Health Updates on Thankful Thursday

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

First, a big thanks to Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!

Hey friends, this is Riley. My first thankful today is that I get to do a post a lot more since Xena took over the blog. Angel Lexi was very selfish with her blog, and only grudgingly let anyone else (me) post anything. So thanks, little sis.

My second thankful is even better. It has two parts.
Part one: My Person Andrew came with me and Mom Amy to the vet for me to get my diagnostic X-rays and an ultrasound on my tummy and chest. It was to see if I had a heart murmur or what was going on. Even though I was really high on some good sh*t Mom Amy gave me, I still knew he was there with me and it made me feel even more good than the drugs.

Part two: The tests showed no fluid in my abdomen or in my chest. It did show my heart is slightly enlarged, but all y’all already know I have a big heart, right? *grin* No heart drugs or anything else is needed. I’m feeling good and am eating all I can get ahold of and playing with Chia a little bit and also my stuffies. Hey, I’m gonna be 13 in just under a month, woohoo! Hope I get something good for my birthday!!

Xena: Thanks Riley. I’m glad you understand this is still my blog that I inherited from Angel Lexi. And you can use it anytime you want, since you inherited the position of alpha dog from her.

I’m gonna be real thankful when my right ear is back to normal. The culture the vet place did showed it’s full of yeast, but no bacteria. the new med that Mommy has to put in my ear every day hasn’t helped at all. So now — because we’re at the “end of our rope” — I have to take a half a pill called prednisone. I sure hope that works. I hear everyone gets extra hungry when they take that pill, but I’m a schnauzer, meaning I’m always extra hungry!

Those are our Thankfuls, so next up is our picture poem! Oh, and thanks to Angel Sammy for another great picture.

Angel Lexi the Schnauzer by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess

An empty slate, like an empty plate,
Always leaves you wanting more.
It’s so unfulfilling and makes you unwilling
To turn around and walk out the door.

Our Angel Lexi took steps whence she
Could fill the void on the wall
Our hearts still miss her, our wonderful sister,
But she still has the power to enthrall.

Thanks to  Angel Sammy for giving us a blank slate to work with today!

32 thoughts on “Health Updates on Thankful Thursday”

  1. We are also thankful that you are not only following our blog now but reading so many past posts. Of course WE think we are interesting…
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  2. Great Post
    enlargedandIhaveagrade1murmur%2Cbutthatisnotabigdeal.Iwilljustneedtobemonitored.Iamsogratefulforthisnewsandfortheloveandsupportofmyfamily.ThankyouforallowingmetosharemygratitudeonThankfulThursday.Cheerstoagreatdayandevenbetternewstocome!

    I am so happy to hear that Riley’s tests came back with mostly positive results! It’s great to hear that his person Andrew was there to support him during the process and that he has a loving family who will continue to monitor his health. It’s always a relief to receive good news and I hope for even more positive updates in the future. Thank you for sharing your gratitude and spreading positivity on Thankful Thursday!
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  7. Those are really good thankfuls Riley and no news like that is excellent. Xena, I sure hope those pills help with your ear issue. That’s an excellent poem with beautiful art! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  9. I am so happy you are ok Riley! You had us worried. I hope your ear gets better soon Xena.
    Hugs to all of you and Happy Easter!!

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  17. That was a lovely poem, Xena. Sorry about your ongoing ear issue. I keep a combination formula of essential oils (it’s on that card mom sent you some time back) that is used weekly on Norman so he’ll quit scratching. No yeast thankfully and the vet doesn’t think there’s any bacteria. Maybe it is an allergy.

    We’re happy to hear our pal Riley doesn’t have any fluid and seems to be doing not half bad for a dog his age. It’s hard watching our furry loved ones age and will do whatever we can to keep them healthy and happy. Glad your upright brother was there for him. No doubt that meant the world to sweet Riley. 🥰

    Your fur-iends,
    Norman & Elsa 🐾

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  18. We are so happy to hear you are feeling good Riley!! Best.Thankful.EVER!

    We are sorry to hear about your ear yuckies, Xena…Angel Arty had the same issues. He took Prednisone…and things cleared up(but then they always came back :-()). It made him pee a BUNCH. We sure hopes it makes that yeast disappear and stay gone for you!
    xoxo,
    Rosy and Sunny

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  19. SOOOOOO happy for the good vet report for the big guy! We also think you did a fabulous job with the poem this week – and we think Angel Lexi’s portrait is 100 times more fabulous than anything else in any art gallery! She was indeed one of a kind.

    Love and Huggies, Teddy

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  20. Lulu: “That’s all great news, Riley! You are looking great for your impending big one-three!”
    Java Bean: “We hope your hear feels better soon, Xena! And maybe they can keep up the extra foods even when you’re done with your medicine, just as a reward for being you …”

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  26. We’re glad to hear Riley had a good report from the vet. Don’t forget the prednisone can also make you drink a lot more so you will have to go potty more often, too. That’s a great poem for that picture.

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  28. Riley lots of cheering here in NC for your health update. Yep we knew you had a big heart before the ultra sound…You keep on keeping on doing what makes you happy.
    Yeasts infections are itchy I know.
    That was some photo for us today. Well done
    Hugs cecilia

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  30. happy gonna be 13 sooon and we are happy you are doing good and no fluid. also happy and thankful your person could go with you. I am Beaus person and when he feels bad he wants Me not even his beloved Daddy. you look so beautiful and I wish I could give you a hug for each year you have lived. you look a lot like Baby Girl in this photo.

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