I found an iOS app (probably available for Android, too) that transform images into an Obama poster look.

Enjoyed a quiet morning and breakfast on the porch. The pancakes are actually wheat free – made with almond flour. We are experimenting with a wheat or almost wheat free diet. It’s not that difficult. I haven’t missed beer or pizza….yet. It has forced us to look at other options we may not have thought of before.

The pancakes were a delicious reward after a two mile walk-run this morning. Have been out of it for a couple of weeks and now trying to get back into some regular jogs.

Encountered a beautiful gladiolus in our driveway this morning. In just a few short days it’s bloomed into this masterpiece. What a lovely site!

It’s time for Boxer’s evening fluids. Till next time….ciao.

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Boxer continues a slow improvement. He’s eating more food, though, not as regularly as we would like. He also eats only small amounts at a time. We have noticed an interesting pattern – while receiving his fluids he will often eat his kibbles very hungrily. Hopefully, this behavior will continue as its another way to get some food into him.

Unfortunately, Boxer requires several different meds. We’re hoping to get him off some of these – like people, too many meds creates some negative affects for the body.

This is a sight we love to see – Boxer eating food! It needs to happen more often! Yes, he does continue to wear a “male wrap” much of the time to prevent leakage on the bed, couch, rug, etc.

There’s a new book out there named “The Genius of Dogs”. The author was recently a guest on the Diane Rehm Show for those of you who listen to it. Fantastic show! The author indicates that dogs are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Hence, the above picture – how did Boxer wind up with Miriam’s pillow. Think…genius.

Sorry, guilt is making me put a picture of Peanut in this blog. Here she is running with her precious ball. Her needs are very simple – play ball with her. She’s crazy and sweet.

Caring for a sick dog takes its toll on us humans. Loss of sleep is the big one – along with stress of trying to do the right things for your pet. Miriam was trying to catch a few zzzzzzz here.

Good news is Boxer’s kidney values have improved dramatically from over a week ago. He still has kidney disease but we were able to get some values back down from their critical highs. We think he still has some good times ahead and want to give him good quality of life for those days he has left.

We’ll report back again soon. Ciao.

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Boxer has finally started to eat! Here’s hoping he keeps it all down….and continues to eat.

Here he is eating some supplement gel with no coaxing. He also ate some real food earlier this evening.

Boxer is hanging in there. He’s still not eating much and we think he might have gastritis. Will be calling for Rx first thing Monday morning.

Boxer receiving fluids.

 We thought Boxer might eat some vanilla ice cream. And he did lick up some, but not nearly enough.

Boxer licking up a little ice cream.

Wanted to get that tongue in action!

It’s Sunday – we’ll report back again later. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Ciao.

Our Prince arrived home yesterday late afternoon.

Boxer resting on the porch couch.

He was still not feeling well…could not get him to eat much of anything. We have baked chicken, cooked ground beef, chicken hot dogs, scrambled eggs, yogurt, cheese, beef liver and various Gerber’s baby food. By the way, the Gerber’s beef dinner really got Boxer’s attention. It’s a keeper.

Woe is me.

Yes, we think he was feeling as bad as he looks.

For the next two weeks he gets 500ml of fluids in the morning and evening. Thank goodness we have a  former vet tech in the house. Needles don’t bother her none.

Some good news is Boxer finally started eating this evening – fantastic start for the weekend! He’s definitely feeling better this evening. Hopefully, this is the start of a nice recovery.

How did Sydney get in this blog post?

Since we moved a second crate into the bedroom, our comfy chair had to be moved to the living room. Sydney wasted no time climbing in – it’s always been her favorite.

Boxer’s kidney values were improved today. He’s doing better – except for eating. Lisa baked him some chicken and he ate some of that earlier in the day, but would eat nothing during visiting time this afternoon.

We hope to have him discharged tomorrow – we’ll need to administer sub-q fluids twice a day, thereafter.

In anticipation of his return, we purchased a used crate from Earth Pets to join the other two we have. This one is an extra-large version which will allow Boxer some space in which to move around. Mir and Sydney tried it out together and it works quite well.

Time for nite, nite. Tomorrow’s a big day – can’t wait to have our boy home.

Ciao.

Here is Boxer today – yes, he’s been admitted to the hospital. Current diagnosis is nephritis – he’s on continuous fluids and antibiotics to fight infection and rehydrate. He’ll spend his second night there as he tries to recover. We visited him yesterday and today and he looked so much better. He was also more alert and active. We took him outside for a short walk and pee/poop session. Eating is an issue – we’re thinking about hiring a personal canine chef to cook for him. I’m only half-kidding.

We had to order Boxer a “male wrap” as he was leaking urine. Place a human male depends pad in there and you have peace of mind that you won’t be washing the bed sheets the next morning. Boxer is also suffering from kidney disease in general, not just nephritis.

In an effort to get Boxer to eat we had also resorted to bringing the food to him if necessary. Spoiling him? No, not really. He’s has dementia and we must assist him in any way we can.

Well, it’s come down to managing urinary leakage for the boy. We tried a pair of boxer shorts but they came off in short order.

Let’s face it – they were just too big. So, we made our “wrap” for him. This might just work – but the cost of materials may drive us to a commercial product. We’ll know more tomorrow morning.

Boxer says, “just leave me to sleep please”.

Sweet dreams my love.

Look who Miriam saw at our last game!

Alberta always makes us smile!