tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post3726732141962372848..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: An Update On ArchieJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44288821315838853952016-08-23T18:05:16.050+01:002016-08-23T18:05:16.050+01:00Thank you. He seems fine at the moment, thank good...Thank you. He seems fine at the moment, thank goodness. I just hope he stays this way for a long time to come.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26297191471008020932016-08-23T15:19:58.406+01:002016-08-23T15:19:58.406+01:00God bless Archie! Hope he's ok!God bless Archie! Hope he's ok!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27424559185287276122016-08-02T18:17:37.775+01:002016-08-02T18:17:37.775+01:00Thank you. We're trying to stay positive, espe...Thank you. We're trying to stay positive, especially as we've caught it early. Even if the condition does start to deteriorate there's medication which can help. We'll certainly keep a watchful eye on him and do our very best so that he can stay healthy and have a happy life.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86310857123319708792016-08-02T18:13:34.203+01:002016-08-02T18:13:34.203+01:00Oh, I do hope Archie stays as he is and the illnes...Oh, I do hope Archie stays as he is and the illness doesn't progress. He's clearly in the best hands with you and will get the best of everything. He is such a sweet dog, these things really are so worrying. I have all my fingers and toes crossed Jo.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62372297133468455312016-08-01T08:48:47.710+01:002016-08-01T08:48:47.710+01:00That's good to know. It's so worrying thin...That's good to know. It's so worrying thinking what could happen but many dogs do go on to live happy and healthy lives, it's good to hear of dogs who have.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-42279199558215598032016-07-31T21:55:39.439+01:002016-07-31T21:55:39.439+01:00Here's hoping it doesn't affect Archie. P...Here's hoping it doesn't affect Archie. Patch (our Heniz 57) developed a heart mumour and she was lucky and we didn't notice any difference in her at all. She had a good quality of life in her and lived every day to the fullest. They do worry us, don't they. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295923806725251949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-91815950746767088012016-07-31T11:09:16.141+01:002016-07-31T11:09:16.141+01:00That's my way of thinking. I'm just keepin...That's my way of thinking. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed now that he remains well for a long time to come.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80719108648250345512016-07-31T10:19:42.109+01:002016-07-31T10:19:42.109+01:00He's such a cutie, Jo. But at least you've...He's such a cutie, Jo. But at least you've found out all about it and can keep a good eye on him. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53149923569955106022016-07-30T17:16:04.667+01:002016-07-30T17:16:04.667+01:00I think it's easier now we know what we are de...I think it's easier now we know what we are dealing with. He's so happy, and well, at the moment, I just hope it continues for a long time yet. He's very photogenic when he stays still long enough for me to get my camera out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61497429232828085112016-07-30T13:10:02.660+01:002016-07-30T13:10:02.660+01:00I am so glad to hear that you know exactly what to...I am so glad to hear that you know exactly what to expect for Archie that must be a relief. He is gorgeous, the photos are lovely especially the second one!sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20863012913679514082016-07-30T12:28:08.320+01:002016-07-30T12:28:08.320+01:00I'm so sorry to hear about Holly, it must have...I'm so sorry to hear about Holly, it must have been devastating for you. None of us want our precious pets to go through anything horrible but being warned about it early on can make all the difference. I hope that now it's been identified and an eye is being kept on Archie, he'll have more of a chance at a happy and long life.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-22690924205713797832016-07-30T11:37:08.946+01:002016-07-30T11:37:08.946+01:00Jo, I'm so sorry I missed your original post a...Jo, I'm so sorry I missed your original post about your dear Archie. I'm relieved to hear your vet has identified the problem and you have a good understanding of Archie's situation. I know how difficult it can be....I know he will be well loved and cared for....six years ago, our sweet little pup, Holly, died quite suddenly from congestive heart failure....it was gut wrenching....what we don't do for our fur babies.<br />Hugs to you and Archie, my friend.<br />xxxKimMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591575014835003465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13904739941246646002016-07-30T08:45:27.905+01:002016-07-30T08:45:27.905+01:00I'm sure it will make all the difference findi...I'm sure it will make all the difference finding out early, it will mean we can keep an eye on things and treat as soon as it becomes necessary. I just hope that it's a long time before it gets to that stage through.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-32572962391128858882016-07-29T20:33:04.283+01:002016-07-29T20:33:04.283+01:00Well, thank goodness that the news is not worse. ...Well, thank goodness that the news is not worse. Being aware and pro-active can make a huge difference in longevity and overall well-being - I'm so glad that this was discovered at such an early stage.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-90497019560455171142016-07-29T11:43:17.334+01:002016-07-29T11:43:17.334+01:00The results weren't as good as they could be b...The results weren't as good as they could be but not as bad as we feared. We're just hoping that the progression is slow and that he doesn't show any ill effects of the disease.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-11905518486022729562016-07-29T11:41:31.709+01:002016-07-29T11:41:31.709+01:00I hope so too. The vet seemed quite positive about...I hope so too. The vet seemed quite positive about the results of the scan but there's no knowing how quickly it will progress, just a case of keeping our fingers crossed.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88808682430030396762016-07-29T11:41:00.186+01:002016-07-29T11:41:00.186+01:00Not as bad as feared, hopefully it will take a lon...Not as bad as feared, hopefully it will take a long time to deteriorate. Take care.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79288125984218802942016-07-29T11:39:40.955+01:002016-07-29T11:39:40.955+01:00I hope so, at least they're going to keep an e...I hope so, at least they're going to keep an eye on him now. It's amazing how quickly a pet becomes part of the family.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-67613028832383485572016-07-29T10:59:37.680+01:002016-07-29T10:59:37.680+01:00So pleased for you that the news was so much bette...So pleased for you that the news was so much better than you feared. Lets hope that the treatment will keep any progression at bay, our pets mean so much to us and are always part of the family. xcxChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5230094885527910702016-07-29T10:43:05.682+01:002016-07-29T10:43:05.682+01:00Awww Archie is sweet. At least it's been pick...Awww Archie is sweet. At least it's been picked up early on so that it can be monitored and managed. I hope he continues to be well and show no signs of worsening and you will have him around for many more years. xx Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41880173876336339072016-07-29T10:41:29.901+01:002016-07-29T10:41:29.901+01:00I do hope so. He's well in himself so I don...I do hope so. He's well in himself so I don't think he's feeling any sort of ill effects at the moment, long may it continue.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45647040383187583182016-07-29T10:39:38.697+01:002016-07-29T10:39:38.697+01:00He's such a gorgeous little dog, he's neve...He's such a gorgeous little dog, he's never been a moments trouble. He's only six so still young, I do hope he's with us for many more years.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-4676093390610932912016-07-29T10:37:54.446+01:002016-07-29T10:37:54.446+01:00I agree. Me too, he's very well in himself at ...I agree. Me too, he's very well in himself at the moment, you wouldn't know he'd got anything wrong with him.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41970822130970949242016-07-29T10:36:30.422+01:002016-07-29T10:36:30.422+01:00That's definitely the way I'm thinking. He...That's definitely the way I'm thinking. He'll be able to get all the help he needs right from the beginning with finding out early on so, hopefully, it should stand him in good stead.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-862449462094713102016-07-29T10:34:48.857+01:002016-07-29T10:34:48.857+01:00It could have been a lot worse so I'm pleased ...It could have been a lot worse so I'm pleased we've found out early on so that he can get any help he needs right from the beginning. He's happy enough at the moment, long may it continue.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com