(6/52) Things Are Still A Bit Off Kelter
Lisette continues to recover from her bloating episode at 14.5 yrs. old which happened one week ago today. She knows she is lucky to be alive. Took this image for the 52 weeks challenge, framing, using the top of an Indonesian stool (laid on its side) as framing. Added the glasses because its Feb. But Lisette was not feeling like being my model, still a bit under the weather, wanting only to be by my side and cuddle up. So I did a very abbreviated photo shoot, as she had no energy for anything else. Then I liked this image, as it captures something about our/her situation. Lisette continues to get stronger each day, and to be so happy to be alive.
I'm not sure how much longer she has but am treasuring every day.
BTW bloat is such a crummy ailment for big dogs. I thought I knew all about it, but there is always more to learn. Her vet in Key Largo saved her life. We also have a vet in Miami where we spend time. Great vets, but busy practice, and checking in with this practice this week, we were informed they could not deal with bloat and would refer us, even in the middle of the day, to the very expensive animal hospital nearby. Good to know and to have a plan of action. But eye opening to see that many regular vets are not set up to deal with bloat, and that those of us with dogs at risk for bloat should always have in mind a plan of action. At Lisette's age it does not make sense to me to do surgery, and so even an X-ray to see if the stomach has twisted is unnecessary. Either a vet can get down a stomach tube (in which case the stomach has not yet twisted) and do lovage, or there is no hope other than surgery, in the cases where that makes sense. So thought I'd share my experience for those of you with dogs at risk.
Taken 2/6/14, posted 2/7/14, 2014 02 06 ar72 Dfn TzClar twk Lisette glasses-0907-Edit-Edit.tif-
(6/52) Things Are Still A Bit Off Kelter
Lisette continues to recover from her bloating episode at 14.5 yrs. old which happened one week ago today. She knows she is lucky to be alive. Took this image for the 52 weeks challenge, framing, using the top of an Indonesian stool (laid on its side) as framing. Added the glasses because its Feb. But Lisette was not feeling like being my model, still a bit under the weather, wanting only to be by my side and cuddle up. So I did a very abbreviated photo shoot, as she had no energy for anything else. Then I liked this image, as it captures something about our/her situation. Lisette continues to get stronger each day, and to be so happy to be alive.
I'm not sure how much longer she has but am treasuring every day.
BTW bloat is such a crummy ailment for big dogs. I thought I knew all about it, but there is always more to learn. Her vet in Key Largo saved her life. We also have a vet in Miami where we spend time. Great vets, but busy practice, and checking in with this practice this week, we were informed they could not deal with bloat and would refer us, even in the middle of the day, to the very expensive animal hospital nearby. Good to know and to have a plan of action. But eye opening to see that many regular vets are not set up to deal with bloat, and that those of us with dogs at risk for bloat should always have in mind a plan of action. At Lisette's age it does not make sense to me to do surgery, and so even an X-ray to see if the stomach has twisted is unnecessary. Either a vet can get down a stomach tube (in which case the stomach has not yet twisted) and do lovage, or there is no hope other than surgery, in the cases where that makes sense. So thought I'd share my experience for those of you with dogs at risk.
Taken 2/6/14, posted 2/7/14, 2014 02 06 ar72 Dfn TzClar twk Lisette glasses-0907-Edit-Edit.tif-