my poor boy...

[tollermom]

Mr. Chase spent the day in the hospital, after I got home at lunch and found that he was still feeling too bad to even walk more than a few steps. That, when combined with the results of his bloodwork from yesterday (sky-high white cell count), meant I was much more comfortable leaving him at Caring Hands for the afternoon (we're short-staffed, so I couldn't take off work) than leaving him at home alone. So he got IV antibiotics and fluids, and more nebulizer treatments, and now I have him home for the night for more meds, more nebulizer treatments, and some destressing. Apparently he worried all afternoon. :-(

He has to go back for the day tomorrow for more IV stuff (they left his IV cath in, so they don't have to stick him again tomorrow) and then we'll see how it goes from there. For now, he's home and I have the emergency clinic's number at hand Just In Case, but we're not expecting that I'll need it.

And now I'm off to Solstice Choir rehearsal. Since I haven't been to any so far this season, and Solstice is tomorrow, I thought I should probably take the drums and go to the dress rehearsal. *eep!* The vet says Chase will be okay alone for a few hours, so I get to go drum for awhile and see if that helps my stress level.

Comments

[kychilehead.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[kestrels-nest.livejournal.com]

Hugs and goodthoughts for you, gentle pats for Chase. Hope the IV antibiotics knock that sucker out. Poor guy - he's such a sweet old dog.

[hsifyppah.livejournal.com]

Poor pup!

[min0taur.livejournal.com]

Your great-hearted household is in our thoughts.

[shadowriderhope.livejournal.com]

Oh no, poor dear! Lots of *hugs* to you, and gentle petting for Mr. Chase. I'll be keeping him in my thoughts, and thinking good things for him...

And I hope both you and he have a very merry Solstice.