The weekend

Howdy blogaroos. Squirmy here on what we hope will be a Marvelous Monday. It could very well turn out to be a Mundane Monday. But we’ll take that over a Miserable Monday any time.

The photos you see are of the Coyote rolling on SOMETHING which both of us found in the backyard. He started the roll-a-thon and I followed him. The Warden thinks it was bunny poo. We don’t care WHAT it was. It was just aromatic enough to roll in.

So it’s been a serious round of ups and downs the past two days. On Saturday, the Coyote was feeling extra good – he even ate DOG FOOD. We also had a good playing match and I let him win. At least that’s my story.

But yesterday- not so great. He didn’t want to eat much of anything except biscuits. And lamb lung. And dehydrated tripe. But a full meal? Nada. That being said, the roll-a-thon photo was taken yesterday. Go figure.

One minute the Warden is near tears, and the next she is walking around with a smile from ear to ear. At this point, he is drinking, peeing and pooping fine. He has moments when he seems 100% and then moments when he totally ignores the Warden and us. Mind you, that’s not ALL that different from his usual behavior.

He has a spreadsheet of what his medications are – and when he should take them. Problem is – some of the instructions include statements like “to be taken after 1/2 of breakfast is fed.” Well that’s all great – IF HE EATS breakfast. Then the whole flow chart goes sideways.

He left the hospital and the vet gave him enough medicine for one week. The Warden had to pick up more medication because he would run out today. He’s now restocked for a few weeks.

Giving him his pills is a bit of a challenge. He can detect t a teeny tiny pill from a glob of peanut butter on the roof of his mouth. And spit it out. So when he iis getting his pills, we PONs must be sequestered- because we are happy to eat ANYTHING he doesn’t want.

We’re taking things one day at a time. Overall, he is not worse and he appears stable. We become excited for any bits of improvement – like when he will eat a decent portion of his meal. Right now, the eating is the main challenge. He doesn’t refuse biscuits. And there are times he walks along and counter surfs. So his appetite is often evident. It’s all about finding his “flavor of the day.”

We thank you for you’re continued positive heeling thoughts and prayers. We truly believe they make a difference.

Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe. JBJ.