It is so annoying. For some reason I just cannot get any photos to come up. It could be because I am using mobile broadband and we are in a bad reception area but this has not bothered us before.
Today it has been very hot and when we went for our morning walk the sky was blue with unbroken sunshine.
Ania has only walked across one field as she was gasping. She was wagging her tail though and seems to be so happy again. Tomorrow we will go to Stover Park in the morning as it will give her chance to rest in the afternoon.
The dogs are all stretched out and not at all bothered about walking. This day has been a gift and to think I came up here with my thick coat on. Luckily I keep a few clothes up here.
This afternoon a little baby bird flew into the awning, not at all sure what it was . The dogs sprung on it but it then flew into the caravan window. My son in law was here and looked after it like a baby until it revived and eventually put it in the hedge as it was stunned. After that it flew off. Hopefully Mum and Dad were looking out for it.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Monday, 29 April 2013
Day 203 of Ania's Diary
Ania is exhausted!!. The sun was shining but it was bitterly cold and Ania seemed so much better,
She was so excited to go to her favourite Stover Park. Once again she managed to walk around the pool and positively skipped around, there was no lagging behind.
Now we are back Ania is too tired to eat her dinner and I hope she will eat some later this evening.
Ania is now lying in the cool awning where the cool air is coming in. Her breathing has been good but she is just not herself.
Yesterday we learnt that the only other Poodle that we knew with this evil disease has died. This dog was 13 a more realistic age than Ania who is only 10.
Fudge has a mission on our morning walk and no mouse is safe. I keep having to go and fetch him and he is always pouncing on something but luckily has had no success in catching them.
There do not seem to be any rabbits in the field, once it was crawling with them but last night there was one rabbit outside our caravan and the dogs went mad sniffing when they went out.
It must be the mobile broadband but no way can I download the photos that I have taken. This is such a nuisance.
She was so excited to go to her favourite Stover Park. Once again she managed to walk around the pool and positively skipped around, there was no lagging behind.
Now we are back Ania is too tired to eat her dinner and I hope she will eat some later this evening.
Ania is now lying in the cool awning where the cool air is coming in. Her breathing has been good but she is just not herself.
Yesterday we learnt that the only other Poodle that we knew with this evil disease has died. This dog was 13 a more realistic age than Ania who is only 10.
Fudge has a mission on our morning walk and no mouse is safe. I keep having to go and fetch him and he is always pouncing on something but luckily has had no success in catching them.
There do not seem to be any rabbits in the field, once it was crawling with them but last night there was one rabbit outside our caravan and the dogs went mad sniffing when they went out.
It must be the mobile broadband but no way can I download the photos that I have taken. This is such a nuisance.
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Day 202 of Ania's Diary
Last night Ania had two very nasty choking fits and she was so frightened. This is why I must be there for her at all times . Today it is so cold, dull and dreary that Ania is a great deal better and she is lying out here in the awning with me. She is quite alert and waiting for me to move to take them out. I would have gone to her favourite
Stover park but Sunday afternoons are one of the worst times to go as the park becomes so busy with children and bikes. These I just have to avoid with Fudge so we will have to try and go tomorrow instead.
We will have to go home very soon but hope I can get Ania feeling properly better. I am afraid her breathing will get worse as it always seems too in the Cornish air.
It is so relaxing here and very quiet. our other friends went home this morning so in this part of the park we are virtually on our own.
There are no tourists around and it is wonderful just to walk out the gate and over the fields.
This morning I saw the cows out in the distance so it wont be long before these fields will be full of them and then our lovely walks will be curtailed until November when they will go back to the farm.
When I get home the sewing machine will hopefully be got out and my return to sewing will begin. I have just let it lapse with the dogs being so poorly.
We will have to go home very soon but hope I can get Ania feeling properly better. I am afraid her breathing will get worse as it always seems too in the Cornish air.
It is so relaxing here and very quiet. our other friends went home this morning so in this part of the park we are virtually on our own.
There are no tourists around and it is wonderful just to walk out the gate and over the fields.
This morning I saw the cows out in the distance so it wont be long before these fields will be full of them and then our lovely walks will be curtailed until November when they will go back to the farm.
When I get home the sewing machine will hopefully be got out and my return to sewing will begin. I have just let it lapse with the dogs being so poorly.
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Day 201 of Ania's Diary.
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The photos I want to put on are just refusing to download so these are 2 older ones of Ania.
Today it has been bitterly cold although sunny but Ania has been so much better.
