Our friend Sweeper and precious Baby need prayers

[SammysMom]

Baby has been losing weight and not having an appetite for a while now. The vet feels it is likely kidney failure.
She also has bottom teeth that are not growing. Tops are trimmed at vet every two weeks.
We all know that the power of TSB prayers is unrivaled. Anyone who can take a minute to send some up is appreciated. Baby is one of our originals and we want her to have as long as possible. Thank you from Sweeper, a very worried mama. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[RockyPops]

:Love_IconBaby and Sweeper:Love_Icon

[lukaslolamaus]

Sending prayers :grouphug
:Love_IconBaby & Sweeper:Love_Icon

[Sissy]

Sending lots of prayers!

[Mel1959]

:grouphug Baby and Sweeper :grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

Many prayers for Sweeper and for Baby.
I miss them both so much. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[island rehabber]

Prayers are sent up, and my squirrel candle is lit for our beloved Sweeper and her beloved Baby. To see Sweeper's face light up when she talks about Baby is to see true love in action. Please, please, Lord....let them have more years together :please

[frankc]

Baby has been losing weight and not having an appetite for a while now. The vet feels it is likely kidney failure.
She also has bottom teeth that are not growing. Tops are trimmed at vet every two weeks.
We all know that the power of TSB prayers is unrivaled. Anyone who can take a minute to send some up is appreciated. Baby is one of our originals and we want her to have as long as possible. Thank you from Sweeper, a very worried mama. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

She is in my prayers for sure. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[JLM27]

Oh no! Prayers for Sweeper and Baby. Lord, please help Baby and Sweeper. They need some extra right now. Thanks.

[Diggie's Friend]

Calcium citrate ameliorates (improves poor kidney function) in rats. (see study journal files below for more details)

https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Calcium-Citrate-Powder/dp/B000UYA1T6

Pycnogenol reduces excess protein in the urine and improves kidney function.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/mg-ssp030111.php

Pycnogenol also supports increased circulation in rats with compromised kidneys, which improves kidney function.

https://www.amazon.com/Pycnogenol-30-VCaps-Pack/dp/B00HA6VDR6/ref=sr_1_20?keywords=healthy+origins+30+mg.+pycnog enol&qid=1577660911&s=hpc&sr=1-20

[HRT4SQRLS]

We’re here for you Sweeper and Baby. :Love_Icon :grouphug

[MapleRidgesquirrel]

Prayers sent . :Love_Icon

[TubeDriver]

:please Let Baby be alright.


:grouphugSweeper and Baby:grouphug

[MrsTubeDriver]

Sending prayers for Baby and Sweeper.:grouphug

[lennysmom]

Sending many prayers for sweet Baby and Sweeper.:grouphug:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:grouphug
:please

[Chickenlegs]

Our hearts, our love and our prayers are here for you Julie and for sweet Baby. :Love_Icon

True story about Baby: Some years back a friend was with me when I stopped to see Julie (Sweeper). After a wonderful visit, I asked friend on the way home if she’d seen “Baby”. She asked what baby. I said the squirrel in the gynormous cage. She said “Ohmuhgawd! I thought that was the biggest rabbit I’d ever seen.”
OK beautiful Baby. Feel better. You are in our hearts.

[Snicker Bar]

We have prayer requests at Homechurch every Sunday. Most are for healing sick family and friends, world peace, etc. But these two will be added to the list . When I say I have a special friend(s) here that needs prayer ( person or animal) they’ve come to realize this usually involves a squirrel... Will start today :)

[SammysMom]

Baby is feeling our prayers and has shown slight improvement. Keep those TSB prayers coming! Sweeper and Baby need us all. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

Baby is feeling our prayers and has shown slight improvement. Keep those TSB prayers coming! Sweeper and Baby need us all. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

We're always here for Baby and Sweeper, I hope they feel our love and prayers. :Love_Icon

[RockyPops]

:hug Baby :hug

Prayers sent!

[TubeDriver]

Keep getting better Baby! :w00t:dance:clap:great

[MrsTubeDriver]

I am glad Baby is showing some improvement.:grouphug

[lilidukes]

Julie healing vibes and love to you and Baby!

