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Morning everyone- Many here still without power from last weeks wind storm and with this new winter snow event we are hoping the fragile trees and lines will not plunge us back into not having power again!
Many crews have come to our area to help restore power and are staying here till after this new storm passes- these Power workers are saints and have been working so hard in horrible conditions to get power restored and the community has rallied around them ! Andrew Cuomo can go F himself, come here and criticize the power company not springing into action quicker- for a day and a half we had over 50mph winds, no way for the workers to safely start getting the power on.He sure didn't even see what is is like to go up in a lift at night to see the conditions these poor guys faced! Snow and below 20 degrees and very windy! He himself didn't do anything until 3 days later or even show up till then to criticize - jerk!
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/go...directs-investigation-rochester-gas-electrics
Whole power lines and snapped poles down- huge trees taking down power lines, individual trees taking out power to a single home like my BIL his whole street had power but a tree fell against his house and took out his power.
We live in an era of people not caring about or even knowing their neighbors! No reason a neighbor couldn't get an extension cord to help my BIL- we all helped neighbors like that during a ' 91 ice storm that knocked power out for weeks! My hubby went door to door here helping people get their generators working and how to use them, many had bought their 1st one and had no clue, and he repaired 2 generators on Saturday! That is who Cuomo should have laid blame with- neighbors not helping neighbors or families not helping each other- sad!
 
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Hi Hearts- they are unsure why the dog is having trouble walking, they xrayed her and saw nothing. They gave her a steroid shot in her back, gave me some meds for her and told me to call back on Wednesday. She had no problems till she had her shots on Thursday, not sure what it could be. She goes back in 1 week to get knocked out to get her teeth cleaned and some tooth removal, and I am having them shave her coat. She hates groomers! Pearl is a 9 year old mini Schnauzzer. She belonged to my daughter, who couldn't afford to take care of her. So far since Thursday she has cost me $300.00, but she is a sweet girl so we will do what we can within reason.
I lost my Chihuahua Ivan last year and have been having a hard time with that.I took that harder than losing my Mom. I still have another Chihuahua, Buddy, he is so tiny, about 5lbs, he is sleeping in my lap now while I type, Ivan's spot. That is part of being a pet owner, at least I was lucky enough to have Ivan for 9 years.
I totally emphasize my Bebe my avatar passed away the day after Xmas a year ago, she was my heart, I miss her so! She was 19 years old. I wouldn't take her to get her teeth cleaned/removed until she gets better. anesthesia can't be good right now.
Take care of yourself & your darling babies!
 

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Good afternoon Gang!
Snap... wow... sounds like a lot going on around there o_O

I often wish I had lived in the Little House on the Prairie days. Life was sooooooooooooo much simpler.
 

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Snapdragon, I'm so glad things were beginning to get back to normal for you. Keeping my fingers crossed for all you guys in this storm's path. I would've gladly taken some of that snow for you guys. We've had none all winter, and well above average temperatures, which kind of creeps me out, in a weird way.

Pami, I got my stuff from VW yesterday :) Can you recommend average steeps for me?
 

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Snapdragon, I'm so glad things were beginning to get back to normal for you. Keeping my fingers crossed for all you guys in this storm's path. I would've gladly taken some of that snow for you guys. We've had none all winter, and well above average temperatures, which kind of creeps me out, in a weird way.

Pami, I got my stuff from VW yesterday :) Can you recommend average steeps for me?
2 weeks is usually good. ;)
 

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Hey all. Finally got another MRI scheduled for next Wednesday to see if they can find out what's going on. Hope everyone is doing good and having a great Tuesday!


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Sure hope they figure it out this time! :)
 

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Hi, everyone! renzyb, crossing my fingers for you! Huck, what flavors did you get? I did finally organize my juice shelf, I can actually find what I'm looking for now! Off to bed, sweet dreams. View attachment 76890
You keep hanging around me you're gonna need that Pami rack... lol :)
 

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Hey Paw, can we go down to the creek after we do all our chores?

