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Barnaby, The Special Senior Years

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My poor old boy had one of his swallowing incidents last night. DH and I took turns taking him out, where he ate LOADS of grass. This happens roughly every three weeks or so, I have spoken to the vet about it and he just said to carry on with the antacids. Barnaby seems more comfortable and ate a light meal and is sleeping now. I feel really sorry for him as he gets really frantic when this happens. Paws crossed he will be ok for another couple of weeks, of course I worry every time it happens!
 
#916 ·
Hi Uncle Danny The Piano Man!. Mum says do you do a version of Billy Joels Piano Man? :wavey:
 
#921 ·
Hi Max, I found that sock stealing came naturally to me, but I think you can pick it up really quickly, just empty your mom's laundry basket or even better just pull them straight from the feet of your humans! ;)
 
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Aunt Karen, so nice to hear from you, I'm fine, am keeping my mum on her toes, she keeps trying to get some video footage of me but I don't like her pointing that camera thing at me. I hope you and your Mr B are well x. :wavey:
 
#924 ·
Happy Friday, Sir Barnaby. Joker here. My Mom is at home today and I'm so happy to be with her. Spring is finally here after a wicked hard winter and I am enjoying spending my time on the back deck, lying in the sun and watching the squirrels play.

Some people with big machines have been working on our street, digging holes in the lawns and putting things in, then filling them back in. Makes no sense to me. It's not like they were burying bones or something interesting. Sunny thought it would be a good idea to bark at them all day and she had at it. Such a silly puppy. Anyway, last week they left a huge machine on our front lawn and Mom was really annoyed with them. I'm glad they are gone now, but they were amusing to watch.

Mom has been giving me all sorts of good things to eat. I got bored with my regular food and just walked away from it. She finally got the point and came up with better offerings. I strongly recommend this technique.

Happy weekend!
 
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Hi Joker My Fellow Senior Friend!, it's really good to hear from you, sounds like you have everything under control and even better that you are getting the pick of the menu, you and I are very alike. Mum says that I am quite stiff when I walk now but I still like rolling in a heap on the grass. Do you walk far these days?, mum doesn't let me go as far as I used to. Have a good week my friend and pass my best wishes onto Sunny and your mom.
 
#928 ·
My Song Choice This Week, Dedicated To All My Forum Friends

It's been a good week for Mr B, enjoy our song choice. Have a great week everyone!. Remember always hold onto your dreams x

 
#932 ·
Hi Wrigley and Roxi, hope you are well, my advice to staying young is to steal plenty of laundry and always keep your humans on their toes!. Thanks for stopping by it's always great to hear from you x:wavey:
 
#935 ·
Hi Aunt K, Mum's still trying to get a new video of me, I told her it will cost her, haha!
 
#936 ·
Aren't they great, we listen to their greatest hits album over and over!!!
 
#937 ·
Barnabyyy, we'd love to see a video of you when you let your Mom film you haha :D I hope that you're having lots of fun and are keeping your Mom busy with your senior antics! I'm sure Eddie gets more like a puppy every day, I love senior dogs - they're the best. Have you been enjoying the sunshine?
 
#938 · (Edited)
Barnaby has had a few not so good days with tummy upsets etc. We've noticed also that he looks a lot stiffer than usual and a little arched, so off to the vet we go this morning. Any prayers and positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
 
#940 ·
sending many good thoughts and prayers for Mr. B!!
 
#945 · (Edited)
Thanks everyone, we return from the vet with pretty good news, after a very thorough examination she ruled out anything serious and put it down to Mr B eating something that he shouldn't, poor old boy was not happy and had to wear a muzzle for everyone's safety!. He has been put on liquid Zantac to see if that can help with any future swallowing issues and Loxicom for his arthritis, he weighed in at 74 pounds and the vet said that she felt he was a reasonable size for his breed and age (she doesn't want us to increase his food). Overall she said he was in pretty good shape for an almost 15 year old. We are feeling relieved and blessed that our boy is still enjoying life and hopefully with the new medication will improve even more. Thanks again everyone for your continued support, we really appreciate it!


From Barnaby:- Goodness me the humiliation, this lady felt me all over, my back and front legs, my hips and elbows, my toes and even my behind. Then she shone this thing in my eyes, she didn't even warm up her hands and I had to wear this thing over my face. Anyway I ran out that door so fast I was like The Road runner!. I'm off to put my paws up now and chillax. This is my song for this week, mum likes this man even though she never admits it!



 
#946 ·
Mr. B, now that Tito is 8 he also has to have rectal/prostate exams. He sympathizes with you!
 
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#947 ·
Aunt Barb, I was so embarrassed my white face was blushing. It's so not fair on us guys!
 
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