Glorious Minis

12/12/2024

It's our very first vet doctor visit today for Shadow Reign and Midnight Autumn. 🏥
And we're already sleepy from the shotskys! 💉😴💤💤🐾
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07/12/2024

This is a typical post Thanksgiving holiday 🦃 doggie meal prep, except for the extra supps and nutrition for Emma's the recovery process.
This week it was shredded turkey with mixed frozen vegetables (HEB), pumpkin puree (not the pie filling), tumeric powder, and ground flaxseed, Colostrum & Myos muscle recovery formula.

I've been getting some questions on supplements and vitamins during Emma during her post spine surgery for IVDD. I think it varies, depending on your pet's age, health and nutrition needs. And we've been trying all types of different things to keep her appetite up.

Honestly I have just been trying a lot of different brands, vitamin packed treats for bones, joints and supps for her and alternating them right now to see what she likes and will actually eat.

We are really struggling right now with her not eating at the moment and throwing these random "temper tantrums" where she pushes her (carefully prepared) food bowl away from her, sometimes dumping it over into her kennel! 😒

So I took a picture of all the different brands that we have been trying lately or that have been sent to us to try. Just to show you guys that it's not really a science but more of an individuals journey, each fur baby being different with their needs and preferences.

I like to give her a daily glucosamine supplement in her food, yogurt or bone broth with MSM in it like Dusuquin or Flexadin with type 2 collagen for her joints during her recovery.

I always make sure she has a multi & probiotic and a fiber in her food for her belly.

Lately it's been Proviable or Pawfy but I also like Purina Forta Flora, Pet Honesty and Cultrelle Kids powder. 💛
The muscle recovery formulas vary depending on what she will actually eat for that partucday. 🙄

Anyone else that has gone through this knows that it is a slow process that takes a lot of time, dilligence and care for the recovery part.
And suggestions are always welcome too. 😉

As you can see the "twins" (Especially sassy little Midnight) and her sister N***y 🐻 are making sure that Emma is warm, has snuggles and is much loved. Because it's their world really, and we just live in it. 🐾

26/11/2024

Well this is what really happens about the minute you get all ready for Emma the Dilemma's PT physio session and morning massage therapy time. 😆
.. Apparently now it's suddenly wild kitchen playtime!! 🐾🌭
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Glorious Minis

19/11/2024

Emma the dilemma got home from the hospital yeaterday now and she's home safe and sound. 🏥 We're just so grateful to have her back home.

She is on Very strict crate rest right now, on her pain meds (Gabapentin) and some meds for an appetite stimulant and an anti anxiety med (for the crate rest time).

She absolutely loves to be with her family, "the pack" and her Mom and Dad so much it is really hard for her to not be right now. We're all just getting through it though.

Her incision site on her spine is healing quite nicely and she is more upbeat today.

I got to say that I just love Love that little tail of hers a wagging, it was quite heart melting to see that when I picked her up at the A&M Teaching Hospital.

She doesn't really like the ice packs on her back, but she loves the cold laser therapy and the massage part too of course.

It is going to be a pretty long road to recovery and rehab for her and her back, and we're ready for whatever may come.

Staying positive and optimistic still and doing everything the doctor tells us and then above and beyond of course.
She has some back braces coming and some other treatment stuff that we are hoping will help with her recovery as well.

I will be taking over her physiotherapy personally and we're taking it super slow, it's going to be at least a couple of months of recovery and rehabilitation work, but we're ready!

Praying diligently over her every day for her to have a quick and Full recovery and for her continued health.

Thank you guys again genuinely so much for all of your thoughts and prayers and for all of the sweet and kind messages. We appreciate you so much and we love you guys. Thank you! 🙏


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16/11/2024

I just wanted to share something vulnerable and real with you guys.

Emma the Dilemma, who's notorious for climbing and jumping all things including gates, tables and beds, has been having an incredibly difficult last few days.

The other day she suddenly could not move her back legs at all. She could not walk or go to the restroom by herself.

After staying up with her ALL night with her shaking and whining and crying, (me praying and crying some more), we very quickly realized that she needed emergency medical attention that was far beyond our scope of practice and knowledge. 🏥

We rushed her the following morning immediately to her normal vet doctor at Essential Vet Clinic in Bastrop for an Emergency consult.

The vet recommended that she go in for emergency surgery just as soon as possible to prevent any further injury or damage to her spinal cord.

We learned later that day that she had suddenly lost sensation and mobility to her lower back and hindquarters due to an intrusion in the middle of her spine near the T-12 & T-13 areas.

After multiple phone calls, professional & medical consults, assessments and recommendations, I drove her all the way out to A & M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Bryan, Texas.

Then after a full work up and very thorough medical assessment, an MRI and a CT scan, Emma went right into surgery last night to correct the issues and alleviate the compression in her spine.

One very challenging and heart breaking aspect of the breed is the spine and lower back areas and the dreadful IVDD disc disease.

This breed is vulnerable to lower back & spine injuries in general.

(IVDD) as you probably already know is a common cause of back pain in dogs that occurs when the discs between the vertebrae harden and compress the spine.
It can be hereditary which we are protected against genetically, but can also can be brought on due to excess weight or injury as in her case.

Emma the Dilemma has continued to be extremely brave and her fearless little self, even through the pain and difficulties these past few days. 🙏

She is staying Super strong and hanging in there like a little Champ.

We really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers coming our way.
That really does mean so much. 🥰

This morning we got a call from the surgeon letting us know she had came out of surgery doing well.

There's already feeling & slight sensation in her back which was amazing as it normally takes days for that to return.

