Well, I knew it had been awhile since I had blogged, but didn't realize over 2 months had passed. :( My error hey?
It's been a whirlwind couple of months too. With all that was going on, I think I plumb just didn't keep up. The latest news from my crew, I lost my little man, Lil'Shit last month. It was time and I still miss him terribly. Since the end of September I've been trying to help Djinn battle an upper respiratory infection, believe it's a reoccurrance of CaliciVirus that he had a touch of maybe 6 or so yrs ago now. However, it's not clearing up. Been working with one vet, and now another for a second opinion. I am constantly wiping his little nose to keep it as clear as possible. Tomorrow however, he goes in to the vet so that he can flush the sinus cavity, culture the mucus, and take an xray of the skull and sinuses. We want to make sure there is no tumor up there. Just got the preliminary blood work results that we took Saturday. It may be leaning towards a very bad periodontal issue or abscess, but they're not for sure. It could be this that is causing the sinuses to not drain. Regardless of the 4 types of Antibiotics he's had. He's eating and his desire to eat is strong and he seems to be eating ok, but is not putting on weight, he's losing it. Don't think it's diabetes because the signs aren't there. Regardless, I am scared and worried about him as his odds aren't that fab for anesthesia. But we cannot do nothing. Not ready to lose another kid. He sleeps with me and talks to me almost constantly, he loves his tTouch on his face and sinuses, and it helps to get them to drain some. Poor baby....
Holidays are coming up. These can be pleasant or dangerous for your pets. I wanted to send a reminder to you all that small amounts of non-fatty/greasy table scraps might be ok, but don't give cooked bird bones, they will splinter, and could cause much distress, intestinal problems and death for pets. Even if you have successfully given them in past, you're still not safe, it can happen any time, any where. If you love them, truly love them and want to share some feast with them, then boil a bit of turkey or chicken with a bit of plain pumpkin or sweet potatoes are good for them. Even a small amount of brown rice is ok for dogs. So you can include your 4 legged kids, I'm just asking you to be smart about what you share with them, and be safe so they can enjoy too.
And if you have the room or room in your hearts, please consider adopting or fostering a pet from your local shelter. That is the best holiday gift you can give. Don't buy, adopt a loving soul who needs you! Save a life!
