Hoo-rag (“the better bandana”) is essentially a tube of stretchy fabric that can be used a bunch of different ways. (Think Survivor buff.) At Chez Champion of My
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Tightrope of Gratitude and Grief, Taking Care of Sick Dogs
I remain befuddled by the reality that Lilly may still die from this vaccine-induced brain and spinal cord inflammation. That, I think, reflects my overall sense of optimism
Canine Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, and Underwater Treadmills: Oh, My
It has been a ridiculous week in Lilly Town. Here is a quick recap of our efforts to help Lilly recover from a terrible bladder infection. It stems
Breaking (Bad) News: New, Dangerous Symptoms a Year After Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction
Friday morning (1/25/13) around 6:45 am, Lilly had her first seizure in about a year. Then, we found an absurd amount of blood in her urine, and our
Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction: The Year in Pictures, Part 5
If you’d asked me in January 2012 when Lilly first suffered an adverse rabies vaccine reaction if she would survive, I would have said, “Probably.” If you’d asked
Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction: The Year in Pictures, Part 4
After Lilly’s massive vaccine-induced brain inflammation relapse in August 2012, we began again to rebuild her strength and her life. This time, we added a chemo drug called
Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction: The Year in Pictures, Part 3
Over three days in early August 2012, Lilly went from a good, steady recovery to near death. Tired one day. Wobbly the next. Bordering on coma the next.
Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction: The Year in Pictures, Part 2
In part 2 of our year in review, you can see how well and how quickly Lilly’s first recovery went. Remember, at this point we assume Lilly will
Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction: The Year in Pictures, Part 1
Wednesday, January 23, 2013, marks the one year anniversary of the rabies vaccine that nearly killed Lilly, our canine heroine. This whole week, we will review the year
Dog Behavior Update – On Not Asking for Much
When Lilly became so dangerously ill nearly a year ago, we abandoned her anxiety meds because of their dampening effect on her now troubled brain. And, we essentially