300 Days with a Dog
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A Story About a Dog.
The average lifespan of a dog with Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 2) is 300 days. I want to cherish each one.
The average lifespan of a dog with Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 2) is 300 days. I want to cherish each one.
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This is the story of my dog, Bakura. 15 years old, and diagnosed with stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease. The average lifespan is 300 days. It's going to be a rough year, but each day is a gift.
#seniordog #bakura #chronickidneydisease #intro
#seniordog #bakura #chronickidneydisease #intro
We have reached Old Man Level: Accidentally Falling Asleep
#seniordog #dogdementia #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #sleepypuppy #ccd #ckd #hessocute #omg #lookathim
#seniordog #dogdementia #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #sleepypuppy #ccd #ckd #hessocute #omg #lookathim
July 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We have reached Old Man Level: Accidentally Falling Asleep
#seniordog #dogdementia #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #sleepypuppy #ccd #ckd #hessocute #omg #lookathim
#seniordog #dogdementia #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #sleepypuppy #ccd #ckd #hessocute #omg #lookathim
I am starting to think I should have made this about Bakura's dementia instead of his kidneys. Little man just walked directly into the washing machine. GO-ONG! I thought the Herald of a God had arrived.
#dogsofbluesky #dogdementia #ccd #bakura #seniordog
#dogsofbluesky #dogdementia #ccd #bakura #seniordog
July 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I am starting to think I should have made this about Bakura's dementia instead of his kidneys. Little man just walked directly into the washing machine. GO-ONG! I thought the Herald of a God had arrived.
#dogsofbluesky #dogdementia #ccd #bakura #seniordog
#dogsofbluesky #dogdementia #ccd #bakura #seniordog
One Dog, Gengar for size.
Bakura is too old to care about a lot of things lately. Not sure if it's actually age or if he just can't see/hear what he used to.
He still hates the vet tho, which is where we're about to go. He smells funny, a CKD progression symptom
#seniordog #gengar #dogsofbluesky
Bakura is too old to care about a lot of things lately. Not sure if it's actually age or if he just can't see/hear what he used to.
He still hates the vet tho, which is where we're about to go. He smells funny, a CKD progression symptom
#seniordog #gengar #dogsofbluesky
June 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
One Dog, Gengar for size.
Bakura is too old to care about a lot of things lately. Not sure if it's actually age or if he just can't see/hear what he used to.
He still hates the vet tho, which is where we're about to go. He smells funny, a CKD progression symptom
#seniordog #gengar #dogsofbluesky
Bakura is too old to care about a lot of things lately. Not sure if it's actually age or if he just can't see/hear what he used to.
He still hates the vet tho, which is where we're about to go. He smells funny, a CKD progression symptom
#seniordog #gengar #dogsofbluesky
Sometimes old dogs don't want to eat. They just aren't interested. But a little encouragement and company goes a long way.
#thethingsidofordogs #seniordog #dinnertime #dogsofbluesky #pupper #littlewhitedog #bakura
#thethingsidofordogs #seniordog #dinnertime #dogsofbluesky #pupper #littlewhitedog #bakura
May 27, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Sometimes old dogs don't want to eat. They just aren't interested. But a little encouragement and company goes a long way.
#thethingsidofordogs #seniordog #dinnertime #dogsofbluesky #pupper #littlewhitedog #bakura
#thethingsidofordogs #seniordog #dinnertime #dogsofbluesky #pupper #littlewhitedog #bakura
Look at this soggy scrunge of a man. But seriously, he's never handled baths well, less so as an old man. So he's traumatized. I'm traumatized. Nobody is happy but the reptiles, who enjoy the humidity.
#seniordog #dogbath #wetdog #saddog #dogsofbluesky #oldman
#seniordog #dogbath #wetdog #saddog #dogsofbluesky #oldman
May 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Look at this soggy scrunge of a man. But seriously, he's never handled baths well, less so as an old man. So he's traumatized. I'm traumatized. Nobody is happy but the reptiles, who enjoy the humidity.
#seniordog #dogbath #wetdog #saddog #dogsofbluesky #oldman
#seniordog #dogbath #wetdog #saddog #dogsofbluesky #oldman
It's been pretty quiet around here. We've found the current goldilocks zone of meds for (mostly) peaceful nights, and I've been basking in the calm. I think he is too.
