Speaking of ~ma, could I have a little bit directed my pretty Mooshu's way? He hasn't eaten anything substantial in more than three days and hasn't even been drinking that much, which concerns me more. I was concerned at first that his appetite was on the wane because of the antibiotics he's on for the yeast/bacterial infection on his skin, but the vet said that wasn't a typical reaction for these ABs.
I've tried cheese & yogurt (two of his favorites) and when I took him to the vet yesterday, they opened a can of wet food and he just turned his nose up at it and would have nothing to do with it. I've been giving him his pills with a slice of cheese, so he's getting that little bit of protein at least, but I'm still super worried. The vet took some bloodwork yesterday, to see if there's anything else going on-- if there is, I'll get him to my regular vet ASAP.
Okay-- he just ate a handful of Cheerios and while it's probably more sugar than he needs, it's something.
Barb, in your shoes, I'd try giving him some Bene Bac [link] even though the vet is saying he doesn't need yogurt. It's more concentrated, and it can't hurt. Also, if possible, try to get Mooshu to drink some Pedialyte.
And I'm definitely sending some doggy~ma.
Thanks WindSparrow. It's funny-- I've been so incredibly lucky with my pets. I've owned cats and dogs my entire life and only one cat had substantial health problems and none of my dogs has ever had anything, so I'm woefully clueless about some of this stuff.
Barb, sending Mooshu some doggy ~ma.
Today is going to have to be the day I have the "How long is this going to take? Who is going to be watching after her and taking care of her from here on out? Who will be covering the costs involved in all of this?" conversation with S's mom.
Stay strong, Sean. Big hugs to you.
Oh, Sean, I am so sorry. What a lot of trouble all at once for you. I hope the conversation with S's mom goes well.
All kinds of -ma to you, Sean. I hope it goes well, and I hope everything else gets sorted, too. This is just so much to be dealing with. Hugs.
Oh Sean, I'm thinking of you today.
What a hard, hard time this has been for you.
In cheerier, news...Cash! Matilda wanted to see some pictures on the computer. And just from the thumbnails she spotted you and called you by your real name and wanted to see pictures of you.
{{Sean}} Much ~ma to you, and S and her Mom. A kick in the pants to your landlord.
Much of the neighborhood was without power last night and into this morning because of a couple of trees that came down during the storm yesterday a few streets away. We had power, but our cable (and thus our phone and internet) were out until a couple of hours ago.
Fortunately, the storm has passed and none of the trouble seems to be affecting this afternoon's plans, the Pooch Pool Party that the county runs.
I've had a four day weekend, thanks to working over Labor Day, and on Friday we took Sassafras on a 5 mile hike in one of the VA parks, and then we stopped at a winery nearby because they have a stream she could swim in. A few pictures of her day, and the puppy flopped on the living room floor afterward: [link]
eta: Much ~ma for your pup, Barb!
