I feel for you, Maggie! In addition to all the thunderstorms are all the afternoon clouds. Makes it kinda hard to photograph that comet! Of course by morning the skies are cleared off again.
I keep hoping Maggie will become desensitized by daily exposure to thunderstorms. Haha, I think that’s just a lie I tell myself for self-presentation. :-)
Actually, I’ve reduced her medication this week because she began to exhibit one of the side effects, diarrhea. But she’s doing okay at the new reduced dose. It is what it is. :-)
Yikes. We’ve learned Cosmo is quite afraid of them. It is hard to judge how severe one may be if he should “get his pill.” Rain is fine but any big boomers throw him into a shaking panic.
Oh, I’m so sorry for Cosmo, and you guys, having to deal with that type of panic. I don’t wish that level of fright and anxiety on anyone, especially a wonderful dog.
With Maggie these days it’s thunderstorms, firecrackers, gunshots, lawnmowers, sidewalk edgers, leaf blowers, garbage trucks, loud cars, and I’m sure a few things I’m forgetting. She didn’t use to be this bad, she’s gotten worst as she’s aged. If she’s outside she’s not as bad except for fireworks and thunderstorms. This week with a storm each evening she starts getting nervous even before a storm has formed in anticipation. Sometimes I wish we lived in an underground bunker where she couldn’t hear a thing. Haha, as you can probably tell from the tone of this reply, this week’s been a struggle. Maybe Maggie should share a little of her meds with me. :-)
I hope you’re doing well with your recovery, Mark. Take care of yourself.
Yeah he literally starts shaking and panting like he’s going to have a heart attack. It’s a bit scary. Nothing really calms him down – just we have to plan and guess the meds in the right timing. I feel so as for him, o what could cause them to have so much distress.
I am doing better day by day. I usually know when I’ve done too much. Thanks for the well wishes.
I feel for her and you guys. Interestingly, because I can find it comforting to lay in bed seeing the flashes of lightning, hearing the clap of thunder and the pattering of rain. Yet, I must admit, there have been times when I’ve had the crap scared out of me when it is unexpected and closer than I want. That’s sorta like diarrhea. :-)
BM (Before Maggie), I use to kinda enjoy storms as long as they weren’t too violent. But I dread them these days. I’ve experienced a few of those sorta like diarrhea moments myself with a sudden close lightning snap and loud thunderclap. Sure gets your heart beating doesn’t it? Haha!
I feel for you, Maggie! In addition to all the thunderstorms are all the afternoon clouds. Makes it kinda hard to photograph that comet! Of course by morning the skies are cleared off again.
I keep hoping Maggie will become desensitized by daily exposure to thunderstorms. Haha, I think that’s just a lie I tell myself for self-presentation. :-)
Oh boy – extra doses of medication this week for Maggie?
Actually, I’ve reduced her medication this week because she began to exhibit one of the side effects, diarrhea. But she’s doing okay at the new reduced dose. It is what it is. :-)
Yikes. We’ve learned Cosmo is quite afraid of them. It is hard to judge how severe one may be if he should “get his pill.” Rain is fine but any big boomers throw him into a shaking panic.
Oh, I’m so sorry for Cosmo, and you guys, having to deal with that type of panic. I don’t wish that level of fright and anxiety on anyone, especially a wonderful dog.
With Maggie these days it’s thunderstorms, firecrackers, gunshots, lawnmowers, sidewalk edgers, leaf blowers, garbage trucks, loud cars, and I’m sure a few things I’m forgetting. She didn’t use to be this bad, she’s gotten worst as she’s aged. If she’s outside she’s not as bad except for fireworks and thunderstorms. This week with a storm each evening she starts getting nervous even before a storm has formed in anticipation. Sometimes I wish we lived in an underground bunker where she couldn’t hear a thing. Haha, as you can probably tell from the tone of this reply, this week’s been a struggle. Maybe Maggie should share a little of her meds with me. :-)
I hope you’re doing well with your recovery, Mark. Take care of yourself.
Yeah he literally starts shaking and panting like he’s going to have a heart attack. It’s a bit scary. Nothing really calms him down – just we have to plan and guess the meds in the right timing. I feel so as for him, o what could cause them to have so much distress.
I am doing better day by day. I usually know when I’ve done too much. Thanks for the well wishes.
I feel for her and you guys. Interestingly, because I can find it comforting to lay in bed seeing the flashes of lightning, hearing the clap of thunder and the pattering of rain. Yet, I must admit, there have been times when I’ve had the crap scared out of me when it is unexpected and closer than I want. That’s sorta like diarrhea. :-)
BM (Before Maggie), I use to kinda enjoy storms as long as they weren’t too violent. But I dread them these days. I’ve experienced a few of those sorta like diarrhea moments myself with a sudden close lightning snap and loud thunderclap. Sure gets your heart beating doesn’t it? Haha!
Take care, Monte.