My view yesterday. And most likely, today. I stationed myself in the living room with Scout and kept her company all day. Don had to go into the city, so I drove him to the bus station so that I had the car, if necessary. There’s not a whole lot new to report. Scout did perk up and get hungry yesterday and I managed to sneak some antibiotics into her food. Though she slept most of the day, when Don came in the door after a being gone all day, she did a couple of her pounces and spins, which was heartening. But she sounds terrible. Her already heavy breathing is heavier. She’s now coughing a bit and sneezing. And she threw up again this morning, which, I think, is due to the antibiotics. They may just be too strong for her.
We will know the results of the blood work sometime today and go from there. We may need x-rays. Ironically, I had just paid off our previous vet bills last Friday. Ha Ha! Got you! says the Universe.
I’m nervous but am praying and visualizing my girl as the whole, perfect, healthy creation she is. To top it all off, Don had a sleepless night last night with so much tossing and turning that I fled downstairs to the sofa in the den.
Birthday tomorrow. Thanksgiving on Thursday. I really don’t care all that much about either of them. The best birthday present would be Scoutie taking a huge turn for the better. That’s all I need. (And, of course, Mabel, the Featherweight, was my early birthday present.)
I’m listing a scarf today in the Etsy shop. It’s in silk and bamboo and the color is a bit deeper than this photo indicates. It is so soft and silky to the touch. I guarantee it. And it’s my favorite shade of purple. And I have another one on the way, which you can see in the first photo. Update: Sold to Charlotte. That was fast!
Happy Tuesday.
Claudia – Glad baby at least ate something. Worries like that can just drain ya!! I mailed your birthday present today, so I know you won’t have it on your birthday, but it’s coming. Enjoy!!
Hope you have a good day you and Scout and Don – all three!!
Judy
You are so sweet, Judy. Thank you.
Thanks for reporting on Scout today. I was wondering if she has a respiratory infection? My male dog gets allergies at this time of year (Cedar fever here in TX) and I have to watch for bronchitis with him. I know with all that has been happening, you probably don’t feel like having a holiday right now. If I lived where you do, I would just bring Thanksgiving dinner to you and Don. Take care of yourself! Thinking of you, Gina
I wonder that, too. Hopefully, the bloodwork will tell us something and perhaps the vet will recommend a chest x-ray.
Thinking about you and praying that Scout will get better soon. I know how having a sick pet can do a number on us pet parents. If you would care to send me your e-mail address, I’d like to suggest something in connection with Scout.
Wishing the very best for you, Don and sweet Miss Scout.
Hugs, Charlotte
Sent you an email, Charlotte.
Happy Birthday, Claudia. And about Scout: I had Abi in at the vets last week with the blood in the stools/rock eating. Now she has kennel cough. She also has asthma. Had a rough night. Now they say Charlie will also get it. Comes about five days after exposure, which was when she was at the vet’s office. Aspirated during the night. Did you have Scout at the vet’s? Because this is an airborne, highly-contagious virus.
Brenda
Too soon for her to contracted kennel cough. She was just at the vet’s a day and half ago. But I do think there is something wrong with her respiratory system. I often wonder if she has asthma.
Happy Birthday early! I hope you get your wish, and Scout returns to her healthy self.
Love the scarf!
xo Kris
Thank you, Kris.
Wishing you a Happy Early Birthday and the best present ever for Scout to feel better! Thinking of all of you!
hugs,
Linda
Thank you, Linda.
I’m hoping you all have a great day today. Hugs all around. xo
We need ’em!
I’m sure the best gift you could get would be for good health for Scout! Sending only good thoughts…;)
Thank you, Donnamae.
Happy Birthday, and Happy Thanksgiving Claudia. A virtual hug for Scout…come on girl, you’ve lots of devoted followers pulling for you to get well quickly!
Hope Scout is feeling all that positive energy.
Claudia, thinking good thoughts for Scout, hoping that everything turns towards the good.
And wishing you a Happy Birthday, may all of your dreams come true.
Jen
Thank you, Jen.
Your beautiful Scout has been on my heart and in my prayers often since yesterday. Of course he is the best birthday present you could have or wish for. I hope you have much more to be thankful for soon. I’m glad you are keeping close company with him, good for him and good for you.
We took her back to the doctor today and they are keeping her there for a day or two so that she can have fluids and get her antibiotic through shots. She’e running a fever and can’t stand up. Very scared.
Claudia, your scarf is beautiful. Love the deep plum color. I just started crocheting again, haven’t done it since I was 7. Amazing how it all comes back to you though:) I am currently working on a granny square blanket.