The grandchildren came over today and we all went for a walk which the dogs loved and it has kept them very busy. The dogs have loved it and they even gave the dogs their meal.
Ania found it very difficult to eat earlier but I have made sure that it is now well mashed up.
Fudge decided that he would spend his time out searching for mice. All the rabbits seem to have disappeared so we think that they must have been culled.
Now I am hoping that Ania will continue to be well so we can stay up here an extra few days.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Day 200 of Ania's Diary
I did not think that I would be writing such good news tonight.
The weather has turned a lot colder and I wanted Ania to go for possibly the last time to her favourite Stover Park. So off we set and she was so excited. I do not know what it is but this park is very special for Ania. Ania perked up no end and she was only going to walk a little way and then go back to the car with my husband but she had other ideas. Her tail wagged all the way and at times she positively skipped along. There was just no question of going back, she was going to walk all the way around the lake. It was bitterly cold but we are now thinking it was the heat that made her so poorly.
I thought she would be really poorly this afternoon but she has eaten well and managed to get into the first field before her tongue went blue. Now Ania is fast asleep across the bed so I am hoping she will now improve.
We will now stay up in the caravan for a few days especially if the weather continues like this.
Fudge is having a wonderful time looking for all the mice but has not managed to catch one yet.
Tonight the photos flatly refuse to download so no pictures tonight.
The weather has turned a lot colder and I wanted Ania to go for possibly the last time to her favourite Stover Park. So off we set and she was so excited. I do not know what it is but this park is very special for Ania. Ania perked up no end and she was only going to walk a little way and then go back to the car with my husband but she had other ideas. Her tail wagged all the way and at times she positively skipped along. There was just no question of going back, she was going to walk all the way around the lake. It was bitterly cold but we are now thinking it was the heat that made her so poorly.
I thought she would be really poorly this afternoon but she has eaten well and managed to get into the first field before her tongue went blue. Now Ania is fast asleep across the bed so I am hoping she will now improve.
We will now stay up in the caravan for a few days especially if the weather continues like this.
Fudge is having a wonderful time looking for all the mice but has not managed to catch one yet.
Tonight the photos flatly refuse to download so no pictures tonight.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Day 199 of Ania's Diary
The sun has shone again today and it has been beautiful but not for poor Ania. she now does not have the energy to walk very far and after one field I brought her back this morning. She loves the caravan and is now stretched out on the floor as the cool evening air is coming through the door.
This afternoon the other half came across with me and sat by the river whilst I continued with the other 2.
Fudge decided that he would roll in as much fox poo as he can, luckily I keep a bottle of dog shampoo so I have cleaned him up as best I can but the smell will linger for a couple of days.
We wanted to go out but are staying in the caravan to look after Ania.At least It is a chance to relax as at home the phone is constantly ringing. It is very beautiful to look up over the hills at the green grass and the sheep. so far there is no sign of any cows. Hoping they will not be put out in the fields until we go home.
After spending ages trying to sort out my photos I rang my son in law who told me what to do. I keep forgetting, a sign of old age!
This afternoon the other half came across with me and sat by the river whilst I continued with the other 2.
Fudge decided that he would roll in as much fox poo as he can, luckily I keep a bottle of dog shampoo so I have cleaned him up as best I can but the smell will linger for a couple of days.
We wanted to go out but are staying in the caravan to look after Ania.At least It is a chance to relax as at home the phone is constantly ringing. It is very beautiful to look up over the hills at the green grass and the sheep. so far there is no sign of any cows. Hoping they will not be put out in the fields until we go home.
After spending ages trying to sort out my photos I rang my son in law who told me what to do. I keep forgetting, a sign of old age!
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Day 197 and 198 of Ania's Diary
Yesterday was very hot and it did Ania no good. She was gasping as the sun shone on the caravan and it was so hot. Prior to that the other half looked after the dogs for me to have a break. I caught the bus to Exeter and had a lovely day out, very tiring though.
Today Ania has no energy. We tried to keep her here while I walked the other 2 but she was having none of it so it was a short walk then back and off for a long walk without her. It is very worrying as she will not eat.I am going to try and tempt her with a little fresh cooked beef and veg very soon.
The photos I have taken on the phone will not transfer to the computer, something I am doing wrong I expect. As soon as I can I will get it sorted and then post some of my recent ones.
Today Ania has no energy. We tried to keep her here while I walked the other 2 but she was having none of it so it was a short walk then back and off for a long walk without her. It is very worrying as she will not eat.I am going to try and tempt her with a little fresh cooked beef and veg very soon.
