Friday, February 6, 2009

Choya is not Well

Choya was enjoying his retirement at home up until a few weeks ago.

Choya started to have difficulty going up and down the stairs and is now confined to the main floor. About a week ago, he started having difficulty getting up from a lying or sitting down position (He could not lift his hind end). Sometimes he would be standing and his hind end would drop to the ground. He also cannot not jump up into the van.

He has gone through extensive testing; X-rays, Ultrasound, blood tests, etc. and all the tests were negative. He is now getting painkillers and will be starting a regime of Prednisone for 2 weeks starting on Sunday.

For the time being, he is resting comfortably in his living room den.
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10 comments:

  1. MariLyseFebruary 7, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    So sorry about Choya. He is such a wonderful "puppy" (they are all puppies in my heart). Please keep me up-to-date.Take care MariLyse

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Choya. It is incredibly hard when our best friends get older and start showing signs of aging.

    I will keep Choya in my prayers that his condition is temporary or at least treatable.

    Candice

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi!

    Choya is beautiful, and I hope gets well soon. I lOVE the pic of the 'passing of the leash' to the little one:)

    T. and M.

    I'll keep you and Choya in my prayers.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    What a beauty Choya is, and truly a blessing. I sure hope something comes into your path that will help the guy..

    jmk from PSDS

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Oh, Peter. I'm so sorry that Choya is having such a hard time. It is
    frustrating when all tests come back neg.

    S.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Peter, I am so sorry that Choya is not well. My thoughts are with you.

    E. J.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I'm really sorry to hear about Choya's legs. Poor guy. It just rips your heart out when they are in difficulty and you can't help them. You were so wise to retire him when you did ! How did you know it was the right time.......you sure know your dogs.

    Anne

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Hi!

    Choya is beautiful, and I hope gets well soon. I lOVE the pic of the 'passing of the leash' to the little one:)

    I'll keep you and Choya in my prayers.
    T. and M.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Peter-I wish you and Choya the strength to deal with this and the hope
    that it works out well. There is nothing worse than having one's partner
    unwell.
    Definitely in my prayers

    K. and D.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Peter,

    Please know that Choya will be in our thoughts and prayers. He's a great friend and companion to you.

    Wishing you both all the best,

    -Christine & Rick

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Thank You for Visting Choya’s Den

Choya, thank you for the timeless journey we took together and the many memories. Until we meet again my friend.


In October 2005 at the age of 6, Choya was trained and certified as a service dog for Peter. Choya retired in December 2008 and he passed the leash to Kiche to become Peter’s new service dog.

Choya became ill in February 2009 and in July after a heroic battle with his illness, he passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. Choya will be greatly missed by Peter and by the many who knew him.