Usually there are fun things on Fridays, but we’ve had life stuff. I try to keep most of our problems away from the blog, and I will preface this by saying that we hope the worst is over and there is improvement, so you don’t get preemptively stressed out.
Mona, Kid 1’s dog, ended up in vet ER two nights ago with severe digestive issues. I will spare you the details. She is on the mend now, and we are waiting to see if the vet may keep her overnight or if she can come home. We will know more at 5:00 pm today.
Whatever caused this happened at our house, while Kid 1 was visiting. Our house is dog proof and we are very selective about the treats. There is never any rawhide, etc. Regardless of the cause, it happened on our watch, so Gordon and I have been basically nonfunctional for the last two days. We just lost the other dog, so none of us are emotionally okay. Because Mona had to be taken to the Austin vet ER – the only one open at 3 am – the updates were very infrequent. They are always slammed with emergency cases. Nobody slept, all appointments were missed, and we are all exhausted. Yesterday was one of those days when you just wait for it to be over.
So. We’re going to regroup, and we will see you on Monday. We wish you the best weekend.
PS. I’m leaving the comments open, because otherwise people will email directly, but my replies maybe delayed.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much for nonetheless taking the time to keep us updated…
May she recover soon!
+1
We had numerous vet visits recently with our old cat, Gigi (now over the Rainbow Bridge) and now our foster/soon-to-be-adopted cat, Leonardo (sent by the Cat Distribution System so we wouldn’t be alone). So we fully understand. They are family and going to any hospital is exhausting. Sending be-strong wishes but take care of yourselves too.
the best cat i had came to me via the cat distribution system. sorry for your loss, and enjoy Leonardo.
Poor Mona. I hope she gets better soon and you guys get some well deserved rest.
hoping for Mona’s speedy recovery and a quieter weekend for all of you.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mona, and more rest for all of you soon!
Oh my, just a huge so so sorry, hope things stay calm and the pupper continues in recovery mode! And you know, if she went outside she might have run into something there. Ours always sure seemed to think the inedible was tasty. And always at the most inopportune time, too. Best wishes!
Speedy recovery for Mona and everyone. Get lots of rest this weekend.
Wishing you best of outcomes for Mona.
I’m so sorry kid 1’s dog has been sick, especially after losing the other family dog. I hope Mona has a quick recovery.
It is hard when our furry family is sick, and yeah, pet ER is vital but understandably not terribly communicative which makes everything even more nerve-wracking.
Prayers for Mona and hugs for the family!
Hugs, Hugs, Hugs and more hugs.
Hugs to everyone and speedy recovery to Mona.
Just some love to you.
Dogs love to snack on inappropriate things. Socks, bugs, dust bunnies of unknown content and origin, you name it.
I understand you feel guilty. I would also.
However, you are not, as evidenced by your list of everything you both do to keep your pets safe.
Sometimes, crap happens despite our best efforts.
I don’t understand it. We’ve been so careful and she is everyone’s favorite dog. I’m just crushed. Hopefully, she can come home soon.
Hugs.
We discovered our dog (a year and a half old Siberia Husky we rescued a couple of months ago) eating a hardback book yesterday. Luckily not an HA book, but still… We have had Huskies for 40+ years and this is the first one that has picked up a book from the bedside table and decided to eat it. Best wishes for you to spend a calm and relaxed holiday with your family and animals.
Bless all of you, and I hope Mona recovers nicely. Pets are extended family and their health affects everyone.
Hugs for you.
Sending lots of very gentle hugs to all at House Andrews and extra for Mona!! Here’s to her coming home soon!! May you all get some extra rest tonight!! 💖