Archive for Golden Retriever
Another Addison’s Dog – Another Missed Diagnosis
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This is a brief story about my beautiful, sweet dog, Birdy. Birdy was a typical happy golden retriever who, just weeks before her third birthday, began to experience behavioral and coordination issues. The vets first diagnosed her with Addison’s, but an ACTH test came back borderline negative and they never re-considered what would later be recognized to be an accurate diagnosis. Birdy was correctly diagnosed and treated on September 10, 2008, 6 weeks after her first Addisonian collapse (also referred to as an Addisonian Crisis). She originally collapsed on July 24, 2008. Unfortunately, too much time had passed, the kidneys and liver had ceased to function. Birdy responded to the treatment, but succumbed September 11, just ten days before what would have been her third birthday. This video is dedicated to my sweet, beautiful dog, but it’s posted to bring awareness to dog owners that ACTH tests can be inaccurate and the symptoms of Addison’s are varied. Almost always, there is diahhrea dark or black stool, hair loss and behavioral changes. Birdy did not ever vomit, something they looked for and its absence was part of the reason she was misdiagnosed. She was compelled in a disoriented way to forward motion, like an alzheimer’s first stage patient. Lethargy only set in late in the illness. Her sodium level was non-existant and her potassium level was off the chart. Again, Addison’s occurs in females between 1-4 years old. Even if the test is negative, it may still be …
Murphy and Claire
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Murphy is very gentle and great with children. Here he with seven-year-old Claire.
Parker, kitties and Christmas hats!
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Parker the puppy gets into the Christmas spirit by chasing kitties and running away with Christmas hats!
Twilight: The Musical – Werewolf’s Delight
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This Installment of “Twilight: The Musical” takes place in the midst of a nice picnic in LaPush, but not all is what it seems… there’s something Jacob needs to get off of his chest and he’s hoping Bella will be able understand one of his biggest secrets. Lyrics for “Twilight: The Musical – Werewolf’s Delight: Alright, now listen up Bella. I got something on my chest. But I really cant tell you so youre gonna have to guess. Now think real hard about that day at the beach. When I told you how Edward was a human leech. There was something else I said about my ancestry. Like an animal that was atop my family tree W, R, L, F, buy a vowel Cause when you get it right, ooo this boy is gonna howl. Im a werewolf With the claws and the teeth and the fur Im a werewolf Dont call me a cur. Its a slur. Thats for sure. Now I dont care about the moon, I dont care about its state Its when I get excited that I change my shape My body temp is hot. Like Im running a fever. And my hair is real soft like a Golden Retriever. You can come and pet me any time that youd wish. Then I can pet you and well start some ish. So come back, Bella, come back to reality. And get with me for a little bestiality. Im a werewolf With the claws and the teeth and the fur. Im a werewolf Ill be your chauffeur if you prefer, just concur. I age real slow and I can heal real fast My bodys gonna go from pretty large to freakin vast. I run 10 times faster than Usain Bolt sprinting And when a werewolf finds a mate, its …
Webkinz vs. Zhu Zhu Pets
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a funny webkinz comedy about three friends a pink poodle a golden retriever and a white terrier who try to have a nice tea party but when three hamsters come along they ruin the tea party
Morning snow
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The sequel to my video, “Morning fog” , Cush and myself just being goofballs
Canaan Hymn_My Lover and I (Xiao Min)
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Part 3 of “How much is that doggie in the window?” Slide show of my golden retriever, friends and family in fantasy images. Parts 1 and 2 are here youtube.com youtube.com This Hymn is written by Xiao Min and backed by the Russian Symphony Orchestra. A simple Chinese villager, Xiao Min does not have a high school certificate, much less any formal education in music. She has written thousands of Hymns and this is considered a miracle in Christian circles who have lovingly named her works, The Canaan Hymns. My Lord leads me into His inner chambers, He speaks to me with unending love and care. Our love is stronger than death, So strong that many waters cannot quench this love. My Lord is fair and radiant, perfect in beauty, He’s the fairest of ten thousand. My lover is mine, and I belong to Him. We will never ever part. He leads me through fields of green, And He takes me into fruitful vineyards. Among the lilies, He feeds His flock. And we will walk together forever more.