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Posted By: MetalGator on 10/06/21 11:10am

riah wrote:

Have you tried anti-anxiety meds for Monty? I recall way back when, while in college, when I worked for a vet, the vet prescribed similar meds for their dog for traveling, if I recollect correctly. Maybe that might help?

We have tried a couple of different things that the vet recommended but they didn't help.

The first time we took a long trip, I had to pull over after a few hours because he was almost hyperventilating. He doesn't get that bad anymore but when I pick him up and put him in the motorhome, he starts shaking and it breaks my heart seeing him shake. He usually quits shaking after a few minutes but he pants and we have to pull over every hour or so to give me water because he gets so thirsty. We have tried putting him in different locations in the motorhome but nothing seems to work. If he get loose, he tries to get under my feet while I am driving which is not a good thing!

Burch

2018 Miramar 35.3 Motorhome
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)

Posted By: Wanderlost on 10/06/21 12:00pm

Scottiemom, condolences on losing your mom. May happy memories bring comfort.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -- Mahatma Gandhi

Czarny, black cat
Rainbow Bridge: Spotacus, Alexander the Grrreat, and so very many more

Posted By: Scottiemom on 10/09/21 07:41pm

Thank you all for your condolences. It's hard to lose a loved one and I've lost my husband and my Mom within 11 months of each other. Not what I wanted. But I know they are in a better place.

Thanks again!

Dale

Dale Pace
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)

Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier

2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5

2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida

http://www.skoolzoutforever.blogspot.com/

Posted By: Toolguy5 on 10/13/21 07:39pm

Dale so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Dan & Patty
Miss Pickles the Pomeranian Princess Rainbow Bridge 8/8/2023
2020 GMC 3500 Sierra Denali 6.6 Duramax / Allison tranny
2021 Jayco Eagle 319MLOK
BWRVK 3710 companion
Maddy the Pampered Pom @ Rainbow Bridge 12-3-2013

Posted By: Toolguy5 on 10/18/21 10:20am

I just heard from Sue.

Richard had a stoke September 30th. He has been getting worse since then. He is now in Hospice care. He is not aware of anything at all.

Posted By: Dernhelm on 10/18/21 10:42am

Dale we are so sorry for your loss and wish you all the best (and no stress!) while you cope with the estate.

We're also so sorry to hear Richard is in hospice. It comes to us all eventually, but it's still a blow. We've all had such good times. I wish him well as he heads over the Bridge.

Dogmom, Railfan, Dancer
Co-Pilots: Nimrodel & Beren
DOTLs: Spcs. Bortan, Dernhelm & Erkenbrand, Rainbow Div. 11/11, 2/09, 1/14
Jayco 17Z, GMC Yukon, GMC Canyon
There's a whole pack waiting for me at the Bridge - I'll have to take a lot of tennis balls!

Posted By: DOTLDaddy on 10/18/21 03:27pm

Toolguy5 wrote:

I just heard from Sue.

Richard had a stoke September 30th. He has been getting worse since then. He is now in Hospice care. He is not aware of anything at all.

That is sad news. [emoticon]

Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
2018 Montana HC305RL 5th wheel
2018 Silverado HD 6.0L

Posted By: Scottiemom on 10/18/21 04:32pm

So sorry to hear about Richard. Strokes are definitely difficult. We believe my Mom had a second one after which she went downhill rapidly. But that was a blessing. Being in a body that doesn't work or respond is a bad place to be.

Praying for Richard and Sue.

Thank you Dernhelm for your condolences.

Dale

Posted By: Shadow57 on 10/18/21 10:33pm

Such a sad time to check in and read. Dale so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, wishing you safe travels.

So very sorry to hear about Richard. I sure miss his daily posts and beautiful writing, seems like such a kind man.

I survived trail riding in Bryce Canyon and the ride there & back, I still hate heights. Getting ready to go to TN and ride our own horses. I have a new one, I sure hope he does good, he's a little spooky.

Safe travels to all.

ETA: Prayers for Richard & Sue. I can't believe I left that off.

* This post was edited 10/19/21 02:34pm by Shadow57 *

2017 Forest River Forester 3051S

2014 Ram DRW 3500 Laramie Crew Cab

Posted By: Scottiemom on 10/19/21 04:37am

Shadow57 wrote:

Thank you, Shadow57. Good luck with that horse. I've never had one, but I love all animals.

Dale

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