The photos I have taken on the phone will not transfer to the computer, something I am doing wrong I expect. As soon as I can I will get it sorted and then post some of my recent ones.
Monday, 22 April 2013
Day 196 of Ania's Diary
Ania had a brilliant night and her breathing was very good. This morning she was so happy to go across the fields but on the way back she started to drag behind. Breakfast was refused and she seemed so exhausted. The very short lunchtime walk was an effort. Late afternoon we went across the fields again and on meeting people she tried to get them to throw her toy, which she has carried for years. I do not allow this to happen. Now she is lying fast asleep on the bed. We will let her rest for a couple of days but are quite worried about her. If she would only stay behind but she will insist on going.
Fudge was very cross with me this morning, he found a mouse and I could not drag him away but it got away from him. I would imagine there was a nest of mice there as each time we come he goes sniffing in the same place.
Fudge was very cross with me this morning, he found a mouse and I could not drag him away but it got away from him. I would imagine there was a nest of mice there as each time we come he goes sniffing in the same place.
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Day 195 of Ania's Diary
Thanks to the smoke alarm going off at 5.30am and the dogs barking their head off I got up to put a new battery in. It was not worth going back to bed so it was off to get the car ready and walk the dogs.
There was a frost but the sun soon came up and cleared it. As we were so early the roads were quiet so it was a nice drive up to the caravan. We found a couple of our friends leaving just as we were arriving.
Ania was so happy to be back and on finding the cows had not come back in the field yet we were able to go across. By the time we had been across and back she was exhausted and has been lying on the bed nearly all afternoon. We will go for another walk very soonbut this time I might not take her so far.
The rain clouds are hovering and there has been a couple of very short showers already.
This week is the testing time for Ania. When in Devon she always breathes a lot better so we will see if this happens. If not she is detiorati
ng rapidly and I shall be devastated. How long we stay depends on how well Ania is.
Fudge and Abby are beside me as I write , stretched out. Here in Devon we have some lovely walks and they are all on the flat with no hills to contend with. We are hoping for a nice few days.
There was a frost but the sun soon came up and cleared it. As we were so early the roads were quiet so it was a nice drive up to the caravan. We found a couple of our friends leaving just as we were arriving.
Ania was so happy to be back and on finding the cows had not come back in the field yet we were able to go across. By the time we had been across and back she was exhausted and has been lying on the bed nearly all afternoon. We will go for another walk very soonbut this time I might not take her so far.
The rain clouds are hovering and there has been a couple of very short showers already.
This week is the testing time for Ania. When in Devon she always breathes a lot better so we will see if this happens. If not she is detiorati
Fudge and Abby are beside me as I write , stretched out. Here in Devon we have some lovely walks and they are all on the flat with no hills to contend with. We are hoping for a nice few days.
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Day 194 of Ania's Diary
Ania slept solidly through the night and we walked around the field twice this morning. By 9am we were in the vets and she had got herself so excited that she was gasping. The vet was so pleased that she seemed to be a lot better.
We then went on our dog walk with the vets dog walking group and Ania was not so good. She gasped all the way and progress was very slow.
It was the most beautiful morning, the sun shone and the sea was a bright blue with a flat calm.
There were so, many people about but sadly some of them were aggressive and did not like to see so many dogs walking together. It is a sad world when this is happening.
Too many of our local people are disappearing to be replaced by more aggressive ones. That is the true Cornish.
Tomorrow we will go to the caravan and hope that Ania's breathing will improve. Our walks will be on the flat and it should make such a difference to her. If it does not then we are going down hill and there are no alternatives for us to try.
Today we could only walk past the beach as dogs are banned until 1st October. If we did we risk a £1000 fine.
We then went on our dog walk with the vets dog walking group and Ania was not so good. She gasped all the way and progress was very slow.
It was the most beautiful morning, the sun shone and the sea was a bright blue with a flat calm.
There were so, many people about but sadly some of them were aggressive and did not like to see so many dogs walking together. It is a sad world when this is happening.
Tomorrow we will go to the caravan and hope that Ania's breathing will improve. Our walks will be on the flat and it should make such a difference to her. If it does not then we are going down hill and there are no alternatives for us to try.
Today we could only walk past the beach as dogs are banned until 1st October. If we did we risk a £1000 fine.
Friday, 19 April 2013
Page 193 of Ania's Diary
We were up very early this morning and Ania went around the field twice, puffing most of the way but not half as bad as last week. She was so excited as she absolutely loves going in to the vets.
This morning there were a couple of nice people to chat to whilst we waited our turn.
