Sharring the story of Husko the Hero...

Hi!
Haven't logged in for a couple of days.

Yes, it is sunny here!
Just a few drops of rain today ,but just that...drops.

I'm going tomorrow at the shelter because Bona (pit-bull mix) ,one of the 2 oldest residents (not by age but time there) is getting adopted!!!
She was the first one i walked there as other people had problems walking her...(TOO aggressive towards cats and VERY strong)
YES!!!
My mother too has grown very fond of her and she would be at my home had she not had the ''cat problem'' and the ''don't mess around'' attitude towards some dogs (if she is annoyed the other dog will suffer damage...and i don't want that to be Lemmy).

Today i went to the other shelter where they have Iris (the husky i think i mentioned earlier in another post)...I think she is maybe a dominant female or just too used to life in the streets to draw a safe conclusion.
Had some ''Husko memory moments'' while there...but quickly snapped myself out...

Will check on Tipper's thread & see if i can add anything useful!

Iraklis:
Too bad about Bona she sounds like a nice dog, but you don't want her getting into it with Lemmy, as you said he can be playful and might set her off. Tipper had been doing a lot of swallowing again, just sounds like she has a mouth full of water when she does this. It is mainly at nite and I hear her get up and keep swallowing. It worries me when you cannot pinpoint what the problem is so you can try and correct it. I hope your weather is still nice. We are getting a storm Tuesday. I take Tipper to laser therapy so she will not be happy riding in the car if it is storming. Do you work at more than one rescue?
Patti

Iraklis:
Tipper had a vestibular episode last nite. Do you have any experience with these? I am worried one of these times her head will stay crooked like that. We are in for a hot one today, and the humidity is rising. I have already walked the dogs this morning and you can feel the heat starting. Tuesday we are to get thunderstorms so I have the herbal mixture ready for her. Hope you are enjoying nice weather and walking with Lemmy.
Patti

Iraklis;
Tipper had a bad nite with that swallowing all the time and trying to clear her throat. I sent the IMS an email asking her opinion on it. It is listed as one of the side effects of Vetoryl too! The storm missed us yesterday thank goodness. It is hot and sunny today. Hope you are having the same weather and have a good walk with Lemmy.
Patti

Bona got adopted!!! :)

The weather is crazy i think...yesterday it was a hot summers' day...today it is raining :confused: .

By vestibular episode you mean the tilting of the head?
I don't know...Husko wasn't tilting his head, rather bending his entire body to one side (most times the right side).

By swallowing you mean ''air'' or water?

I know...the worst part is not knowing what you're dealing with...being in the dark is scary like that!
Ohhh vetoryl...this drug scares me...

Iraklis:
Well that is great for Bona, now she will have a home of her own. I know you liked her, but it is best this way so Lemmy does not get hurt. When Tipper swallows it sounds like she has a mouth full of water, when it should just be a normal swallow. Her breathing noises at nite have increased also. This is very worrisome, especially when you are in the dark about the cause. WE have cooler weather which Tipper likes better, but next week the humidity comes back. Is it real humid there when it gets hot, or a drier heat?
patti

Iraklis,

Just thinking about you and wanted to say hi. Hope all is well with you and Lemmy.

Donna

Yassou Iraklis! Just checking to see if you found another baby or not. I'm glad Bona got adopted, I know you liked him, but as you say Lemmy's safety is best to consider...and the cats. Maybe you should be looking for a nice GIRLfriend for him? ;) Male and female usually get along better than two males. Then they sometimes fall in love. :D

I hope you are doing well. It been hot and humid here in KY. Partly cloudy, a sprinkling once, but no real rain. My sister-in-law hasn't been back to Greece since her parents passed away.....Oh, except for when her had sepsis in Athens. I don't know when she plans her next trip.

Eli is doing good for now. A little wobbly at times and has that tremor off and on. <sigh>....well, with the usual Cushing's things. ..but his last ACTH Stim was normal. :D

I hope you and Lemmy had a nice weekend. Let us know when you find a new brother or sister....or perhaps, girlfriend ;) for Lemmy.

Patti,
Could the swallowing be the throat muscles weakening due to Cushings??? If it is due to Vetoryl...i don't know...i hate this drug...

Donna,
All is good...took Lemmy for a walk to the ''lake park'' where we used to go for months when i first adopted Husko (and actually where i found Lemmy).
Daily routine helps...

jxeno13,
Bona is female :p

I currently stopped looking for another dog.
Probably due to finding out that the small turtle (red ear slider) my mother adopted from a neighbor 4-5 years back (she moved and said she couldn't take the turtle with her...:confused: ) needed a better 'facility'.
She was kept in a plastic box (20''x10'') with some water ,as per instructions by the neighbor, all these years.
About 1-2 weeks ago i discussed it by chance with someone who has a turtle like this who informed me on what to do. First i can't let her by a lake or sth ,because it is not an indigenous species.
Yesterday i bought her an fairly decent aquarium&filter (I hope Husko is ok with me spending the money i got payed the day he left and said i wouldn't spend it...i broke a promise but i think it was for a good cause). Don't have pictures of it yet.

Hope all stays good with Eli!!!:)

Iraklis:
I am sure Husko would approve of you spending the money to help another animal. Your mother must love animals too, as she took the turtle in? Hope you get the turtle straightened out so it can live a long happy life. You have an affinity for all creatures, you will be rewarded one day for your good and unselfish deeds. I was thinking that about Tipper's throat muscles too, it scares me think what could be happening. Keep your fingers crossed that my sweet Tipper stays safe. have a good day with Lemmy.
Patti