Please say a little prayer ...

[Phoenix]

After hearing (today) of the terrorist bombings in India, I thought maybe we could have a thread where news of people / places who need our prayers could be posted.

I believe that all prayers / loving thoughts / etc do have an impact. So if you or someone you know or people half a world away need some love :colors: or comfort :comfort: perhaps the lovely vegans around here :halo: can shine a little light into dark places / situations. :agree:

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of India. :smallheart:

[thevegantwins]

That's very sweet, Phoenix. I agree about the power of prayers/thoughts. One of my closest friend's mom just came out of a coma after almost 3 weeks in one and they're a very spiritual family and have been praying non-stop.

[Tiggerwoos]

That's a lovely idea Phoenix. Have done that myself.

[Bowwowmeow]

Phoenix, this is a great idea for a thread. Thank you! :agree:

[Oracl]

Phoenix, this is a great idea for a thread. Thank you! :agree:
:agree: :thumbsup:

[Phoenix]

Thanks everyone for embracing the idea of this thread! :updn: Obviously lovely people hang out around here. :agree:

Vegan Twins - that's great news about your friends Mom. :yea:


You are all in my thoughts and prayers :friends: :psmooch:

[Phoenix]

:hug: Prayers for the people & animals in Java, Indonesia. The island has been hit by another tsunami.

:whiteflag: Prayers for all the innocent people caught in the war between Israel & Lebanon.

[Oracl]

:hug: Prayers for the people & animals in Java, Indonesia. The island has been hit by another tsunami.

:whiteflag: Prayers for all the innocent people caught in the war between Israel & Lebanon.
:agree: My thoughts are with all those people and animals. :hug:

[Bowwowmeow]

Today my thoughts are with the victims, and their families, of an SUV driving maniac who went on a random, pedestrian killing rampage in the city this afternoon. Over the course of several blocks around California and Laurel Streets, I believe, this man ran over eleven people with his SUV, because he was angry with his family. :(

[Oracl]

What a terrible thing to do. :(

[Phoenix]

OMG. :shock: Has the whole world gone nuts?

My prayers go out to the victims & their families, too.

[Phoenix]

My thoughts & prayers go out to the Amish (sp?) kids who were shot at school today.

[dreamer]

My thoughts and prayers go to the children and families of the Amish school as well. My thoughts and prayers also go out to the milk cows and calves I recently saw in horrible conditions not to far from where I live:(

[Phoenix]

There are bushfires burning across several Australian states. A couple of days ago, there were serious fires in four states.

A few humans have died and several - mainly firefighters - have been badly injured. God alone knows how many animals / birds / whatever have been killed. And many homes have been lost.

Please spare a prayer for them ...

[Gliondrach]

I think that most mammals and birds will be able to escape. Or I hope so. The lizards and insects will find it harder to do so. Poor devils. I think Ozzie animals should stand a better chance in bush fires because they are a natural part of the land's ecology as many trees need them to germinate their seeds. Doesn't that give the beasties a chance to have evolved strategies for fire avoidance? Are there many reports of dead animals?

[Oracl]

I think that most mammals and birds will be able to escape. Or I hope so.
Koalas have a really hard time in bushfires. :(

I have heard descriptions of birds falling dead from the sky in some places due to the intense heat and smoke but nothing much else about animals. Human deaths and property loss always get the headlines. "Livestock" loss comes next with wildlife a poor last in the newsworthy stakes. :mad:

[Bowwowmeow]

Please spare a prayer for them ...
I will Phoenix. :crossfingers:

[Phoenix]

I think that most mammals and birds will be able to escape. Or I hope so. The lizards and insects will find it harder to do so. Poor devils. I think Ozzie animals should stand a better chance in bush fires because they are a natural part of the land's ecology as many trees need them to germinate their seeds. Doesn't that give the beasties a chance to have evolved strategies for fire avoidance? Are there many reports of dead animals?
It's not just the bushfire itself - it's the backburning to try and get it under control. The animals get caught between two "fire-fronts" and there is no way out ...

The animals don't seem to have evolved to avoid / escape fires.

There haven't been any reports of dead animals - but I have witnessed the aftermath of serious bushfires before. It's heartbreaking ...

[Soynut]

Animal activist Virgil Butler died December 15. Read more about his life and work here www.cyberactivist.blogspot.com My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Laura.

[Gliondrach]

It's not just the bushfire itself - it's the backburning to try and get it under control. The animals get caught between two "fire-fronts" and there is no way out ...

The animals don't seem to have evolved to avoid / escape fires.

There haven't been any reports of dead animals - but I have witnessed the aftermath of serious bushfires before. It's heartbreaking ...

Ah yes, human intervention again. Trapping the animals between fires. There are too many humans and they often cause or make worse these catastrophes.

[Gliondrach]

Animal activist Virgil Butler died December 15. Read more about his life and work here www.cyberactivist.blogspot.com My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Laura.

That's a shame. He was doing good work.

[paul]

my thoughts are with his family, i was crying reading it so sad.

[Bowwowmeow]

Thanks Soynut. :(

[Oracl]

Very sad, Soynut. :(

[Soynut]

I had the pleasure to meet Virgil and his wife Laura at AR conference in 2005. I was so impressed by his speech and his life story, I think everyone there was. The word hero has become a cliche these days and I don't use it much, but I think he was one. Imagine what it takes to go against a giant corporation like Tyson, and on top of everything have some of your own family members and friends turn against you because of it....

I'm so saddened by his death... his "new" life had only begun.:(

[thevegantwins]

Please say a little prayer today for Angi, the president of NJARA (www.nj-ara.org). She's going to be in court today appealling her sentence. She was sentenced to 40 days in jail on bogus charges while she was in the woods trying to rescue bears who had been shot by murderers.

[Gliondrach]

I'll be thinking about her. I've been using Goodsearch for the last week or so and choosing NJARA. And told my sister about it.

[Charmagne]

I'll also be sending good thoughts. She must be a very compassionate person. We need more like her.:hug:

[Oracl]

I'll be thinking of Angi too. :hug:

[Fauxmage]

I hope she gets the sentence overturned. :( :mad: :crossfingers: :hug:

[my3labs]

Best of luck to Angi. We need so many more people like her.
Good Search is great!

[thevegantwins]

Oops, the appeal is next Friday, the 16th. Now we get a whole week to pray for her and the others. She's the only one facing that sort of jail time. One other activist named Ali is facing 2 weeks I think. Ali was called a terrorist to his face by the park ranger and told to go back where he came from. Ali is a US citizen, has lived here for over 20 years though he is originally from Iran.

Last night, Mr. TVT, the kids and I were out to dinner at Kaya's and we ran into another activist, Terry who is facing almost $1000 in fines from this particular incident. She's very worried. Terry is about 60 years old and this is taking a toll on her.

