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Lessons I Learned From Virginia Moore Hawn

Roxanne Hawn — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:19:54 +0000

The blog will go silent for a while as we cope with the loss of my mother-in-law Virginia Moore Hawn. She died early Sunday morning (May 6, 2012), after a week in acute hospice care. Here is my tribute: Lessons I Learned from Virginia M. Hawn ~ By Roxanne M. Hawn Nurture friendships with people [...]

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ, Part 5

Roxanne Hawn — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:45:27 +0000

Here is part five (of five) of frequently asked questions dog lovers have asked me since Lilly’s ill-fated response to a vaccine earlier this year. This series of questions / answers covers the COSTS of diagnosing and treating Lilly’s vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal [...]

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ, Part 4

Roxanne Hawn — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:45:02 +0000

Here is part four (of five) of frequently asked questions dog lovers have asked me since Lilly’s ill-fated response to a vaccine earlier this year. This series of questions / answers covers the treatment of Lilly’s vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord).

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ, Part 3

Roxanne Hawn — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:45:49 +0000

Here is part three (of five) of frequently asked questions dog lovers have asked me since Lilly’s ill-fated response to a vaccine earlier this year. This series of questions / answers covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and Lilly’s prognosis of Lilly’s vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord).

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ, Part 2

Roxanne Hawn — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:45:49 +0000

Here is part two (of five) of frequently asked questions dog lovers have asked me since Lilly’s ill-fated response to a vaccine earlier this year. This series of questions / answers covers the vaccine itself, factors that people think / assume may have led to the adverse vaccine reaction, and the incidence rate of vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord).

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ, Part 1

Roxanne Hawn — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:45:58 +0000

Here is part one (of five) of frequently asked questions dog lovers have asked me since Lilly’s ill-fated response to a rabies vaccine earlier this year. Today, we cover Lilly’s health status and vaccine history.

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Squee Alert – Video – Border Collie Puppies

Roxanne Hawn — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:46:27 +0000

These tri-color, smooth coat border collie puppies were born at Valdemar Farm in Fort Lupton, Colorado (where we take herding lessons). The litter is jokingly known as "Big Head Todd and the Monsters."

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction – Belle of the Ball

Roxanne Hawn — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:45:06 +0000

Among the behavioral changes we've seen since Lilly developed meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord) is a resurgence of attention-seeking behaviors. It makes getting any work done pretty hard, and it makes taking a walk on our road interesting.

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Adverse Vaccine Reactions – Dog With Butter Butt Syndrome

Roxanne Hawn — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:45:01 +0000

Next up in our gallery of changes since Lilly developed meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord) after an adverse vaccine reaction to a rabies vaccine is this video showing how much trouble Lilly has holding a simple sit. Sometimes, her front feet slide out. Sometimes, we joke that she must have "butter on her butt."

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Wordless Wednesday – The Faces of Lilly Before and After Her Adverse Vaccine Reaction

Roxanne Hawn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:45:15 +0000

Last week, after a long walk and a dip in our pond, I took a picture of a happy Lilly. It's a nice picture, except all I can see are the changes in Lilly's face from her ongoing neurological deficits. For comparison ... first a few pictures of Lilly BEFORE she got so sick following her rabies vaccination in January 2012.

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Lost Border Collie Puppy – Golden Gate Canyon, Golden, Colorado – Please Help!

Roxanne Hawn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:58:43 +0000

A 5-month-old, female, border collie (mix) puppy jumped from a moving car Sunday, April 22, 2012, on Golden Gate Canyon Road (west of Golden, Colorado). Please use email and social media to alert anyone you know who lives in the area or who hikes, bikes, or rides horses in the area, including in Mount Galbraith Open Space Park, White Ranch Open Space Park, Centennial Cone Open Space Park, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

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Veterinary Neurological Exam – My Notes

Roxanne Hawn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:45:13 +0000

In March 2012, I had the chance to attend (on a press pass) two days of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) annual conference. It happened to be in Denver this year. My number one destination was a session called "Video Tour of the Neurologic Exam" by Dr. Simon Platt, who works / teaches at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Adverse Vaccine Reaction – Big Blog Posts Coming

Roxanne Hawn — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:45:21 +0000

Lilly and I apologize for last week's blogging absence. The clock ran out on us every single day. we also have some BIG blog posts brewing. They are not the kind that come together quickly. So, this week, we promise a few more updates about Lilly's recovery. After that, if we can eke out enough time and mental bandwidth, you can expect some big picture, HUGE news blog posts in the wake of Lilly's adverse rabies vaccine reaction.

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Product Review and Giveaway: Oreck Air Purifier

Roxanne Hawn — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:45:00 +0000

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Champion of My Heart, we're doing our biggest giveaway to date -- a high-end air purifier from Oreck (retail value around $400).

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Old Dog Maintenance – Ginko’s Turn

Roxanne Hawn — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:45:51 +0000

In about a month, Ginko will be 12. He recently had a thorough exam, senior blood work, and vaccinations (3-year rabies, 1-year lepto). And, this week ... he went in to have his teeth "done." While he was conked out, they went ahead and took off two bothersome lumps -- one on an eyelid and one his head.

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