Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.
You Make Me Smile – March 9, 2014
Donna said, “Really??? That works??? She doesn’t just climb over him???? LOL!”
Good point Donna! It worked this time. No future guarantees.
So some of you have emergency bags packed. That’s a good thing! Some of you have far more things packed then I do, but thanks to all of your comments, I have a pretty good idea of what I need to pack.
Reilly and Denny said, “We have small signs by the front door and garage to let emergency know there are 2 dogs inside and we have spare leads and harnesses for them in the car etc.”
Excellent point Reilly and Denny!! I have one of those stickers at my front door and one on my bedroom window as well. This is so important if something happens when you aren’t home or if you are unconscious when they arrive. It lets emergency responders know to get to your pets.
Genevieve said, “I have a backpack with copies of important household papers and dog records in it. There’s also a first aid kit and a few days worth of: my medicines, power bars, dog food, and underwear! I’m not going commando in an emergency…
I commend you my dear, but in an emergency going commando is the least of my worries. Besides, it’s kind of freeing if you know what I mean. 😉
I found this post with easy camping tips and thought numbers 13 and 21 would be perfect for emergency kits. I think the post title says it all. Some of these tips are really borderline genius, especially if you are really roughing it.
Well most of you know, this went out the window Tuesday night, but some good questions here.
Jackie Bouchard asked, “So, does a full tear mean the conservative approach is out?”
Basically yes. Jana at Dawg Business had a post explaining it and she can do it better than me. 🙂 You can read her version here. This is how I understand it, of course after today I may have a far better idea. The ACL is a ligament that holds the knee in place, if it partially tears, you have the opportunity to isolate the ligament and give it time to repair itself. I had a torn ligament from a car accident many years ago and I wore a brace for months, until the ligament healed itself. BUT when the ligament fully tears the knee is unstable and cannot support the leg and is incredibly painful and to my understanding it is unable to heal.
Sue asked, “Is there any possibility of water therapy near you?”
There is Sue, and we were scheduled to start that tomorrow. I also discovered the vet we are seeing today has physical therapy in their office and I’ll be checking into that as well.
As many of you pointed out, I couldn’t actually jinx him, and truthfully I really feel like we gave it our very best. Sadly it happened in spite of that and I can’t change that. All I can do is move forward.
Emma said, “He will have to go eventually, but bring one of those 40 gallon Hefty trash bags out with you for when it finally happens!”
He actually did go!! He went yesterday morning and he went again last night, twice!
Jan K said, “I have a lot of regrets when it comes to my pets, but we just can’t know.”
Me too Jan. But you are right, we just can’t know.
Again I want to thank all of you. For the phone calls, the e-mails, the, texts, private messages and comments. It helps. It makes me feel like I’m not alone and for that I am so grateful. This is an amazing community and I couldn’t ask for better friends.
I will update my personal Facebook page as well as the blog page after I get back from the vet.
Have a great weekend my friends!
Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
You are not alone GF. Have a great weekend and enjoy it and your dogs. Hugs
Molly The Wally says
You are both in our thoughts and prayers and we sincerely hope all will be well but in our hearts we know it will. You take care. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
emma says
Good luck at the vet this morning, we will be thinking of you! It is not your fault. Kids climb, fall and break bones, that is not the parents fault. Dogs are just living dog life, you can’t keep them in a safety bubble and stuff happens even though it sucks.
Sue says
You know I’m with you. With Tucker’s two ACL surgeries, I’ve been where you’re at. Let me know if there’s anything at all I can do.
Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom says
I’ll leave the cellphone on in case you want to talk. And I’ll keep the iPod charged & handy so I know when you post to FB and the blog. i think you’ll feel better about leaving Sampson for his surgery after you meet & talk with the surgeon this morning. Sending out positive vibes….
Donna O. says
Hoping you appointment this morning brings you some peace of mind.
Donna O. says
“your” appointment
Duh.
How many times does one person have to make the same mistake before learning to proofread BEFORE hitting enter???
Roxy the traveling dog says
Best of luck today! I’m thinking of you.
Two French Bulldogs says
Yikes good luck at that touchy feely place. Sending good vibes
Lily & Edward
Jenna,Mark “HuskyCrazed” Drady says
Your exactly right, you have done everything you can, now try your best to move forward, thats a great attitude to have. Great follow up and thanks again for all your info on being prepared for a fire.
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
jan says
We will have all of our paws crossed for you that all goes well, but we are sure that it will.
Jackie Bouchard says
Hope things went well today. I guess I should check Facebook and see if there’s an update there. keeping those pawsitive thoughts headed your way!
Anonymous says
I definitely neeed to do emergency bags
Thanks for the reminder
Retro rover
Retro rover says
Sampson is super lucky to have such a great mom caring. 4 him
Retro rover
2 brown dawgs says
Best of luck with Sampson’s surgery. I know you don’t like that you have to wait so long, but the bright side is that hopefully by then the snow and ice will be gone. That may make it easier to rehab.