We dropped.Ferdinand off at the vet this morning for observation. They are going to monitor and administer his meds for the day and call if there are any changes. We hope the little guy is going to be okay, but we are kind of in limbo. Things could go either way at this point. Say a prayer for Ferdinand. We just want his pain to stop.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A rough couple of days
Today has been really tough for me and my family. I started hurting a couple of days ago so Mom and Dad gave me some medicine to take away the pain called Tramadol. The medicine worked pretty well and they only gave it to me when I started to hurt really bad. Sometime last night I woke up in a LOT of pain. I cried and cried to let Mommy and Daddy know. They tried to make me feel better and gave me some more of the Tramadol, but it didn't work this time. I was still hurting really bad.
We all got in the car and headed down to the VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, in Lynnwood. Mom called ahead to let them know we were coming. They were able to see me right away and check me out. The technician took me in back to help me go potty and take a sample of my urine. I didn't like it, but I was a very good boy. Then the doctor came in and took a look at me. She could tell right away that I was hurting a lot, so she didn't poke and prod me. She just asked Mom and Dad a lot of questions. She said that Dr. Kline happened to be there this morning and would be able to see me and do an exam, but it might be a little while. The technician came back in and took me into the back for some blood tests and a little nap. She told Mom and Dad to go get some lunch and she would call after Dr. Kline was able to do the examination.
After they finished lunch, Mom and Dad came back to wait some more. Dr. Kline is a wonderful doctor so she is a very busy lady. A little bit later the other doctor came back and told Mom and Dad that I was doing alright and resting. Dr. Kline wants me to go on some new medicine and see if it makes me better. Nobody is quite sure what is causing my pain, though. It could be from my meningoencephalitis or it could be from the slipped disc in my neck. The only two ways to find out for sure is by giving me an MRI or doing surgery. Mommy and Daddy, as well as my doctors, worry that I might have a hard time with the anesthesia so they want to avoid those two things if they can. We are all hoping that this new medicine will help me feel better soon so we can all get a good night's sleep.
Speaking of sleep, it's time for me to take another nap. Thanks for checking in to see how I'm doing, and have a great night!
We all got in the car and headed down to the VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, in Lynnwood. Mom called ahead to let them know we were coming. They were able to see me right away and check me out. The technician took me in back to help me go potty and take a sample of my urine. I didn't like it, but I was a very good boy. Then the doctor came in and took a look at me. She could tell right away that I was hurting a lot, so she didn't poke and prod me. She just asked Mom and Dad a lot of questions. She said that Dr. Kline happened to be there this morning and would be able to see me and do an exam, but it might be a little while. The technician came back in and took me into the back for some blood tests and a little nap. She told Mom and Dad to go get some lunch and she would call after Dr. Kline was able to do the examination.
After they finished lunch, Mom and Dad came back to wait some more. Dr. Kline is a wonderful doctor so she is a very busy lady. A little bit later the other doctor came back and told Mom and Dad that I was doing alright and resting. Dr. Kline wants me to go on some new medicine and see if it makes me better. Nobody is quite sure what is causing my pain, though. It could be from my meningoencephalitis or it could be from the slipped disc in my neck. The only two ways to find out for sure is by giving me an MRI or doing surgery. Mommy and Daddy, as well as my doctors, worry that I might have a hard time with the anesthesia so they want to avoid those two things if they can. We are all hoping that this new medicine will help me feel better soon so we can all get a good night's sleep.
Speaking of sleep, it's time for me to take another nap. Thanks for checking in to see how I'm doing, and have a great night!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
My new sister....
I am so sorry I haven't written on my blog for so long. I didn't realize it had been soooo long. :( Since I last wrote there have been some pretty big changes in my life.
I went on a road trip down to California with my Mommy, Daddy, sister, and Mama Chica. We went back to Pinecrest Lake and spent about two weeks there. It was great. I got to swim and lay in the sun. I loved it! At least until we were on our way back home and I got a bladder infection. Mommy says it's because of the medicine I have to take for the swelling in my brain (Prednisone). I really wish I didn't have to take that stuff anymore. It makes me cranky and I get all kinds of infections from it. :(
Mommy started back to school at the end of August, but Daddy gets to stay home and take care of me every day. He has an owie in his neck so he can't go to work everyday. I feel bad for him and give him lots of snuggles to make him feel better. Daddy and I take care of the house (when he feels okay) and run errands for Mommy. I love staying home with my Daddy every day. :)
A few days before Christmas, Mommy and Daddy adopted another sister for me. Her name is Isabella. She is pretty cool cuz she is a Chi like me and is about my size. She knows to give me space when I am cranky and snuggles with me when I am not. I am still getting used to her, but I think that she can stay. Besides, she and I share the same birthday. Nobody knows for sure how old she is, but the vet thinks she might be about as old as me, so Mommy and Daddy gave her the same birthday as me. I love watching Isabella and Moxie when they wrestle and play in the house. They are crazy!
Isabella
I also have a new cousin. His name is Osito and he lives in Friday Harbor with my auntie, uncle and Mama Chica. We think he is a Chi-Weenie (a chihuahua/dachshund mix, but are not sure). He is still a puppy so he hasn't learned to give me my space. I'm sure it won't take him very long, though. Especially when he tries to steal my nummies and I have to bite him on the nose.
I haven't been working as hard as I should on my walking and exercising, but my New Year's resolution is to do better and get stronger. (I have to help Daddy remember to work with me every day, more than once a day.)
I will do my best not to let so much time go by before I post to my blog again. Love to everyone!!!
Ferdinand
I went on a road trip down to California with my Mommy, Daddy, sister, and Mama Chica. We went back to Pinecrest Lake and spent about two weeks there. It was great. I got to swim and lay in the sun. I loved it! At least until we were on our way back home and I got a bladder infection. Mommy says it's because of the medicine I have to take for the swelling in my brain (Prednisone). I really wish I didn't have to take that stuff anymore. It makes me cranky and I get all kinds of infections from it. :(
Mommy started back to school at the end of August, but Daddy gets to stay home and take care of me every day. He has an owie in his neck so he can't go to work everyday. I feel bad for him and give him lots of snuggles to make him feel better. Daddy and I take care of the house (when he feels okay) and run errands for Mommy. I love staying home with my Daddy every day. :)
A few days before Christmas, Mommy and Daddy adopted another sister for me. Her name is Isabella. She is pretty cool cuz she is a Chi like me and is about my size. She knows to give me space when I am cranky and snuggles with me when I am not. I am still getting used to her, but I think that she can stay. Besides, she and I share the same birthday. Nobody knows for sure how old she is, but the vet thinks she might be about as old as me, so Mommy and Daddy gave her the same birthday as me. I love watching Isabella and Moxie when they wrestle and play in the house. They are crazy!
Isabella
I also have a new cousin. His name is Osito and he lives in Friday Harbor with my auntie, uncle and Mama Chica. We think he is a Chi-Weenie (a chihuahua/dachshund mix, but are not sure). He is still a puppy so he hasn't learned to give me my space. I'm sure it won't take him very long, though. Especially when he tries to steal my nummies and I have to bite him on the nose.
I haven't been working as hard as I should on my walking and exercising, but my New Year's resolution is to do better and get stronger. (I have to help Daddy remember to work with me every day, more than once a day.)
I will do my best not to let so much time go by before I post to my blog again. Love to everyone!!!
Ferdinand
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