:hbang: I'm so sick of the lack of justice in this country.

[Gliondrach]

What happens if Terry can't pay?

[thevegantwins]

Then she gets jail time though NJARA does have a defense fund. I'm not sure how much is in the fund, there might be enough to pay the fine for her. Fortunately, NJARA has some wealthy members (not us ;) ) who can usually be counted on for coming up with serious money when needed.

[Gliondrach]

That's good. All the searches on Good Search I'm doing will add a few cents.

[thevegantwins]

I'm asking my friends here to say a prayer for me. Something happened this week at home that really shook me. I'm trying to get past it but it's been really hard. It involves something Mr. TVT did so my usual support system is shaken as well since I have alot of anger towards him. I still love him and we're going to be fine but I never expected to experience this and it has shooken me. :(

[dreamer]

I'm so sorry TVT. If you need to "talk," you're welcome to PM me:comfort::friends::hug::grouphug2:

[Charmagne]

I'm so sorry too TVT. Whatever he did I'm sure you are very hurt and as you said shaken. It always hurts very deeply when the person you love the most does something totally unexpected and out of character. You have a strong relationship that I'm sure will survive this. I will be saying a prayer for you and sending many good thoughts.:comfort::friends:

[Gliondrach]

I'm sorry to hear that, Sue. Don't let the anger get a hold. Try to blank it out and then think of your love for him whenever the anger starts to well up.

You will get past it.

We'll all be sending you good thoughts, so be strong and hopeful.

[1vegan]

I think of you, and sent good vibes TVT :)

[Bowwowmeow]

:grouphug2:Sue :grouphug2:

[paul]

take care sue:comfort:

[my3labs]

We're all thinking of you and sending good thoughts!:hug:

[Oracl]

Sending good thoughts your way, Sue. :comfort: :friends:

[Gliondrach]

I wonder how TVT is?

[Charmagne]

I was wondering the same thing last night after she didn't post. BWM or Oracl - have you heard from her?:s:igh:

[Bowwowmeow]

No. :(

[Gliondrach]

Let's all send her loving thoughts.

[Enchantress]

*Sends loving thoughts to TVT*.

[Oracl]

BWM or Oracl - have you heard from her?:s:igh:
Sue replied to a PM I sent her, but that was a while ago. I imagine she is taking time to work through this with Mr TVT. :crossfingers: I'm sure she knows we are all thinking of her. :)

[1vegan]

It's also the weekend, normally she isn't online much or at all in the weekend.

When she gets back in the office on monday she'll be online again I assume :)

[thevegantwins]

:wave:

Hi all. Thanks for your concern. It was/is a busy weekend and I'll post more tomorrow, like 1V said, at work since why waste family time :D. Things are doing better though.

[Gliondrach]

Things are doing better though.

Good.

[Bowwowmeow]

:wave:

Hi all. Thanks for your concern. It was/is a busy weekend and I'll post more tomorrow, like 1V said, at work since why waste family time :D. Things are doing better though.
:phew: That's good! :nanakiss:

[Oracl]

:agree: :)

[dreamer]

:agree::smile2::uhuh:

[Phoenix]

:wave:

Hi all. Thanks for your concern. It was/is a busy weekend and I'll post more tomorrow, like 1V said, at work since why waste family time :D. Things are doing better though.
OK TVT, it's now "tomorrow" and you don't appear to have posted anything recently. :no:

I realise it's a bit late :rolleyes: but I'll include you in my prayers tonight anyway. :comfort: Better late than never! :)

[thevegantwins]

Things are better but not great. It's been a rough couple of weeks. Thanks for your thoughts, Phoenix and everyone else.

[thevegantwins]

I just read your blog, Phoenix and I think while you are praying for me, I'll be praying for you and your housemate. :comfort: :hug:

[Phoenix]

I just read your blog, Phoenix and I think while you are praying for me, I'll be praying for you and your housemate. :comfort: :hug:
Thank you. :psmooch:

For what it's worth, if you need someone to "listen", I'm all ears. :ears:

Anyway, I'm about to log off, say my prayers and drag my miserable :wigglebutt: to bed.

TVT, I hope your problems dissipate quickly, the way a memory of a bad dream fades in the glorious morning light. :agree:

[dreamer]

Well, my kitty (Buffy) still needs prayer that her bladder stones will go away so that she can avoid surgery.

But now my mom is in the hospital, they think with diverticulitis. Her gastroenterologist hasn't even checked in on her yet, so that's totally a guess due to her past bout with the problem (probably over 10 years ago). She says she feels OK, but with her heart problems and diabetes, any health prob that shows up in her makes me worried:( So prayers or positive energy from you guys would help us both:thumbsup:

[thevegantwins]

:comfort: Will do, dreamer.

[Gliondrach]

Good thoughts for them both will soon be on their way.

[Charmagne]

Sending mine as well Dreamer - to all 3 of you!:friends:

To you and your housemate too Phoenix!:hug:

[Oracl]

Positive thoughts on their way, dreamer and Phoenix. :grouphug2:

[Bowwowmeow]

Positive thoughts on their way, dreamer and Phoenix. :grouphug2:
From me too! :colors: :colors:

[Gliondrach]

I've just written a book called Sending Positive Thoughts By The Use Of Negative Ions. All the scientific principles are explained in simple terms.

[1vegan]

All the scientific principles are explained in simple terms.

"because I say so" ? ;)

[dreamer]

Thanks everyone...I think we could keep using your prayers, but she's out of the hospital now. In a couple weeks, they'll do a colonoscopy (unless something else happens) to try to find out exactly what led to her problem. Buffy still has a couple weeks left b4 her recheck, so hopefully those stones are going...going...gone:uhuh:

[thevegantwins]

Jiggle Buffy's tummy whenever you have the chance. A couple of times that Mr. TVT had kidney stones, before he passed them, he was placed on a vibrating thingy that allegedly would help break up the stones and make it easier for them to pass. Kitty trampoline maybe?

[Gliondrach]

Don't they use ultrasound on human-types to break up some stones?

[thevegantwins]

Yes, Mr. TVT had that done too.

[dreamer]

The vet said that lithotripsy is not used on cats (though I read that it's in the "experimental" stages at some huge vet hospitals) and that her stones are too large to pull out through using a cystoscope. That is, unless they've shrunken due to the special food...I won't know that until we go back to have her rechecked. She does seem to be eating normally and peeing regularly, so I'm not going to rush the issue.

[Gliondrach]

We'll keep sending good thoughts.

[Phoenix]

Dreamer, I'll include you, Buffy and your mom in my prayers. :agree:

:nanakiss: :nanakiss: :nanakiss: to Charmagne, Oracl & Bowwowmeow.

