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November 29, 2006
Sparky update....and then some....
Thanks everyone for the nice comments and lovely emails. Sparky is home and doing well. He's on a 'special diet' (but not a 'short bus' kinda special) diet at the moment. He has to go back to the vet on Satuday to have his urine tested (doesn't THAT sound like a fun morning?!?!) for crystals. If he is doing well then he goes on a 'maintenance diet'.
But the funny thing about this whole experience is that the vet has given us a stash of 'kitty Valium'.
Seriously.
The only reason we have it is because he get himself worked into such a state when we have to take him in the C-A-R that by the time we have taken the 4 minute drive to the vet's office, he's drooling, pooing, vomiting, howling....well, you get the picture. So the vet says that the Valium will 'take the edge off' and he shouldn't get so stressed. I'll let you know on Saturday.
But just to keep everything fair and balanced here at Casa Del GG and to give the dog world its props, I bring you Señor Pelone. You have to see him for the Mohawk and the tongue.
Oh, Señor, what's going on with your tongue? I just want to tuck it into his mouth. Thank you SOOOO much bro for sharing him with us.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at November 29, 2006 09:50 PM
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Glad he's doing well.
Not to be a downer, but what kind of kitty valium is it? Mine got some and when we gave it to her yesterday before her visit, it caused a seizure about 40 minutes later. Just watch him the entire time.
Posted by: miftik at November 29, 2006 10:16 PM
seizure? whoa, that's crazy. we will definately keep a close eye on him. thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: gadgetgirl at November 30, 2006 07:00 AM
It's too bad he wasn't outside when you were visiting over the summer. He is pretty amazing-looking. He's got a sister, Sassy, who just barks angrily at people whenever they try to say hello to the dogs. It's because of her that it's taken me this long to snap a photo of the Señor.
Also: good to hear that Sparky's doing well. Our cats get a bit stressed out whenever they have to visit the vet, but thankfully it's not too bad.
Posted by: jima at November 30, 2006 09:30 AM
I love you, Sparky!
Remember the time he swiped at my ex? GOOD ON YOU SPARKY. I should have listened to you, as you are wise.
In other questions: how do you collect cat urine? I had to collect dog urine, and I used an old measuring cup(1/4 cup- Snuffy dog is very small)!
All the best Sparky!
Posted by: Miss Helen at November 30, 2006 11:01 PM