In realizing that tomorrow will most likely be Glamis' last birthday party, I wanted to get a patriotic birthday photo of him. Did you know you can not find any decorations on July 3rd? Ok, maybe I could have but my patience was limited to three stores. I found some flags of course and a bandanna and a cardboard Uncle Sam hat. I put a shout out to my photographer friends and hope someone has a background I can use.
 |
| Oregon was watching over Glamis |
Last night was very stressful. I noticed around 8:30 that Glamis was not breathing right. I watched him and compared him to the other dogs and he was breathing very shallow and twice the rate of the others. Fireworks were not yet going off so it was not stress. I am fairly certain there is fluid in his chest. He still has the fluid balloon on his side. Flashbacks to Arri - how long do I wait. I text the Dr. just to give him an update. I didn't hear back but I didn't think I would. There were firework shows going on and I was sure he took his boys to it. Initially i was worried I should go to the ER - at MSU this time but settled down. I remembered he had suggested diuretics and a few days wait for Arri at one point. Glamis was not gasping for breath so I choose to wait until morning.
 |
| Oregon is always ready for comfort duty |
This morning, Glamis is breathing easier but still very shallow. I send another text and get a call back right away. The office is closed today but Dr. Mike will meet me at the cllinic to take a look. I was very relieved that his color was good, and his heart and lungs sounded good. He thinks Glamis is very uncomfortable and the act of breathing hurts. He gives us some pain meds and off we go. A huge thank you to Dr Mike for taking such good care of his patients....even a special trip on a holiday.
 |
| Oregon photo bomb |
This afternoon, Glamis is much more alert and active. When offered a trip outside, he doesn't have to be helped, forced or bribed to go. And the pain meds did exactly what we want to avoid...he feels so much better I keep finding him up on the sofa or chair. Have to watch the incision, it isn't fully closed yet.
Thank you for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. This experience is so different from what Arri went through. Arri's cancer didn't scare me. I was ready for battle. This one, after what I have read online, and how quickly new issues are popping up, I feel we are already running in retreat and planning surrender.
I managed to get a few photos done before work demanded my attention. I now have more patriotic accessories so more photos to come.
 |
| Oregon, Glamis & Summer |
 |
| Glamis is feeling better |
 |
| Oregon is not feeling well |
No comments:
Post a Comment