Gliondrach, if you have time :whistle: will you please explain how you manage to be such a prolific writer of self-help books? As a writer myself, I'd love to know how you do it. :)

[Gliondrach]

You need to have a vast knowledge of many subjects. I have also spent many periods of study in a secret Tibetan monastery. Not forgetting that Fuzzy has contacts in some very strange organisations.

[thevegantwins]

Please continue your thoughts for me and my family. It's been a rough couple of weeks. I'm trying to stay upbeat but it's been really hard.

[Bowwowmeow]

:grouphug2: We will. :comfort:

[dreamer]

Definitely!

[Gliondrach]

Of course we will.

[Charmagne]

Sending good thoughts!:colors:

[Oracl]

Here are some more. :comfort: :grouphug2:

[Phoenix]

And the more the merrier ... :psmooch: :hug:

[my3labs]

I'm a little late on this but...:hug:

[Phoenix]

Today my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. :smallheart:

To the souls of the people who were murdered; those who survived but were injured; and all those who lost loved ones. Plus to the many who are still suffering due to the many repercussions of that tragic day.

[Gliondrach]

Good idea.

[thevegantwins]

Yes. I cried a bit this morning on my way to work. I was driving over the Driscoll bridge, which on a clear day you used to be able to see the twin towers. I was listening to the Vienna Boys Choir and it was pouring rain. I thought of all those terrified souls on 9/11 and cried. I visit our town library alot and often think about one of the 18 or so victims from the town I live in, a woman who was 8 months pregnant and on her last week of work before her maternity leave started. The library has a touching memorial to the victims.

[Oracl]

Today my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. :smallheart:
:agree: :smallheart:

[1vegan]

I think this might not be liked by amercians, but for me "remembering 9/11" also means to remember the over a hundred thousand (innocent) people that were killed as a result of the response of the u.s for what happened that day :(

[thevegantwins]

I agree with you 100%, 1V. In response to 9/11, America declared war on hundreds of thousands innocent adults and children both here and abroad. So many have lost their lives or their freedom due to the Bush regime.

[Gliondrach]

Most sensible Americans think that way, too. Most of those Iraqui deaths are on the consciences of Bush and Blair after they told lies about WMD. Bush, the draft dodger, was all too keen to start a war. He wasn't keen to show how tough he was in Vietnam, though. I have nothing against those who dodged the draft because they were against the war but, whatever the rights or wrongs of that war, he was in the National Guard and was supposed to serve his country in a military capacity. I really don't know how he can have the brass neck to be so gung ho now, when he ran away in that earlier war.

[thevegantwins]

Probably because none of his loved ones were going to serve in Iraq nor were any Republican politicians family going to be there. Only 1 senator/congressman had a child serving in the military and he was a democrat.

[Gliondrach]

As always, it's mostly the poor who fight against the enemy's poor. And the fat cats (sorry Feline) sit back and rake in the profits.

[thevegantwins]

None taken! :D

[Gliondrach]

That's a lovely picture. She's waiting for the profits.

[Oracl]

:D

[dreamer]

My mom is having her colonoscopy at 1:30 PM today...so positive thoughts would be nice. I'm praying that she gets through it OK and they find an easily fixed (that is, no need for surgery or anything else extreme) problem.

[thevegantwins]

:hug: Hope all is well with your mom.

[Gliondrach]

Only just read this. How did it go?

[Oracl]

I hope all went well? :crossfingers:

[dreamer]

She got through it OK, they just took a few polyps (I guess to test to make sure it's not cancerous), but otherwise didn't see anything to explain the previous bleeding. Now let's just pray that the polyps are benign:uhuh: Thanks for your thoughts!

[Gliondrach]

That's good news. To be on the safe side, she needs to ensure that her diet is as protective as possible. Of course, a vegan diet is best but there are other things she can do.

Good things to eat for cancer prevention:

Soya, in all its forms, including soya milk and tofu - but as natural as possible. Not fake meats or soya cheese.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially tomatoes, carrots, the cruciferous/brassica family, legumes and berries.
Nuts and seeds.
Various spices and herbs, including turmeric - see first article I've copied.
Tea - black, green and white tea.
Various mushrooms, including Ganoderma lucidum - see last bit of this post.



Curcuminoids-Cellular Uptake by Human Primary Colon Cancer Cells As Quantitated by a Sensitive Hplc Assay and Its Relation with the Inhibition of Proliferation and Apoptosis.
Author: Hsu YC , Weng HC , Lin S , Chien YW
Source: J Agric Food Chem, (): 0 2007


Abstract: Curcumin, which is a bright orange-yellow pigment of turmeric with antioxidant properties, has been shown to produce a potent preventative action against several types of cancers in recent studies. It has also been reported to protect the development of colon tumor in animals being fed with carcinogen. In the colon cancer cells, curcumin was illustrated to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis. As an antioxidant, it acts as an anti-inflammatory as well as an antitumor agent. Curcumin has been detected to exist in nature in the form of curcuminoids, a mixture of curcumin, the major component, with two of its related demethoxy compounds (demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin). In the present study, we have investigated the antiproliferation and induced apoptosis effects of curcuminoids on colon cancer, using the primary cancer cells isolated from Taiwanese colon cancer patients as the model for colorectal cancer. Results showed that curcuminoids inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis of these human primary colon cancer cells. The effects were observed in a dose-dependent manner as dose increased from 12.5 to 100 microM. With the aim of furthering the fundamental understanding of the mechanisms underlying the antiproliferation and induced apoptosis effects of curcuminoids on these human colon cancer cells, we developed a sensitive, rapid, and reproducible assay method based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This HPLC technique developed was found to successfully determine, in a quantitative manner, the cellular uptake of curcuminoids. The uptake of these curcuminoids by the colon cancer cells was shown to increase as the dose of curcuminoids was increased. The observations of inhibited proliferation and increased apoptosis in the colon cancer cells appeared to be associated with the cellular uptake of curcuminoids.

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Inhibition of oxidative stress-induced invasiveness of cancer cells by Ganoderma lucidum is mediated through the suppression of interleukin-8 secretion.
Author: Thyagarajan A , Jiang J , Hopf A , Adamec J , Sliva D

Source: Int J Mol Med, 18(4): 657-64 2006


Abstract: Epidemiological studies suggest that the intake of natural/nutrient products is inversely related to cancer risk. While oxidative stress, generating reactive oxygen species, has been linked to cancer initiation and progression, dietary antioxidants have reduced the risk of certain cancers. Experimental studies have demonstrated that antioxidants and phytochemicals could prevent cancer metastasis, and antioxidants were suggested as adjuvants in cancer therapy. Ganoderma lucidum is an Asian medicinal mushroom that has been used for the past two thousand years for the treatment of various diseases, including cancer. G. lucidum is currently popular as a dietary supplement in the form of tea, powder or extract. We have previously demonstrated that G. lucidum suppresses growth, angiogenesis and invasiveness of highly invasive and metastatic breast cancer cells. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of G. lucidum on oxidative stress-induced metastatic behavior of poorly-invasive MCF-7 breast cancer cells. We show that G. lucidum inhibits oxidative stress-induced migration of MCF-7 cells by the down-regulation of MAPK signaling. G. lucidum suppressed oxidative stress stimulated phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases (Erk1/2), which resulted in the down-regulation of expression of c-fos, and in the inhibition of transcription factors AP-1 and NF-kappaB. The biological effect of G. lucidum on cell migration was mediated by the suppression of secretion of interleukin-8 from MCF-7 cells exposed to oxidative stress. In summary, our results suggest that G. lucidum inhibits the oxidative stress-induced invasive behavior of breast cancer cells by modulating Erk1/2 signaling and can be potentially considered as an antioxidant in adjuvant cancer therapy.

