[Amaruq]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer, have your human servant print these pictures and tuck under your pillow at night..... they aren't ponies but think of them as ponies on stilts.

 

[Kayos and Havoc]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Those are cool ponies Kramer!!!!!

 

[LisaT]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Okay, I've been gone for about a week and was holding my breath to check on Kramer, I'm so glad that he's, well, still Kramer

I would double check all your supplements for iron and not use them if they contain iron. Still worried about that iron and liver cancer thing. I was going to mention l-carnitine maybe for the anemia, and when I did a search for carnitine and liver cancer, it looks like it can help prevent in some cases, but I didn't find evidence it can help once cancer is there. It has been shown beneficial for chemotherapy patients though.

As for the calcium, I wouldn't add a calcium/phosporous product, as the problem is that you have enough phosphorous. I would just add some calcium carbonate. NOW has a powder they sell, and I'm sure there are other brands. With the mutts here, they are sensitive to the type of calcium, and many types they cannot tolerate.

LOL, when you go on your trip, be sure to leave pictures of ponies next to Kramer's crate

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Just popping in really fast to say a few quick things.

First, you people are wonderful. Thank you so much-for this and the other thread. I want that black horse-I bet Kramer would want them all!

He's still tired/sleepy but comfy. I don't want to say he's walking a little better, but it almost seems like it. (KW)

I thought he didn't want breakfast, he just didn't want it until noon (like a rock star) and then-this was hilarious-I fed it to him on a spoon. He just had this look saying "I'll eat it, but would like it more if you gave it to me." So that's what I tried and he stood in the kitchen, by the sink, like a guy, eating his breakfast. It wasn't passive spooning it to a sick dog, he was enthusiastic and scraped the spoon to get the cheese off.

We took a long ride today and then picked up his tramadol that I forgot yesterday. He stayed awake the whole time-we were gone for 2 hours. We both napped when we got back.

He still has the attitude-he's been bad about his pills today-so I guess that's...good.

I need to get some sleep soon so I can get up for his midnight pancake with peanut butter. .

Thanks again-words can't say...how much.

 

[LisaT]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Oh my, talk about HRH...a spoon no less

This extra month has been filled with some very special moments, hasn't it?

Get some sleep, sweet dreams

 

[M&J]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

A spoon? He is milking it

and has you trained well.

 

[RubyTuesday]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

I love seeing his pictures from the different ages. He's always been a looker. Soooo much personality & character, too!

(((H*U*G*S)))

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Thanks for giving me a good distraction for a few minutes!

Age 9-ish

10-ish

When Anna first came here, she would follow him this close, everywhere he went:

With his baby, Mariele:

Scuse me young man?

Kramer Nelsen Reilly:

This I love-this is how dogs have always dealt with Kramer-his little buddy Bailey (who is now probably 12 or 13):

And...one of my students gave me this shirt...when we lived in Erie (with psychedelic paneling):

 

[DancingCavy]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer has the nicest smile.

 

[M&J]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer Nelson Reilly.

The Kramer shirt and his expression, that is great. Encore encore, we want more pictures!

 

[kelso]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Oh wow I love all those pics! Thanks for sharing those. I agree, so wonderful to see his pics from over the years, what great memories.
He is just so lovely
He does look like quite the King ( a very king-like pose) with Bailey the pup! to funny

Many thoughts to you and the pack, Jean! Hope you are taking good care of yourself as well

 

[Brightelf]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

And the fans go WILD!!

We LOOOVE Kramer photos!! The one with the shirt is hilarious!

The one with Kramer and Mariele looks like a photo from a book. Very sweet, caring vibe in that photo. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for HRH in his deluxe new bedding, enjoying his midnight pancake.n. PB, waiting for his next rock star spoon-scraping meal. We love you Kramer!!

 

[Mandalay]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Spoon feeding Kramer - that is funny. He deserves it though.

Just wanted to check in and let you know that you both are still in our thoughts here. I have been reading and discussing this thread with my DD Mackenzie. She asks me every so often how I think Kramer is doing....she acts as though she knows him. lol

 

[JenM66]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer, my niece Angie and her mini Libby, in Pennsylvania, wish you lots more good days. You would love Libby and she you. Do ya just love her Elvis hair?? That's really her though, no wig

Go ahead and post her picture on your wall

 

[Mary Jane]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

There aren't many characteristics that Wolf shares with Kramer, but he does prefer to eat "a la main" when I have the patience.

I have said this before because I believe it: Jean's posts on this thread constitute an anthem to respect for life-real life-including illness and aging and fear and hope (KW).

Happy February everybody.
Mary Jane

 

[BowWowMeow]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Hope Kramer has a good day today. The mushy snow definitely provides a challenge of the seniors!

Love the pictures--the t-shirt pic is my favorite.

And he's got quite the pony collection going. I hope you're showing him!

Is he taking his food by spoon today? He knows how to get the most out of life, doesn't he? Only room service with servants for him!

I know it's so much easier said than done but try not to worry too much about your trip. We are going to take care of Kramer for you!

 

[Kayos and Havoc]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Spoon feeding! That IS good! He is royalty!

 

[Daisy1986]

Re: Kramer....Thursday

OMG!! I have that t-shirt too!! (the Kramer one), A lowsome brute yet I cannot look away, something like that...it is upstairs..

The Kramer Nelson Riley comment was hilarous too...because of the scraf,...I get it...

You are SO funny!

Love the pictures!

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Awww, McKenzie-that is so sweet. Wow, that got me all choked up.

LOOK AT THAT ELVIS MINI! OMG! She is so cute!!!!! And your nience must love her.

Thank you all-I appreciate everything.

So funny other dogs also like the spoon feeding-I think it's because such good things come from spoons.

He hasn't been quite as hungry, but the one day he had like 3 BMs in the am and then he hasn't had one since (Saturday-many BMs), so I am thinking it's possible that his procrit shot might have been playing around a bit with his digestive system? Or it could be other things. Regardless, want him to poop out some stuff to make room!

Yesterday he ate 4 Bison cupcakes fresh out of the oven. Today after refrigeration and re-warming, they aren't as good. It's true though-the juicy factor goes away. And he seems to be wanting to eat later in the day. Like his pill foods kind of fill him up-but he did eat a ginger snap and his supplements that he likes.

Yesterday he slept really late, and was just tired until about 3. Then he picked up and was up until after 10. Of course, I was sleepy too-so we both rested all day. He must have been wanting to stay up for the super bowl! He's not drinking as much-I am not sure if that's just getting used to the pred, or if he's doing that slowing down thing that happens in hospice cases. Either way, he's comfortable.

So today we are just waiting for a BM! I only have a meeting at 5. If I can get my stuff done before then, I may run him out to McDonald's real fast for a "good" meal.

Some more old photos I had scanned-I wish I had more scanned in.

The picture before the picture of Bailey worshipping him?
(oh wow-before the internets! we didn't know no flea collars, choke chains, no dogs playing with collars on...wow)

About 4 years ago:

In Erie many years ago:

About four years ago I am guessing:

I had him as my only dog for nine years-I got Bella in November, 2002, and can not believe how long he's been able to help me with these other dogs. He just came in the livingroom for a second and he's not so bad off that they don't skeedaddle when he gives them the look!

Here's another slide picture:

 

[marksmom3]

Re: Kramer....Monday

I don't always post on this thread, but I do check it every day to see how Kramer is doing.
I love seeing all his pictures thru the years. The one with the snow on his face is great. Kramer was, and obviously still is, one gorgeous guy!
Jean, I'm hoping that you get to take (and post) many, many more pictures of him for all his adoring fans.