#seniordog #oldmanpupper #sleepingdog #loafdog #bakura #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #oldmanpupper #sleepingdog #loafdog #bakura #dogsofbluesky
April 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It's been pretty quiet around here. We've found the current goldilocks zone of meds for (mostly) peaceful nights, and I've been basking in the calm. I think he is too.
#seniordog #oldmanpupper #sleepingdog #loafdog #bakura #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #oldmanpupper #sleepingdog #loafdog #bakura #dogsofbluesky
April 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tramadol has been a life saver for Bakura and I. We sleep through the night, save for a bathroom visit a few times a week. He's all cuddly again.
#seniordog #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
March 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tramadol has been a life saver for Bakura and I. We sleep through the night, save for a bathroom visit a few times a week. He's all cuddly again.
#seniordog #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
Last vet visit, my little guy got a small tramadol script for his shaking and night pain. He is finally sleeping through the night! No whining, no shivers, just snores. Feel a little guilty it took so long, but we had to exhaust other options first.
#seniordog #painmeds #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #painmeds #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
March 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last vet visit, my little guy got a small tramadol script for his shaking and night pain. He is finally sleeping through the night! No whining, no shivers, just snores. Feel a little guilty it took so long, but we had to exhaust other options first.
#seniordog #painmeds #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #painmeds #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky
I'm so happy I could cry. His kidneys are chugging along, everything is a normal value, and he's gained 2 pounds. I am THRILLED.
#goodnews #seniordog #ckd #chronickidneydisease #testresults
#goodnews #seniordog #ckd #chronickidneydisease #testresults
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I'm so happy I could cry. His kidneys are chugging along, everything is a normal value, and he's gained 2 pounds. I am THRILLED.
#goodnews #seniordog #ckd #chronickidneydisease #testresults
#goodnews #seniordog #ckd #chronickidneydisease #testresults
Oh sure, he's not interested in expensive fancy foods I buy him. He wants my rice and beans!
#seniordog #beggingdog #dogsofbluesky #dinner #riceandbeans #dogfood #bakura
#seniordog #beggingdog #dogsofbluesky #dinner #riceandbeans #dogfood #bakura
March 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Oh sure, he's not interested in expensive fancy foods I buy him. He wants my rice and beans!
#seniordog #beggingdog #dogsofbluesky #dinner #riceandbeans #dogfood #bakura
#seniordog #beggingdog #dogsofbluesky #dinner #riceandbeans #dogfood #bakura
Tuesday is Bakuras next kidney bloodwork panel. It will let us know how quickly his kidneys are declining.
It is the right and responsible thing to do, but I admit I'm very scared of the answer.
It is the right and responsible thing to do, but I admit I'm very scared of the answer.
March 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tuesday is Bakuras next kidney bloodwork panel. It will let us know how quickly his kidneys are declining.
It is the right and responsible thing to do, but I admit I'm very scared of the answer.
It is the right and responsible thing to do, but I admit I'm very scared of the answer.
Though his interest in food waxes and wanes, his explorers spirit continues to perplex.
#seniordog #bakura #lostinthesauce #cutedog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #bakura #lostinthesauce #cutedog #dogsofbluesky
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Though his interest in food waxes and wanes, his explorers spirit continues to perplex.
#seniordog #bakura #lostinthesauce #cutedog #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #bakura #lostinthesauce #cutedog #dogsofbluesky
The post-nap fugue state. Poor guy doesn't even remember he's a dog.
#seniordog #bakura #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy #scrungle
#seniordog #bakura #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy #scrungle
February 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The post-nap fugue state. Poor guy doesn't even remember he's a dog.
#seniordog #bakura #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy #scrungle
#seniordog #bakura #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy #scrungle
Someone has the right idea today!
#seniordog #sleepypuppy #coldfront #icedover #toebeans #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #sleepypuppy #coldfront #icedover #toebeans #dogsofbluesky
February 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Someone has the right idea today!
#seniordog #sleepypuppy #coldfront #icedover #toebeans #dogsofbluesky
#seniordog #sleepypuppy #coldfront #icedover #toebeans #dogsofbluesky
The Smallest Dog. This is the day I got Bakura. He was only a little bigger than my shoe, and very nervous about his new home. #dogsofbluesky #puppypic #puppydog #bakura #throwback #babypictures
February 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Smallest Dog. This is the day I got Bakura. He was only a little bigger than my shoe, and very nervous about his new home. #dogsofbluesky #puppypic #puppydog #bakura #throwback #babypictures
Apparently 2am is Sniff the Front Door Time(tm). It's very important, and I am required to be there to supervise.
