Maybe a reprieve. There are 2 oncologists in our giant urban area.. and we were looking to leave one of the practices. The second oncologist is only here 3 days a month. However, we were able to sneak in, because of a last minute cancellation. We are keeping our fingers crossed and trying not to hope. But the receptionist for the new practice actually answered the phone, and told us we could leave Baby Dog in the car until the room is ready, and that they had blue mats they can lay down in the exam room to make the dogs more comfortable on tile floors. Just someone being kind, and calling us back, and trying to help, made us break down.
We are on day three of Amandatine – prescribed only after we begged, and then called in under the wrong pet name (“Captain” instead of “Patches”), and wrong DOB, causing me to have to be at the CVS for an hour, and going through 3 different vet techs, after a 10 hour day at work.
He has calmed though, and today an extra wide yoga mat arrived via Amazon, and Baby Dog is relaxing more – dreaming, cuddling with Dad, and tonight he lay down on his side -something he had not done since we came home. We changed pill administration to peanut butter and tonight, ground bison and a whole head of spinach. His appetite is down, but he is still eating, though only half of what he ate before, so I am using a lot of tupperware, and we are all adjusting. As I write this, Baby Dog is on the couch in the other room, and Patches Dad is finally taking a shower. I washed the sheets lining our couch, with a little laundry sanitizer, and may have had an extra glass of wine or two. We are trying to relax, and seeing the dog more calm is helping us try to get there.
Here is the Baby Dog on his Extra Wide yoga Mat, modeling a fresh “can’t wear this anymore” undershirt from Dad.
Awwww. I wish I could reach out and hug all of you. It’s good to know he’s doing better on the Amantadine, and things sound VERY promising at the new clinic too. Their kindness and way of handling the visit sounds very AAHA-like. I know you’ll be impressed.
Well, it’s got to feel good showering and having things a little more normalized. Enjoy the snuggle session you guys. We are cheering you on!
Sich a sweet face. Io do believe he is smiling. That’s a whole lotta’ “long and lanky ” dog on that mat.😉
Sl glad you seem to have finally found s the eight pain med, as well as the right clinic! Having someone who actually listens and shows kindness…..priceless!
Wine, showers, dog on couch….everything is looki0 up!!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!