Regarding #Rufus - The short version:
The last 24 hours have been extremely stressful. Rufus was at the emergency vet all day yesterday having tests done. He has been diagnosed with a vestibular disorder. What this means if there is something going on in his inner ear. He is basically experiencing vertigo so his whole world has been spinning for the last 24 hours. This has the effect of making it VERY difficult for him to walk or even stand. He is on Anti-nausea medication and the Emergency vet advised waiting 2-3 days to see if it resolves on it's own, and if not to set up a follow up with his regular vet to start him on a course of anti-biotics.
Right now Rufus is miserable. I was able to hand feed him last night, but he cannot eat on his own. I tried to get him to sleep and he would dose off be as soon as he opens his eyes and the room is spinning again - he panics. I called his vet this morning and am waiting on a call back to see if maybe we should start the anti-biotics sooner rather than let him suffer for 2-3 days.
I absolutely HATE that there is nothing I can do for him right now, it's killing me.
Video: You can see is eyes moving because for him the room is spinning.
@trinsec Thank you, it has been rough. I am hoping we can get something sorted out soon, I hate seeing him like this.
@slider7420 
that's rough. Hope Rufus gets through it. It must be so disorienting for him.
@robcee According to the vet there is no threat to his life but I hate that he is suffering and has no idea what is going on. I also do not want to wait on the Anti-biotics because in some cases there can be permanent disorientation. He's 13 years old. I don't want him to live the rest of his life dealing with this.
@slider7420 understandable. Must be super confusing for him, and he could injure himself. Nobody ever wants to see their pet suffering.
@slider7420 oh the poor baby! Hopefully he’ll start feeling better today
@slider7420
My heart hurts for you and Rufus 😢 Much love to your beautiful boy
@Spring Thank you so very much! This is the first time I have ever had to deal with something like this and it has been stressful.
@slider7420
You're so very welcome! The pain is never easy or less stressful and sadly we as their parents are left w overwhelming decisions.
I'm so sorry for you and Rufus! It's just not fair!
To me, Our pups are our angels on earth. 💝
@slider7420
😢 Oh that sucks so bad, I really hope he'll get better soon. Nothing worse than worrying about a loved one.