Well... Princess Gidget made it to 11 months old today. If she was going to make it was questionable since she decided to pee in the laundry room last night. I was sooooooooo mad at her. She didn't even bark to go out. Here I thought she had it down pat. I'm thinking she just did it because she was bored... but that's no excuse. It's been a very long time since she's done it, and I thought it was over with. She thinks she can do anything she wants to when she wants to and where she wants to. She is such a Diva.... but she's got to learn there are rules that she has to stick to.
I try not to compare her with Mike... but it's hard not to, because he never once peed in the house from the time I got him. I think I may have told you before, but when Mike came to live with us, he was about a year old. My grandson ended up in the Cleveland Clinic with spinal meningitis, and I spent 22 hours at the hospital with him and my daughter. Charlie was at his son's for the weekend, and Mike was alone the entire time. That sweet puppy never made a drizzle in that house... for 22 hours... no pee... no poop. Why oh why can't Gidget be more like her brother????? I don't expect her (or any dog) to hold it as long as Mike did, but my gosh... to just pee cuz you're bored??? Nope... uh huh... nada... zip... zilch... NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON.
Mike was still pretty uncomfortable last night but not as bad as the night before. He slept on my bed for about an hour and then woke up panting really hard again. It took awhile for him to calm down enough to fall asleep again. My poor boy. I just love him so much. It's really odd though that most of this (almost always) is at night. He seems all right during the day (for the most part) as far as the panting is concerned. Panting is the night time problems, and his lack of appetite, blood in the diaper and occasional nausea are day time problems. Oh how I wish he was younger again and didn't have all these problems. I miss him being young, healthy and active, and I know he misses it too. It's hell getting old... for people and pets.
Hi Cynthia... It's hard knowing he's so uncomfortable. And the worst part is.. there's not much more I can do for him. Sometimes what I do really seems to help... but other times it's really frustrating.
I am soooooooooo happy to see that the funds are there for Benji to get to the specialist. I'll be praying for a good report. Please keep us informed.
Ok.. gonna get on with the day. I hope everyone has a great day. It's beautiful here right now .. 71 and very low humidity.. the perfect day. Love You All!!
Love & Blessings
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I am so sorry to hear that Mike is in such discomfort. Poor little guy.
You are in my thoughts always,
Cynthia
August 7, 2008 8:09 AM