Me and my dog

[ritaxis]

Truffle hasn't eaten anything today. She has drunk water and she has peed, and walked up and down the stairs a few times to stick close to me, but she is unsteady on her feet and very quiet. She wanted to be outside some of the day but she only went without me a couple of times. I went out with her and she just stood quietly, intensely looking around and sniffing the air.

I think I know how this goes. But she doesn't seem actually uncomfortable at the moment, so I'm treating it as an illness for now. She's on something to prevent bleeding, as well as her Addison's medicines. her Tramadol for arthritis, and an anti-diarrheal (she had the runs Friday night but not last night). I was working on settling into the upstairs bedroom. but I knocked it off so I could settle in a place that is easier for her-- me on the couch and her on the floor bed next to me.

I  don't want to belabor the thought, but it does occur to me that I should be taking notes for when it is my turn.

Comments

This is really tough.

[dragonet2.livejournal.com]

Much sympathy and hugs across the e-ways for both of you.

Re: This is really tough.

[ritaxis.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She's much better today, but the situation is the same.

[carbonel]

I'm sorry she's so poorly. I remember when you were writing about her as a bouncy young pup.