Warm Wordless Wednesday

10/23/2013

Gryphon gave us quite a scare this past week; he got very weak and tired. We thought he was nearing the end of his life but it turned out he just needed some fluids to get re-hydrated. So Gryphon will be getting subcutaneous fluids each day and we have also begun infrared therapy to make him comfortable and maybe more mobile. Thanks to everyone who sent us well wishes during this stressful time and thanks for understanding why we haven't been around much. We'll get used to these new treatments and routine changes and be back to visiting all our favorite blogs as well as sharing our adventures with you soon!

33 Comments

Sugar: Golden Woofs link

10/22/2013 03:16:37 pm

That's PAWsome news. Sending Lots of Golden MEOWS. Happy BlogPaws WW. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:21:26 am

Thanks Sugar. Golden MEOWS are extra special! :)

Tenacious Little Terrier link

10/22/2013 05:19:26 pm

Hope Gryphon feels better soon. Are you doing the fluids yourself?

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:25:14 am

Yes. I have done them twice now. Once at the vet with the nurse helping yesterday and once at home today. It is supposedly going to get easier...

Molly The Wally link

10/22/2013 07:48:53 pm

So warm and cosy.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Best wishes Molly

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:27:48 am

Thanks, Molly. He has had his purr back since getting hydrated and warm- there's nothing cozier than a purring Gryphon!

Rebecca link

10/22/2013 10:27:09 pm

Good news that Gryphon is doing better. Sending good thoughts your way!!
~Rebecca & Teach

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:34:39 am

Thanks you two- If you ever need to make Teach's zombie photographs scarier, I know what light you could use! :)

Roxy the traveling dog link

10/22/2013 11:20:47 pm

I hope he feels better soon. I bet that heat feels good.

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:36:38 am

Thank you. When the vet told us about the infrared therapy, he made it sound as if some pets don't hold still for it. Jason and I laughed and laughed at the idea of Gryphon trying to wiggle away from a heat lamp! He loves it, of course.

Victoria Carter link

10/23/2013 12:05:35 am

I'm glad he's doing better. Just out of curiosity, have you tried the pet water fountain things? I got one for our animals (holds two gallons and has a replaceable activated charcoal filter) and they all love it. My husband was shocked when he saw our cats increase they're drinking frequency and amount, and of course our dogs love it as well... Chloe especially, she drops her toys in it and then proceeds to bob for them.

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:40:33 am

I have always wanted one and the charcoal filter is a great touch (although all our pets only drink bottled spring water.) Gryphon drinks and drinks and drinks and has since a pretty young age (he survived being hit by a car but the trauma damaged his kidneys) but Amelia could use the boost in water consumption and I know the dogs would love it- I had to put my decorative fountain on a table to keep them out of it!

Oz the Terrier link

10/23/2013 01:13:45 am

Those photos are RED HOT!

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:46:52 am

Thanks, Oz! I'm surprised you noticed since dogs aren't supposed to be able to see red very well. ;)

SlimDoggy link

10/23/2013 01:36:16 am

So glad to hear he is doing better and those infrared treatments look to make for very cool and scary Halloween photos!

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:50:04 am

Thank you and I am glad you noticed the eerie lighting, SlimDoggy! I originally intended to come up with a title to express a bit of the pre-Halloween spookiness in these infrared lit shots but I have been too stressed and sleep deprived!

Paula link

10/23/2013 03:57:08 am

how cool is that, or should i say warm?! i am looking more into this infrared therapy. i love anything holistic. thanks for sharing!

Bethany

10/23/2013 06:59:01 am

Thanks. I can't believe I didn't know anything about pet infrared therapy before! I have personally been healed many times by infrared therapy and am a huge fan.

Paula link

10/23/2013 04:02:50 am

i am glad Gryphon is alright. that is a scary time when our furbabies are sick.

Bethany

10/23/2013 07:04:30 am

Thanks, Paula. It's been stressful. All I need is to get caught up on my sleep and everything will be purrfect again!

Talent Hounds link

10/23/2013 04:55:33 am

So glad Gryphon is doing better. Warm thoughts and hope for speedy recovery. X TH

Bethany

10/23/2013 07:12:49 am

Thanks! Gryphon's always soaking up extra heat so he'll appreciate your warm wishes.

Sadie link

10/23/2013 05:25:41 am

Awww, poor guy! Glad to hear, he's on the mend.

Bethany

10/23/2013 07:14:05 am

Thank you. It is almost like a miracle just having him be back to normal again like nothing happened... now I need to recover too!

Brian link

10/23/2013 09:45:54 am

I am very sorry Gryphon is having problems and we send our best purrs and prayers. My Dad is giving me fluids too.

Bethany

10/29/2013 11:55:41 am

We have heard of cats (and a neighbors rabbit!) getting fluids for years and they help! You keep getting better, Brian.

Nailah Bone link

10/23/2013 10:17:04 am

Glad Gryphon is feeling better :) I've never heard of infrared therapy before, gonna have to check it out. Happy WW!

Glogirly & Katie link

10/23/2013 10:38:06 am

We've never heard of that kind of therapy! We hope it continues to help. (((many purrs)))
~Katie & Glogirly

Cathy Keisha link

10/23/2013 10:48:51 am

Sending healing purrz to Gryphon. I hope he gets better soon.

sassmuffins link

10/23/2013 01:30:18 pm

So glad the Gryphon is doing better. My next-door neighbor has to hydrate her cat with fluids every 2-3 days. Said that is definitely gets easier after the first couple of times, so hang in there.

Francesca Villa link

10/25/2013 07:15:54 pm

Sending lots of healing vibes, and POTP to Gryphon!!! Hugs, Francesca

Greyhounds CAN Sit link

10/27/2013 12:51:41 pm

I meant to send my best wishes to Gryphon when I saw on FB how he wasn't doing well but somehow it didn't happen. Then I missed this but I'm so glad he's improved and you can help him. He looks like he's quite enjoying his treatment. It will be a huge relief to you!

Bethany

10/29/2013 11:57:01 am

Thank you. It is nice to have these enjoyable moments with him.

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