Tina - I would have been there as soon as the surgery opened at 9am this morning, but I honestly do not think that it is necessary at the moment. Ram knows that I would instantly take her if I thought it was. She is just a bit "down" and it is probably due to her condition. I cannot say that I am not worried, because I am, but on the other hand I am not THAT worried. And it certainly will not harm her to have reduced amount of food as she really does need to lose some weight. She is eating - she has all her meds and all her supplements and vitamins - and I am probably worrying over nothing. But then with Pereg I am obviously always aware when something is not right. So I will wait and see. She is due for her full medical check-up, blood tests etc on 19 of this month, and if I really think it necessary I will take her before them. But I think I am probably worrying about nothing because of her epilepsy and the fact that she had two bad nasty Grand Mals on Friday and Saturday, just 22 hours in between each of them. At least I hope so.
So sorry to hear this Malka. Maybe she just feels a bit under the weather after the seizures and doesn't feel like eating. Some of my dogs will act that way after being sick. I always worry when one is off their feed. Especially if it's Joey. He's a food specialist. Often I'll hand feed if I feel I need to. They LOVE that. With a bit of time she'll probally get back to her usual self. My love and best wishes to both of you.
Pereg seems fine now Debra but I am a different matter, but am I glad to "see" you as I missed you and was worried about you. How are you and how is little Rita? I have not taken her to Ram - she is eating and back to normal, whatever normal is for her, and she is due blood tests on 19 November. She is only on Day 9 seizure-free and really needs to go 14 days sz-free before a blood test. And there is no way I am prepared to show my face at the moment.
Oh, Malka......I so know that feeling. The stress alone of caring for a sick dog brings you down so fast. It's as bad as having a sick child. Worse, I think, because they can't tell you where they hurt. If you sleep you hear every breath they take. No sleep is a good sleep so why bother. With dogs like Pereg and Rita who require constant vigilance even good days aren't stress free because you are always watching and listening. I understand and applaud you for hanging in there and caring for your little girl and for loving her. So many would have simply thrown her away. There seem to be many here and on Dogsey who feel as we do and are willing to take in the throwaways and give them a chance. This is such a good place for us to be. On a brighter note.....Rita is thriving still to everyone's surprise. She's eating well as long as her food is prepared to her liking and I'm now being careful that she doesn't gain any more weight. Last year I was afraid she was going to have a heart attack....now the big worry is keeping her from gaining weight. Big, happy change. Hang in there, my friend. I won't tell you that better days are coming, but I will say that you will find the inner strength to cope and Pereg will pick up that strength from you.