Ania had an intense acupuncture session and was so exhausted afterwards that we came straight home instead of going to the fields. The other 2 dogs went out with my other half and Ania did not move.
Tomorrow morning our vet is on duty so I have to take her back to see how we are getting on before we go on the dog walk.
This afternoons walk involved stopping 4 times for a rest and when we came in Ania was gasping badly. Since then she has eaten her tea and is fast asleep. Hopefully she will have a good nights sleep.
Fudge apparently cried all the time that I was gone this morning, he can be a proper baby at times.
We will not know if we can go to the caravan until we have seen the vet tomorrow but I am preparing to go. Ania is of more importance so if we have to stay here we will.
This morning there were a couple of nice people to chat to whilst we waited our turn.
Ania had an intense acupuncture session and was so exhausted afterwards that we came straight home instead of going to the fields. The other 2 dogs went out with my other half and Ania did not move.
Tomorrow morning our vet is on duty so I have to take her back to see how we are getting on before we go on the dog walk.
This afternoons walk involved stopping 4 times for a rest and when we came in Ania was gasping badly. Since then she has eaten her tea and is fast asleep. Hopefully she will have a good nights sleep.
Fudge apparently cried all the time that I was gone this morning, he can be a proper baby at times.
We will not know if we can go to the caravan until we have seen the vet tomorrow but I am preparing to go. Ania is of more importance so if we have to stay here we will.
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Day 192 of Ania's Diary
We have had a good night and Ania has started barking again which only aids to her choking which does not help her. This morning after her walk she decided that we were going out and would not settle. I do not know where she thought we were going. Ania is on the mend and I feel by the time she has her acupuncture tomorrow she will feel much better.
After tomorrows acupuncture we are hoping to have a break and leave the dogs for a couple of hours. I do not think Ania will choke now as she seems so much better.
Our walk has got a little faster without Ania choking but the bitter cold wind keeps us from staying out a lot longer.
At the moment Ania is lying on the floor with her head up in the air on a huge quilt which enables her to breathe a lot better.
Hopefully we will progress once again .
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Day 191 of Ania's Diary
Not a very good night, listening to Ania's laboured breathing. This morning found her up and bright , ready to walk in the thick drizzle that is back again along with the high winds.
We managed to go twice around the field and even a little faster. Ania was much happier and wagging her tail.
At last we have spoken to the vet and she will have another acupuncture session on Friday to help her even more. It was not of great urgency any more that it had to be today. We would have had to travel to another town if we went today.
I feel we have turned the corner and once again Ania has come through it. We only hope that she will start to improve as the weather just might improve.
We are all desperate for some nice weather with a little gentle warmth.
Abby has been a naughty girl and after her bath went to the field and rolled in as much fox' poo as she possibly could. Luckily Fudge did not see it or else he would have pushed her out the way and done the same thing.
This is a Cath Kidston bag that I made from a kit that I had. Waiting for the better weather to use it.
We managed to go twice around the field and even a little faster. Ania was much happier and wagging her tail.
At last we have spoken to the vet and she will have another acupuncture session on Friday to help her even more. It was not of great urgency any more that it had to be today. We would have had to travel to another town if we went today.
I feel we have turned the corner and once again Ania has come through it. We only hope that she will start to improve as the weather just might improve.
We are all desperate for some nice weather with a little gentle warmth.
Abby has been a naughty girl and after her bath went to the field and rolled in as much fox' poo as she possibly could. Luckily Fudge did not see it or else he would have pushed her out the way and done the same thing.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Day 190 of Ania's Diary
It was a very tense evening as Ania's breathing became laboured and I was worried that I had clipped her and made her worse. Breathing a sigh of relief by 10pm she had settled down.We had a fairly good night and this morning she managed to walk around the field twice.
Her barking has resumed and I am hoping this latest crisis which was the worst ever is over.
Again this afternoon we went around the field twice, Ania's tongue keeping a healthy pink.
The weather has improved and I think this has helped Ania greatly.
I cant believe it but I have just come off the phone to find that my vet has left me 2 messages. I now have to wait until tomorrow to phone him. We have been waiting since Friday. I do think another session of acupuncture will do her a lot of good.
It has been such nice weather that I just wanted to take the dogs for a long walk this afternoon and I am going to find it very hard this year . Walking is a great love of mine and the great outdoors. Now we only seem to crawl around. Still is better to have Ania here with us.
Her barking has resumed and I am hoping this latest crisis which was the worst ever is over.
Again this afternoon we went around the field twice, Ania's tongue keeping a healthy pink.
