The picture is of my dear sweet rabbit, Wannabe. He acted so much like a dog and seemed like a dog wannabe that we named him Wannabe. He had a stroke about five months after Mike joined our family and had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. He was such a sweetheart. It was hard to see him leave us. I came home from work one night and found Charlie laying on the floor just holding him and crying his eyes out. Wannabe was just laying there... I screamed.. couldn't stand to see him like that. The vet waited for us until we got there. I still feel guilty... as though it was my fault. After all, I brought Mike into the family, and Wannabe couldn't get out as often as he did. I don't know if I'll ever get over that feeling of guilt.

It's early, but so far so good. Of course, Mike is slow in waking up so we may not know until later how he really feels, but as of now... he seems fine. His breathing seems back to normal, he ate, went potty (twice) and right now wants Katie to leave him alone until he's fully awake (kind of like me until I've had my coffee).

Katie, of course, is a ball of dynamite when she wakes up... I don't remember any of my puppies ever having this kind of energy "ever".

Hi Cindy,

Yep.. Ohio weather, go figure. The tornado warnings around here were the next county over (which is only about 8 miles), but luckily there was no damage. We got lucky since the storm passed us by pretty quick. I did find out though that the young one is not afraid of high wind or thunder though, so that's a good thing. The little shit isn't afraid of "anything".... not even afraid of Mike showing his teeth when he doesn't want to be bothered... I think I told you, she licks his teeth when he's baring them.. silly puppy.

I don't think Mike's problem is fluid. When he's had these bouts, it sometimes sounds like it's coming from his nose... kind of like a reverse snore. It prevents enough oxygen from getting to his lungs. As far as doctor Kari, I think she's given up. The only thing she said can be done is more x-rays and possible ultrasound... but she also said the even if the cancer is there, there's nothing else to be done. I mentioned steroids, and she said if it gets to the point that it's more of a continuous thing, she "might" try it but doesn't want him to have them unless it's absolutely necessary. Go figure. Finances are tight, but I could manage x-rays if he needed them, but the way she said it, they'd be a waste anyway.

I'm going to call Dr. Blaha today and see what she thinks. I still haven't gotten the papers she was going to send me, so I'm waiting for the mail to come before I call her. Maybe it will be in there today. I will most probably have her come out to check him out anyway since I want her to be his new vet.

Give Justice and Tucker some squeezes from me. I haven't been to the threads in a couple of days.. I'll get there to check on them a bit later. I hope they're both doing better by now (and you too... I worry about you).

Well, gotta get going. I pray everyone is healthy today (and always).

Love & Blessings