Honey 2

[Vally]

Lynda, as Sheena said, dogs are amazing creatures. They don’t sit there thinking “I’m sick” like we do. They live very much in the moment and don’t worry about tomorrow. I so wish I could take a leaf from them as I am a terrible worrier.

Come on drugs, hurry up and do your stuff.

Love Vally

[Linda]

Hi Lynda. Just a quick – I am so thinking of you and your precious Honey. Out of town, but home tonight to go to greyhound rescue event. They steal your heart, without a doubt. :)

Sending all the love and good thoughts possible,

Linda

[Patrice]

Lynda,
I am so sorry that this is happening. I wonder if you know if Honey is also not making white blood cells? I don’t remember you saying if that was the case?

Chance was not making red blood cells but he also was not making white blood cells. He was constantly on antibiotics. The vet told me that he was at risk of opportunistic infections, the kind that you read about in people whose immune systems are highly depressed. Very much like the “bubble boy” of the 80’s.

He was at his worse when Dr. Dodds came on board with her protocol. Within about 3-4 weeks on cyclosporine he started making white and red blood cells. Just a little, but it was significant. This, of course, did not reduce the risk of infections right away. He had staph on his skin and so then he was on two antibiotics at the same time.

I had some desperate times trying to decide what to do for him. I had no idea what would happen in the future and he was so very very sick. I kept in touch with Dr. Dodds constantly, she patiently reassured me about all my questions. I don’t think there was ever a time when she told me “enough.” What made me trust her? I am not sure, I had not known of her until I was told by a friend to call her. But I am glad I did because she was right.

After Chance showed signs of recovery, it was still a difficult time. His body was beat from the meds. But then there were little signs of improvement, a happy tail wag, coming to me to visit. He couldn’t walk to the end of the street, but I think he wanted to.

Dogs can tolerate a lot of things because they don’t necessarily think about them. By this I mean that they are unable to “imagine” how serious some things are. This allows them to continue on despite some pretty desperate situations. If she is behaving like she wants to see you, honor her will to live.

I know how difficult this is for you right now. But if Honey is in hospital and being treated, you have done THE VERY BEST you can for her right now. They are professionals and they will probably be quite straightforward with you about her condition. Allow yourself to be guided by their advice .

I will be thinking about Honey all day.
patrice

[lynda]

She is in intensive care. They are not hopeful. They are doing lots of tests and will let us know tomorrow, but it is looking horribly like the end of the battle – our beautiful brave Honey

[admin]

My thoughts are with you every second, Lynda. I am so, so sorry to hear this. I desperately hope she will improve & pull through.
Sheena

[admin]

Dear Lynda,
know that we are thinking of you and we are not giving up hope yet. Where there is life there is hope. It is out of your hands now. Honey is well taken care of by professionals, she knows she is loved and it is up to her little body now tho make the turn around. We are sending good healing vibes and the best wishes,
Brigitte

[lynda]

Thank you everyone. Poor Dora is feeling depressed – she doesn’t understand. Three months ago there were three of them in the house: now it is just her. I just hope and pray they can give us some slight hope….

[Vally]

Hoping with everything that she can pull through this.