King Sol--check in please

Leslie · October 11, 2010, 11:28:34 AM

The kingdom wants to know how you are today.

Barb · October 11, 2010, 12:34:46 PM

Absolutely !!!

Teresa · October 11, 2010, 12:35:24 PM

I'm with you, Leslie! I've almost been afraid to check on here today, so scared I'll read something I don't want to about King Sol. I left Sue a message on Facebook, too, and she hasn't responded there. Maybe she has Sol at the vet and they are treating him there...at least that is what I'm hoping for.

SNKSMOMSUE · October 11, 2010, 05:52:51 PM

Thank you all for worrying!!!
This morning Sol stopped panting, and took a few steps. I was really hopeful when I called the vet. She said that his condition is treatable, it may take a while to find the right medication dosage. If he is receptive, there is no need to put a time limit on his life. He seems to be - he ate tonight and kept it down. And the fact that he is not panting anymore is a HUGE relief. We are moving to a house with a huge fenced in yard the end of this month, and one of the reasons we chose that house is for Sol - I hope he is better and can enjoy.
For now, we will take it a day at a time, as long as he improves a bit each day we can handle it. I gave in today and let him AND SBD sleep on the big bed while we were at work (usually they are kenneled during the day) and they both behaved and did just fine.
So, now it is 48 hours after the whole ordeal started, and his breathing is almost normal. The vet said there is a good chance the meds will shrink his heart a bit, and one of the drugs gets rid of the fluid. I don't see him running any races any time soon - but he did snap at Kirby when he got in his face earlier. LOL. Of course Kirby went back for more.

Thank you again - I truly can't imagine not having the support of this great board!

DeeanDave · October 11, 2010, 05:59:08 PM

We'll keep those rays and prayers coming!! I let out a sigh of relief as I read your post and that King Sol is improving. He is the King.....so he doesn't need to run any races.....King Sol can lay back and direct his Kingdom of Doxies and their hoomans from his throne!! Hugs to you all......Dee

Dee Dee and Hallie · October 11, 2010, 08:05:42 PM

I agree that's a huge relief and very hopeful!!!! Sol is one tough cookie. And I LOVE that photo of him what a sweet face! Give it a kiss for me and Hallie and we'll be waiting for more good updates!

PattyInAK · October 11, 2010, 08:21:11 PM

Hang in there Sol! I am praying for you!

Mike · October 11, 2010, 08:31:29 PM

Phew!! Keep up the good work Your Highness and we'll keep the rays coming.

Teresa · October 11, 2010, 08:59:21 PM

Randy asked me earlier, for the second time, if there was any news on King Sol. He is one of the doxie's whose name he actually remembers! I'm so glad he is eating and keeping it down and especially that he has stopped panting. It's also great that you have found a house with a big fenced in yard. Both Sol and Kirby will enjoy that. If nothing else, Sol will point out the squirrels and send Kirby after them! It's all part of being King!

Kari · October 11, 2010, 09:34:10 PM

So glad to hear the update! Rays still headed your way...

David C. · October 11, 2010, 09:50:57 PM

Boy, you check out for a couple of days and everything happens. Major rays heading Sol's way. I was actually down in your neck of the woods over the weekend in Norfolk.

If I recall correctly, Jeri & Kevin's Leopold-angel (Poldie) had an enlarged heart and lived with it for quite some time.

papbouv · October 11, 2010, 10:12:40 PM

Good News sending more Rays & Hugs to the King.

Leslie · October 12, 2010, 06:16:50 AM

So glad to hear the king fairs well.

BUT!! Please "Learn from my fail" and keep the two seperated until Sol is really out of the woods. He's too big and too powerful -- even when sick -- to risk a potential disaster. Not to make this post about me, but I am certain that Loki's general condition: hearing loss, loss of vision, general arthritis, on-going heart murmer, age, and mental state each played a huge factor into her attack on Zuzu. The nerve injury to my hand and wrist took three full months to heal and I still get a twinge now and again when I put a sleeve over my hand.

Please please keep them in their normal routine, which is expected and calming to them. That's the whole reason I crate train, so that if they need to be seperated, and/or crated, it's no big deal.

Keep us up to date, the medications WILL really help!

sollysmom · October 12, 2010, 07:05:33 AM

I am so happy to hear that Sol is doing better. Hilde and I will continue sending warm healing and southern comfort rays for you and King Sol. Please keep us posted on his progress.

Darcel

Brekkesmom · October 12, 2010, 07:23:45 AM

So happy to hear the news, and hoping for SBD to let King Sol relax in his own time!

Barb · October 12, 2010, 08:56:25 AM

Whew....good report.... Sending tons of rays that the meds do the trick and King Sol has MANY MANY days in the sun in his own back yard !!!! So scary when our kids have something new pop up...definately takes years off of OUR lives !!!!

All Hail King Sol !

Merion · October 12, 2010, 10:42:34 AM

Sending more HHHH's & PPPPP's for Sol.
The one important thing that Deb was told for Bosco was to make sure the medications are given when they are supposed to be.

We all know that Sol will be here for a long time to come with all the DC prayers etc.

Merion & the ZZ's

Roberta · October 12, 2010, 02:08:16 PM

That is good news, slow and steady.............
hugs acoming
Roebrta and da gang

cheryl186 · October 17, 2010, 08:42:26 PM

So glad to hear King Sol is feeling better!!! YEA!!! More prayers, hugs and kisses on their way to the King