triciakoontz

Here are a couple of Bella's photos from the Canine Freestyle Federation (CFF) Titling Event in November, 2012. She is such an elegant girl. She took first place both days but we missed qualifying for a title by 1 point!

Bella has been sick since Feb. of 2012 - intermittent and very hard to pin down the cause. Finally she had a full blown attack of joint inflammation - every joint was swollen and tender; she was very sick. Although all the tick-borne tests came back negative, that does not mean the dog doesn't have tick-borne disease. She was treated with high dose docy protocol both times. She has been "off" since about a week after the CFF trials and tonight she had a very intense seizure, at least the 2nd one that we know about. She is under the treatment of NC State Vet Hospital and we go back this week. Of course I'm worried sick. Poor sweet girl.
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I love to see the sweet synchronicity of our movement in the performance photos. That is not taught, it just happens when you are working together as an equal team, the choreography is fun for both, and the music selection is right for the dog's gait at the trot. Magic!

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SamK

I hope everything goes well! Poor thing. Try not to worry

Lovely pics, she is so focused on you, it's lovely.

hbwright

Trish, lovely photos. She is such a lovely girl. I really do miss seeing her, even though she put Jubes in her place and Jubes has never forgotten it. LOL.

I am so sorry to hear about her illness. Working in infectious disease for so long I do know what tick-born illnesses can do you to. You have to have experienced it or know somebody very closely to get even the faintest idea. And, you are correct. Many times it does not show up in blood work, even ELISAs and WBs are not accurate enough. I'll be praying for her and pray her seizures disappear for good.

Sherryh

Bella, is a beauty Beautiful pics!!!

KissNme

Can't see the pics here at work. I'll be prayer for Bella to get completely well. I'm so sorry she's been sick.
Congrats on her work, though.

avianantics

Hugs for you and Bella, I hope she gets well soon.

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Sam1491

Hugs to Bella, and lots of hope you find out what's causing your sweet beautiful girls illness

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HarvestMoon

She's a beautiful girl. I'm so sorry to hear about her illness. I hope she will be ok! Sending lots of positive, healing vibes for her.

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maggiemay

Beautiful Bella, I hope you feel better soon.
Great pictures. I would have loved to see a video of you two in action

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LindaH

Looks like Bella enjoys the freestyle very much...she's sooo intense. Congratulations on your and Bella's placements. Bella is a beautiful girl!

I am very sorry she is ill and the treatment hasn't totally cured her yet. Really hope they can get her back to 100% very soon.

Please keep us updated on how she is doing.

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dax0402

Beautiful pictures. Hoping and praying Bella is OK.

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triciakoontz

Thanks for all the kind words, thoughts, and energy sent our way. Will post an update after we have been to North Carolina State University Vet Hospital next Thursday.

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dobegal

I hope everything is OK.

triciakoontz

It's neat that you picked up the intensity. She connects with me on a level that I have never experienced with another dog and she stays there throughout the routine (or practice) - it is both wonderful and challenging for me to give back on the same level! She has taught me a lot. I hope she gets well enough to return to Federation freestyle - she loves it as much as I do!

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