Would Appreciate Prayers For Joey

[Janet]

Thank you Gayle and Jess. I feel so bad for neglecting his teeth, I didn't realize they were so bad. The others look good and none are loose. I just didn't have the extra money like I did when I was breeding. All the money from the sale if the babies went back into the adults. The total cost for Joey was $740. I'm thankful I had a bit of my inheritance left. I would have charged it, so it didn't matter. The thought of losing him made me sick to my stomach all day. He seems to be better this morning. I fed him just a bit last night and he kept it down. This morning I fed him half of what I normally do and he kept that down and had a normal BM. I know that since he is so small (3.5 lbs) that his lifespan won't be as long. Joey is 9 years old and it will be an awful time for me when he passes. Thank you ladies for the prayers.

[Blueyes]

Poor Joey! Their teeth can get bad so fast, before we ever realize anything is wrong. I bet he heals quickly, and will probably feel like a pup again!

[gja1000]

Janet, don't beat yourself up about his teeth. If all the other dog's teeth are OK, then Joey is just predisposed to bad teeth/gums. It's not your fault. You've had a rough year and if you didn't take him in, then it's only because you had too much going on.

[Janet]

Thank Gayle, that's really good to hear. He's doing really well this evening. I think he'll be just fine.

[DianaB]

Sorry I missed this. I know that we talked on the phone about Joey. How is he doing now? I know you worry a lot about him. Hugs!!

[Janet]

Joey is doing really good, I'm so glad. Poor thing now has his tongue hanging out a lot of the time with no teeth to hold it in. I love him so much!...he's my baby.

[JJJ]

I bet he looks really cute with his tongue sticking out. Glad his out of the
woods now.