The weather has improved and I think this has helped Ania greatly.
I cant believe it but I have just come off the phone to find that my vet has left me 2 messages. I now have to wait until tomorrow to phone him. We have been waiting since Friday. I do think another session of acupuncture will do her a lot of good.
It has been such nice weather that I just wanted to take the dogs for a long walk this afternoon and I am going to find it very hard this year . Walking is a great love of mine and the great outdoors. Now we only seem to crawl around. Still is better to have Ania here with us.
Monday, 15 April 2013
Day 189 of Ania's Diary
Once again she has rallied around with the help of the acupressure and lots of healing prayers being sent out for her.
Today it has been dry and Ania has been a lot better. She managed to walk around the field this morning twice without her tongue turning blue. This seems a miracle.
I have just worked the acupressure on Ania and she is now sleeping peacefully.
Taking it very slowly I clipped her to make her face and throat and ears more comfortable. She was exhausted so it was only done in very short bursts.
Fudge and Abby have both had a bath and a clip and Fudges fur is beginning to grow where he was clipped off for his scan.
We are hoping that Ania had now turned the corner and yet another crisis is over.
We are still awaiting a phone call from the vet in the hope that he will come in and give Ania another acupuncture session.
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Day 188 of Ania's Diary
Today the walks have been so short but taken what should have been 15 minutes to 35.Ania is determined that she will not be left behind.
All of a sudden Ania has stopped barking, I have a feeling that she realises that by barking it takes up all her oxygen. Just maybe things are not looking so grim as they were yesterday.
Also Ania is holding her head up and either leaning on the edge of her basket or on a raised quilt in the front room which helps her breathing greatly.
Yesterday I was convinced that the end was very near and quite in despair but there seems to be a glimmer of hope.
In all of this Fudge has been drinking more than ever and tries to fool us by going from room to room to have a drink out of each bowl.
Tomorrow I hope to report an even greater improvement in Ania.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Day 187 of Ania's Diary
Things are not good. We had a dreadful night and apart from her breathing Ania was choking and gagging. I worried it was pneumonia.
We had a very short walk this morning and then went straight to the vets. A lovely vet checked her over. It is all her LP and they are going to try and get hold of our acupuncturist vet.
We cannot travel with her as she is too poorly.
As it was our dog walk she would have been too stressed to be left behind so as it was torrential rain only 2 of us went. We did a very short walk, going very slowly and then went for a coffee and sat on the veranda overlooking the deserted beach. It was pouring with rain.
Since then we have been home and Ania is totally exhausted, her breathing laboured at times.
I am so afraid that time is running out for us.Now she has to have someone with her 24 hours a day in case she chokes.
We will take a very short walk soon and back as quickly as she can go.I hope to report better news tomorrow.
View of the beach a few weeks ago taken in better weather.
We had a very short walk this morning and then went straight to the vets. A lovely vet checked her over. It is all her LP and they are going to try and get hold of our acupuncturist vet.
We cannot travel with her as she is too poorly.
As it was our dog walk she would have been too stressed to be left behind so as it was torrential rain only 2 of us went. We did a very short walk, going very slowly and then went for a coffee and sat on the veranda overlooking the deserted beach. It was pouring with rain.
Since then we have been home and Ania is totally exhausted, her breathing laboured at times.
I am so afraid that time is running out for us.Now she has to have someone with her 24 hours a day in case she chokes.
View of the beach a few weeks ago taken in better weather.
Friday, 12 April 2013
Day 186 of Ania's Diary
Ania is far from well, she has no energy and her breathing is terrible when we are out with her tongue turning blue. I rang the vet as I wanted her to have another session of acupuncture but since Monday he has gone on holiday yet again. There is no one else to help us without having to drive 100 miles to Devon. It is heartbreaking.
I know it is not time to let her go, she wags her tail, she eats and she want s to go out.
Not many of my friends understand but I do have one very good friend who also has a very poorly puppy and I like to think that we support one another.
Ania was sick while we were out this morning and I was hoping that she would be better after this but she was not.
Everything has been put on hold to look after these poorly dogs.
Fudge drinks constantly and is in and out like a yo yo.
Our walks are slow but we are staying out longer to do just the shortest of walks.
We have had the winds once again today but at least it has been a lot warmer and hardly any rain.
Tomorrow is going to be hard as Ania will want to go on our dog walk. I have to take her with me as she will get in such a state if left behind.
I know it is not time to let her go, she wags her tail, she eats and she want s to go out.
