alex and seizures

[shais_mom]

so sorry to hear this Joyce.
gentle hugs to you and Alex...

[joycenalex]

AUTUMN
by Christy Caballero

What do we do when our loving pets face the last leg of the race? We do all we can to help them finish well, of course. We take time to read the unspoken needs of the friends we've come to know so well. We give the simple reassurance of a loving touch when the old boy seems confused for no reason.
We groom them faithfully, but more gently, as age brings muscle wasting, and the arthritic bones aren't so well padded. We learn to slow down for their sake, as they enjoy the scent of the wind, or track a visitors trail across their yard. We expect to be inconvenienced, and aren't angry when it happens.

We watch for pain and treat it, watch for changes in vision and hearing and do what we can to help preserve those precious senses for as long as possible.

We take care of their teeth, and make sure their food is a manageable texture for them. We remind them of the need for a potty walk when they seem to forget.

We remember the little rewards. We scratch the graying ears and tummy, and go for car rides together. When the pet we love has an unexplained need for comfort, we give it freely. When infirmities bring a sense of vulnerability, we become our old guardian's protector.

We watch their deepest slumbers, when dreams take them running across long-forgotten fields, and we remember those fields too. When they cannot stand alone, we lift them. When their steps are uncertain, we steady them. And if their health fails, it falls to us to make the choice that will gently put them to rest. But until that is absolutely necessary, we pause to let the autumn sun warm our old friend's bones. And we realize, autumn is not a bad time of year at all. Old age is not a disease or a reason to give up. It is a stage of life that brings its own changes. Autumn can be a beautiful time of harvest.

And, sometimes, the harvest is love

[pitc9]

Millions of {{{{{HUGS}}}} to you and Alex Joyce!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi, God ~

Were You there wiff Alex last nite - when he had anudder seizure?

It seems to help him iffin You're close and hold his paw.

Please Help poor Alex to not have these things ... it's no phunn for him or his Mom.
Send Your Blessing to Alex; and give his Mom a big {{{God'sHug}}}.

Thanks God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[joycenalex]

a quiet day so far, he had some petite mals and circle walking at 4 am, during the early am potty break. an extra 16 mgs of phenobarb for him, to lessen the chance of a full blown grand mal. we're celebrating his 12th birthday the first weekend in feb, with ziggy cakes and a long park walk. thanks for the support, it helps more then you can know

[shais_mom]

a quiet day so far, he had some petite mals and circle walking at 4 am, during the early am potty break. an extra 16 mgs of phenobarb for him, to lessen the chance of a full blown grand mal. we're celebrating his 12th birthday the first weekend in feb, with ziggy cakes and a long park walk. thanks for the support, it helps more then you can know

you've been on my mind all day Joyce and Alex.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to come down but I was also afraid the excitement of meeting a new person would be a lot for him to handle. And sometimes after something that traumatic you just need "MOM TIME"....
gentle hugs to both of you..

[joycenalex]

there's an awful lot to be said for having a 40# lappuppy. . since i've been off work, the dogs, and 2 cats, have learned to get to the recliner when i pick up my fleece throw. this afternoon, i loaded the cd player, put the remote on the table next to the mug of sweet tea and opened a new book. mojo, squirty and alex were there within 2 minutes, peanut was just a few minutes later, but she gamely leapt up on the footrest, scattering the cats. it was nice

[joycenalex]

there's an awful lot to be said for having a 40# lappuppy. . since i've been off work, the dogs, and 2 cats, have learned to get to the recliner when i pick up my fleece throw. this afternoon, i loaded the cd player, put the remote on the table next to the mug of sweet tea and opened a new book. mojo, squirty and alex were there within 2 minutes, peanut was just a few minutes later, but she gamely leapt up on the footrest, scattering the cats. it was nice. thanks for the prayers and kind thoughts, it helps.