Good News Shadowed by not so good News (Gissi)

By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
December 11, 2010 4:32am CST
As most of you know, little Gissi is not to well at all But, yesterday afternoon he just well ..........livened up, but he did things yesterday he has never done before and I mean as long as I have had my little Boy, he has never done these things Lunchtime,................ My Friend Jean (Roxy's Mum, Roxy is Gissi's big Love) came to see us, as she wanted to see how he was doing, while she was here I gave her Buster and Roxy's Presents to take with her ( they are her Dogs) to put under the tree, the Presents have been standing on the Floor all wrapped up in the Bedroom Well, Jean put them on the Floor next to her, next thing we new, Gissi dragged the bag and tried to open it I was shocked and stunned as he has NEVER done this before, he won't even open his own...........well he had problems getting the Celletape of so we did not worry to much, next thing he ripped the back with his paws by digging and he got Busters present out which is a Christmas chewy boot with bits inside, we tried to take it away but he would not have any of it, it was a case of Tug of war, he managed to get the wrapping of that as well, he then got all the bits out of the Boot, chewed each one a bit and then barked and looked at us, I was just so stunned, I could not say anything, Jean was laughing so much that she had tears running down her face lol, he then left it all there, I told Jean I would get Buster a new one, she said, no don't be silly so we put it all back in the boot and the Boot back in its bag of course the Christmas Bag was in shreds, Gissi then laid down on his Cushion all proud By late afternoon he was going downhill again, He just slept and seemed to have no energy, I phoned the Vet and told her what had gone on, she said that it is good news but we have to see how he goes after he comes of the Meds hopefully what ever was wrong will have cleared At 6pm I had to give Gissi his Meds again, at 8pm Karen and Rob came round to make sure as well that I am ok and that Gissi was doing better, Gissi started playing so he was up again and quite happy Half an hour later, Gissi jumped up on me and nipped my Nose, I just looked at him, he was barking at me while jumping about on me, from then on every time I tried to talk to Karen and Rob, Gissi would jump on my chest and either nip my Nose or lick my face It took me a while to tell Karen what I was trying to say to her as Gissi just would not let me talk and we where all laughing as it was just so funny, I then decided to let him out the back thinking he might need to go out, as I got of the Settee after managing to get the little Devil of me, he Nipped my Butt as I got up, well he has never done any of these things, we where all just laughing so much, specially when I turned round to ask him what he was playing at, he sat there with his head to the side and ears up as if to say ....."It wasn't me, Mum" ........... we just could not stop laughing, When I let him out, he stood there looking as if to say "Yeah now what, do you know how cold it is out here, he then went back indoors , I was baffled I came back in, he pulled my Trouser Leg, something else he has never done By 11pm though he went to bed and went all quiet again, just wanted to sleep Basically what the Vet is saying that while he is on the Meds he seems ok, what we need to wait and see is when he has finished them how he reacts and how he is Ok I get all that, but the things he is doing, he has never done, yes he has always been up to mischief and up to his little tricks but all this, no way .......................What has happened to my little Gissi here
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Dec 10
hi gabs well well well he nipped you in the butt, best laugh I have had today. he he. I think ke is telling you mum I feel so much better, I wanna play. I hope he does as well when he is off the meds as that sounds so good to hear he is up to some new tricks. what a character is my little man in the doggie suit. I think he loves to hear you and your friends laugh like maybe it comforts him. I think perhaps he like us humans gets worried about himself when he feels ill.Hope he will be even better when he is off his meds. He must have had a hard life before you found him and rescued him,Maybe our mylot prayers have helped too as I think we have real prayer power when we all get together.give Gissi a ton of hugs from Aunt Hatley and heres ome for you too. loveya both.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Sweetheart He was sick again all weekend but seems better again today I do not know what is happening, but I do know that the Prayers from you and all the others are helping either way He sending his Auntie Hatley lots and lots of love and big Hugs and I am to my Dear Friend
11 Dec 10
he sounds as though he is reassuring you, bless his little heart. All we can do is send positive thoughts to you and the little fellow.xxand pray xx
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Margery Well he was Ill again all weekend and today he has picked up a bit again, I just do not get what is going on with him, I just hope this time he stays well xxx
• United States
11 Dec 10
It could be that Gissi is scared with all his health problems and he knows you see that he gets medicine to feel better so he wants your full attention all the time. Humans cannot really tell just how scared our pets get when they are ill but they do know who takes care of them.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Heather no People can not tell how scared they are they can only show is in certain ways All Weekend he has been bad and today he is a bit better again, I just can not make head or Tail of it at all I just hope he stays better now
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
11 Dec 10
I can only relate to what happens to humans who are recovering from illness and are on meds. As you rest your body revives and shortly after you take your meds you may feel a lot better, even have a big spurt of energy but as these two things wear off your human body goes back into rest and recovery zones. Gissi is such a little guy that he goes through all these steps much faster. If I were you I would just give him attention when he requests it and let him rest when needed. If you can stop worry and project only good thoughts toward him, your positive energy should protect him like angel wings. This will give him the best chance and also make you feel better. Blessings as always.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Pat I just leave him where he is comfortable when he sleeps which is normally close to me He is up and down at the moment but I am seeing a bit more improvement with him so I am really hoping he will be over this soon
