My S.M.A.R.T. Goals for BLC22

Monday, June 10, 2013

1) I will lose 10 lbs by the end of BLC22!
2) I will get back to the gym within the next week or two!
3) I will quit making negative comments about my body!
4) I will get back on a heart healthy diet and to attempt to go "clean" at least one meal a day!
5) I will drink 64 oz of water per day!
6) I will start tracking my nutrition and fitness on a daily basis!
7) I will re-evaluate my goals within the next couple of days!

  

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NEEDTOLOOSE1 6/11/2013 11:58PM

Great goals, what an inspiration. Report Inappropriate Comment

The Scope is Getting Closer

Friday, May 10, 2013

PetsMart emailed me that they have sent their check. Once I tally everything up, I think I have enough to schedule her scope for the week of the 20th. I may have to kick a couple hundred more into it but that's better than all of it.

Then once she has the scope, I will know the estimate for her surgery and will start raising funds for that. Not sure if the surgeon will do both surgeries or just the one. I have a feeling they will only do the vulvaplasty due to the location of her uretha opening.

  

Fund Established for Khloe

Saturday, May 04, 2013

I discovered an online fundraiser and thought it worth a try to raise some funds for Khloe's needed surgery. My first unofficial estimate has been $1550-$2500. She sees the surgeon on Monday and will get an actual estimate at that time.

This fundraiser is called GiveForward. They do take 7% of each donation for their cause but I figure something is better than nothing.

Here is the link if you want to check it out. I know not everyone is able to help but if this could be circulated there might be someone who knows someone. Thank you for any help whether it's viewing or circulating! Bless you

www.giveforward.com/fundraise
r/pkb2/helpingkhloe

  

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2LABS2LOVE 5/4/2013 1:40PM

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PUPPYWHISPERS 5/4/2013 12:56PM

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My Pampered Pooch, Khloe

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Khloe is literally my pampered pooch. Thought I'd share some pictures of the baby.













The last picture was her vet day. I don't make her wear the diapers out in public unless she has to travel distance. I had them on her until we arrived to her appointment and then took it off.

  

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BESCATS 5/1/2013 6:35PM

She is so sweet, and looks like she takes her diapers all in-stride. I just read your earlier blog, and am so sorry to hear of her condition. It does sound serious, and I hope things go your way to be able to help her. She definitely deserves to be "pampered" in more than one way. Report Inappropriate Comment

RASPBERRY56 5/1/2013 5:51AM

So sweet! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAYNESGAMMY 5/1/2013 12:26AM

She is so cute. Reminds me of a dog that I had 7 years ago named Zoey. She was black lab. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

REGILIEH 4/30/2013 11:49PM

She is ADORABLE!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Khloe's Emergency Vet Visit

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Turns out, Khloe doesn't have a bladder problem but she does have a problem. Khloe has what is called vaginal stricture with secondary vaginitis. After they did an ultrasound on her abdomen and it was normal, they did a vaginal exam. It showed a very small narrowing or stricture about 2cm into the vagina. The dr said her opening is so small, his finger wouldn't fit but he ended up pulling some mucus out, so they used a swab to see if there was an opening and when they pulled it away, she had an excessive amount of mucus that was found beyond the stricture. The she has follicular vaginitis......bumps inside caused from irritation. The cytology showed inflammation, but no bacterial infection. They have sent the mucus to the lab to be cultured.

They said the vaginal stricture is most likely the cause of her clinical signs, with a constant build up of mucus, from the cells lining the vagina causing pressure and making Khloe uncomfortable, giving her the urge to urinate when her activity level increases. And when she's active, it causes the mucus to begin to release, which also makes her uncomfortable. Surgical repair or removal of the stricture is needed.

The dr said it's like cutting a muscle like a tendon to relax......he doesn't think that will work and thinks more than likely she will have to have the vagina filleted open, so they can create a larger opening and remove the stricture. Once she heals she will have to go back through housebreaking and hopefully can lead a normal life without diapers.

I'm a little stressed over finances. Her visit today was $1027 and surgery will cost between $1500 and $2500.........I sold everything of value when my dog Kodak had cancer surgery, so I am trying to find ways to raise the money. Due to what I do for a living I'm not allowed to hold a secondary job. My savings is depleted....suggestions welcome!

  

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DEBSZOO74 5/4/2013 4:23PM

I'm so sorry to read about Khloe's medical issues. I hope you can get things figured out for your baby! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITNHEALTHYKAL 4/30/2013 10:23AM

Hoping and praying that doors have opened..... Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART127 4/25/2013 1:51AM

Does your vet offer "Credit Care"? It's a credit card you can use to finance vet bills... it's what we used for Kyler's $8K radiation treatment last Dec/Jan. You can pay it off interest free for 12-18 months. I think the card is issued through GE Credit. HUGS - so hard when furbabies are hurting! Comment edited on: 4/25/2013 1:51:46 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

BANANAFANNAH 4/24/2013 10:41PM

I am so sorry to hear about Khloe! I am hoping that everything works out for the best and I have to agree with Christie, you DO have a heart of gold! Please take care. Nic Report Inappropriate Comment

STILLWATERSSB 4/24/2013 9:22PM

Thanks, Christie. I know God will make a way..........I have faith, but my humanness creeps in there and I want to "fix everything". Report Inappropriate Comment

2LABS2LOVE 4/24/2013 9:01PM

We are praying... There has to be a way. God would not send you Khloe without providing you a way to care for her. You do have a heart of gold. Report Inappropriate Comment