We are staying hopeful, optimistic and in constant prayer and gratitude.
Keeping a grateful heart and encouraging words are very much appreciated.

Thank you again to all of those who are praying for her and for those who have reached out to us.

Thank you So much for all of your kind thoughts and prayers! 🙏🐾🌭 🐾

I wouldn't be human without saying how much we miss her terribly and how our hearts have been broken and hurting for these past few days while we've been going through this and especially while watching her be in so much pain. 😢

And a deep heartfelt morning to all of us that have fur babies that love to jump on things and also things and that live to launch also things like mighty dog. 🐾

There are serious consequences for these actions and please please make sure that you make all precautions such as using stairs and ramps in every area of the house or back yard that you possibly can in order to ensure the safety and wellness of your loved one. 🐾

So that way hopefully this type of devastating thing doesn't ever happen to you or your furry baby. 🙏

We love you guys. Thank you kindly for all of your support, kindness, the encouragement and especially for the many prayers and the love! 🙏

Gloriousminis 🐾

16/11/2024

Just needed a good laugh today after the past few stressful, tense and heartbreaking days. Enjoy. 😂🐾

12/11/2024

I just could not Not share all of these beautiful works of art work from some of our little Glorious Minis babies' families from their children (and grandchildren too). ❤️🐾 🎨 🐾
.. Aren't they simply stunning and all incredibly talented and creative!
Which one is your favorite one? 💖 🌭 🐾
I love them all, each one uniquely. 💜
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11/11/2024

09/11/2024

Baby girl Midnight "Midi" ....She obviously had a really "ruff day" at the office. ;) 🐾🌭🐾
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08/11/2024

This is what happens when Mom decides to have some aromatic brisket for dinner! 🍖🌭🐾
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04/11/2024

Kitchen playtime shenanigans with the new pups and the pack. 🐾🌭🐾
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31/10/2024

I think this is probably one of my personal old favorites of Griffin around the seasonal Halloweenie time. 🐾🌭🎃👻🐾

The other one is where he wore that Tina Turner wig, which he absolutely hated but he looked freakishly adorable! 🥰

Having a senior dog is quite endearing, heart melting, challenging and heart strengthening all at the same time.

As they age and depend on you more and more, well you realize the fragility of life and really begin to cherish the precious time you have left with them. 🐾💞🌭🙏🐾

We are taking extra care to make sure that Griffin ages gracefully with great health by focusing on his nutrition (homemade food) And of course all the supplements too. ;)

We want to make sure that he is here with us and with quality of life and great health for just as long as possible and God is willing! 💗

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30/10/2024

After about a week of radio silence and shaking up the whole household a bit,... I just wanted to warmly welcome our two new sweet little additions to the Glorious Minis family.

Introducing sweetheart little Midnight Autumn and her brother Shadow Reign. 🐾 🐶

I traveled out of state last weekend on an exhausting trip to meet them. And boy let me tell you it was well worth the wait and the time, energy and everything else. 🙏

They are both so precious (and both quite tiny too!) My heart literally almost exploded in my chest with love and gratitude on the flight back home. ✈️

Little Shadow is a timid, gentle and shy little boy, and his sister Midnight "Midi" is quite the opposite. She's a pretty sassy, bold, gregarious little girl. 🥰 It was love at first sight (and first lick). 👅

They are both coming out of there their sweet little shells slowly and acclamating to our very close-knit pack quite nicely.
We're all genuinely soooo grateful and beyond blessed to have these two new little one as additions to our family. 🙏 Thank you guys for all the kind messages and thoughtful prayers.
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22/10/2024

I just wanted to wish a very happy birthday to my amazing, sweet, loving and beautiful baby girl Glory!!

Seven years ago (yesterday) You were born and you have brought soooo much love and joy into my life and into our Glorious Minis family. 🎂

I always say that you were and still are the absolute "perfect puppy" and my dream girl.

You are so patient, loving, and beautiful inside and out. And the way you love your walkies and playing in the grass, and caring for and loving your puppies and grand puppies.
You teach me how to be a better person every single day.
You really are simply the best dog that one could hope or pray for.

We just got so lucky and blessed by striking gold with you. 🌈 🪙

Glory, I look into your eyes and I just see nothing but sweetness, gentleness, and pure love and joy.
Thank you for bringing so much happiness and laughter into my life.

Lots of giggles, Thank you for keeping me laughing, even through the tears.

I couldn't possibly have been more blessed to have you come into my life. 💕

Happy birthday, baby girl, we love you oh sooooo very much! 🙏💞 🎂🎈😘

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13/10/2024

Blue Boo's puppies at eight weeks old today. 🐾 🐾💗🐶🐾🐕🐾🥰 💞🐾🙏💗🐶🐾🐕🐾🥰 🐾
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10/10/2024

Enjoying the mornings post breakfast and rough play time with the pack and the puppies. Only a couple more weeks for Blue's babies.

So savoring and enjoying every moment. 🙏 😉

We have a few puppies that are still available now, so feel free to reach out to us via email or website and fill out a pet parent application! 📨
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08/10/2024

Early mornings with little puppy monsters in the kitchen! 😆🍠 Little Tyler D. has just discovered sweet potatoes and carrots in the pantry.
I don't think he chews on them necessarily to eat them, he simply likes all the attention from his destruction! 😅 .. And then little Klio the kilo, with the adorable gray spot on top of her head. Scampering around like a little white chipmunk with her chocolate dapple sister. She has my heart. ❤️
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07/10/2024

I just stole this picture from FB and thought it was pretty cute and fitting. 🌭 🐾

But also, how long did that little poor doxie baby girl stand there patiently for the pumpkin modeling? 🎃 👻
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