My tears flow as I write. I am truly sorry for your heartbreak. What a beautiful dog with a beautiful spirit. She's still with you; I'd be surprised if you don't feel her around you for a while. Hugs to you.

I have been fighting a sinus headache all week. Ugh. I'm off work at 11:30 this morning and on vacation next week. I'm one of those people who prepares Thanksgiving feast over a few days. Stuffing, cranberry sauce one day, Waldorf salad another day, then pies another day, etc. etc. But, I have been feeling like crap all week, I haven't even brought out my Thanksgiving decorations. I hope to do that today. And, then start my list of grocery items for the feast. Its rainy and wet here;

After everyone leaves, DH and I curl up on the couch with two forks and one big plate of pies. Usually 2-4 slices of whatever is left. Ah yes, guilty pleasure, indeed.

Positive thoughts coming your way. Good luck Tessy!

One of the reasons I love this forum/community is that we can vent. We can write down our thoughts, good bad and ugly; and there is always someone here who "gets it." Someone always understands and will offer either suggestions or simply empathize. It truly helps to move through the feelings. I'm a big believer in journaling as well...good medicine. I, too, am glad you are feeling better. Huskymom has made some great suggestions. Now let the little devil, Brecken, cheer you up with

Happy Birthday Handsome! Love the baby Kaiser picture!

Sending Austin some good thoughts from me and Buddy and the Houligans. Feel better boy!

Poor girl. I'm glad she is able to be right there with you; for her sake and yours. I second the Milk Thistle...will help wash out the toxins in her system. I'm sure you know....you can get it at the grocery store and drug stores these days. Feel better soon Kenya. More good vibes coming your way! Heidi recently ate an entire bottle of Buddy's thyroid supplement....that was scary. Vet instructed me to give her 3tbl of hydrogen peroxide to produce vomiting to get it out. Thankfully, that

Poor Ripley. What kind of dog is she? My first thought was cognitive dysfunction as well. And, if she is a larger breed dog...12 years old is getting up there. My Buddy who is a very large Labrador (will be 11 in January) was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 6 months ago. We are still trying to regulate it. His supplement also started helping him be more alert and helped his appetite pretty quickly. Ripley may have a couple of things going on. I'd talk to your vet about what can be done for

No, Buddy displayed lack of appetite, sluggishness; and weight gain with his hypothyroidism. He gets his next blood draw in a couple of weeks; I'm hopeful that his levels have improved. We had to increase his supplement after his first 3 month draw showed little improvement. After his increase, we started seeing a great deal of attitude adjustment. He actually wanted to play again; he wanted to be in the midst of Houligan play and was much more alert and bright eyed. I'm anxious to see what