[Oracl]

Good news about your mum, dreamer. :thumbsup:

[paul]

good about your mum,dreamer

[Phoenix]

Yes. I cried a bit this morning on my way to work. I was driving over the Driscoll bridge, which on a clear day you used to be able to see the twin towers. I was listening to the Vienna Boys Choir and it was pouring rain. I thought of all those terrified souls on 9/11 and cried. I visit our town library alot and often think about one of the 18 or so victims from the town I live in, a woman who was 8 months pregnant and on her last week of work before her maternity leave started. The library has a touching memorial to the victims.

It must be horrible to have a constant reminder of that day, TVT. :comfort: I think of it so often even though I'm on the other side of the globe and (physically) removed from the repercussions. It's nice that your library has a memorial. I have wondered why the "ground zero" site hasn't been turned into a park (or something like that). Yes, I realise that it is extremely expensive real estate - but it's also a grave yard in many respects. :bmoon:

I think this might not be liked by amercians, but for me "remembering 9/11" also means to remember the over a hundred thousand (innocent) people that were killed as a result of the response of the u.s for what happened that day :(

If enough people think like that, 1vegan, maybe we will have peace-on-earth ... some day. :s:igh:

She got through it OK, they just took a few polyps (I guess to test to make sure it's not cancerous), but otherwise didn't see anything to explain the previous bleeding. Now let's just pray that the polyps are benign:uhuh: Thanks for your thoughts!

Good to know, dreamer. I'll include your mom in my prayers! :)

[dreamer]

Buffy went back for her check-up today and the stones are still there (and still the same size). She's scheduled for surgery on October 5th, so we'd appreciate some prayer/positive thoughts that the surgery goes well and leads to preventative treatment so the stones don't come back (this is her second bout with stones, though the first time she passed them).

I'm more nervous than usual because Buffy has a respiratory virus (which is usually not noticeable, but stress exacerbates it) and she didn't do well with her spay when she was younger. My vet now is planning on taking extra precautions such as using fairly hypoallergenic sutures, letting me take her home the same day (as being overnight at vet's office makes her virus come out), and using gas (like he used on my bunnies) instead of intravenous anesthesia. It still makes me nervous though and I almost cried when I found out the stones were not any "better":whiteflag:

[Gliondrach]

Why does the virus stay with Buffy?

I'll be sending good thoughts regularly until she's home again with you.

[Bowwowmeow]

so we'd appreciate some prayer/positive thoughts that the surgery goes well and leads to preventative treatment so the stones don't come back (this is her second bout with stones, though the first time she passed them).
They're on their way. :grouphug2:

[dreamer]

Why does the virus stay with Buffy?


I don't know, apparently some cats have a respiratory virus that stays in their systems. She seems to be one of those (from "cat world" website): There is no cure for herpes, once a cat is infected it has the virus for life. The goal is to give supportive care, treat the symptoms & try to shorten the outbreak. Treatment also depends on severity & symptoms.

She's not at the vet's office yet, I'll take her in on the morning of the surgery...but we'll take the good vibes as long as we get 'em;)

[Gliondrach]

Is it viral rhinotracheitis? You could ask you vet about these:

This talks about vitamin C for virus infections in cats:

Canine and feline distemper and other complications rapidly respond to injections of ascorbate as shown by Belfield (1967), Hamdy (1961), and confirmed by Leveque (1969). Edwards (1968) successfully used injections of ascorbate in treating feline rhinotracheitis. These three workers confirmed in animal therapy what has been known in human pathology for the past 25 years from the clinical experiences of Klenner (1949, 1952, 1953, 1971, 1974). Ascorbate when used at the proper high levels is a non-toxic, non-specific, therapeutic virucidal agent (Stone, 1972).

seanet.com/~alexs/ascorbate/197x/belfield-w-j_int_assn_prev_med-1978-v2-n3-p10.htm



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This is about eye infections as a secondary infection of viral rhinotracheitis and recommends certain treatments for it. Some will probably treat the underlying cause.


Feline Herpes Keratitis.

Cats get more viral eye infections than other animals, and this is one of the most common. Feline herpes keratitis (FHK) is a chronic condition caused by the herpes virus, which is similar to the Herpes simplex virus that appears as fever blisters in humans. FHK is also a secondary infection resulting from feline viral rhinotracheitis.

In both cats and humans, the virus lives in the nerves of the face and becomes activated during times of stress. Flare-ups in cats are usually associated with the stress of boarding, changes in the weather, the introduction of a new cat in the home, or other health conditions. In general, anything that stresses your cat or alters its daily routine can trigger re-activation of the virus. Once a cat contracts this virus, it has it for life. So it's very important to strengthen your cat's immune system in order to reduce flare-ups.

Since feline herpes is a viral infection, it's important to boost your pet's immune system with nutritional support. Immugen from Thorne Research is a powerful immune support formula containing Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10), Reishi Mushrooms, Astragulus, caratenoids and several vitamins with antioxidant properties. CoQ-10 acts as an antioxidant protecting cells against free radical damage. In humans it has been shown to enhance immune function and rejuvenate the body on the cellular level. It may also provide your pet with the immune support it needs to counteract the underlying cause of its infection. For overall eye health, the nutrients in Ocu-Clear are unsurpassed for promoting healthy eyes.





Natural Treatments

Because feline herpes keratitis is a viral infection, it is important to strengthen your pet's immune system with antioxidants and other nutrients.

The following vitamins, botanicals and other nutrients have been shown to fortify the immune system and/or nourish eye tissue:

Vitamins A, C and E have antioxidant properties which fight free radicals that can damage the lens of the eye.

Astragalus is considered by many to be the most powerful immunity-boosting herb. Astragalus has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, and works by increasing the white blood cell production of your pet's own antiviral compounds alpha-and gamma-interferon, which help protect against viral invasion.