[Chirps]

Our hearts, our love and our prayers are here for you Julie and for sweet Baby. :Love_Icon

True story about Baby: Some years back a friend was with me when I stopped to see Julie (Sweeper). After a wonderful visit, I asked friend on the way home if she’d seen “Baby”. She asked what baby. I said the squirrel in the gynormous cage. She said “Ohmuhgawd! I thought that was the biggest rabbit I’d ever seen.”
OK beautiful Baby. Feel better. You are in our hearts.

I just saw this thread, and in spite of the seriousness was lol at reading this.

Adding my prayers for Sweep and Baby.

[SammysMom]

Baby and her mama are in need of our loving prayers... she needs another rally...:Love_Icon

[TubeDriver]

:please

[RockyPops]

Praying for Baby and mom!

[lennysmom]

Sending many prayers for sweet Baby and her mama.:Love_Icon

[Diggie's Friend]

https://www.2ndchance.info/test.php?page=ratkidney

Exchange sweet potatoes and yams for baked Butternut and/or Acorn squash, as these winter squashes have a good balance of (Ca:P),
unlike cultivated tubers which are very high in sugars and phosphorus.

To Plain Low fat organic yogurt add one drop of (0.5 %) alcohol, lowest level to improved flavor. Creamy lowfat Stonyfield lowest in lower in sugars than most brands; lower sugars are better for the kidneys and bones.

You can even add a drop of the vanilla extract to the squash.

https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Organic-Vanilla-Flavoring-Ounce/dp/B00I6CV8FK/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=organic+vanilla+extract&qid=1579338654&sr=8-4

Increase in water by adding it to yogurt to support accepting it; use purified water to avoid chlorine and best supports the kidneys.

Reduce acidity by reducing the amount of grains, seeds and nuts. Pumpkin seed hulled, even so high in phosphorus ratio, is low in content by comparison to nuts; this can be added with a few seeds daily to support urinary tract health as this also supports the liver that has a greater load to filter with reduced kidney function.

Pycnogenol by Healthy Origins 30 mg. source has the least amount of additives.

Increasing the maintenance dose for PYC is fine to do. Include 1/8 portion to 1/4 portion of powder capsule contents daily.

Split feed AM and PM by using 1/16 portion 1/8 portion of the capsule contents (not teaspoon measures)

Pycnogenol has an analgesic effect that is good on the kidneys; unlike NSAIDS that are contraindicated for kidney disease,

PYC doesn't have the side effects NSAIDS have.

PYC also lowers blood pressure that increases with metabolic syndrome from Kidney function reduction.

This takes stress off the kidneys, heart and all the vital organs, by promoting better circulation, and reducing inflammation.

[Diggie's Friend]

Thought to add:

A lower oxalate diet will best support the kidneys with metabolic syndrome. Calcium citrate preserves calcium and so inhibits kidney stone forming with metabolic syndrome, because it isn't lost to bonding with oxalic acid as Calcium carbonate that forms into the insoluble form of Calcium oxalate, that is the forms that promotes kidney stones in metabolic syndrome. This is why it is so vital to support a lower oxalate diet with this condition. The good news about the shelled or hulless pumpkin seeds that are even better, is that pumpkin seeds are low in oxalates, the one source though higher in phosphorus by low measure adds little phosphorus to the diet, but is a good source of fat more than protein that supports kidney health.

In metabolic acidosis this is what helps the kidneys as this lowers the absorption of phosphorus into the bloodstream. This much like a teeter totter, when the calcium is higher more calcium is absorbed lowering phosphorus absorption as a result. It isn't then just a matter of it being more, but that a higher ratio reduces even the lower amount of phosphorus even more.

Even at (3:1) (Ca:P) the bones of normal adult female rats were found to have greater bone density. I checked what the study in kidney damaged used for PYC in rat, it was closer to 10 mg. so use the 1/4 portion of capsule (not teaspoon measure) adding 1/8 Tsp. twice daily to each of two meals in the squash. If your squirrel refused to eat it that way, you can add it to the yogurt with water allowing it to soften before giving it just as you would meds in drops onto the tongue slowly.

