The Wee Dude Alfie earned his wings 23rd June, 2015

[k9diabetes]

Re: Diggydog

I've only been able to make quick stops at the forum and didn't get a chance to read this when you first posted it Allison.

Was just looking at your signature, here Alfie has had diabetes almost six years and was diagnosed with cancer over a year ago... you are a long way down the one-day-at-a-time road.

Your heart will tell you - I suspect it can be difficult in a life as busy as yours to take time and listen to your heart and to what Alfie's eyes and body language are telling you, but that's usually where the answer lies.

There is some truth, I think, to the idea that Alfie isn't necessarily done if he can still muster enthusiasm for the vet. It's more a question, then, of how much effort that takes and how often something interests him enough to do it.

Thinking of you both,

Natalie

[diggydog]

Re: Diggydog

Thanks Natalie.

I think Alfie has a mild pancreatitis. Going to do bloods to confirm but it's likely to be what's causing all his problems just now. He has been vomiting off and on the last few days and it's all very consistent with how how was the last time he had it. Not sure why I didn't c it before to be honest as it's almost exactly the same. Even his vomit looks the same if u know what I mean.
We will c what the next few days bring for us and take it from there.

On another note I have made the heartbreaking decision not too keep any of Phoebe's pups. I have more than enough with Alfie and the rest of my lot plus another foster baby on her way.
I have amazing homes for all 3 of them so that's great but it's going to be so difficult when the go. I only have 10 days left with the little hooligan love bugs and I will miss them more than words can describe but my time will be better spent with Alfie and the girls. He is having a hard time with them as he is now totally blind and it's just not fair to put him through it

[farrwf]

Re: Diggydog

I have amazing homes for all 3 of them so that's great but it's going to be so difficult when the go. I only have 10 days left with the little hooligan love bugs and I will miss them more than words can describe but my time will be better spent with Alfie and the girls. He is having a hard time with them as he is now totally blind and it's just not fair to put him through it

You're a saint, Allison. Give The Alf a rub from me!

[Abby's Mom]

Re: Diggydog

You're a saint, Allison. Give The Alf a rub from me!

DITTO! You are truly a saint, Allison. And do give Alfie a rub from me as well.

[CarolW]

Re: Diggydog

Thinking of you, Allison and Alfie, and wishing you all the best. <3

[buddingartist]

Re: Diggydog

Hi Allison

An extra belly rub for Alfie for me. He is one tough little guy with a great mommy.

Louise

[Auddog]

Re: Diggydog

Hi there,
Alfie went randomly dancing through my thoughts today, which got me thinking about you and your family. I hope things are well, and that Alfie is recovering from his pancreatitis. We'd love to hear an update,
Audrey & Bazzle

[diggydog]

Re: Diggydog

Just wanted to do a quick Wee Dude update.
After a mild case of pancreatitis we seemed to have a good run for a few weeks.

The pups all left for pastures new about 2 or 3 weeks ago. There are 3 puppy shaped holes in my heart right now.
My plan all through it was to keep a little baby for my family but Alfie would never have coped with it all so I made they extremely hard decision to let them all go to awesome new homes. I get regular photos and updates tho so its not all bad.

Alfie's blood sugar is still crazy - to the point he can be hypo one day but the have ketones 2 days later from crazy highs.
It is totally random and no amount of testing will help the situation.
I swing from thinking its time to being sure its not with him. He has a few really bad days then just completely turns it around and wants to play with the schnauzer girls for days.
My vet has been on holiday for a while so have been putting off taking him in as I dont feel the other vets really know us both all that well and its not a decision I would make without him.

Your Dog Magazine sent me an email yesterday to confirm that they will be including Alfie's story & pictures in the next issue of the magazine in with the article they are featuring on diabetes. I am SUPER excited to see my boy in print. I only hope all the fame doesnt go to his head and that he doesnt start acting like a diva superstar
I hope it helps encourage others in the UK to home test and if nothing else its an amazing keepsake for me to have of him.

It was Dec 4th 2012 I was told Alfie only had about 2 months left to live.......here we are over 1 year and 1 month later still fighting on. To celebrate how "super" the wee dude is I bought him a new outfit. I make no apologies for dressing him up in it - he was proud as punch when I put it on him

[diggydog]

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[MikeMurphy]

Re: Diggydog

That made my day!

[jesse girl]

Re: Diggydog

super dog he truly is

[amydunn19]

Re: Diggydog

Oh my!!! What a cutie!!

[momofdecker]

Re: Diggydog

He is one amazing wee dude! And he does look quite proud of himself - love it!

[Soaphie & Sydney's Mom]

Re: Diggydog

I <3 Alfie!!!!

[Monsters Momma]

Re: Diggydog

Absolutely love the Wee Dude!