Bilberry extract (Vacciuium myritllus) derived from a fruit similar to the blueberry, contains active ingredients for eye health and proper vision. The berries are rich in the antioxidant anthocyanosides -- the red pigments that are beneficial in ophthalmology and vascular diseases. Nicknamed "the vision herb" bilberry has a substantial body of research that confirms its benefits for human eyes. This herb is very helpful to animals with early stage eye disorders, or for animals that have a genetic predisposition to eye problems.

Zinc is a mineral linked to good vision and may protect eye tissue from damaging light and inflammation. Zinc is found in healthy retinal tissue.

Lutein, a carotenoid found in dark, leafy greens, is also found in the retina of healthy eyes where it acts as a shield against harmful light and may help protect the eyes against damage from ultraviolet radiation.

Quercetin is a natural antioxidant bioflavonoid that protects cells from damage by free radicals.

Coenzyme Q-10, commonly called CoQ10, is a vitamin-like compound that acts as an antioxidant protecting cells against free radical damage. It exists in every cell of your pet's body, and it could not survive without it. CoQ10 is essential to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which produces energy within the cells and is the basis for normal functioning of all body systems and organs. Besides being essential to heart health, CoQ10 enhances immune function, and is important to your pet's overall health.

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[my3labs]

Good thoughts to you and Buffy. :grouphug2::hug::psmooch:

[paul]

:crossfingers:good luck

[Oracl]

Good thoughts from me too. :)

[thevegantwins]

They're on their way. :grouphug2:

More here :colors::comfort::hug::crossfingers:

[Phoenix]

... She's scheduled for surgery on October 5th, so we'd appreciate some prayer/positive thoughts that the surgery goes well ...


Consider them sent. :comfort:

[dreamer]

Thanks everyone...remember, tomorrow morning is when Buffy goes in, so send loads of positive thoughts for her then! I'm so nervous...I don't know how much sleep I'll get tonight. I just love my furbabies so much! I've even considered putting off the surgery longer, but I don't think that's wise...

[Gliondrach]

It'll be the afternoon here. I'll be thinking about her.

[dreamer]

There's a pic of her on my page (for those of you who are visually oriented):
http://geocities.com/pabdreamer/petpics.html

[Gliondrach]

She's a nice looking cat. In fact, she's a hep cat. I've put the picture in a special folder I use for special things.

[dreamer]

I think she's a pretty great cat if I do say so myself...she's also super sweet, as even my little 3 pound bunnies can chase her off!

[thevegantwins]

:daydream: Will be thinking about Buffy tomorrow morning and will tell Felíne to do so as well! :nanakiss:

[Oracl]

I just checked out the pictures and all your animal friends are beautiful, dreamer. :colors:

More positive thoughts coming for Buffy. :hug:

[1vegan]

There's a pic of her on my page (for those of you who are visually oriented):
http://geocities.com/pabdreamer/petpics.html

Buffy is a cute cat :)

I'll think of her today.

[dreamer]

The vet just called and said Buffy came through the surgery very well...that she's awake and already moving around a bit. He also said that he thinks I definitely made the right decision (for whatever reason) to have the stones removed and that her bladder closed up "beautifully." (He'd said that on rare occasions the bladder won't seal back!) Hopefully her recovery will be quick and complete:) Thanks again for all your prayers/thoughts and now she just needs more to recover! [I definitely feel better by a good bit.]

[thevegantwins]

:yea: I'm so glad Buffy is on the mend. Feline is sitting next to me right now and she sends her regards as well. In that "I'm a cat so I don't care about anything except you feeding and pettng me" sort of way. :D

[Bowwowmeow]

The vet just called and said Buffy came through the surgery very well...
:cheer: :cheer:

[my3labs]

Buffy looks a lot like our cat "Stinky" (the son of the one that we thought was having seizures).
How's she doing now? Is she home?

[Gliondrach]

Great news about Buffy. I knew she would be all right. If she can fight vampires and demons without harm, she can cope with a little operation.

[Oracl]

:yea:

[Phoenix]

The vet just called and said Buffy came through the surgery very well...

:phew:

I just looked at the photos and you have a beautiful family, Dreamer. :D

[paul]

:phew:

I just looked at the photos and you have a beautiful family, Dreamer. :D
:uhuh::agree:

[dreamer]

Yeah, I think they're all great:agree:

Buffy seems to be doing quite well. She's actually eating more since the surgery, which makes me think that maybe she was in pain b4:( She did have me worried a little on Saturday (I thought of your kitty's reaction to pain killers my3labs), but then she seemed about back to normal on Sunday and she seems even better than b4 the surgery (her demeanor) now. Thanks again for all the prayers...I think they do help A LOT:uhuh:

[my3labs]

I'm so glad to hear that Buffy is doing better! It sounds like she's on the mend.:hug:

[Oracl]

:thumbsup:

[Soynut]

I'm glad your little Buffy is doing OK. Lots of hugs and kisses to her! I can see you have a cute little family there, Dreamer. Furbabies are awesome.:smallheart:

[dreamer]

I agree...furbabies are AWESOME! I took Buffy to the vet today, just to be sure her incision was healing correctly and he said it's 80% healed. She'd also thrown up a number of times, but I think it was from eating too fast--as it was immediately after eating. I told him about it, but that it seemed to have stopped when I spread out the meal (about 1/3 normal serving spread apart by at least half an hour), and he just told me to keep watch on it. He hopes to have the stone composition report sometime this week...I just hope we can figure out some way to keep her from getting stones again:crossfingers:

[thevegantwins]

Wonderful, dreamer. :yea:

I forgot to mention Felíne's latest woes. Mr. TVT weighed her 2 weeks ago and she was down to 13lbs 5oz. She used to weigh 16lbs+. We both got nervous and decided to stop her Lysine, the oral medication she gets nightly for her herpes. She has since started eating again and no boo-boo nose (as the kids call it). I think the medicine was stressing her out so much that she had stopped eating. If her boo-boo nose returns, we will start the lysine again.

[dreamer]

I'm glad she seems to be feeling better! I hope she continues to act normal w/o showing signs of her herpes causing problems!

Buffy is definitely eating more since her surgery and her virus didn't pop out due to the stress (which was really a relief). I think her being so hungry all the time is why she suddenly started thowing up after gulping down the food I gave her.

[Gliondrach]

Good for Buffy!

I thought Feline needed to lose a bit of weight.

[thevegantwins]

I thought Feline needed to lose a bit of weight.

:grumble: Felíne no longer likes you, Martin.

Her actual comment was..
:kiss: :cattail:

:rofl:

[Bowwowmeow]

He hopes to have the stone composition report sometime this week...I just hope we can figure out some way to keep her from getting stones again:crossfingers:
I'm sure you will once you know what the stones are made of. That's the most important information you can get.

If her boo-boo nose returns, we will start the lysine again.
Can you get lysine from the health food store? Its just an amino acid, so maybe that would be easier for her to tolerate than what you're using now? It seems like there might be something in the medication that might be bothering her. Unless its just pure lysine, like what you would get from a lysine supplement.

