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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Thankful Thursday - Bad News, Good News

I had a very different post planned for today but life got in the way.

I arrived home yesterday to find R in distress. He was barking in a very upset way, couldn't pee although he wanted to, and had blood in a place where there should never be any. I rushed him to an emergency vet, and the Runner met us there.

The vets think that he passed a kidney stone and has a UTI. They are slightly worried there's something worse underlying those problems but they didn't see any evidence of that in their many tests.
So, for today, I am thankful that R has something that he can recover from... and my fingers are crossed that the recovery is smooth.

Thanks to Brian for hosting the Thankful Thursday blog hop.
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32 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerJanuary 10, 2019 at 4:11 AM

    R we send lots of POTP and a big hug... and we are grateful too that it will heal up...

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  2. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 10, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    Oh dear, how scary for all of you, thank goodness you got home when you did. Tons of purrs and POTP coming your way R. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

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  3. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyJanuary 10, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    We send POTP to sweet R. I have never had kidney stones but my mom has a chronic problem so I know how painful they can be! Poor guy!

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  4. MadSnapperJanuary 10, 2019 at 5:50 AM

    I am praying now for R and for all of you. hope he is better today. poor sweetie and hugs coming his way

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  5. liparifamJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:02 AM

    Oh, precious R. He does seems to have more than his fair share of health issues to overcome - but, he always does! I'll bet he feels much better already :) POTP from here...

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  6. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:21 AM

    hari OM
    POTP...POTP...POTP... x87... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  7. Millie and WalterJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    All paws are crossed that the meds help and there isn't anything more wrong with R.

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  8. DukeJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:44 AM

    My paws are crossed for you, R, and we send you lots of AireZen and healing vibes♥

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  9. LindaJanuary 10, 2019 at 7:20 AM

    O` no!!!!
    I hope he is feeling much better today and nothing else is going on.
    Prayers from all of us here.
    Linda, Jeff, Astro and Mitzie

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  10. Matilda the BoxerJanuary 10, 2019 at 7:23 AM

    Oh goodness, how skeery for both of you! Feel better soon, Uncle R!!

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  11. SandeeJanuary 10, 2019 at 7:27 AM

    Oh no. I hope he recovers quickly. They can make us feel so helpless.

    Have a fabulous stress free day. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  12. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    We're keeping all our paws crossed and also have some prayers on the way for R for a quick and complete recovery.

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  13. Mary HoneJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:59 AM

    Oh ouch. I hope he feels better fast.

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  14. The PadreJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    I Thank You For Being A Responsible Dog Owner - Well Done

    Big Family Hugs

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  15. Nancy JJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Passing a kidney stone is the most painful of all, and there can be a HUGE amount of blood. Then the UTI, if it is anything like what we have, he will be so miserable. Hope it clears up and the vet tests show an "all clear" sign.

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  16. QuinnJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Poor fella - so glad you got there when you did and were able to rush R to the doc. Here's hoping for a smooth and comfortable recovery!

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  17. My GBGV LifeJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    Oh no, poor R. Paws crossed he will be alright. Sounds like he was in a lot of pain.

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  18. My Mind's EyeJanuary 10, 2019 at 11:02 AM

    Oh no...R...sweet boy I'm so sorry UTI and kidney stones bless your heart. Thank goodness your mom got you to the ER clinic quickly. Sending loads of hugs and prayers
    Cecilia

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  19. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 10, 2019 at 11:52 AM

    Poor "R!!" I am a human and just had my 13th lithotripsy for kidney stones........they are no fun for humans and I can only imagine how bad they have to be for a dog. My first cat once had surgery to remove SIX kidney stones. He was over 12 yrs old at the time and did quite well. Sending healing wishes to "R"!!

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    1. KBJanuary 11, 2019 at 6:49 AM

      I am so sorry for all that you've been through with stones. It seems as if R passed his, thank goodness. He's finally on the mend!

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  20. Bella Roxy & MacduiJanuary 10, 2019 at 12:41 PM

    Poor R. Hope it was just a stone and that episode is well and truly over.

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  21. 24 Paws of LoveJanuary 10, 2019 at 1:04 PM

    So sorry to hear about R. We are thinking of you and R. Hope he feels better soon.

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  22. NCmountainwomanJanuary 10, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    Poor R has been through so much. POTP and warm positive thoughts from our mountain to yours.

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  23. jank1961January 10, 2019 at 2:14 PM

    Oh no! Poor R - and poor you, how scary! Not something else, you've already had enough. We hope and pray that he heals quickly and easily. Sending love and hugs.
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2019 at 2:47 PM

    thank goodness you and the Runner didn't wait. sometimes hours can even make a difference.
    I'm so glad he's better. we won't think anything else! sending him love and his whole pack too! xo

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  25. CheerfulMonkJanuary 10, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    Fingers crossed! I do love that sweet boy, who already has gone through so much.

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  26. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥January 10, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    So sorry to hear this. My husband would tell you that kidney stones are no fun, either to have or to pass! We hope R is going to be just fine. Please give him a hug from me.

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  27. The Adventures of the LLB GangJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:35 PM

    Sending R lots of POTP and hope he heals quickly!

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  28. Idaho PugRanchJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    Hope R gets feeling better quickly!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  29. zoepheedogsJanuary 11, 2019 at 12:04 AM

    I hope R feels better soon!

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  30. Tails Around the RanchJanuary 11, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Sending oodles of poodles of healing thoughts.

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  31. Tweedles -- that's meJanuary 12, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    Oh so sad for R!
    love
    tweedles

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