7:10 p.m.

I had to edit my previous posts. Mike was pretty lethargic all day, but I'm sure a lot of that had to do with the energy he expended last night trying to make himself feel better and being up so late.

He did perk up for about 15 minutes though when he and Gidget received new toys in the mail from Auntie Deb (thanks so much Deb). They are stuffed dogs with very long bodies. Mike saw his, and as I took the label off, he was ready... his first thought was MURDER. LOL Within the first 5 minutes I had to take the poor thing into surgery. He watched me carefully to make sure I'd give it back. Ten minutes after he got it back... it had to go back into surgery. He's so rough with his babies.

However, while I was stitching it the second time, he laid down and lost interest right away... he was not feeling good again. It was hours before he would let himself eat. Finally, he decided he was hungry, and I gave him just a little ground beef (very lean) and rice. Unfortunately, I don't think it set too well. Not only is he still lethargic, and I had to force him to get up to go out... he just has that look that he will start up with the stomach thing.. you know that look... staring, panting, making an occasional groaning noise. While we were outside, I tried to get him to go for a walk, but he just stood there... not wanting even to walk back into the house... he's tired... and weak.

I don't know how tonight is going to go... but I have a feeling we're in for another exhausting night. I'm hoping that since he's been resting all day (except for that 15 minutes or so) and he's still lying down, that the upset stomach will pass before it culminates.

Please say a prayer for my boy.

I'm really not up to writing more.. I'll tell you about all the silly things the Young One did with her toy (and Mike's) later or tomorrow. Thanks for understanding.

*****

Just a quick note to edit the post below. It's 10:00 now.. Mike still isn't feeling well. His stomach has settled, but now he's really spent from the night's misadventures. He didn't get to sleep until around 4 a.m., and I know he was totally exhausted. Hopefully, a good days rest is all he needs now. I'll update if anything changes.

Cynthia... Thanks so much for posting. I don't know if wrapping Gidge in a blanket would help, but I'll suggest it next time (of course if I were the vet, I wouldn't come back again to clip her nails). Give Benji and Bugsy some skritches for me.

Jennifer... With everything you've got going on, you still find time to stop in and post. I really appreciate it. Give sweet Emma a hug from me.

*****

It's 2 a.m. My poor boy has been so sick all night. He had a little diarrhea this morning (yesterday morning) before the vet came, but it was no big deal.

A few hours after I posted last he had a horrible upset stomach and vomited the chicken he ate just after she left (he had a good appetite). Afterward, he became very lethargic and slept heavily... so much so that I had to force him to go out. Around 10:30, I decided to go to bed to watch tv... he wouldn't move... literally. I got really scared wondering if he had passed away on me, but finally he lifted his head. It seemed like an eternity before he would actually get up and go outside and follow me to the bedroom.

Around 11, I heard him scratching at the carpet behind the bedroom door (between the door and the wall)... I knew what that sound meant.. he had another upset stomach... but.. he also had diarrhea again. He wouldn't take his Pepcid before bed, and now he needed both that and the Imodium. No way was he going to take it. I had to pry his mouth open to force them in. His jaws were as tight as a vice, and it took a long time.

As I sit here typing, I can hear his stomach still grumbling, and I feel so helpless. He's so worn out from being awake and searching for a spot to purge that he's finally laid down for a bit. I just wish he could get it all out so he could rest. When he went to one spot to scratch in hopes of it being the "place", I noticed that he wore himself out and laid down for a couple of minutes before getting up and repeating the scratching and then again another search.

He came in the living room a few minutes ago and is now laying by the door. That's the reason I'm on the computer... I'm only a few feet away from him and will be here every minute he needs me. I know he likes his privacy when he purges, so I try not to let him see me watch him. My poor boy is so miserable. He should be resting right now, not being so sick.

I'm going to go.. he just headed back to the bedroom and is scratching in the corner in there. Thanks for being here for me. I really needed an outlet right now.

Blessings

Anonymous said...

Joanna,
I am so sorry to hear that mike still isnt feeling well. I am glad the vet said he is good shape and hopefully the meds will work. That was nice of her to save you a little bit of money. Every little bit counts these days. I sure hope he is able to eat something and keep it down today. I have to get ready for school so I will check back later.
Lots of love and aussie hugs,
Jennifer and Emma

May 29, 2008 6:50 AM

Anonymous said...

Sending lots of hugs.
I am praying Mike starts feeling better. C'Mon Mike, Please feel better.
Big hugs!!

Cindy, and the boyz

May 30, 2008 12:28 AM