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Lexie's my angel now.

Lexie had been doing so well since her CHF diagnosis. The doctor had warned me that the meds she was on to manage the CHF would be very hard on her kidneys. Ultimately, failing kidneys did take her, this past Sunday the 3rd. She had been having constant diarrhea, was disoriented and imbalanced, and I didn't want her to end her life without the dignity and beauty she always had. It was the toughest decision of my life to date. Her Daddy and I stayed with her when she went to the Rainbow Bridge, and we know she'll be waiting for us when it's time to meet again. My heart is broken and I miss her more than my words can express. Lexie was my beauty, my lovebug, and my sunshine and the void in my heart from her passing will not be filled.
Rest in peace, my angel. Mommy loves you so much.
Xoxo.

How's everybody doing???

Checking in with all from my diary pages....summer is rapidly approaching! So far, I'm still doing well. The past couple days have been in the 80's and humid and I find that I'm minding the heat more than before, but the heart doc says that it's because of all my meds and underlying heart issues. I have to stay out of the sun and try not to overexert myself. Of course, Mommy starts freaking out inside every time I pant or breathe in any weird way! :) I'm still eating more than ever, taking my liquid meds, and begging for treats every chance I get. The last renal panel shows that some of my levels are high, but not the ones that are really bad. The vet and the cardio doc want to keep the meds the same since they're working so well, and we'll keep an eye on the renal situation.

Cross your paws that these meds keep working so well!

Love,
Lexie and Mommy

Update

Haven't been on in a while...Mommy's been really busy! Thankfully, I don't really have much to report! :)
I went for my blood test at the vet yesterday to check my renal panel again, since the medicine(s) I'm taking for my heart problems can make me sick in that area. Hopefully, all will be OK and we can be trouble-free for even more time. I am feeling really good, eating Mommy and Daddy out of house and home, and am acting like my regular self again. My Weimaraner bros and sis really help keep me active, too (I kind of don't have a choice because they LOVE to play with me!!).

Fingers crossed, knock wood that all will be OK!!

Love,
Lexie and Mommy