[Nancy in New York]

Prayers for Sweeper and precious Baby. 313120

[MrsTubeDriver]

Sending prayers for Baby and Sweeper.:grouphug

[SammysMom]

I got this message from Sweeper today. She has been on a real rollercoaster with Baby, but may have figured it out. Baby needs prayers for strength enough for surgery. Sweeper started her back on clavamox last night since it was what helped the last time.
When we spoke last night I told her how much love she is being sent from TSB. She said she feels it and is reflecting it back to all of us.
These are pics of Baby from the last couple of days as well as the message that Sweeper sent this morning.
HOPE is alive and well!

[SammysMom]

Please send those TSB prayers for Baby and her mom and dad...:Love_Icon

[lukaslolamaus]

Sending prayers their way:Love_Icon

[Mel1959]

:grouphug Baby :grouphug Sweeper :grouphug

[island rehabber]

My candle is lit....holding precious Baby and her wonderful mom Sweeper in my heart. :Love_Icon

[TubeDriver]

:grouphug Baby and Sweeper! :grouphug

[RockyPops]

Please get better little one. So many humins worry about you!:Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

Lord hear our prayers. 313190

:Love_Icon Baby :Love_Icon :Love_Icon Sweeper :Love_Icon

[SammysMom]

Godspeed precious Baby...💔💔💔

Pray that Sweeper knows she's the best thing that ever happened to Baby...:sad

[TubeDriver]

oh no? :grouphug Sweeper and Baby :grouphug

[SammysMom]

From Sweeper:
"Please thank everyone for their prayers...let them know it was peaceful...she just went to sleep and didn't wake up. Maybe that was the answer to our prayers. Rather than being on a operating table she was snug in bed with her momma who will love her forever and beyond 💔"

[Nancy in New York]

I am heartbroken that Baby is no longer with us.
Thank God Sweeper was with her when she passed,
she always was Baby's guardian angel.

Rest in Peace
Precious Baby 313201

[MyBushyTail]

Awe so sorry to hear about Baby.

[Mel1959]

I’m very sorry to hear about Baby. :sniff And thankful that Sweeper was with her. :grouphug Sweeper :grouphug

[lukaslolamaus]

Sweeper, I'm so heartbroken for you :grouphug
Baby was a special little girl:Love_Icon
Rest peacefully precious :Love_IconBaby :Love_Icon
:sad

[stepnstone]

Rest in peace little one....
Sweeper ~ Baby :grouphug

[RockyPops]

Go be free little Baby! Be whole with no pain or fear!

Godspeed little Baby!

[island rehabber]

My heart breaks for our Sweeper, Julie. Run free, Baby, and guard your mamma as she always watched over you. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[HRT4SQRLS]

Another one of our TSB legends has left us. :sad
Sweeper, I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know how special Baby is to you and your family.
If she had to leave I’m glad she was snuggled with her mom and surrounded with love.

You lived a charmed life and may you now Rest In Peace precious Baby. :Love_Icon

[MrsTubeDriver]

Sweeper, I am so sorry for your loss. Baby was lucky to have you.:grouphug

[JLM27]

My sympathy for your loss. Godspeed, Baby, on this new part of your adventure.

[Chickenlegs]

For Baby
A tear won’t bring you back again
Or a broken heart
I kept you safe here in my soul
It’s broken. Torn apart.
The place you slept is empty
Your footsteps echo still.
Your smell—your touch is with me.
I feel your presence here.
In time the ache may lessen—
I’ll think of you and give
a smile—as you are in my heart
As long as I may live.

Julie. Harold. The only thing worse than losing Baby
is never having known and loved her.

Sweet sleep Baby girl :Love_Icon

[Chirps]

Oh no! I am so sorry about Baby. It's small solace but I am glad if she had to go it was peacefully, at home. She knows what she means to you and you must know you mean everything to her. So good you had each other.

:grouphug