Hello, it is Saturday morning.
The office window is open as I key/type these words and there is a coolness to the air.
Humphrey the Cat is out on his deck.
He heard me when I opened the window and we made eye contact.
Then he was crying.
Perhaps for Alvin as Alvin was looking through the fence to see him earlier this morning (just a few minutes ago, actually).
News on the Alvin front.
We ended up going back to the Vet yesterday as there was no change in the pooping situation.
OMG, “did I really type that “pooping situation.”
Yes, I most certainly did.
ARGH.
Anyway, back to the story.
Our appointment was for 3:30 p.m.
The Doctor had said that would be taking bloodwork and if he pooped to bring in a sample.
ARGH, that would not be pretty.
So I gave him his third small meal of chicken and rice a few minutes before leaving for the appointment.
On the walk, he found a nice patch of green grass and did his business.
Not the business that I would have hoped for but he did and I did have to scoop it up.
A sample without grass for the Vet and then cleaned up the rest including pulling up some grass.
I had Alvin’s water bottle with me and poured some onto the remaining so that it would run away or so I hoped.
Not much fun cleaning up diarrhea.
Not much fun at all.
At the vet, she checked to ensure that he was hydrated etc.
First up was having the blood drawn ….. I opted to stay away during the procedure.
Guilt washed over me and I kept looking out from behind the door to see what was going on.
The staff are so lovely with Alvin.
Then I heard a yelp, a cry and my heart broke.
Then one of the girls said as I came out from behind the door …. he only cried when the needle was coming out.
I did notice that they took the samples from his main artery in his neck.
That would be painful.
He also had some damage done in that area when he was a puppy before I rescued him.
But it does not seem to have done him any harm.
I am grateful.
Dr. K informed me that it would take about one hour for her to check the bloodwork and then she would call me.
He would likely require “antibiotics.”
The poop sample, well it has to be sent outside of the clinic and we would not have any word until next week.
We take for granted how much the cost of blood tests etc. are in Canada as we do not pay for them.
If you have a pet – then you know that everything costs a lot of money and this was no exception.
I was grateful that for this second bill this week, I still had enough money to pay for it all.
I had been concerned about what I had left in my bank account after this bill.
So off we went for home.
Glad to get home.
First thing – checked the bank account and was pleased to see that I had made a mistake and remembered a lesser amount, whew we are okay.
Enough money for groceries etc.
Just in case he needs more chicken breasts.
Collapsing on the sofa for a moment.
Catching our collective breath.
Waiting for the call…..
About 30 minutes later the phone rang and it was the Clinic …. Alvin would need antibiotics and I could come back and get them anytime before they closed.
So I grabbed his harness and off we went.
I figured that the results must have been in so decided might as well speak to the Vet in person.
Dr. K said that the bloodwork was normal for Alvin and in addition to the antibiotics, I should pick up some Imodium to help with the diarrhea.
Off we went home once again.
Gave him his last small meal for the day and ALL his meds.
Alvin’s BF’s Mom had sent me a FB message and I replied to her.
When I had mentioned about going to pick up the Imodium, she sprang into action offering to go pick some up or perhaps coming to get me and we could go together.
But ended up she had some and brought it over for Alvin.
What a thoughtful Mama, Teddy has and WHAT a great friend we have.
I am over the moon grateful.
It took a bit of time to message everyone with the results thus far.
I am still going to see the glass half full.
Our evening was quiet.
I actually had one of my “birthday drinks” a canned drink …. PALM BAY …. don’t remember the flavour …. over ice and it was nice.
Watched the second GHOSTBUSTERS movie.
Enjoyed the evening.
WE HAD a GREAT SLEEP last night.
We both slept until a couple of minutes before the alarm at 5:00 a.m.
Then to the sofa until just before 8:00 a.m. – fed Alvin and gave him his pills – all three.
Will give him some imodium shortly and then go for a walk.
I do need coffee but that will wait for now.
So our saga continues but at least there is / was some good news and I am certain that the pooping situation will rectify itself shortly.
Happy Saturday.
Always live your life in a kindness mode with respect.
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 