Loving my Oldies

I like a lateral thinker :laugh: :laugh:

On the shopping list, trifecta I actually do have a couple of little baby bedding protectors which I put where Tamar sleeps and have the others on my shopping list. The last few nights have been dry dry dry :thumbsup:

Luckily, all Danny's meds are now in liquid form and syringed. Whether it is going back to meds 3 times daily or what, I can't say, but the last couple of days have seen Danny eating quite well. I don't even try to feed him first thing in the morning because I think it takes a while for him to start feeling okay and wake up properly. The last few meals he has had, he has started of his own accord which is a big break through. That is, I haven't had to get him started by putting some food In his mouth first. I also bought a few different sorts of cans from the vet and found that he really liked Royal Canin Gastro Intestinal. I found that he seemed to like to have it rolled up into little balls - goodness knows why that makes it more appealing; yukk I can still smell it on my hands :laugh: :laugh: small price to pay. I think I will do it with two small spoons in the future, though.

Moi? never ;) you missed the magic word......"foster" :) No, I didn't LOL. :laugh: :laugh:

Good to hear - she looks a great little dog. We don't have many of these stories anymore

Sometimes it is best to just maintain the status quo, Yonjuro. Both dogs have so much to look forward to. Something tells me that HazyWal is being an enabler LOL.

That is such a sad, sad, story, Mackiemad. Big hugs to you and RIP Barry.

Both of these, and perhaps walk out with your phone to your ear saying, "Is that the police.........."; and camera in other hand Too true, sadly.

Thanks trifecta. I had forgotten this, but I actually had it on my shopping list for a while. I will look into this again. Thank you again

The concept that little children have that if they can't see you, you can't see them always makes me laugh. So sweet and uncomplicated.

He was just showing you how well blue suits him.

Thanks Yonjuro. Neither Danny nor Tamar drips (yet thank goodness ). So far their incontinence has only manifested when they are sleeping and they do sleep heavily, particularly Danny. The cranberry juice sounds interesting. I'll ask DOLer Steve about that. Danny seems to be experiencing weakness in his back legs, so I think there might be issues there.

All my dogs are small (toy really), Baby Pepper. As Danny hardly moves now once he goes to sleep, if his incontinence gets too bad and not able to be controlled by medication, I do have a soft crate that I could put on the bed. I woke up this morning (have to start early with Danny's medication regime) to find everyone dry, Danny's belly band was dry too, so I took him downstairs to wee and then gave him the first of his medications. Went back to bed and lying there thinking: thank goodness, no washing to do and with that poor Danny was violently ill and all his medication came up. Luckily (for me that is - god knows how Danny felt ) the throw up was confined to one of the throws which can just go into the wash once I've scraped it.

That bond is something so special. And loved your story too, Simply Grand. Great that the two dogs found each other. Although she doesn't play, sometimes my Jeune gets all cutesy and decides to tease Danny by doing the play jump around flick the tail bit.

And here is the original thread. As Myrtie crossed The 'Bridge earlier this year, I've had a few little http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/201346-this-is-more-for-me/page__p__4697055__fromsearch__1#entry4697055

Those steps look very solid, wide and being carpeted the dogs (and cats) would feel secure.

Here is one of my threads. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/256319-going-to-bed/page__p__6450971__fromsearch__1#entry6450971

There is an old thread here started by me about doggy steps. My problem was that none of the ones I'd seen would reach the top of the bed. I eventually found the perfect fit at Innovations and up until now they have been great. Their drawback, though, is that the step itself is very narrow and as the dogs are getting older and shakier, they don't feel as secure as they used to. I am investigating having a set made to suit them, but it also has to collapse so I can push it under the bed during the day. I can visualise it, but don't have the tools or know how to make it. I actually think a ramp would be better as they are getting too old to jump off the bed and would never go down the steps. On the other hand, I could buy a new, very low bed :) :)

The trainers who don't adhere to the concept of different strokes for different folks are doing a lot of harm. Glad you have seen Jane and getting it sorted. I've heard nothing good about this man - one of the rigid ones it would seem to me and a self made celebrity LOL - and have had almost first hand experience :D via a niece of mine who went to him. She is one of those people who believes if you pay a lot the consultant must be good. All very sad for the dog involved.

It is nearly the weekend, Donatella . Jane Harper will probably spot all sorts of subtle things going on which her expertise will be able to sort out. Ouch ouch ouch - those bruises . Years ago I had a tiny little dog who when he decided that he'd had enough walking or just wanted a cuddly would leap up behind me and bite the back of my thigh. Very painful - I know what little dogs can do, particularly if they are frightened and desperate to get your attention.

One of the problems with little dogs: so easy to pick them up to get them out of trouble . Between a rock and a hard place.

Bon is so tiny, Donatella and Lucy sure is being a bully. I will be very interested in what Jane Harper has to say. I don't know anything about her except for DOLers giving her lots of recommendations. As others have said: I didn't see that as being friendly at all. You know what I instantly thought of? Domestic violence - when one partner beats up the other and then comes bringing gifts and telling the other, you know you need me and see how I look after you. Very sad to see little Bon like that. See my post above about Domestic Violence. Afraid to let the other person out of their sight. At least then they might be able to see the punches coming and duck them.

Tamar is okay, Christina. She isn't one of those dogs who feels bad about toileting inside -LOL. And Danny doesn't seem to be upset at wetting the bed and he was totally unconcerned about the belly band. His other problems are a different matter. He does feel sick to varying degrees each day and I try to give him lots of cuddle time, because that is what he likes best of all.

Thanks for the medication suggestions, Boronia. On my [constantly] growing list. LG, you and yours have been in the wars too. I am back from my shopping: stocking up at the vet with repeat of Danny's meds and Hills Prescription cans; and target for a new pillow and another mattress protector. I'd like to find some rubber mats which I can just wipe down if any of the leaky loves have accidents. M/protectors take too long to dry.

Watching dogs play and have the best time can NEVER be boring.