[thevegantwins]

No, it's just pure lysine but the gel which gets shot into her mouth through a syringe. She won't eat the lysine powder or gel if it is in her food. She's very finicky.

[dreamer]

I'm sure you will once you know what the stones are made of. That's the most important information you can get.

Yes, the vet said that the prevention rate is about 90% once the stones are studied and special food is started...90% is a good rate, but not perfect. Hopefully Buffy will be in the 90% that don't have stones return once treated with the appropriate food:agree:

[Gliondrach]

:grumble: Felíne no longer likes you, Martin.

Her actual comment was..
:kiss: :cattail:

:rofl:

Kiss my cat?

You are the one who calls her a fat cat.

[thevegantwins]

True but I'm her human so I can do that. :nahnah:

[Gliondrach]

I've always thought that Feline looks very athletic and slim.

[Phoenix]

My housemate had a bad fall last night, (in our kitchen), which resulted in a ride in an ambulance & nearly four hours in the emergency ward at the hospital. (She tripped on the vinyl flooring which was not properly laid in the first place – I am so sick of living in this *#@$!&^ dump.) :mad: :( :crying:

Anyway, the bad news is that she is sore and badly shaken – the doctors anticipate massive bruising on her hip. She also has four stitches in her scalp, where it split open when her head hit the refrigerator! :dizzy: There was so much blood ...

The good news is that apart from a mild concussion, nothing is broken. (There was serious concern about her skull, upper spine and hip.) The doctors said repeatedly that she was incredibly lucky! The doctors also said that I was very calm and had a strong stomach - apparently what I was feeling on the inside wasn't showing on the outside. (Fortunately the shock was delayed and it didn't hit me until after we got home and I had put her to bed.)

She is sleeping right now – that’s why I dropped in here for a few minutes – but we would both be very grateful for any prayers, positive vibrations, or good thoughts you care to send. :colors:

[Gliondrach]

She was lucky. I hope she'll soon be completely better. Good thoughts will soon be on their way.

Are you going to have the vinyl properly stuck down?

[thevegantwins]

Sending you loads of prayers, Phoenix. I'm glad your housemate is okay. I know you'll need prayers as well as her since taking care of someone who is not feeling well can take its toll. :comfort:

[dreamer]

Hope everything goes well for you and your roomie...and that we'll be hearing great news from you soon:agree:

[Bowwowmeow]

:(
...we would both be very grateful for any prayers, positive vibrations, or good thoughts you care to send. :colors:
They're on the way! :grouphug2: :grouphug2:

[my3labs]

I don't know if I would have handled it as well as you did Phoenix. Best wishes to your roommate. :hug:

[Oracl]

Positive thoughts coming from me. :) :hug:

[paul]

Positive vibrations and good thoughts being sent to you both.

[Soynut]

OMG, Phoenix, it reminds me that really BAD accidents often happen in the home! I hope she'll have a speedy recovery, poor thing.:bestwishes:

[Phoenix]

She was lucky. I hope she'll soon be completely better. Good thoughts will soon be on their way.

Are you going to have the vinyl properly stuck down?

Thanks for your thoughts, Gliondrach. :psmooch: I have stuck the vinyl down as best as I can. :crossfingers:

Sending you loads of prayers, Phoenix. I'm glad your housemate is okay. I know you'll need prayers as well as her since taking care of someone who is not feeling well can take its toll. :comfort:

Thank you, TVT. :psmooch:

Hope everything goes well for you and your roomie...and that we'll be hearing great news from you soon:agree:

Thank you, Dreamer. :psmooch: She is doing pretty well, all things considered. :)

:(

They're on the way! :grouphug2: :grouphug2:

Thanks, BWM. :psmooch:

I don't know if I would have handled it as well as you did Phoenix. Best wishes to your roommate. :hug:

Thank you, My3labs. :psmooch: There really was no alternative except to "handle it". :s:igh:

Positive thoughts coming from me. :) :hug:

Thanks, Oracl. :psmooch:

Positive vibrations and good thoughts being sent to you both.

Thank you, Paul. :psmooch:

OMG, Phoenix, it reminds me that really BAD accidents often happen in the home! I hope she'll have a speedy recovery, poor thing.:bestwishes:

Thanks, Soynut. :psmooch: She is badly bruised, but healing fast. Her head wound is healing very nicely. :)

[Gliondrach]

Good.

[dreamer]

Andy is doing worse:( He's not only still unconscious, but now he has a fever. They think he has an infection, so all tests and surgeries have been put on hold. They also put in a feeding tube. It really doesn't sound good.

[Gliondrach]

Poor Andy. I'll send more good thoughts. In fact, I'll do it in about 10 minutes when I log off from here.

[thevegantwins]

I'm really sorry to hear that, dreamer. Have you been to visit him? If you do, tell him that people nationwide and worldwide are praying for him.

[Oracl]

:agree: :hug:

[Phoenix]

More good thoughts and prayers have just been added for Andy. :colors:

[dreamer]

No, I haven't visited Andy. He's my sister-in-law's brother and I'm not really that close to him, but I am close to my sister-in-law and her parents, so my concern is as much for them as for Andy. My brother has visited though and he said he "thinks" that Andy is doing a little better. My mom has told them though that internationally people are sending positive vibes for all of them:agree:

[Gliondrach]

If your brother's right about Andy, that is encouraging.

[dreamer]

Andy is off the critical list, but still has not regained consciousness.

[Gliondrach]

That's better.

[Oracl]

I'll keep thinking of him. :crossfingers:

[my3labs]

My neighbors' dog (I've talked about her about 1000 times on this board) can barely walk. After weeks of watching her limp around, they finally had the vet come out. The humans were told that she (Cara) has two bones in her back that are fusing together and causing a pinched nerve. She's on steroids now but I don't think she's getting better. It's been about a month so hopefully she just needs more time.
I think the one visit from the vet and the steroids are as far as her "people" will go to help her. There's talk of having her euthanized. Thoughts and prayers would be appreciated for this sweet girl.

[Oracl]

Poor Cara. :sorry: :hug:

[Gliondrach]

Poor Cara. Good thought on their way soon.

If the bones are pinching the nerve, they will continue to do so as they fuse.

[my3labs]

If the bones are pinching the nerve, they will continue to do so as they fuse.
That was my exact thought. Steroids aren't going to help her.

[dreamer]

Andy is apparently doing much worse again:( It sounds like they screwed around with his treatment just after he seemed to be doing better and now he seems mostly unconscious again:( I've started praying that God either provides some miraculous healing or just goes ahead and takes him...

[thevegantwins]

I'm so sorry for everyone in his and your family, dreamer. :hug:

[Soynut]

Sorry dreamer.:(

[Oracl]

:sorry: :bmoon:

[Gliondrach]

What did they do - give too much or too little treatment? Or the wrong kind? I hope he gets better again. Many of us will be thinking about him.