#ccd #seniordog #sundowning #dogdementia #bakura #caninecognativedisorder
#ccd #seniordog #sundowning #dogdementia #bakura #caninecognativedisorder
February 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Apparently 2am is Sniff the Front Door Time(tm). It's very important, and I am required to be there to supervise.
#ccd #seniordog #sundowning #dogdementia #bakura #caninecognativedisorder
#ccd #seniordog #sundowning #dogdementia #bakura #caninecognativedisorder
Brain so smooth. Smooth like mirror. Still like lake.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #bakura #smoothbrained
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #bakura #smoothbrained
February 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Brain so smooth. Smooth like mirror. Still like lake.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #bakura #smoothbrained
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #bakura #smoothbrained
I'm always a weird kind of relieved when Bakura feels good enough to beg for food. BUT GET OFF ME
#bakura #seniordog #ccd #ckd #dogsofbluesky #beggingdog #caninedementia #chronickidneydisease #agoodday
#bakura #seniordog #ccd #ckd #dogsofbluesky #beggingdog #caninedementia #chronickidneydisease #agoodday
February 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I'm always a weird kind of relieved when Bakura feels good enough to beg for food. BUT GET OFF ME
#bakura #seniordog #ccd #ckd #dogsofbluesky #beggingdog #caninedementia #chronickidneydisease #agoodday
#bakura #seniordog #ccd #ckd #dogsofbluesky #beggingdog #caninedementia #chronickidneydisease #agoodday
February 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Throwback to 2021, when Bakura decided that snow was alright...if I went out with him.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #olddog #snowdog #dogsinsweaters #throwback #bakura
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #olddog #snowdog #dogsinsweaters #throwback #bakura
February 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Throwback to 2021, when Bakura decided that snow was alright...if I went out with him.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #olddog #snowdog #dogsinsweaters #throwback #bakura
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #olddog #snowdog #dogsinsweaters #throwback #bakura
I think he wants something, but all I can think about is how round he looks.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #roundlad #dog #bakura #oldmanpupper #closeup
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #roundlad #dog #bakura #oldmanpupper #closeup
February 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I think he wants something, but all I can think about is how round he looks.
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #roundlad #dog #bakura #oldmanpupper #closeup
#seniordog #dogsofbluesky #roundlad #dog #bakura #oldmanpupper #closeup
Someone has decided he doesn't need to sleep tonight and would rather patrol the house and whine. For some reason, I HAVE to go with him. Canine Cognative Decline: 0 stars
#ccd #caninecognativedecline #dogdementia #seniordog #thestruggleisreal #pleasesleep #imsotired
#ccd #caninecognativedecline #dogdementia #seniordog #thestruggleisreal #pleasesleep #imsotired
February 2, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Someone has decided he doesn't need to sleep tonight and would rather patrol the house and whine. For some reason, I HAVE to go with him. Canine Cognative Decline: 0 stars
#ccd #caninecognativedecline #dogdementia #seniordog #thestruggleisreal #pleasesleep #imsotired
#ccd #caninecognativedecline #dogdementia #seniordog #thestruggleisreal #pleasesleep #imsotired
Back when he could still get yp there, Bakura would sleep on the back of the couch when I was away. Sometimes he would get up there when I was sitting there too, becoming a very warm stole.
#seniordog #throwback #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy
#seniordog #throwback #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy
January 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Back when he could still get yp there, Bakura would sleep on the back of the couch when I was away. Sometimes he would get up there when I was sitting there too, becoming a very warm stole.
#seniordog #throwback #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy
#seniordog #throwback #sleepingdog #dogsofbluesky #sleepypuppy
He either had the zoomies or accidentally revealed part of his true eldrich form. Still, the zoomies are hard to come by at his age, so I'm pleased.
#seniordog #zoomies #dogsofbluesky #olddog #dog #bakura
#seniordog #zoomies #dogsofbluesky #olddog #dog #bakura
January 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
He either had the zoomies or accidentally revealed part of his true eldrich form. Still, the zoomies are hard to come by at his age, so I'm pleased.
#seniordog #zoomies #dogsofbluesky #olddog #dog #bakura
#seniordog #zoomies #dogsofbluesky #olddog #dog #bakura