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Thanks everyone. You are all so good.

Val and Mary Jane have tried to tell me that sometimes we have bad days. And Friday was not his best day, but yesterday was much better. I need to detach a little from the constant monitoring. I do wonder though if his good days correspond with Reiki days....

I think that everyone also saying about this bitter cold is right-and the poor guy is peeing on his feet because he's peeing on the sidewalk, and it just runs like a river. Then I would imagine his paws freeze faster! Poor Chama, and all our other older babies too.

You are right about the body heat with all of them in one room!

I am still keeping the cart in the back of my mind-but hoping this heat wave-it's 20 right now-is going to help. Plus I looked around and thought where the heck could we even go in this tundra-wheelchair or no!

I do wonder whether he would zoom off, with that freedom, or be traumatized by the contraption. I wish they did have rentals available.

I decided to up the tramadol a little. So he's going to get 2.5 a day, rotating it so that the half happens at different times-the one vet I talked to yesterday recommended doing it that way, so that he's not always getting a full one am and pm. That seemed to help, too.

Then, I ordered in last night-and got him a slice of pizza. He only had part of it so far, but that was quite the treat! The funny part was after I called, I realized the sidewalk is covered in pee stained snow, so I guess the delivery person knows I have a dog. Or thinks I have a serious issue!

Today is the one year mark of the night he bloated.

I am very grateful.

PS-forgot! BORK!

 

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Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAAN
Today is the one year mark of the night he bloated.

I am very grateful.

Thanks for reminding us all to keep things in perspective. Live in the moment-right? What can we possibly do when the moments run out. I guess being in the moment means to stop obsessing about what ifs and listen to quiet breathing. I was about to say more but that's what I mean-listen to quiet breathing.

all the best,
MJ

 

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Jean I really think Kramer is mad at me for moving his thread out of the Senior section. He is telling me that he will go when he is darn good and ready to go and he isn't ready to go yet. So Tell Kramer that if I could get every dog pissed at me for moving their thread and they would fight to prove me wrong I would move every one of them.

And I would celebrate each and every day that they are mad at me.

 

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And Val... he would like his thread moved back please -- to the senior section, where all of his good friends are.

(I inseted the word "please" on my own accord. I imagine Kramer might just snorf a little for effect. Yeah! So do it because I, Kramer, want it!

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That is how the world is supposed to work, isn't it?

 

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And Jean and Kramer, to you and your one year anniversary!

What's the appropriate gift for a one year bloat anniversary anyhow? Big chunks of meat (per Purdue's recommendations)? Gas-X? I never can remember.

 

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Happy 1 year anniversary, Kramer. I think Kramer is taking this chance to kinda flip the vets the "doggie bird" or at least sticking his tongue out at them because they did not think he had very much of a chance of going home a year ago.

 

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Happy Anniversary Kramer!! I too, think this thread should be moved back to the senior secton. Theres a wealth of info here that might help other seniors as well.
Hugs and prayers sent to Jean and Kramer.

 

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I have been reading every post but really have nothing to add except

Hang in there Kramer!

 

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Wow, can't believe it's been a year!!!!! Way to go, Kramer! You keep giving your mom a run for her money...in more ways than one!

Hope he's enjoying the warmer weather and that you've shoveled out a nice path for him. Chama has figure 8 paths all over my backyard but my backyard is much smaller than yours!

 

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Do NOT tell him what to do!

Thanks for engaging his opposition reflex!

He's so Frank Sinatra-I did it my way.

That night a year ago, trying to run away from the tech and the vet when they took him off the table-minutes after SURGERY-then trying to push his vet out of the way so he could run out of the kennel. I wish I had Kramer's cujones! (should I say that-is that a bad word? edit me if needed!)

I still can't believe it was a year. At about 9 last night we (I) did a little dance-he and the cats giving me a look of disgust. I have no idea how long he can hold out, but he's doing his best.

The warmer weather is helping for sure. This morning he was able to poop outside easily and you could see that he felt better because of that.

Yesterday we took a big long nap and then the poor guy wasn't tired last night, and he was freaking me out (not on purpose-I have a very low freak out level at this point) because he could not settle. He got a meal, the rest of his piece of pizza, water, potties, but he wasn't tired. Today, I am not sure about him, but I am ready to go to bed.

I actually have to go to the vet office though-he is out of his pred and tramadol-and even though his appt. is tomorrow I don't want to delay a dose, or if he ruins a pill...

Thanks to you all!

 

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Originally Posted By: 3K9MomAnd Val... he would like his thread moved back please -- to the senior section, where all of his good friends are.

(I inseted the word "please" on my own accord. I imagine Kramer might just snorf a little for effect. Yeah! So do it because I, Kramer, want it!

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YES, YES, YES!!! I hate that this thread is in this section, and we all vote to move it to a more appropriate forum for HRH - please, we're begging!

Jean, Murphy REALLY doesn't want her senior friend hanging out here...

 

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Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAANThis morning he was able to poop outside easily and you could see that he felt better because of that.

He's such a guy.

Glad Kramer is in good spirits today.