Thanks, Dawn.
I hope Scouties return to better health is a Birthday present..Could it be her heart??
not sure. labored breathing, temperature, throwing up, all of which might be due to Lyme. She’s staying overnight so they can monitor her.
Claudia, thinking of you today and wishing you a good Thanksgiving and birthday as a respite from all the pain and worry you have been experiencing lately. Please know that many people care deeply about you and Don and Scout. I hope the vet’s tests will offer some help and guidance in getting her back to her normal self. In the meantime, take good care of yourself and know that you are loved. xxoo, Martha
Blood tests were normal, but she’s worse. She’s running a fever, can’t keep anything down, her hind leg are collapsing and she’s breathing in a labored way. She’s been admitted to the hospital where they are going to keep an eye on her.
*H*A*P*P*Y* * *B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y*!*!*!* to you!! I hope Scout gets all better super fast. Enjoy Thanksgiving.. are you making a turkey dinner? We’re having our 2 sons, 2 DILs and 4 grandsons over for dinner. Happy mayhem.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
No turkey – I’m a vegetarian. To tell you the truth, with everything going on right now, I don’t think we care a whole lot about Thanksgiving dinner – we don’t really have anything on hand for it.
As I sit with my threee furbabies around me, I’m sending up prayers that Scout feels better soon! Hard to think about celebrating any occasion when our loved ones are not feeling well! Hugs from MA to all of you!!
Thank you, Donna.
I truly hope Scout improves soon. Hopefully the blood test will show something. I am always astounded at the cost of veterinarian expenses. I have two dogs and their yearly exam is unbelievable. I see elderly people in the waiting room and I wonder how they do it on a fixed income. And, my vet bill has to be paid in full at the time of service. Sorry, I had to vent.
Wishing you a Happy Birthday and I hope it’s calm and relaxing and worry free. You have so many praying for Scout, let’s hope we’re heard.
XO,
Jane
Something to be said for living in a small town. They let us make payments, bless them. I don’t know what we would do otherwise.
Taking Augie is as soon as I get off of the computer for his shots so we can board him over Christmas.
Yikes!!
Lovely scarf your knitting.
thank you Suzan.
Hoping your birthday and your Thanksgiving will be happy with Scout taking that turn for the better. I am thinking of you more than you know.
That is a gorgeous scarf you made. The color is luscious. I have wrapped the one for my MIL along with her other gifts and can’t wait for her to open them!
Big hugs to you, Don, and Scout…
XO,
Sheila
Thank you, Sheila.
Come on sweet Scoutie girl, give your Momma a nice Birthday present. Aunt Mere loves you,
M
She’s in the hospital, Mer. Not doing well – maybe due to Lyme, we’re not sure.
Know, please, that you are Scoutie are in my thoughts and prayers,and I am so hoping the news will be good! Hugs
Thank you, Sandra.
I hope Scout is feeling better by the time I leave this message. This has been such a difficult time for you and Don. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you sweet friend.
Hugs,
Laura
She’s in the hospital, Laura. She has a fever and is not eating or keeping things down. We’re very worried.
I just read the latest update, and I will be praying for Scout. We need our four-legged kiddos just as much as they need us. Praying for a swift recovery and a happier week ahead.
Oh Claudia! I am so very sorry about Scout! Sending you lots and lots of hugs and healing wishes for Scout.
Can I ask what symptoms appeared first? I’m asking because unbeknownst to us our Honey developed something called “mega esophagus” – she couldn’t keep her food down (we kept taking her to the vet and they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her for months) and she ended up with aspiration pneumonia.
Please know you and Scout are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally xo
I am praying for your sweet fur baby -that she is alright and rebounds. Happy Birthday to you, too…and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am also hoping that some of your worries will lessen and there will be a clear path for you to walk- xo Diana
Just read your blog post and comment updates about Scout. I am still praying for her…and for you and Don. I hope you receive the best birthday gift of all tomorrow…the return to health of your fur baby.
Hugs,
Melanie
Still praying.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I checked back in today to see how you and Scout are doing. Poor baby I hope and pray that she is better soon and that you have good news for your birthday. Love that you named your featherweight Mabel. Still haven’t sewn anything on my featherweight yet. Hope to have more time in January. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving and Scout’s health improves soon.
Claudia,
Happy Birthday! I hope Scout fully recovering will be the present you get today.
And have a good Thanksgiving.
Carol
I hope Scout impoves, Claudia. And I hope you all are able to have more restful nights. Sleep deprivation makes it so hard to cope with stress.