Friday, October 22, 2010

Things are better




I am including a photo of Mr. Moose's sister Hoffa running through the surf. Who knew that greyhounds were such water lovers? She has been sniffing her brother as if she knows something is wrong. I hope that her sniffing is just her curiosity.

Thankfully, he is doing better. The swelling in his leg has gone down and his temperature is normal. He isn't very hungry so we went back to the vet for a stomach coater that should help with his nausea and upset stomach. All bloodwork is also normal.

So I am feeling much relief. I was fearing bone cancer which is common in racing greyhounds. I think both C. and I would be hard pressed to deal with loss of another beloved pet right now.

I am glad to have this brother and sister off the track. I got Hoffa first and loved her so much that I wanted to see if a littermate were available. Sure enough, the kennel owners decided to retire Moose which is how he came to be part of our lives.

I am thankful to have both oof these noble and kind animals to live with us. Thanks for all
Your comments about Moose. It looks as if he will be okay. I can rest easier tonight.

17 comments:

  1. nice. glad to hear he is doing better!

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  2. I'm glad to hear that Moose is doing OK!

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  3. I have a chow with eczema, a hound with separation anxiety and a collie who is afraid of doorways. We should have a play date!

    ♥namaste♥

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  4. Syd, I just read your interview...wow, that was so great! I didn't know you had 8 dogs or lived on a farm or had been married for a little over 30 years! You are amazing and I am so grateful that I found your blog. You deliver such straight forward recovery. Pure and unadulterated. Thank you.

    Also I hope your dog feels better soon.

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  5. Another great picture, Syd!
    So glad to hear that Mr. Moose is doing better, I've thought about him on and off all day. Bless you, your wife, and your doggies.

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  6. first time on your blog..just read the story of Mr. Moose and having had a dog myself i can relate - glad it looks like he will be ok

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  7. I'm so glad he is doing better.

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  8. What a nice thing to be able to have siblings as your family pets. Glad Moose is getting better. Enjoy your weekend.

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  9. glad Moose is doing better. and I love his name, because he's so not a Moose.

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  10. I glad your dog is doing better. I sometimes volunteer for the SPCA and have a real love for animal. I have read your comments on several blogs I follow so I just dropped by to say Hi.

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  11. I'm a member of Alanon, too, and I've enjoyed your honesty and wisdom. Glad your pal is getting better...

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  12. Very glad he is on the mend. I need to get a dog. I want that kinda of love in my life....

    They are both adorable.

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  13. so glad to hear this news Sid. My nephew also has a rescued Greyhound who's a sweetheart. I'm also a big dog lover and have 2, 1 a yellow lab, and one is a rescued chow/rottweiller mix...different...but so sweet. I love reading your blog.

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  14. Thanks for sharing your love and care of Moose with us. Healing is one day at a time too...

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  15. I'm so glad to hear that Mr. Moose is on the mend. The gods bless you and C, Syd, for your loving care.

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  16. I am so glad to hear this, Syd. Great news to start off the week.

    Love,

    SB

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