Not many of my friends understand but I do have one very good friend who also has a very poorly puppy and I like to think that we support one another.
Ania was sick while we were out this morning and I was hoping that she would be better after this but she was not.
Everything has been put on hold to look after these poorly dogs.
Fudge drinks constantly and is in and out like a yo yo.
Our walks are slow but we are staying out longer to do just the shortest of walks.
Tomorrow is going to be hard as Ania will want to go on our dog walk. I have to take her with me as she will get in such a state if left behind.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Day 185 of Ania's Diary
Ania has just been out in the garden and barked. A good sign for an otherwise quite poorly dog.
This time she is not recovering as well as I had hoped after her acupuncture.
Still Ania insists on coming out with us and managed to do a slow walk twice across the field and she still wags her tail and wants to carry her toy. we are curtailing the length of our walks now which is not so good for the little ones and I am going to have to try and take her for a short walk, bring her back and then take the others further.
No way can I get back to starting my sewing. I need to get some money to pay for all of my vets bills.
With Ania being so poorly it has not given me the chance to check on how much water Fudge is drinking.
He is feeling better though as he barked at every bike we saw today. It will be better when the children go back to school as he will not see so many as all walks are done to avoid the children.
This time she is not recovering as well as I had hoped after her acupuncture.
Still Ania insists on coming out with us and managed to do a slow walk twice across the field and she still wags her tail and wants to carry her toy. we are curtailing the length of our walks now which is not so good for the little ones and I am going to have to try and take her for a short walk, bring her back and then take the others further.
No way can I get back to starting my sewing. I need to get some money to pay for all of my vets bills.
With Ania being so poorly it has not given me the chance to check on how much water Fudge is drinking.
He is feeling better though as he barked at every bike we saw today. It will be better when the children go back to school as he will not see so many as all walks are done to avoid the children.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Day 184 of Ania's Diary
Ania slept through the night and this morning managed a short walk, gasping all the time. The rain then came but she still wanted to go out at lunchtime and again later this afternoon. The last walk was slow but considerably better than the two previous. This time her energy levels are down but we will give it until tomorrow as this time she was very poorly.
My vet is taking a sabbatical but kindly said he would come in to see to Ania if necessary which I am sure it would be. I have spent the morning trying to find another vet who does acupuncture and to my delight after a lot of chasing around have found one only 5 miles away from our caravan site.
So now we will go and stay in the caravan and Ania will not have to go longer than she needs too in future. I know that is she could have had her treatment before she would not have got to this bad state.
Fudge is feeling well today. He saw a bike and decided to bark his head off and show me up. Apart from that he has been on his best behaviour.
We have got very wet each time we have been out as it has not stopped raining.
My vet is taking a sabbatical but kindly said he would come in to see to Ania if necessary which I am sure it would be. I have spent the morning trying to find another vet who does acupuncture and to my delight after a lot of chasing around have found one only 5 miles away from our caravan site.
So now we will go and stay in the caravan and Ania will not have to go longer than she needs too in future. I know that is she could have had her treatment before she would not have got to this bad state.
Fudge is feeling well today. He saw a bike and decided to bark his head off and show me up. Apart from that he has been on his best behaviour.
We have got very wet each time we have been out as it has not stopped raining.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Day 182 & 183 of Ania's Diary
I just could not post yesterday. I was devastated. Ania seemed to get worse by the minute and by the time she went for her acupuncture she was in quite a state. Her tongue turned blue and her breathing was dreadful.
She started on the morning walk and I had to bring her home.
This afternoon she insisted on coming out with me and we crawled halfway down the field with lots of stops for her to catch her breath. Now she is sleeping on my feet and her breathing is rapid and noisy.
The day after the acupuncture is usually not good but not as bad as this and she has no energy. The vet is not optimistic. We will not let her suffer and have a feeling that time is running out for us . We have had these crisis before but this time it seems different.
Ania having a rest every few minutes in the field this afternoon. This weather has been so unkind to us and the cold north easterly wind has probably brought this on.
She started on the morning walk and I had to bring her home.
This afternoon she insisted on coming out with me and we crawled halfway down the field with lots of stops for her to catch her breath. Now she is sleeping on my feet and her breathing is rapid and noisy.
Ania having a rest every few minutes in the field this afternoon. This weather has been so unkind to us and the cold north easterly wind has probably brought this on.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Day 181 of Ania's Diary
My hands are too painful to write much today so I have switched on the computer early.
We are now counting the hours until Ania's acupuncture. Last evening she had her acupressure very early as her breathing was not at all good. Only another 26 hours to go and I am sure she will be on track once again.
