I recently ordered a new blanket for myself. I ended up really liking it - so much so that I ordered a second one to keep on the couch. Except when I ordered the second one I accidentally ordered a twin instead of a Queen.
So now #Rufus and I have matching blankets.
#Rufus got an early xmas present today (he managed to destroy his old bed after six years.)
I am quite happy with this purchase, seeing him KNOCKED. THE. FUCK. OUT. Normally, when I get off the couch he wakes up to see what I am doing. Today - he did not budge.
I really do not have any extra money laying around and yet here I am considering ordering #Rufus an ugly xmas sweater.
Someone needs to take away my check card.
#Rufus likes to survey his surroundings and calculate the most likely place that he will get stepped on and then lay there.
I have not stepped on him lately but I often find myself Parkouring my way around him.
#Rufus update
Day 6
#HappyThanksgiving everyone! Not much to report today as we have only been awake for 28 minutes. But he seems to be in a good mood. I got him to eat a full meal last night (even if it was hamburger and not his dog food), and I took him for a car ride, which usually is his favorite thing in the world. Getting him up and down his stairs was not easy but he managed. I am not sure how much he actually enjoyed the ride though. Normally he sits at the window but last night he just laid down in the back, not able to see anything. We'll see if future rides change.
As for Thanksgiving it is going to be a quiet one, just he and I. I had planned on having a friend come into town but with everything going on I decided it would be better if we rescheduled for another time.
Collage - Mostly Rufus though two other dogs snuck in, one of which I don't even know, LOL.
#Rufus update
Day 5
SOLID POO! 💩 He has not been pooping regularly and when he has it has been liquid (sorry if I am being gross, but I am happy about this).
I was also able to get him to eat a little this morning. He did not eat last night. The strange thing is I believe he is hungry, he just did not want his dog food. I might have to switch up food .
Also he seem a bit less steady this morning, taking two stumble and falls - though I do think it had to do with him trying to turn too fast. Anything that involves head movements still disorients him quite a bit. Overall I still believe we are improving, but we still have a good ways to go.
Picture is with my Grand-niece, before this issue began.
I do love it when #Rufus wags his tail in his sleep. It lets me know he is resting and happy. (I tried to get video but he stopped).
#Rufus Update
Day 4
We had our follow up visit yesterday. The vet believes he is improving (though this was her first time seeing him since the initial event was treated at the emergency vet). If I had to put a number to it I would say he is 40% better. His walking has improved, He can walk on the hard wood flooring in the house as long as he is careful. The vertigo seems to have subsided for the most part. His eye movements are minimal. However the balance is still heavily affected and the head tilt is still pretty severe. Also he swings his head about pretty badly.
They tested his ears again and again it came back with no infection, but he screamed when they tested his left ear so there must be something going on in there. The vet sent him home with Antibiotics and more anti-nausea meds and we will monitor the situation.
My main concern right now is to get him eating and drinking again normally and making sure he does not hurt himself trying to move around. I really hope this clears up soon. He is currently snoozing behind me in my office.
Update on #Rufus
This morning is a little better. But I do not think his condition is improving, just that he is better able to navigate the situation. He was walking around better this morning. But you can see he is still really disoriented and still experiencing the vertigo.
He ate a little bit this morning and drank water, but I have to hold the dish for him still he can't quite control his head. But he is still stumbling quite a bit. I noticed this morning he almost fell but he caught himself but started spinning in a circle so I had to grab him. Right now he is resting comfortably on his bed in the office next to me while I work.
We have a follow up vet visit tomorrow at 3pm. I hope that there is more they can do for him. I hate that he is going through this.
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