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Update on Ruby Post Surgery

So today is Thursday and Ruby had her surgery last Friday so it has been 6 days since her surgery. It has been very difficult for us. She still has no movement in her back legs and can't wag her tail. But I found a website that has a lot of information  regarding Dachshunds, and other dogs with Invertebral Disc Disease, and lot's of other spine issues Dodgerslist.com. So far the resources I discovered on there were really helpful, like how to express you dogs bladder, and how to help them poop. This is great because I am doing this up to 5 times a day right now until  her brain sends the nuerological signals to her back half of her body it must be done for her. I know this all sounds disgusting, and really it is...but she is like my child, and I would have it no other way. I have baby wipes stations all over the house right now. And the amount of laundry I have been doing is crazy because sometimes she leaks a little because she doesn't have full control of her bladder yet, and I won't even talk about the poop. But I am hopeful, especially since I have a friend who has a Japanese Chin who 7 years ago went through the same surgery, so it's nice to have someone for support. Anyway right now my life has been like taking care of a paralyzed infant who is very needy and has to be with me every second, there is alot of bending and sqautting, ( I hope that part somehow gives me a better looking ass at the end) I am trying to stay focused on the fact that at some point she will walk. And as for right now I will be resuming my regular blogging and intermittenly posting updates on Ruby. I miss the blogging experience and discovering fun stuff. God knows I could use some fun stuff in my life right now.

Ruby Came Home This Morning

Well Ruby finally made it home, thank goodness! The first  two pics are when we got home this morning (notice the look of "relief that she is home"), and the others were at the vets office yesterday when I went to visit her ( notice the super sad "please take me home" face). The vets office called us this morning at 7am which scared me because it was so early I thought something was wrong. They said we could pick her up by 8:30am, and I was very happy to hear that. She still has no movement in either of her back legs, as this was a major surgery so they told us it will take a few days and many months after that for her to walk. When we took her in originally she had use of her tail still, which was indicative that she was still somewhat happy, even when in excrutiating pain. But for now no tail wags yet. We gave her some food and water when she arrived home, and I think that was probably the dumbest thing I could have done... because then when it came time for her pill she had to take, she wasn't the least bit interested. I tried everything, cheese, bacon, pill pockets. My last resort was to put it on her tongue and hold her mouth shut until she swallowed. Hopefully our next pill installment at 10pm will be better. For now we have to make sure she stays hydrated, and comfortable, and take her out every few hours to express her bladder... which kind of reminded me of those doll's I had as a kid that would pee when you squeezed them except back then it wasn't real pee. Anyway, trying to stay on the bright side, life has been really crazy lately and it can be really easy for me to get overwhelmed. Right now I am trying to focus on the task at hand, and what lies ahead, the goal of getting Ruby back on her feet. My family is forever grateful to those that have helped us, and it has made me think how much this Thanksgiving will mean to us and especially to Ruby. I will keep updating everyone on her recovery progress.

Please Help Our Ruby!!!!

Our dearest 3 year old Dachshund Ruby has recently become paralyzed. It all started Halloween when she was picked up and let out a yelp. We then took her into the vets to do some X-Rays and they told us she had a couple of calcified discs, which is common in Dachshunds ( due to their dwarfism) but can become dangerous if the calcified discs rupture into the spine causing paralyzation. We brought her home with the advice of strict rest and a big bottle of Prednisoone for the inflammation. She was doing good resting, eating, pottying, and taking her meds. Then yesterday she was startled by something and her back legs went down. My husband , my son and I were all completely shocked! We took her into the vet yesterday and they basically told us she is paralyzed and that we could opt for surgery. My husband is at the Emergency Vet Hospital In La Mesa right now as I am writing this.  Now I don't  normally ask people for help, but in this situation every little bit helps right? If there is any way you are in the position to help Ruby and donate money for her surgery even $5 can help us right now, considering the surgery is around $5000. I would be forever grateful if there is anyone out there that could help us in anyway. When I started writing this blog I never thought such a tragedy would happen to our family. And I will keep you updated on her surgery and progress as soon as I can. Please go to the "Donation Button" in the upper right corner of my blog and click if you wish to donate.........Thank You!!!!

Hot Dog In A Little Shirt

My adorable son Jonah decided to take this shirt off of one of his teddy bears and put it on our dog Ruby. As you can see it says XXL, I think she might need a bigger size because it appears that her neck has a couple extra rolls that just wouldn't fit through the hole. If left alone, she may have just passed out. Good thing I was able to take the photo and save her from being dressed in all the other clothes from his stuffed animals......

Dachshunds Never Go Out Of Style

A dash of vintage chic makes this look unique! One of our favorite women’s wear designers, Zac Posen in NYC during fashion week walking with his pups (a poodle and a long hair dachshund). Taking his curbside style to 11 – Zac dons a delicate scarf tied to his dog’s leash. Just when you think he can’t be any cooler, he manages to catch the PupStyle bug by making this leash his own! What a cute and stylish idea!
You too can take a cue from Zac and snag a vintage scarf for a couple of bucks and add instant pup panache to your own leash.  Style on a dime – it’s recession chic! Right on Zac!

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Marlon Brando And Liz Taylor

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Yep, Marilyn Monroe Loved Weiners!

I just love finding out that some of my favorite stars had dachshunds, it just goes to show you how amazing they are as pets...

Reposted from The Long And Short Of It All.....

Just when you think you've seen all the possible major players in Popular Culture with a Dachshund,Yep, it's Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), born Norma Jeane Mortenson, but baptized Norma Jeane Baker, was an American actress, singer and model. Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received. By 1953, Monroe had progressed to leading roles. Her "dumb blonde" persona was used to comedic effect in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Seven Year Itch (1955). Limited by typecasting, Monroe studied at the Actors Studio to broaden her range, and her dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics. Her production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, released The Prince and the Showgirl (1957), for which she received a BAFTA Award nomination, and she received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Some Like It Hot (1959).

The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for being unreliable and difficult to work with. The circumstances of her death, from an overdose of barbiturates, have been the subject of conjecture. Though officially classified as a "probable suicide," the possibility of an accidental overdose, as well as the possibility of homicide, have not been ruled out. In 1999, Monroe was ranked as the sixth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute. In the years and decades following her death, Monroe has often been cited as a pop and cultural icon. Source

When Dachshunds Fly...

This is so friggin' cute! And only $10 on ETSY......(make note husband, I want for X-mas!!)
 ETSY

The Long and Short of It......

A Couple of great images form one of my other favorite blogs for Dachshundists...

http://dachshundlove.blogspot.com/

Ms. Crawford pampers one of her boys in 1939.

Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. ~Joan Crawford