It is bitterly cold again and rain is forecast so we shall have muddy towels and coats to see to again.
Fudge has drunk lots but I have given up monitoring it. As I have sat down he is now sleeping peacefully. I think he is exhausted with lack of sleep as I was too.
The dogs all need clipping again and Fudges bare sides are beginning to grow. The new clippers have arrived so as soon as Ania is better they are in for a treat and the 3 of them just hate it.
We are now counting the hours until Ania's acupuncture. Last evening she had her acupressure very early as her breathing was not at all good. Only another 26 hours to go and I am sure she will be on track once again.
It is bitterly cold again and rain is forecast so we shall have muddy towels and coats to see to again.
Fudge has drunk lots but I have given up monitoring it. As I have sat down he is now sleeping peacefully. I think he is exhausted with lack of sleep as I was too.
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Day 180 of Ania's Diary
Things are getting worse, we had a dreadful night. I could not sleep as I listened to Ania's laboured breathing.
This morning Ania knew that it was Saturday and she was determined to go on our dog walk.
She got so excited seeing all her friends but even in the frost her breathing was not good. We went up a steep slope and she just could not make it. We stopped and I had to massage her throat, she was so grateful that she kissed me, something she never does. The rest of the day has been spent sleeping except for the very short walk with my other half just now.
Fudge had me out 7 times last evening and was non stop drinking, it has become very tiring as there is never a break long enough to sit and relax.
This was part of our walk today and one of the dogs in our group.
This morning Ania knew that it was Saturday and she was determined to go on our dog walk.
She got so excited seeing all her friends but even in the frost her breathing was not good. We went up a steep slope and she just could not make it. We stopped and I had to massage her throat, she was so grateful that she kissed me, something she never does. The rest of the day has been spent sleeping except for the very short walk with my other half just now.
Fudge had me out 7 times last evening and was non stop drinking, it has become very tiring as there is never a break long enough to sit and relax.
Friday, 5 April 2013
Day 179 of Ania's Diary
Again a bitterly cold day. I have realised that Ania can cope with the mornings but each day our last walk gets slower and slower. Not too long before Monday and I am fully confident that she will be well again.
Fudge is driving me crazy. I have very little time in the evenings because I have to keep going in and out with him because of his drinking so much. It is very wearing and I am very tired. Where all this is going to end I do not know. There is no time for myself any more.
Next week I am going to try and do something for myself and sort out my sewing room and get back to my bags again.
Little Abby above seems to be left out but she has lots of cuddles at bedtime and she is so tolerant . When she was younger she was hyperactive and her last owner could not cope with her.
Fudge is driving me crazy. I have very little time in the evenings because I have to keep going in and out with him because of his drinking so much. It is very wearing and I am very tired. Where all this is going to end I do not know. There is no time for myself any more.
Next week I am going to try and do something for myself and sort out my sewing room and get back to my bags again.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Day 178 of Ania's Diary
It is bitterly cold and Ania's breathing is laboured. I can hear her rasping from across the room. She is so tired that we have kept the walks short. It has been a slow plod for Ania. We only have to get through until Monday afternoon for her acupuncture and I know that she will be well again.
Fudge is not himself and is following me everywhere today. He look so sad and just will not settle. Now I have sat down he is cuddled into me with Abby the other side of me.
Another good friend whose dog has DI has emailed me with the name of a drug her dog has and it has worked, this time to put in the side of his mouth. I will talk to the vet about it when we go on Monday.
The sewing seems to have gone out the window but I just have to start it up again.
We have only been home for a week but there is always so much to do and today has been spent making biscuits and treats for the dogs.
Fudge is not himself and is following me everywhere today. He look so sad and just will not settle. Now I have sat down he is cuddled into me with Abby the other side of me.
Another good friend whose dog has DI has emailed me with the name of a drug her dog has and it has worked, this time to put in the side of his mouth. I will talk to the vet about it when we go on Monday.
The sewing seems to have gone out the window but I just have to start it up again.
We have only been home for a week but there is always so much to do and today has been spent making biscuits and treats for the dogs.
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Day 177 of Ania's Diary
It is getting harder and we are counting the days until Monday. Ania needs her acupuncture now and her breathing is not so good. Walking is a problem. She just will not be left behind.
We went to the woods again today, very slowly and Ania could only make it through 2 of the small fields. I stopped to talk to someone and for the first time she lay down and waited.
Tomorrow we will have to revert to shorter walks.
