Monday 15 October

Monday 15 october

Morning….  Ernie went out to pee … a lot.  Guess it’s the pred.  I went back and laid in bed.  He didn’t wake me up last night.   So either I slept well, or he slept well. 

Got a call from work and had to make some calls, was a bit stressed.  He didn’t seem to be too effected.  Although it did appear that the dogs barking at the neighbors did stress him out a bit.  Unless now he knows it stresses me so he gets stressed.  Don’t know.  

Tried some treats – Turkey jerky by wellness.   He likes them.  Also wilderness treats by Blue.  Gave him pred ½ hour early to try and get the time adjusted to earlier so that I can give it and get to work on time.  Also gave him the anti diarrhea which he spit out…   gave it again and he chewed it into a bunch of pieces.  He did end up getting some but it wasn’t a pleasant experience.

Today he ate treats as I left and didn’t bolt for the door.  I was very glad about that.  Today I decided not to come home and check on him.  It was hard.

On my way home I stopped at the ranch market and got some chicken.  He seemed to like the jerky I bought (USA made from Sunflower Pets).  That stuff isn’t cheap…  So I decided to try and make some of my own.

In the meantime I  tried some eggs…. Picky.  Ate a few.  My other dog Charlotte kept being a creeper. That was annoying him.   I was glad he had the spirit to be annoyed if that makes sense. 

We went outside to play ball – he had good energy.  Then went for a walk to the bungalow and visited for a bit.  Got home jerky still not ready .. 

Pred at 9:00pm.  Also gave him 5 omega 3.  Wish he would eat ‘normal’ so I could put the oil on his food, but he is still so picky I don’t want to do anyting to mess with the taste. He started getting really hungry and ate the rest of the eggs.  Refused cheese, dog food (no surprise) and evo treats.   Got the jerky from the oven and he ate a bunch.  5 or 6 pieces.  Yay!!  Need to make a bunch more next time.  He doesn’t like cooked chicken, but likes the jerky a lot.

He wanted to go to the porch when I did, he really likes to lie out there and is lying by the door right now.  His breathing seems to be more under control and he isn’t panting,  or seeming to be restless. 

Saturday was rough ….  He was lethargic and wobbly still.  Saturday night he got really confused, and was ‘looking’ for something it seemed like..   almost cut the pred dose, but decided to just wait it out… I was very concerned and ended up calling the vet.  She wasn't sure what was going on, but said to keep an eye on him and call tomorrow if I needed to or he got worse.   Sunday he was tired – stayed up late, today was much better.  I just am hoping for him to feel as good as he can as an older boy.   Love him so much its crazy. 

Back out on the porch for a few minutes and then to bed.  Its after midnite….  I haven’t really been too mindful of taking care of myself, and I need to try and be better about that.  I also want to try and be better about journaling, but its hard to keep track of everything and I just get so frustrated and exhausted. 

Today – anti diarrhea, pred 30 mg x2 and 5 omega 3.

Eggs, chicken jerky, dog treats