring Forward! :)

 

Lucas' Neurologist Visit

We had our visit on Friday with the Neurologist.  Guess I really shouldn't go to doctors by myself anymore. I start spacing out when they talk. Especially when they're running an hour behind.  My appointment was at 9, it was supposed to be an hour appointment.  I didn't get to work until about 11:40, which the place is only about 15 minutes away.

In a nutshell, not sure what route we're doing yet. Even though his X-rays show the 2 pinched discs, those could have been there all along (this from the Neurologist mouth). He does have vertigo, seems to have have bells palsy too. They basically want to do possibly 3, yes I said 3, MRI's. First one being of the brain, then the neck, and if need be the spine. They wanted to check for wobblers and spinal cancer and to check all the nerves (reason for the MRI's). I've had an MRI done before on one of my previous dogs about 7 years ago and I know they are costly. They said it would be done under one anesthesia. I asked them if I didn't want to go (or afford) the MRI route what other choice do I have. They said they would just guess and treat what they suspect it is, which is our luck most of the time any way.

So as of right now he goes back next Friday for another evaluation because they said the diazepam might have affected the evaluation, which of course no one told me not to give it to him so now I have to waste money again! They also gave me gabapentin for him to try. He seems to be doing fine on the gabapentin.

Oh, and also he has some sort of urinary infection going on right now.  I took him to his regular vet on Monday as he's had a leaky faucet for about 10 days prior.  I knew it was incontinence, but it could have been caused by infection, stress, spinal injury, and some other things.  I thought for sure it would have been related to his neck injury, but they did a urinalysis and he does have an infection.  So he's also on antibiotics too.  It seems to have finally let up some on the leaky faucet just the last 2 days, so hopefully it is clearing up.  We go back there for a check up Saturday. 

So that's where we're at right now. 

Lucas wondering when we're leaving the Neurologist office.

 

 

Lucas gave up wondering.

Meet Beretta - She Needs A Home (PA)

This is Beretta .  She is a wonderful older Doberman in Phoenixville, PA who needs a home for the rest of her life.  Here's her description:

Hi, my name is Beretta, I am a black and rust docked and cropped dober-girl. I ended up in rescue because I was kicked out of my home and brought to my owners place of business,and was left there day and night. On weekends they would leave my food and water out and leave me to fend for myself. That was no life for me, now I am in a foster home looking for my furever home. Enough about my past. I am a older dobergirl but don't let that fool you, I love to play ball, go for walks, and I love to ride in the car. I will lay at your feet if you let me. I am the true VELCRO DOG. I have a high prey drive so cats and children under 10 would not work. I am up to date on shots, microchip, and spayed. If you would like to meet me please go to DVDPA.ORG and fill out an application.


If you know of anyone in the Pennsylvania area looking for a wonderful older dog, please share her.

Shopping and Donating

Tomorrow my parents are coming up for a visit so I enlisted my mother into going clothes shopping with me.  I need to spend my Kohls gift cards I received for Christmas, and I really need some new shirts.  I loathe going shopping, trying things on.  I can try on 30 shirts and maybe buy 2 or 3.  At least I know my mom won't get annoyed and ask me how much longer like my husband did the last time he went with me. 



A couple weeks ago I posted about a rescue who asked for donations who I could never meet up with to give the donation to.  Well I gave them one more chance and I finally met her last weekend.  I got to meet all 20 of her Dobermans too.  They were all great dogs.  She had a couple that were bite dogs that she was working with, one girl who came out who we just ignored and gave a cookie too.  She didn't act nervous or anything.  She had another boy who liked to hold your arm in his mouth.  It was the funniest thing.  He didn't clench down or anything.  She had the Dobermans all pretty much paired up in different bedrooms.  There were either 2 or 3 Dobermans per room.  Only 1 was by herself, the one bite girl.  Most of them are seniors, 10+ years old.  She had a 5 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old, and they were the young ones for sure. 

The rescue is actually located on a farm.  She has 2 horses of her own, plus she boards horses for the season (polo), and she also rescues horses.  We met the horses too, but they kind of freak me out because they are so huge.  I love horses, I just don't know how they think.  When I went to pet one of them on the nose, he lifted his head and I kind of was nervous because I always think they're going to nip or something.  She said they do that because of the way I'm standing and petting, by bringing my hand in front of them, they can't see me with their eyes on the side of their head so they raise their head to look.  Makes sense, and now I know.  But they still make me nervous.  Very beautiful animals.



Now I'm off to catch up on a few shows before I'm off to bed.  Gotta get up early.  Will update on Lucas' appointment tomorrow.  Have a nice night all!

Some of Holly's Favorites

Here's Holly sitting in her favorite chair with a pile of food while watching out the front window at the birds flying around.

Meet Greta - She Needs A Home (WA)

This is Greta . She's a 9 year old Doberman who is looking for a wonderful home.  Here is her description:

Greta is a vibrant 9yr old black female, black/tan, docked/cropped. She is spayed and current on vaccinations. Greta is a very sweet girl and she is housetrained and even knows some commands. Said to be a gem, she loves car rides and is a very snuggly girl. She is currently in foster care.

She is very intense about her tennis ball. Her concentration is awesome. She is very polite about it. She chases the ball and will even catch it in the air. She also willingly drops it for you to throw it again and waits politely without jumping or lunging for you to pick it up and throw it again.

Greta has some arthritis issues which are typical for senior Dobes, with some low cost maintenance meds she is doing great.

She is good with other dogs but likes to have her space. Cats unknown.

 

She sounds like a wonderful little ole lady.  If you know someone who is looking for that someone special, please share her.

Specialist for My Special One

So next Thursday I have an appointment for Lucas to see a neurologist.  Last weekend, twice, he yelped in pain again.  I didn't see what he was doing the first time.  Most likely digging in his comforter on the floor because the big, bad oven was on.  The second time my husband was throwing a rock into the lot next door and Lucas got excited and was running towards it and then he yelped.  That time his right leg stiffened some again, but not as bad as it had before.  I called my vet and told them I wanted to take him to a chiropractor, but they wanted him to see a neurologist before a chiropractor, so I agreed.  The consultation isn't as much as I thought it would be, plus I'll have my records and the x-rays so they should be able to give me some idea for treatment, and how much.  I believe even if I do stick with the neurologist I am going to take him to an acupuncturist.  I received a few recommendations in my county.  Unfortunately the one that seems best is at least 45 minutes away, but I think I might do it.  Have to do one thing at a time though as I need to control my expenses for a bit.  And of course, none of these animal treatment places are inexpensive.