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• Pamplona, Spain
13 Dec 10
Hiya gabs, Just to say that I hope Gissi is much better now and with all that Medicine he is sure to be his usual self by now. He looks lovely in that Photo. Hoping he´s is better then and getting up to his tricks as usual. Hugs. Sue.xxx
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Sue Today he has been much better and I hope we are over the worse now as it is so good to see him like this again I just hope that this time he stays this way Big Hugs to you xxx
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
17 Dec 10
Hi Sue He has a Heart Murmur and also an enlarged Heart which I am keeping under control, but as soon as he gets sick he has to go to the Vets because it puts Pressure on his Heart which can turn into a Heart attack or stroke, he also has to have Steroids for the rest of his Life as he has allergies He has to have Tablets for his Heart to but luckily only once a week as his lungs fill with water and I know when to give to him because he starts coughing and has severe Problems breathing, so I have to rub his Lungs till he has calmed down again, then give him his Tablets
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Dec 10
Hiya gabs, Oh that is terrible but with the Vets being so good now he will be okay I am sure. He has allergies too. He seems to be very strong though. I have never had a Dog with that Problem it must be quite stressful for you as well to see him like that sometimes. Hope 2011 brings you and him better health always. Have a really nice Christmas both of you and stay well. Hugs. Sue.xxx
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
11 Dec 10
I'm guessing the meds are working and soon he'll be back to himself. And because he feels better, don't be surprised at all the things he's going to do. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that the meds will "permanently" make him better. What a little show-off... Have a great day, Gabs.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Hofferp Well he has picked up a bit more so hoping this means he is on the way to recovery Thank you Hofferp for being a lovely Friend
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
I will do, he has pretty much been himself today so I am really hoping that he will stay like that now
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
13 Dec 10
You're welcome and the pleasure is all mine. Now go give Gissi a hug for me...
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
12 Dec 10
It sounds like his meds are some heavy duty happy pills. I was smiling an chuckling the whole time I read this. Is wonderful to hear Gissi being so lively. He gets so rambuctious it tuckers him out. He gets so worn out he has to have a nap. He sure is something. I do hope the meds help him and he stays well. He has become special to all of us.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Polly I know he is special to all of you and I have told him that He has been very ill again all weekend but seems better again today I am getting so agitated about this as I do not know what is going on, I am hoping he stays on top of it this time Big warm Hugs and much Love to you
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
11 Dec 10
SOunds like he wants all the attention and is happy that he is making y'll laugh. I hope he keeps this up after you get all the meds down him!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
He is still up and down, but I am seeing some more improvement so I really hope he gets over this
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
13 Dec 10
good he needs to keep improving hugssssssssssssssssss to ya both
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
11 Dec 10
lol, it sounds like he is making up for lost days of mischief. lol I'm so glad he is doing better for the most part. I do hope these medicines help and he does much better after he is done with them. hugs...
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi there Moon, he was bad again over the weekend, Jean was close to tears yesterday when she saw what he was like, but today he seems on the up again I just do not get it Love you
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• United States
13 Dec 10
I don't either Gaby. Make sure that you keep the vet in the loop on what is going on. They may have to see him again or they will know what is going on and do what is needed for him. Do you think he may be have seizers? I know my Jackie does and he is pitiful when they happen. It breaks my heart. hugs...
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
I am not to sure as that crossed my mind to but as I said today he has been more the Gissi he is suppose to be lol
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@AmbiePam (92474)
• United States
12 Dec 10
I hope his new mischief bodes well for his health. I'm still praying for him.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Ambie He was in a bad way again at the weekend but is better again today I just do not get what is going on I really hope he stays well this time How is your Dad doing Hugs
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Ambie Well today the little Man has been more his self so I am really hoping he stays that way as it is so good to see him like this Tell your Dad to do as he is told lol Hugs dear Friend
@AmbiePam (92474)
• United States
13 Dec 10
Gissi is worrying us! We all care so much about you and Gissi. My dad is doing okay. He won't take his pain pills hardly any, which is frustrating to me. You know men.
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• United States
13 Dec 10
How funny are you sure that Gissi is not not getting high from the meds he is on? I am glad he is feeling well when he is on the meds and I hope he does well when the meds are over with. Take care my friend, love Jannie, Petie, Abagail, Lucy and the Divine miss Ethel.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Jannie He was very Ill again all Weekend but today he seems to be doing better, I really do not know what is going on with the little Man I just hope he will stay well now Love to you all from both of us
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
13 Dec 10
funny little guy! I see he's a little better today. I'm hoping that means he is out of the woods....