[Phoenix]

:(

[Gliondrach]

What's the news with Cara, My3labs?

[dreamer]

What did they do - give too much or too little treatment? Or the wrong kind? I hope he gets better again. Many of us will be thinking about him.

Thanks. I don't know the whole story (or reasoning behind it), but they had him on some meds that completely alter consciousness--basically can cause people to have delusions and even hallucinations--and then gave him sedatives to keep him "quiet." I really don't know if that "caused" his problems, but it certainly couldn't help!

[Gliondrach]

Most of the time they don't really know what the full effect of drugs will be. Everyone is different and can metabolise them differently.

[dreamer]

My brother said they brought in a different doctor (a neurologist) to check on Andy. After looking at brain scans and giving Andy a test (to see what he could understand, etc), the neurologist said he would need extensive rehab and would never be "old" Andy. However, he said that he's aware of his surroundings and seems to understand a lot, so he could be much much better with rehab. The doc said it's amazing how much of his "faculties" are intact considering how traumatized his brain is.

[Gliondrach]

I hope they can help him. He will probably need a lot of mental stimulation.

[Oracl]

:sorry: :crossfingers:

[Phoenix]

I'll include Andy in my nightly prayers.

[paul]

All the best.

[dreamer]

Andy: He has whispered yes, no, and I love you. He has been put in a chair and can sit up on his own. He is able to swallow, but not chew--so they've started giving him pureed food.

My uncle (new news): had some kind of really new laser surgery on his lungs for lung cancer. The cancer was larger than expected, so they couldn't suture the holes back up and the surgeon said there were lots of holes--that his lungs are like "wet toilet paper." If his lungs do not heal on his own (he's still under heavy sedation), they want to go back in to try to sew the lung tissue back together:(

[thevegantwins]

Good news about Andy and sorry about your uncle. Rough time for you and your family lately, dreamer. :comfort:

[Gliondrach]

That sounds nasty, about your uncle. Good thoughts will soon be on their way.

[dreamer]

I'm sorry to say that's what comes of being an omnivorous heavy smoker:( I've been praying that either God will let the surgery be a stunning success or take him so he doesn't have to suffer more...he's already been suffering (pain and sleeplessness) due to the lung cancer.

I think I'm going to have to start dealing with health issues a lot more now...my parents and all my aunts & uncles are elderly and having health issues.

I also have an aunt up in Maine who's about to have a foot amputated due to diabetes...she's having the surgery in the next few days:( She has lots of other health issues, so even that is a concern:(

[Phoenix]

Sending love to you and your entire extended family, Dreamer.

[Oracl]

Positive thoughts on the way over, dreamer. :hug:

[Gliondrach]

Yes, we'll have to send lots of thoughts to the Dreamer clan.

[dreamer]

Thanks everyone:) I found out that my aunt's surgery to remove her foot (due to infection) is tomorrow--Feb. 6th.

[Tails4wagging]

Thinking of you all over there..:comfort:

[Gliondrach]

I'll send extra thoughts to Maine for your aunt, Dreamer.

[dreamer]

Here's what I know right now:
Andy=being moved to an excellent rehab place
Uncle=no longer being given sedatives, still unconscious, doc says, "I don't consider him hopeless yet":confused:
Aunt=doc only took off part of her foot (not all), said it "might last for a couple of years," but depends on how it heals; she still has to continue dialysis 3 X a week.

[Bowwowmeow]

:comfort: Dreamer.

[Gliondrach]

Some good and bad. If only as much money was spent on convincing people that some things are unhealthy as is spent on convincing them that the same things are glamorous, desirable and necessary. Smoking used to be portrayed as glamorous, and good for the nerves; drugs made with vivisection are still said to be necessary; fast cars and motorbikes are sold as things that will get you attention and bring you fulfilment; and rubbishy foods are shown to be satisfying and delicious.

[thevegantwins]

I'd like us all to say a prayer for VeganD and his dog. :flower:

[Gliondrach]

I sent some good thoughts earlier. Will do later before bed.

[Oracl]

I am sending positive thoughts. :)

[dreamer]

Andy and my aunt seem to be doing OK.

Last I heard (yesterday), my uncle is not doing well. They said they were going to remove something down his lungs today or tomorrow, which will probably lead to his death--they think he can't breathe on his own for more than an hour or two due to advanced emphysema and radiation/chemotherapy damage to his lungs. [He has a living will that apparently eschews being on a respirator/etc for long.] I could be wrong, but all morning I've been sensing that maybe he's already gone...I have mixed feelings about it due to all the pain he's been in for months:(

[my3labs]

Any news on your uncle, Dreamer?

[Gliondrach]

Sorry to hear about your uncle's condition, Dreamer. I hope that they do whatever is best for him.

[dreamer]

I haven't heard today. Last night I heard that they were going to remove him from some treatment today. The doc said that the oxygen being introduced into his hole-filled lungs was going into his body cavity. I'm expecting a call anytime (my mom will probably wait until I get home from work) that he's gone.

I think what would have been best for him is them letting him go early last week, but I know that's a very difficult decision...I know we all want our loved ones to have every opportunity for recovery, but I don't think he has any at this point:(

[Gliondrach]

I'm sorry to hear your uncle's coming to the end of his time here, Dreamer.

It's probably better for him to go than to be in pain. Good thoughts still being sent.

[Phoenix]

Dreamer :sorry: :comfort:

[Oracl]

I'm sorry, dreamer. :(

[thevegantwins]

:comfort: I'm sorry for you and your family, dreamer.

[Tails4wagging]

Having lost close family members I can understand the grief you are going through.

This difficult journey will soon end and you will be able to look back at the good times.

[dreamer]

My uncle passed away last night, w/o ever regaining consciousness. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts. Hopefully he is at peace now and I know he is out of pain. Just the family is in another kind of pain now. I'm trying to keep it together here at work, so I can deal with it when I get home and have some time to myself.

[Gliondrach]

I hope you find the inner strength you need, Dreamer.

[Bowwowmeow]

:bmoon: :bmoon: :bmoon:
I'm so sorry, dreamer.

[thevegantwins]

:comfort: Sorry, dreamer. :(

[Oracl]

Sorry to hear that, dreamer. :sorry: :(

[Phoenix]

:comfort: Love to you and your family, Dreamer.

[my3labs]

Kristin (our oldest - she's 21) found a lump in her breast. Our regular OBGYN feels confident that it's a cyst but she has an appointment with a specialist tomorrow morning to do an ultrasound.
The customary prayers/well wishes would be greatly appreciated.