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Happy Birthday Pami. Huck, hope those flavors taste amazing, I was thinking my next order I may not go with the KBC and actually try the new Cinnamon Funnel Cake (i think that was what it was called) Sounds really good and reminds me of childhood times at state fairs. Renzyb, I don't know what's going on, but I really hope whatever is wrong, they find it with the MRI, medical unknowns are always worrisome, no matter who you are.
 

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Still snowing and cold today- we have almost a foot of snow with more on the way, but looks like it will be warming up Friday!
@renzyb - I hope all goes well with your MRI and I am thinking of you!
@Huckleberried - hope you like your flavors- so hard to wait for steeping to be able to try out new flavors!
Thanks all on Pearl- still no change and still not getting up or walking, I call the vet on her today, sad days ahead as I know what will be done, hard part of being a pet owner. :(
 

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Still snowing and cold today- we have almost a foot of snow with more on the way, but looks like it will be warming up Friday!
@renzyb - I hope all goes well with your MRI and I am thinking of you!
@Huckleberried - hope you like your flavors- so hard to wait for steeping to be able to try out new flavors!
Thanks all on Pearl- still no change and still not getting up or walking, I call the vet on her today, sad days ahead as I know what will be done, hard part of being a pet owner. :(
:hug:<3 You're in my thoughts. I just went through this. <3:hug:
 

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:hug:<3 You're in my thoughts. I just went through this. <3:hug:
The hard part is going to be my hubby, he is in denial and upset- this dog seemed fine until she got shots last Thursday- now Bam, she is in trouble.
He thinks she is in distress over the vet visit and she will be fine, that was almost a week ago, still not walking or even getting up- she eats OK when I bring her dish to her, and bring her out to the garage with papers and she is not peeing or pooping in the house, or crying out in pain when I pick her up.
Just strange!
 

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Still snowing and cold today- we have almost a foot of snow with more on the way, but looks like it will be warming up Friday!
@renzyb - I hope all goes well with your MRI and I am thinking of you!
@Huckleberried - hope you like your flavors- so hard to wait for steeping to be able to try out new flavors!
Thanks all on Pearl- still no change and still not getting up or walking, I call the vet on her today, sad days ahead as I know what will be done, hard part of being a pet owner. :(
That's what happened to my Bebe, she couldn't walk, I tried helping her & she wouldn't eat. My heart is with you :hug:
 

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oooh, Happy Birfsdai Pami
Happy Birthday Pami. Huck, hope those flavors taste amazing, I was thinking my next order I may not go with the KBC and actually try the new Cinnamon Funnel Cake (i think that was what it was called) Sounds really good and reminds me of childhood times at state fairs. Renzyb, I don't know what's going on, but I really hope whatever is wrong, they find it with the MRI, medical unknowns are always worrisome, no matter who you are.
Woot, Happy Birthday Pami!

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Thanks gang... y'all are sweet :thanks:
 

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@SnapDragon NY is doggie ok? I hope so! :hug:
I am sorry to report bad news- the tests and treatments are too expensive and no guarantees of Pearl ever walking again and she is an older dog we have decided to have her put down. The Vet agrees with us. I just have to spend some time digging out my car from 26" of snow that has drifted higher than my car and Snow plows that have buried the end of my driveway.
At least it is supposed to warm up into the 30's today and for now the snow has stopped.
 

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I am sorry to report bad news- the tests and treatments are too expensive and no guarantees of Pearl ever walking again and she is an older dog we have decided to have her put down. The Vet agrees with us. I just have to spend some time digging out my car from 26" of snow that has drifted higher than my car and Snow plows that have buried the end of my driveway.
At least it is supposed to warm up into the 30's today and for now the snow has stopped.

I'm sorry to hear that
 

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I am sorry to report bad news- the tests and treatments are too expensive and no guarantees of Pearl ever walking again and she is an older dog we have decided to have her put down. The Vet agrees with us. I just have to spend some time digging out my car from 26" of snow that has drifted higher than my car and Snow plows that have buried the end of my driveway.
At least it is supposed to warm up into the 30's today and for now the snow has stopped.
Oh no, I'm so so deeply sorry! I truly feel for you. I will be here if you need me. My thoughts will be with you!
 