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Dawn I hope he is as well as he has been much more himself today and he has eaten with no problem even the Tablets I hid in his Chicken lol
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
11 Dec 10
LOL, He was full of himself. Must be some strong meds he 's on. I could use some of them to get me going, lol. I do hope & pray he gets better, Gabs. I know that little thing means everything to u. Hope u both have a good day. BIG HUGS & LOVE TO U BOTH.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Well so far so good Jo I hope he stays like this now I really do Much Love to you sweet Friend
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Jo Well all weekend he was not good but today he seems not to bad again I just hope he will be staying like it this time I could do with some of those Meds to lol Big Hugs and much Love to you from us
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
13 Dec 10
SOOOOOO glad to hear from u this morn. y'all have been on my mind. Sorry the weekend wasn't good. Hope today is alot better. I know u are worn out from worry. Take care of yourself to. love & hugs, jo
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
13 Dec 10
Hi gabs, I am very behind with my notifications and I read your previous posts about Gissi but I thought I would respond to your latest one. First of all I am sorry that your little man is sick and I do agree that it is strange that he is behaving so differently but I wonder if it has anything to do with the medication he is on or the fact that he is unusaually inactive for long periods and when he feels a little better he has energy to burn. It does sound like he is seeking a lot of attention which is probably the symptom of feeling so unwell. I will keep Gissi in my prayers for a good recovery. Take care gabs...
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Paula Weekend he has been in a bad way again, today he seems better again, I do not know what is happening and I really hope he stays better this time I need him to get better he is my little Star Hugs
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
12 Dec 10
Are his meds steroids? I have seen children on steroids get all ornery and have mood and energy swings. I would not be surprised if it affected pets that way as well. Whatever it is, I would bet that the medicine is aggravating his behaviors.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Nope, he does have Steroids as he has to have them for the rest of his Life now but at the moment I have kept him of them he has been in a bad way again all weekend but he has picked up this morning so I hope he stays that way now
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Dec 10
Hi gabs, I can only hope that the meds are working and that's causing him to act a little different. I'm keeping you both in my thoughts. Blessings.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Pose He has been very ill all weekend again but seems to have picked up again today I am so confused at what is happening Hugs
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Dec 10
Im starting to think its "CHANGE your M.O. month" for dogs. as my coco has been doing strange funny things also. like "talking" to me like she does my son. which she never done before. jumping at me and barking then laying down, looking at me like shes waiting for me to respond. maybe its some kind of psychological thing with them over all thats going on. you should maybe try putting the meds in a treat type thing. since he was willing to chew those. i could never get meds down coco without wrapping in a peice of cheese and then i have to double check that she didnt spit out the meds and swallow the cheese. which i have to remind her, she gets no more cheese unless she swallows the pill with possibley gissi feels better but dont want to let you know. they are extremely intelligent at times.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Sweet Bunny I don't know what is going on, he has been ill in a bad way again all weekend and today seems to be better again, I really hope he stays better now, but will have to see Big Hugs to you and Coco
11 Dec 10
Hi Sweet, It is good to hear that he has perked up but maybe its the meds that makeing him hyper, but it sound gret that he id doing things that he has never done before and makeing you laigh, lol! you neeeded it, lets just hope and pray that Gissi is on the mend, will keep Gissi and you in my prayers and healing, love and hugs. Tamara
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Sweetheart We have spoke on the Phone Jean was close to tears yesterday because of the way the little Man was But today he seems on the up again, I really hope he stays that way Love you and big Hugs
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
11 Dec 10
Hi Gabs & Gissi! I'm not really sure what to make of Gissi's silliness! It probably has something to do with the medication that he's taking. I just hope our "little man" will be back to "himself" really soon. Me, and his cousins Star & Luna have been so worried about him. They ask me about him all day! They want to know when they can "talk" to Cousin Gissi again. I told them I will speak to his Mum and when he is feeling better we will see what we can do. (I'm going to send you an email in private email later). There are so many of us praying for Gissi and I'm sure he knows how loved he is and so are you my dear sweet Gabs~ Sending you bright blessings, prayers and hugs, Les
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Sweetie We have spoke on the Phone he has picked up again a bit today and I hope he stays that way now I hope you have done as I have told you young Lady Love to you all
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
11 Dec 10
What has happened to your little Gissi? He is recovering and he does all his best to let you know that. He only doesn't have so much energy because he suffered these days, and he needs sleep, too. I'm glad he's like this, I hope he'll be back to himself soon. Please give him all my love. Binne salutes him, too.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 10
Hi Inu Well all Weekend he was in a bad way again, but today he seems to have picked up a bit again so I am hoping that he will stay that way now He sends his Love to Binne
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