Unpleasant news

Hello blog aficionados. Frodo here today. And for some reason, I have been assigned to be the bearer of unpleasant news. Regarding the FG. Or Coyote – depending on how long you have been reading our blog.

The news regarding his blood results was unfortunately not good. His kidney values are elevated. And on top of that, he tested positive for Lyme Disease.

We have been taking tick medication since the Imp arrived. And frankly, the Warden cannot recall the last time she took a tick off anyone – except herself. We DO discontinue our medication when the snow flies – but trying to figure out exactly how he contracted it is sadly too late. And even more sad is the prognosis for Lyme nephritis. …

Despite the totality unexpected dire prognosis, the Warden has always been a huge proponent of a four letter word- hope. The Coyote pranced into the Vet for his blood work and happily loaded up on liver treats and a hamburger when it was over. He came home and had a great wrestling session with the Imp – and enjoyed sunshine on the deck. He ran upstairs when he smelled his chicken being cooked- and gobbled down what he was given. So when the Vet called with the results and said he should be admitted to an overnight hospital for fluids and antibiotics, the Warden did not hesitate. Because she’s carrying around that “hope.”

She hated to leave him- and the poor Vet and every tech and assistant in the place had to deal with her runny eyes and nose- but she knows we must try to see if we can beat the odds. Like this guy:

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/news/20140630/dog-beats-odds-lyme-induced-kidney-disease

So PLEASE send powerful healing thoughts and prayers. We “mops” as he so lovingly calls us – need our Zen brother to regulate our PONdemonium. We’d even agree to not covet his meals. At least for a week.

Have a good one. Peace and paws up.