Bobby :( Time to say goodbye. Memorial frame photo added

[ChrisH]

Although I do regularly check the board and although I haven't posted in a quite a while I'm hoping there are still a few members who will remember us and be interested.

I'm sorry to say my Bobby boy isn't at all well. He has become gluten and grain intolerant, and beside that is suffering from malabsorption with chronic diarrhoea which has lead to a big weight loss. Was able to mostly keep the diarrhoea under control but the weight was still falling off.

Over the last few weeks we have been trying a new drug, similar to the one used for Crohn's in humans, and it seemed to going pretty well, hoped to see a weight gain, if only a little, on next weigh-in day. However, soft stools over the last few days and then today full blown diarrhoea containing some blood has kind of dashed my hopes.

It could very well be the result of eating something he shouldn't whilst out in the garden - he's very adept at snaffling something too swiftly for me to spot ... yes, in all other aspects he is the same old Bob. Still annoying, still crazy, still happy in himself. Sleeps a lot heavier, but then he is quite old. Arthritis and getting weaker means his back legs don't work as well as they should, especially on waking, but he can still stand on them to reach the kitchen worktops in the hopes of a snaffle.

So there you have it. If you've a mind to, please say a little prayer for my boy.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry to hear Bobby isn't doing well. Many prayers headed his way.

[robinh]

I'm so sorry to hear that he is not feeling well. Many prayer being said for the sweet Bobby. He's always been such a charmer.

[kaycountrygal]

I am so sorry your Bobby is having health problems. It is so upsetting when our beloved pets aren't well. I do hope he gets better. He's in my prayers.

[dukedogsmom]

I knew from the title that I didn't want to read what you wrote. I remember him and love seeing his pics. If he ate something he shouldn't, has the vet checked into giving him some vitamin K? Just a hope that anything will make him better. I'm so sorry to learn this. Dasher's hips and back legs are getting weak, too. Give your boy big hugs from me.

[Karen]

He'll be in our prayers!

[lizbud]

Of course we remember you ChrisH.
I am so sorry to hear that Bobby is having such a hard time of it. It is
so tough to see our dear friends grow older and weaker. I do hope
with all my heart that Bobby gets over the stomach issues & gains some
strength back again. Prayers for you both & gentle pets for Ebby.

[gini]

I cringed when I saw your thread title. You can count on prayers from me for Bobby - and a few for you too - this must be hard on you.

[Taz_Zoee]

Aww, I'm sorry Bobby is not doing well. I've always loved seeing him and hearing about him. I hope he can over come this and feel better.

[Randi]

Oh Chris, I'm so sorry to hear Bobby has health problems, he is such a sweet boy and I always love to hear what he's up to, and see pictures/videos of him.

It sounds like you have had him checked for all sorts of things, but has he been x-rayed? I hope there are foods that will agree with his tummy.

Sending lots of good thoughts and we're keeping all paws and fingers crossed for Bobby.

(((hugs))) to you.

[FurkidsMom]

I'm a bit of a lurker here but I absolutely remember your gorgeous boy and so sorry to hear this. I wish you both well.

[kaycountrygal]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Bobby was beautiful. ((Hugs))

[Edwina's Secretary]

Godspeed my beloved Bobby.

Although I did not know you - I loved you so.

But nothing compared to the love from your devoted mum...

Travel well...

[krazyaboutkatz]

Chris, I'm so sorry. I know it's never an easy thing to do but he's telling you that it's time. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP sweet Bobby. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm so deeply sorry for your great loss. Rest in peace, beautiful Bobby boy. You were such a good boy