 

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I don't care where this thread is as long as there is new news about Kramer (OK, good or neutral new news).

Get some rest everybody-Kramer has some medical tests to pass
(wood knocked).

MJ

 

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We're keeping HRH Kramer in our thoughts and prayers! I also wish this were in the senior section. Kramer is such a strong spirit, a tough cookie, a real inspiration. I hope he is enjoying a bison steak with eggs or some other gourmet delight to whet his appetite for his covert-med-poundake desserts! Grimmi sends echoing, warbling yodels of admiration across the deep snowy Bavarian valleys, in the direction of HRH's kingly empire! Consider that prayers are being sent, and Kramer (and Jean, you too!) are in our thoughts and prayers. Living life HIS way-- long live HRH Kramer!

 

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Just stopping by to see how Kramer appointment went. He had one today, right?

Glad to hear he is still freaking you out with all his gusto. GO Kramer!!

 

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Knocked wood appreciated!

I am afraid to jinx anything with a move.

I even wore the same sweater to the vet office today that I've worn the past two weeks...so I am not going to say either way where his thread should be! He does love his senior friends.

He is such a guy! He let out a good burp today at the vet office and looked around like ahhhhh...nice.

I would love an audiotape of Grimm's yodels. He could be a YouTube sensation (I guess that's video?). His love is appreciated.

Yes, he did have his appointment today-thank you.

Okay...good news again...his hematocrit is up to 32. Yes, not as breathtaking as last week's increase, but an increase!

Again, they were happy it did not go down. I am looking around a bit to see if there is anything else I could be doing, but his vet said to continue to do the same. He also said we could lower his pred dose, and surprise surprise-even though I dislike pred, I was scared to! I will wait a little to see...something. His weight is back up to 54 pounds-do dogs get puffy from pred too?

Especially after reading the bloat poll thread I am glad I brought the vet office a cake today! To celebrate the year we've had since his bloat surgery, plus his soon to be sweet 16. Again, not wanting to jinx anything because you have to order the cake in advance, I just had a very simple message written on it.

And Kramer, who generally has a small conniption at the vet, ate up the attention and the cake thanks like he was the one being inaugarated today! (he did wear his Obama/Biden button) All the ladies told him he was quite the stud muffin (exact words) in his day, and gave him pets and treats. Bella was with him-she was probably thinking I'll get you witches, talking to him like that! But he had a good day, got his free exam and nail trim (nice-we are very lucky/blessed to have such a kind vet and vet office), good results, and we went home, where he is now napping in front of the TV, like any old guy should be!

Thanks everyone!

Oh-the cake! Wegmans-

Close up of HRH now (this fall) and 14 years ago:

And the other day.

 

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Awww what a lovely cake. Of course, how could it not be with His Royal Countenance on it!

Glad to hear his levels are up again. But, most importantly, I'm glad Kramer is still having more good days than bad.

 

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I tend to hold my breath when reading Jean's posts in this thread.

OK, big exhalation right now. Now I'll just worry about what Mrs. Obama will wear tonight.

I'll resume worrying about Kramer later.

truly-all the best.
Mary Jane

 

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Jean I am afraid to jinx the good things happening with King Kramer by moving his thread. I just want to keep him fighting to prove me wrong.

I am so glad to hear that his hematocrit is up again. That is great.

I love the cake.

Val

 

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Love the new picture - looks like he is smiling at all of us

Glad there was more good news today

 

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YAY YAY YAAAYYY!!! (Grimmi yodeling in the background!!) Awesome hematocrit increase yet again! Kramer must be astounding that vet office for sure! Jean, I love the cake! Look at his picture taken the other day.. he really seems to be smiling!

Not sure if pred makes dogs puffy like people?But, I would think that since his appetite has been good, that is a great sign. How is he eating? Anything new with the back legs/mobility? I am praying for good days for HRH. May he be feeling his oats and issuing Kramerian mandates! Long live The King!!

Prayers, just cuz, being sent! Wood knocked, yodels..uh.. warbled! WE LOVE YOU KING KRAMER!

 

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Oh that is fabulous news!!!!! And the cake is wonderful!!!!

Keep on trucking big guy!!!

 

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Of COURSE Kramer would be feeling well today! This is change we can believe in, right?

Keep it up, Kramer!

Please give Kramer a kiss for me, tell him thanks for making a good day even better.

And I love that sweater on you!

Be sure to wear it often!

 

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Originally Posted By: Wisc.TigerJean I am afraid to jinx the good things happening with King Kramer by moving his thread. I just want to keep him fighting to prove me wrong.

Val

After mouthing off above and begging to have his thread moved, I agree completely. I'm superstitious and Val's words are perfect!!! We'll just ignore the forum this is in - no big deal! Great news on the vet visit and the cake is beautiful. "Stud muffin" - that's a blast from the past, but it describes him perfectly!

 

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Oh-the cake! Wegmans-

That's wonderful..............tears again.

I'm so sorry you are going through this. It's just a part of life, but hurts like heck.

Congrats Kramer & hang in there boy, sweet 16 is around the corner.