I came home from work about an hour ago, and Lil' Half Dead isn't doing so good. She was fine this morning when I left. Over the years she's had a lot of health problems, slipped disk, arthritis, anaphylactic shock from a bee sting, dehydration (to the point here eyes were twitching from side to side and she couldn't walk)... but today is different once again, she's walking around with her head to one side and is really wobbly. We're going to the vet at three, I hope she's okay. Every time this happens I feel like it's the last time and they're going to tell me that the end is near, but then it turns out she's okay and she pulls through one more time. I swear this dog has nine lives. I've got my fingers crossed that this is the case once again. I don't know what I'd do without her, she's been with me through a lot, and has been the one really consistent thing in my adult life for the last 14 years. Through bad boyfriends, 2 cross country moves, 4 apartments, 4 houses, different jobs you name it, she's always been there a constant source of comfort and stability. I'm thankful that I have my husband and Left Eye in my life now because I'd really be a mess if I lost her.
Update as of 6:37pm
Lil' Half Dead has used another one of her nine lives today. The vet said she has "Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome," basically it's like vertigo for dogs. The only treatment......dramamine. The idea is to keep the vertigo under control so she can eat without throwing up. Very interesting, and the prognosis for a complete recovery.... pretty good.
YAY!!
Good to hear that your dog is alright. How are the robin chicks?
Posted by: Nicholas | June 07, 2004 at 09:52 AM
Just visited your site for the first time today and it sounds like lil Half Dead (is this her real name?) is in bad shape. I think you need to put her on Pet Anti-oxidants. Find someone in your area that sells "Market America" products and ask them for the "Pet Anti-oxidants". They are inexpensive but have worked miracles for alot of pets. If you can't find anyone in your area that sells "Market America" products, email me and I can get you a bottle from a friend of mine. I really think your dog would feel better taking the suppliments. It would be worth a try! You sound really attached to this sweet little dog and the anti-oxidants might keep her with you alittle longer and she would probably feel alot better. I am also a Bungalow owner. I own a 1912 Aladdin Bungalow (the Albany) and we are just beginning the process of restoring. We plan to move in to it as soon as we get the kitchen put back in and then sell the new house we live in now. We think it will get done faster if we force ourselves to live in it and we won't have a mortgage! Big plus!!! As it is right now...we go for weeks and don't go over there! Nothing is getting done! I have enjoyed your site and writings! Good luck to you all...esp. LHD! Cheryll
Posted by: Cheryll Garner | June 27, 2004 at 09:09 PM