As usual, I have a ton of blog post topics swirling around in my head, but right now, there’s only one thing I can write about, because there’s only one thing I’m thinking about right now.
This little dude.
I went to take him for a walk today, and he was limping on one of his little legs. Carla often calls her daughter her “heart outside her body,” and that is exactly how I feel about my little dog.
I saw him limp, and my heart broke for him. I was so worried, and I picked up all 22 pounds of him to protect him from putting weight on the leg that was obviously hurting him. He broke a leg as a puppy, so although I’ve heard that sometimes dogs get random limps that are gone a few hours later, I wasn’t taking any chances and took his little butt straight to the vet, where a few tears slipped down my face as he gave me the saddest little puppy face.
The vet called us into an exam room, and I tried to let him walk on it a bit and he fell onto his side because he wouldn’t put weight on that foot. They gave him pain meds, and they told me to bring him back tomorrow for x-rays if he was still in pain. They’re also testing him for Lyme disease, since he was just in N.J. He does still seem to be uncomfortable, so I’m taking him in first thing tomorrow morning.
He’s 6.5 years old, and he’s been with me through multiple moves and all the ups and downs of the past 6.5 years and is always there with some puppy kisses after a long day. I know he’ll be fine, but I can’t help but worry myself sick about him.
I’m pretty sure that means if I worry this much about my little dog, I’ve already turned into my mom.
Are you a crazy dog lady too? Do you worry yourself sick about your sweet little furry friends? Tell me about your furry friends. Or share funny animal videos with me.
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ALLLLLLLL the love and healing to your puppado!!
So sorry about your dog!!..hope he heals up quickly!!
Awwwww feel better little guy! I'm definitely on the crazy dog lady spectrum too, I would've taken Olive in right away if she was limping too!
@Kelly: Glad I'm not the only one! They can't talk so I'd rather err on the side of caution!
@Theodora: True Life: I almost didn't go to the dinner/mini-vacation that my husband ended up asking me to marry him because Olive was limping. Luckily she stopped limping after a couple of minutes and all was good so I felt better about leaving her. :)
Aww. Sending positive doggie vibes from Phoebe to Bailey. And hugs from me to you. xox
oh man I would be a mess if I knew my furry best friend was in pain or sick. She's been with me 5 years and I can't picture my life without her. All the best to Bailey! I hope he wakes up running tomorrow. :)
Ummmm my dog is on Prozac. I feel like that automatically qualifies me as a crazy dog lady. Poor little Bailey, though! Sending you both lots of good vibes.
@Valerie: nah, just the dog ;) If you were in NYC, you would be bringing your dog to a dog shrink...which several of my friends have done.
Here's a funny video of my dog Ruby for you. She likes for me to look at her and gets annoyed when I won't.
http://youtu.be/ihfWQ13GtO4
@Rachael: I love this so much!! Thank you for making me smile :) Bailey refused to look at your dog, though.
Oh Bailey, furry feel better hugs to you ...
Get well soon, Bailey!
aww poor Bailey! I hope he feels better soon! Sending lots of love his way!
I never thought I would be one of those "dog moms" but I got a rescue dog about 4 weeks ago. He had to get his shot about 2 weeks in. The next day he was so out of it, he was mopey and not his usual self. I literally sat on the couch with him all day and my BF almost didnt go a race! I also cried in the airport when I had to leave for a work trip. File that under things I never thought I would do!
@Monica: Yup, I basically haven't left his side other than to do laundry. What kind of dog is yours??
@Theodora: He is a borkie (Bichon/Yorkie). He is 3 and fully grown at 8lbs. but a little lovey! I hope Bailey is feeling better today!!