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I am sorry to report bad news- the tests and treatments are too expensive and no guarantees of Pearl ever walking again and she is an older dog we have decided to have her put down. The Vet agrees with us. I just have to spend some time digging out my car from 26" of snow that has drifted higher than my car and Snow plows that have buried the end of my driveway.
At least it is supposed to warm up into the 30's today and for now the snow has stopped.

Sorry about your dog. I know how it feels, before we left Hawaii I was trying to bring my 1yr old pit up with us and the vet said she wouldn't make it... which I didn't understand because she was perfectly healthy. So we took her to the shelter praying she would get adopted and instead they put her down that very day... when we got to kansas and spoke to a family friend who was a vet said that she would've acclimated perfectly fine.....


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I am sorry to report bad news- the tests and treatments are too expensive and no guarantees of Pearl ever walking again and she is an older dog we have decided to have her put down. The Vet agrees with us. I just have to spend some time digging out my car from 26" of snow that has drifted higher than my car and Snow plows that have buried the end of my driveway.
At least it is supposed to warm up into the 30's today and for now the snow has stopped.
So sorry sweetie :(
 

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Good afternoon gang! :)
I got TONS of really sweet birthday wishes yesterday... and I baked a German Chocolate cake for myself. (The folks are sick, hubby's on the road, and all my friends live in this box!) It's yummmyliscious :D

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The appointment is set for tomorrow morning, there is no way I could get out of my driveway and I have been shoveling for hours- yes it is such a hard decision, but don't want Pearl suffering! The Vet is stumped to as why she isn't walking, XRays turned up nothing. With the expense of all the bloodwork( she has had a few) they think it is something going on in her nerve system. She acts paralyzed, cannot bear weight and falls over. My hubby thinks it is a reaction to the shots, but that was a week ago and she would be walking by now!
She was walking when I took her to the Vet and the day after her shots she could not walk? Just a strange coincidence?
Moments like these make it so hard to be a pet owner.
 

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Good afternoon gang! :)
I got TONS of really sweet birthday wishes yesterday... and I baked a German Chocolate cake for myself. (The folks are sick, hubby's on the road, and all my friends live in this box!) It's yummmyliscious :D

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OMG- I love that cake! My favorite! I'll be right over!
 

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The appointment is set for tomorrow morning, there is no way I could get out of my driveway and I have been shoveling for hours- yes it is such a hard decision, but don't want Pearl suffering! The Vet is stumped to as why she isn't walking, XRays turned up nothing. With the expense of all the bloodwork( she has had a few) they think it is something going on in her nerve system. She acts paralyzed, cannot bear weight and falls over. My hubby thinks it is a reaction to the shots, but that was a week ago and she would be walking by now!
She was walking when I took her to the Vet and the day after her shots she could not walk? Just a strange coincidence?
Moments like these make it so hard to be a pet owner.
Sounds like it's time for a new vet! o_O
 

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Sounds like it's time for a new vet! o_O
My dogs have been seeing this vet for years, very hard when you live in a small town and not many options. Reading online while rare some dogs do develop complications from their shots like Pearl is having usually with young puppies and older dogs. Brain swelling due to the shots, like an allergic reaction except this reaction doesn't go away. Some dogs do recover, but not fully. Really not the Vets fault or the serums fault, just some dogs can't handle these shots. Pearl has had all her shots for years, and this is the first time anything has happened, my husband is so upset, we have to give our animals these shots, required here for registration and now we have no choice but to put her down.
 

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Is there any chance it's neurological? I'm so very sorry, @snapdragon. I watched Bosco go through similar, recently. He was determined to have a brain tumor.

My deepest condolences to all of you.

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My dogs have been seeing this vet for years, very hard when you live in a small town and not many options. Reading online while rare some dogs do develop complications from their shots like Pearl is having usually with young puppies and older dogs. Brain swelling due to the shots, like an allergic reaction except this reaction doesn't go away. Some dogs do recover, but not fully. Really not the Vets fault or the serums fault, just some dogs can't handle these shots. Pearl has had all her shots for years, and this is the first time anything has happened, my husband is so upset, we have to give our animals these shots, required here for registration and now we have no choice but to put her down.
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