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.

Hey blogaroos. Quick update. We have no news. The Coyote went to the Vet yesterday, but the the Vet and the Warden thought he should have a serious panel of bloodwork- and one requires that he fast. Instead of poking him yesterday and going back again today to be poked, they opted to wait until today.

His poop was good, but they want to repeat his urine sample. So back out she goes with the tin foil tray and rubber gloves today. She was remarkably successful yesterday.

He didn’t eat a lot yesterday- except liver biscuits and 1 1/2 chicken breasts. Forget the kibble. Even the tiny pea size bites he spits out. The Vet got to see his pickiness. She gave him a liver treat. He gobbled it down. She gave him several. He ate every one. Then she tried giving him a spoonful of canned dog food. He said “nope.” She put the liver treat in a bite sized ball of dog food. He just looked at her. She then tried to give him a plain one again. He gobbled it down. She just looked at the Warden and said “I see your challenge here.” No kidding.

So back he goes again. The fasting part will be no problem.

Please keep those healing vibes coming…

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

Hey blogaroos. Squirmy here. Just putting out a request for good thoughts and prayers.

As we all know, the Coyote has always been a very picky eater. And since the hot weather began, he has REALLY been picky. He eats – but about half of what he normally eats. The Warden initially began simply picking up his dish if he didn’t eat a meal – and then trying later. Sometimes he ate. Sometimes he said “nah.” All the time we PONs were drooling to finish his leftovers. Which we were rarely allowed to do. The Warden then began adding yummy toppers to his food. He would eat them for a day or two and then say “meh.” He was still eating blueberries and his favorite/ bread.

While Aunt Sue was here, he really doubled down on his pickiness. And he loves her- and she tried to encourage him. But no luck. And it was apparent he was losing weight…

This week, the Warden took him to the vet- and they did some X-rays. The Vet wondered if he might be having Irritable Bowel problems. She put him on a steroid and an appetite stimulant. Today he is going back for bloodwork and a thorough analysis of his pee. The Warden had taken a small sample when she went the first time. She wasn’t told to bring one, but figured it couldn’t hurt. Unfortunately, she thought of bringing it AFTER he had a big pee. And do you THINK she could get the pee machine to give her a sample when she tried to collect it with tin foil and rubber gloves? Nope. Every time she tried, he stopped. This is the guy who pees on every tree in the forest. Anyway the little bit she gathered was unremarkable- but she’ll get a bigger sample from his first pee of the day today. This is always fun to watch…

So send healing thoughts today. We’re all worried about the wild guy- who has been pretty sad looking the past few days. Let’s hope they can find out what’s going on with him….

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