[Oracl]

Positive thoughts are on their way to Kristin! :colors:

I'm sure she will be fine. :agree: I had a similar lump myself at about age 16 or 17 and it went away without any treatment, as the doctor predicted it would. :)

[my3labs]

I'm concerned but not in total freak out mode. We have no family history of breast cancer and she's sooooo young! I'll keep you all posted.

[Tails4wagging]

Sophie sue has two lumps by her sternum and the vet aspirated and checked the fluid and said it was just a fatty lump. Older dogs apparantly are prone to fatty lumps. so fingers crossed that what the probs are.

[Bowwowmeow]

The customary prayers/well wishes would be greatly appreciated.
They're on their way. :)

Sophie sue has two lumps by her sternum and the vet aspirated and checked the fluid and said it was just a fatty lump. Older dogs apparantly are prone to fatty lumps. so fingers crossed that what the probs are.
Daisy's got one in the same area. I've been massaging it for about two months, and its almost gone. I'm sure Sophie Sue will be ok. :)

[thevegantwins]

Best wishes to your daughter, my3labs. Keep us posted.

[dreamer]

Yes, best wishes:agree:

[my3labs]

Well, the ultrasound did not go as we expected. It's not a cyst. It's definitely a tumor and we're going in next week for a surgical consult. They think it's something called Fibroadenoma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroadenoma).

[my3labs]

Sophie sue has two lumps by her sternum and the vet aspirated and checked the fluid and said it was just a fatty lump. Older dogs apparantly are prone to fatty lumps. so fingers crossed that what the probs are.
Lacey gets them all the time.

[Gliondrach]

I'm sure everything will be all right for Kristin, My3labs. Good thoughts will be on their way.

[my3labs]

Thanks everyone. To hear the "C" word mentioned in regards to your 21 year old is pretty dang scary!

[Tails4wagging]

Daisy's got one in the same area. I've been massaging it for about two months, and its almost gone. I'm sure Sophie Sue will be ok. :)[/QUOTE]


Thats a good idea, will try that. Although they dont seem to bother her.

[my3labs]

Starving, abandoned pit bull gets new chance
Starving, abandoned pit bull gets new chance

The Humane Society of the U.S. is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the owner of a pit bull, abandoned in a Renton parking garage. A security guard at Valley Medical Center spotted six month-old Milo on Feb. 9, starving and dehydrated.

"He just looked horrible," said Mary Tahlequah who has since adopted Milo. "He was scared, skinny, he just didn't look good."

Tahlequah's friend Stefanie Trumbla was called to a Renton veterinarian after her mother offered to take care of the dog. She said Milo was so weak, he used his elbows to walk. His paws were wounded, his elbows scraped so badly his bone was sticking out.

The vet told Trumbla Milo suffered from a birth defect described as a "flexor contractor." The dog's muscles were shortened and that prevented him from using his wrists normally.

Home video shot six days after Trumbla rescued Milo shows the dog limping with his paws facing inward. He is unable to put weight on his hind legs. Tahlequah said Milo's condition was so bad because his previous owner did not take proper care of him.

"He was left in a cage or crate a lot. Wounds on his elbow were from trying to get around," she said.

Vets suggested euthanizing Milo but Tahlequah refused to accept that as an option. She pitched in $5,000 for Milo's medical costs and treated his wounds from her Kent home.

A few weeks after he was rescued, Milo can slowly walk down the stairs with his heavily bandaged legs but he still needs a metal plate placed in his wrist. Tahlequah said that surgery would cost $5,000 more and she does not have the money for that.

She has set up a fund at Wells Fargo Bank and created the website http://pleasesavemilo.tripod.com documenting Milo's recovery in hopes of raising the funds needed for the puppy's medical costs.

"He's got a really great soul in there and a willing spirit to live," she said.

[Bowwowmeow]

:( :( :(
Thanks my3labs. I hope they raise that money. You'd think the hospital would do it for free though, or at least cover half. Maybe they already are.

[Gliondrach]

Poor little Milo. Good luck to him. Usually, lots of people donate to thses appeals.

[dreamer]

Last week was mostly bad news for my family. First, my mom's brother died (my uncle from her side of the family), we think from complications of emphysema. So that makes two uncles from lung ailments in less than a month.

Also, my aunt who had some toes amputated started bleeding uncontrollably from the surgical area. They think the gangrene has moved into her foot/leg. Though the surgeons want to remove more, my aunt is refusing. I don't really blame her due to her other issues (heart problems, being on dialysis, etc), but that means that she probably won't live much longer:(

On the good side, Andy is still at rehab and seems to be doing pretty well. His speech is more understandable and he's apparently able to get around in a wheelchair. So not everything is bad :)

[thevegantwins]

I'm glad about Andy though sorry about your other family members. :comfort:

[Bowwowmeow]

You are in my thoughts, dreamer. :comfort:

[Bowwowmeow]

Let's send some good thoughts to Phoenix, whose housemate is in the hospital. :grouphug2:

[thevegantwins]

:comfort: I hope things are okay, Phoenix. I'll be praying for you.

[Gliondrach]

Good thoughts for Phoenix's housemate and Dreamer's relatives.

[Oracl]

Yes, positive thoughts to Phoenix's housemate and dreamer's relatives. :agree: :comfort: :hug:

[my3labs]

Kristin had her surgical consult today. He found another lump. She's going in for another ultrasound tomorrow.

[Bowwowmeow]

:( :comfort:
Try not to worry too much. I know that's easier said than done. :hug:

[thevegantwins]

I'll definitely be sending prayers to Kristin. Keep us posted.


I got an email from Phoenix. Please continue to pray for her housemate who does appear to be responding to those prayers. She is doing slightly better. :colors:

[Oracl]

Positive thoughts on the way to Kristin. :colors:

Positive thoughts on the way to Phoenix's housemate. :colors:

[Gliondrach]

Continued good thoughts for Kristin, Phoenix's housemate and Dreamer's relavites.

[my3labs]

The second lump looks similar to the first but much smaller. The first lump however has a small cleft in it which makes it a bit a-typical of a traditional fibroadenoma. I'm really leaning toward a needle biopsy...I just want to be sure.

[Gliondrach]

Was this cleft found on the ultrasound? When can she have a needle biopsy?

[my3labs]

Yes, the cleft was detected in the ultrasound. I would assume they could get her in for the biopsy next week. I'm giving her the weekend to think about it.

[Oracl]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for Kristin. :crossfingers: :colors:

[Gliondrach]

Better to get it done.

[my3labs]

Better to get it done.
I agree!

[Phoenix]

Thanks everybody for your prayers. :colors:

My housemate had a fall last night in the hospital, and it is no longer certain that she will be able to come home at all. :bmoon:

It is possible that she will need to live in a hospice-type situation. The physiotherapist will assess her tomorrow to gauge her ability to cope in a normal household type living arrangement. All the hospital staff are wonderful and she has been moved to a room with a 24 / 7 nurse in attendance. :)