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**DISCLAIMER** Please note: I am not a veterinarian, and the purpose of this blog is solely to educate, provide resources, and share Reo's story. In this blog, I will present research and information on the theories of SARDS to which I subscribe, along with my own narrative. If you think your dog may have SARDS, or adrenal exhaustion/Plechner Syndrome, please seek veterinary care right away!

If you are just beginning your SARDS education, I suggest you start with the blog post from August 22, 2011 entitled "SARDS Resources". If you'd like to know our trials, tribulations, and joys from the beginning, start with "But first...Reo!" and click chronologically on from there.

If you would like to read my suggestions as to how I would approach treatment for a newly-diagnosed dog, check the November 16, 2011 post "If I had another SARDS dog" (and then read my blog more fully for appropriate context).

Though we have decided to suspend Reo's retinal protection supplements in September 2012 (see September 16, 2012 post "Decision for Reo") due to the fact that she had very little remaining vision, I am still strongly supportive of our treatment approach, and know that it changed Reo's health and longevity in a positive way. Feel free to comment and ask me any questions - I am happy to help if I can!

Update: Reo became an angel on October 21, 2014. She had a profound kidney infection, causing acute kidney failure, and she was unable to recover. The contributing factors to her decline are covered in my February 16, 2015 blog post "Farewell to Reo".

Though I do not regularly update this blog any longer, much of the information is still relevant (though some of the links may be out of date). Feel free to join the conversation at "SARDS Dogs United" on Facebook.




Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Dress up

12/20/11 - I've had the Min Pins in the office with me so far this week, which is a nice treat for both me and the dogs (poor Tula must stay home and be a good guard dog Doberman!).  One of my co-workers has brought her daughter in as well (as she's off from school for the holidays).  This little girl loves my little dogs, and this week she had some crafty supplies, and put them to good work on the Mins!

The first picture is Leigh and Reo with their office "bling" - some bead necklaces that coordinate with their existing collars!


The next picture came from today's crafty concoction - she made ribbon "hair" for Reo, secured by another ribbon, of course!  Who says that small dogs are not patient and gentle with children?  :)



I think this new hair made Reo feel sassy - she actually left it on for quite a while!  The ribbon crafts were extended to include hula skirts, as well, but they were not photographed.  ;)


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