I had Fudges tests results today, he possibly has diabetes insipidus nothing to do with the other diabetes and makes him drink. We are not going to have the medication as it has to be sprayed into his eyes and he will hate it.
For the time being we will continue with the drinking and having to go in and out to the garden.
A very sad day, I have been to my friends funeral, Alan had to stay behind to look after the dogs.
We will not leave the dogs and travel any great distance any more. It was just as well as there was an accident which caused chaos and I had to do a diversion along with a lot of other cars and it was chaos.
Tomorrow we will have to revert to shorter walks.
I had Fudges tests results today, he possibly has diabetes insipidus nothing to do with the other diabetes and makes him drink. We are not going to have the medication as it has to be sprayed into his eyes and he will hate it.
For the time being we will continue with the drinking and having to go in and out to the garden.
A very sad day, I have been to my friends funeral, Alan had to stay behind to look after the dogs.
We will not leave the dogs and travel any great distance any more. It was just as well as there was an accident which caused chaos and I had to do a diversion along with a lot of other cars and it was chaos.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Day 176 of Ania's Diary
We were up very early this morning as I had to get Fudges tests to the vets. Ania got so excited as getting up extra early usually means a trip to the caravan. She was very disappointed.
It is now 6.20 and I have rung the vets as we still do not know the results of Fudge's tests. The vet is not there and I have been waiting since 8.30 this morning. Now I am hoping another vet will decide to give me the results.
Ania's breathing is not good and it is bitterly cold but the sun was shining this afternoon. We decided to take a slow stroll to the woods where we have not been for weeks. It is not fair on the other 2 to have such short walks.
Out of the wind it was warm and we walked very slowly and the dogs loved it. Now they are sleeping peacefully. Ania is exhausted but she enjoyed it I know.
Things have got out of hand on one of my alternative med sites for Ania, I have had cruel horrible emails and I refuse to retaliate. These people are in the USA. I think I have learnt everything I possibly can to help Ania now but so much wanted to help other people as I have been helped.
It is now 6.20 and I have rung the vets as we still do not know the results of Fudge's tests. The vet is not there and I have been waiting since 8.30 this morning. Now I am hoping another vet will decide to give me the results.
Ania's breathing is not good and it is bitterly cold but the sun was shining this afternoon. We decided to take a slow stroll to the woods where we have not been for weeks. It is not fair on the other 2 to have such short walks.
Out of the wind it was warm and we walked very slowly and the dogs loved it. Now they are sleeping peacefully. Ania is exhausted but she enjoyed it I know.
Monday, 1 April 2013
Day 174 & 175 of Ania's Diary
It is bitterly cold and the biting easterly winds get right through too your bones despite trying to keep warm . The dogs have their coats on, Ania even sleeps in hers. Our walks have been short as I do not want the cold to get into Ania, I am sure this caused her cystitis a few weeks ago.
The wind is relentless, day after day with no signs of it getting any warmer.
Ania's breathing has not been good and even as she sleeps now I can hear it. The vet is away this week so we have to get through to next Monday before she can have her acupuncture. Even walking is proving to be difficult and she is not that happy. Being in the caravan is what makes Ania the happiest.
To save Fudge spending another day in the vets today I am doing a water deprivation test and taking lots of his urine samples. it is hard restricting his water and tomorrow I will take them to the vets first thing in the morning to be analysed. He is well again but cannot stand any other dog running around him. I shall take him out and let him run early in the morning before any other dogs come out until we find out what is wrong with him.
I did not post yesterday as I am so upset about the nastiness of some people on the sites. I belong to various groups all with the aim of helping our dogs with their problems and you always gets someone who spoils it. As they cant be seen they think they can say what they like and I always try to be kind to people.
The wind is relentless, day after day with no signs of it getting any warmer.
Ania's breathing has not been good and even as she sleeps now I can hear it. The vet is away this week so we have to get through to next Monday before she can have her acupuncture. Even walking is proving to be difficult and she is not that happy. Being in the caravan is what makes Ania the happiest.
To save Fudge spending another day in the vets today I am doing a water deprivation test and taking lots of his urine samples. it is hard restricting his water and tomorrow I will take them to the vets first thing in the morning to be analysed. He is well again but cannot stand any other dog running around him. I shall take him out and let him run early in the morning before any other dogs come out until we find out what is wrong with him.
I did not post yesterday as I am so upset about the nastiness of some people on the sites. I belong to various groups all with the aim of helping our dogs with their problems and you always gets someone who spoils it. As they cant be seen they think they can say what they like and I always try to be kind to people.
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