Tomorrow Blitz and I will go see the specialist. I'm very anxious to hear what he has to say. I think topically he has some sort of infection but my worry is that this disease is making its unfortunate progress. There's been a change in Blitz that I don't like - that sparkle in his eyes is no longer there. Hopefully with the proper medication it will come back, but I have a gnawing feeling in my gut that it won't. Always before in spite of whatever condition was racking his body he was upbeat and spirited. Now, it seems he is leaving me. It's like watching a brightly burning fire slowly dim and it is very upsetting. Yesterday it took 1/2 hour for him to eat his bone (raw, not cooked, same as he's had since puppyhood). He is periodically "drooly" with a long string of spit coming from his mouth. It is hearbreaking and takes all my energy to remain upbeat while I'm around him. Don't want Blitz or the other dogs to see my sadness. But this morning in the shower I had a good cry and now am ready to face the day.
Yesterday was fun as friend and breeder Elizabeth came over with Moto's littermate Belle. We had a good visit and Blitz, Moto and Belle had a nice romp together which was heartwarming.
So for now I'll move through today which is incredibly busy and get to the specialist tomorrow morning. So glad it's in the morning so no waiting involved.
Tricks by any other name
10 years ago
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