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London is scary sick

Just want to blog some of our first pictures of London, she is in the pet hospital now and the news just keeps getting worse.

First she has dropped 15 pounds in a few days, doesn’t want to eat or drink, is the most apathetic I’ve ever seen her, and now the doctor says she is showing signs of neurological damage. I am just beside myself today. We are willing to pay the $2K + vet bill, but losing my sweet dog is just too much to bear or even think about. London is my very favorite dog, the apple of my eye, she follows me from room to room and lays across me wherever I go. Please send up a prayer that she will be ok and have a full recovery. The doctor seemed like he was extremely worried about her this afternoon. He said she is going down hill very fast.

I don’t want to deal with loosing my favorite dog at only 3 years old, it’s just too young. I’m probably being a big cry baby on here, but I just can’t stop thinking about her and how terrible she looked when I went to visit her today. It was like she didn’t even know who I was, she just laid on the floor and quivered.

Some pictures that are making me cry (I guess I needed a good cry)

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UPDATE! I talked to the vet this morning and London’s Barium (make her swallow chalky stuff and x-ray it to see if she has any blockage in her digestive system) test went well and nothing was wrong there. She seems to be walking better without the neurological symptoms and might be able to come home today!!

by Lauren Clark

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January 21, 2010 - 2:20 pm Aimee - Sorry Lauren..I know how much she means to you! Will send up a prayer.

January 21, 2010 - 2:27 pm heather ladd - Lauren I am so sorry to hear about your sweet dog! I will pray for complete recovery. Love, Heather Ladd

January 21, 2010 - 2:42 pm Julie - Hey Lauren, I'm a regular blog stalker from NC. I'm so sorry for what you are going through, I lost my 6yr German Shepard back in Sept. When you don't have kids your dogs are your babies. It was one of the hardest things I have even gone through but the Lord comforted my husband and I through it all. I will definitely be praying for you and pray London makes a full recovery!

January 21, 2010 - 2:46 pm Nicole Mc - Oh Lauren, this is just heartbreaking. My little sister went thru some similar feelings a few months ago with her dog which is a big dog like London! :) Lots of prayers for you and Josh and London...and your NOT being a big baby. London is your baby!

January 21, 2010 - 2:51 pm Tiffany - OMG I totally would be crying my eyes out if I were you. My dog is like my child and I would do whatever I could to save him :(

January 21, 2010 - 3:01 pm Tammy - Praying for you and that sweet puppy!

January 21, 2010 - 3:02 pm Robyn Lee - Lauren, I'm so sorry about London. I'm praying for you... and I'm putting you on the Lee household night time prayer list. Hang in there.

January 21, 2010 - 3:02 pm shari - look how tiny londy was! you're not being a cry baby. meridian and london are your children. they depend on you and you depend on them. i really hate this for you.

January 21, 2010 - 3:09 pm Susan P - you are not being silly and my heart is hurting for y'all right now as i can only imagine how stressful today has been for you guys. my little lexie girl (lab mix puppy) is just over a year and i can only imagine how i would be if i lost her anything short of a full 14+ year life. my prayers are with y'all and i hope things turn back up asap!!

January 21, 2010 - 3:10 pm Haley - My dogs are my children too. I can't imagine the sadness you are feeling. Praying for wisdom for the doctors to treat London, a full recovery for London and for courage and strength for you.

January 21, 2010 - 3:21 pm ~Kristina - Prayers for London and you, Lauren.

January 21, 2010 - 3:24 pm Casey - this is making me cry! definitely sending up a prayer for London, and You and Josh too.

January 21, 2010 - 3:47 pm Sheila Nance - Lauren - please visit this website for help, even if they give you advice for London. The people there are amazing and you can search for anything in the forums. Great Danes are one of their specialties. www.bigdogsporch.com

January 21, 2010 - 3:53 pm stacy - I will be praying for you and London both, I am a dog lover and i know how important she must be to you. They really are our best friends!

January 21, 2010 - 4:21 pm Jessica Canaday - Praying for you and London. I am so sorry!

January 21, 2010 - 4:26 pm stephanie - sending prayers your way. hope London is better soon!

January 21, 2010 - 4:34 pm Sarah Erwin - Lauren, London is in my prayers!! I completely know that dogs are FAMILY...I'm hoping she gets better soon!

January 21, 2010 - 4:38 pm Cody Durrett - i completely understand =[ i hope shes ok ill say a prayer

January 21, 2010 - 4:53 pm callie - Blessings for a full recovery...I know how precious pets can be...!

January 21, 2010 - 4:58 pm The Velvet Trunk - Girl, I am praying...

January 21, 2010 - 4:59 pm Courtney Beck - I hate seeing posts like this it makes me so sad!! But that last picture cracks me up with the way the other dog (can't remember the name!!) looking at London all crazy. I wish you and London the best.

January 21, 2010 - 5:12 pm amanda - praying for london. hope she gets better soon.

January 21, 2010 - 5:13 pm Derrick - Lauren, I will Keep yall in my prayers. Dogs are part of the family and just makes life that much better. Your awesome and I long to be as a great photographer as you. -Derrick

January 21, 2010 - 5:40 pm Jennie - That just makes me cry! I love animals and HATE to see anything like this happen to them! My prayers are being sent! Keep up updated! And keep your faith! J

January 21, 2010 - 5:40 pm Ami @ Elizabeth Anne Designs - i am so very very sorry and charlie and i will be sending london good puppy juju.

January 21, 2010 - 7:11 pm Suzanne - I'm so sorry about your dog. I will keep you and London in my thoughts and prayers.

January 21, 2010 - 7:39 pm Melissa Copeland - My doggies Bella and Lacey said they are keeping London in their thoughts and prayers, as am I. :o)

January 21, 2010 - 8:23 pm Bianca Valentim - i'm sorry to hear that. hope she gets better soon!!

January 21, 2010 - 8:24 pm misty smith - I'm so sorry girl! I'm praying for you and Osceola and Vader and sending puppy love!!

January 21, 2010 - 9:29 pm Whitney - You are not being a cry baby. Our furry friends are our children and mean the world to us. I will keep London in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that this is just a minor speed bump in her long life.

January 21, 2010 - 11:51 pm cindy - I'm saying a special prayer for London. The way we love and treat our animals says a lot about us as human beings. London knows how much you love her. You've got a lot of prayers out there for you tonight!

January 22, 2010 - 1:19 am Anne - Praying for London!

January 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm Courtney - I know the pain you're going through. Last year, I lost a dog that was only 2. She came down with pneumonia and 4 days later was gone. I wept like a baby for weeks. So my heart breaks for you. Send prayers, know that God is a God of healing, even for our 4 legged family members.

January 22, 2010 - 3:32 pm Natalie - I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Please keep us posted if she gets to come home today.

January 22, 2010 - 5:28 pm Lindsey Colby - Sending many prayers and good vibes your way!!!

January 22, 2010 - 10:39 pm ashley o - i'm glad he's doing better! i hope he comes home tomorrow :c)

January 23, 2010 - 12:18 am Brian Cornwell - When your pet is sick; you love them as much as you can and make sure they are comfortable. Sorry to hear about your ill friend and I am completely sympathetic!

January 23, 2010 - 12:46 pm Amanda key - I am praying for London. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this.

January 23, 2010 - 4:32 pm Lisa M. - Lauren, I have never left a comment here before and just recently found you online. I am such a fan of your photography... So happy that London is doing better! I got all choked up reading your blog. London is blessed to have you as her Mom! My cat is like the child I never had...Only fellow pet lovers truly understand this amazing bond. I will continue to keep your precious London in my prayers.

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