Our Murphy (long)

[slick]

Logan:
Firstly, I'm sorry that I did not respond to this thread sooner. I was taking a much needed break from Pet Talk.

Secondly, I wish I had the words to comfort you and your family at a time like this. I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. I know that I will have to face this one day with my geriatric kitties.

Hugs to you and kisses to Murphy. Embrace each day and know that Murphy loves you very much and trusts that you will make the right decision at the right time.

[Logan]

First of all, I want to thank you all so very much for your kind words of support for Murphy and for our family. You are all so sweet and understanding of my concerns.

Secondly, I wanted to give you an update on Murphy. I just talked with Dr. Robinson and he got her bloodwork back. It was perfect!!! He thinks that we are just dealing with an older dog who has many issues, but the bloodwork didn't indicate anything out of the ordinary! Thank God!!!

Her wetting problems have stopped completely with the addition of the new medication. That in itself is a huge relief for Murphy and for me! The Anipryl, which was given to her for the dementia does not seem to be helping at all, sadly, but we can deal with these periods of barking, etc. It is not always easy, but this is not new at all, and is not constant. We're going to watch the lumps, but as long as they are not making her uncomfortable, we're leaving them alone. She's eating, drinking and mostly sleeping.

We don't know how long she will be be with us, but we're just going to take it day by day, as I told you before. I'll keep you posted if anything changes, but wanted to let you know what I know right now.

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

I just read your email and all of us did a HUGE happy dance when we heard the good news! What a glowing report she got on her blood work! It's hard to imagine she could be suffering from cancer with such perfect numbers! Licking the wetting issue it a huge relief, I'm sure. As I told you, it was the combo of DES and Proin that did it for Cody. Bless you for being such a wonderfully caring, patient loving mom to sweet Murphy. It's not easy dealing with senior issues and your know, we're all here for you to lend our supprot! Give the cutie a BIG hug and kiss from me! Love you Murphy

[Sudilar]

Oh, Logan, when I read about Murphy, I cried, too. Their lives are just too short.
I am so glad that some of the meds are working for her. She will live out the rest of her days in a wonderful household of caring people!!! Hugs.

[popcornbird]

Oh Logan. Your update made my heart leap with joy! I'm so glad to hear Murphy's bloodwork came perfect! Thanks for the happy update!!

[ChrisH]

Oh, yes!!! Great news about the bloodwork!

Sending big hugs and kisses for sweet Murphy girl.

[Holly's mom]

Hugs to you, Logan and Murphy!! I'm so glad his blood work came back o.k. I know what you are going through, the taking one day at a time is so hard. Freckles, my RB springer, had so many health problems the last 2 years of her life, and that's what we were doing, taking one day at a time, with MANY visits to the vet. But it was so worth it, we got to keep her a little longer.

Prayers and hugs to you.

[gini]

Bless your heart Logan...........what a huge relief it must be for you to have some of the problems under control.

They do not live nearly as long as we would like and as they grow older it is so hard to see some of the signs of old age set in.

Please give Murphy a big hug for me and save a little of it for yourself too.

[Kfamr]

I'm glad Murphy is doing much better. What a wonderful pick-me-up uppie-date!

Our well wishes are still being sent your way, Murph-girl!

[anna_66]

Logan, I'm glad to hear that everything is going well for Murphy and you.
Please give that sweetie a little kiss from me

[KYS]

That is wonderful news about the blood work.
I like to hear good news.

Sending more hugs!

[lynnestankard]

Great news Logan - happy dances on this side of the pond too!!

Sending lots of {{{{Hugs}}}} to you all - especially Murphy xxxx

Lynne