Tuesday was another long day for Robby. Cindy came in and fed everyone and then got me up and I immediately called Pacific veterinary specialists and told them that there was really no change in Robby, he still waking up in the middle of the night uncomfortable at whining. They said they would call me right back and I waited for two hours and usually am not want to help people back but I couldn't stand to see my boy in pain anymore. I called them and they said they could schedule an ultrasound for Thursday or I could bring him in as an emergency and they can see if they can get an ultrasound by the end of the day, when he's not feeling good I would rather have him there anyway so they can see how he acts and hopefully figure out what it is. They said that his neck was really sore and he's getting arthritis in his right shoulder. They capture most of the day and we did go to pick him up until like 10:30 PM, Cindy went to pick him up for me. I'm so thankful for Cindy, her and her mom I've definitely always there when me and the four babies made them. Actually, I'm pretty lucky with all of my Caregivers, I think of them more like family. Robby seems to be doing a lot better.
Wednesday was an awesome day. Robby did not wake up in pain once and everybody got some sleep, I can't even tell you how thrilled I am that he is over this. I'm still going to take them in for the ultrasound tomorrow but today he's doing good. Susan came in for a nice long massage, I really needed it and I couldn't keep my eyes open. Karen came in and we did some personal care and a nice long hot bath and I decided to just go back to bed and let everybody rest, everybody was exhausted… Except for Dude who always has a lot of energy. My aunt came over to give me a report on my cousin Rich, he had surgery yesterday and is recovering in ICU. Omar came over and washed my van and my mom's car and did a couple of more things around the yard, he and his wife are pretty awesome people… Adela brings her sister Sondra and she's pretty awesome also! Rosa came in and fed everybody and make me a spinach salad, some Morel mushrooms, and a quesadilla. I really have an awesome life and great people around me and I'm so thankful, I have to remind myself to tell everybody that more. It was always hard for me to do but it seems like the older I get the easier it is to do. Jan came over from across the street and her, my mom and I played cribbage until we couldn't see straight and then everybody went to bed.
Thursday was another nerve-racking day. Karen came in and got me up and my mom took Robby over to Pacific veterinary specialist to get an ultrasound done. I took Dude for a little cruise and then down to my appointment with Jennifer. While we were cruising through downtown there was a bunch of people sitting outside of the walnut café having breakfast, there's a place you can sit out front and people tie their dog to the rail. As we went by this little dog came running after Dude and Duke jumped in front of my wheelchair and I ran over him, I don't understand why people let their dogs get that close to the sidewalk when they know they're going to jump attack… People are so ignorant sometimes! I went on to my appointment, I always feel so fresh and clean when I get my face waxed and my facial. I went back through downtown, I wanted to cruise down to the wharf before I went home. As I was cruising down one of the streets I could see a dog running towards us out of the corner of my eye so I took off to go a little faster and I could hear this hound dog barking and it was getting closer so I turned around and again Dude jumped in front of me and as I turned around I ran over the dog's foot and the owner came around the corner yelling at me because his dog was yelping, put your dog on a leash!! I like cruising down on the wharf and around the boardwalk, because there are no dogs allowed except service dogs, of course, people bring their dogs all the time but I feel a little safer. We cruised home through Depot Park and as I was passing the soccer cage I saw a big huge dog with no leash and the owner walking away behind him, I turned around to go the other way but they ended up in front of me anyway so I stopped and let them get way ahead....he never put a leash on his dog. I noticed they turned down towards the stores so I was just going to go by as fast as I could and when I looked over the guy was gone, obviously went into the store, and the dog was laying out by the door. He turned over to look at us and his ears perked up so I just roost a little faster and we went home. This really sucks but I need to stop worrying about it because it's making me nervous about going out of my house. Rosa came in and fed everybody and then put me to bed, I was so stressed out about the day and they still haven't found anything wrong with Robby but at least he's feeling better I can tell. I watch TV until I was out.
Friday was a pretty good day. I thought Robby was doing a lot better but as Karen was getting me up in my chair I swear he had a seizure, Karen reported it and I called back his regular vet and made another appointment. I also want to talk to them about CBD oil and a permanent chicken and rice diet for Robby, I want to find out what kind of supplements I would need to add. Dude and I cruised around for a while and we let Robby hang out on the back porch, we have a gate to close it off and he really loves being out there. My aunt came by with my cousin's dog Gunner and him and Dude tore up and down the driveway and played, it was so cute and they were both really getting worn out so they will sleep good tonight. Omar came I put a small fence around the walkway going towards the dog run, I think that that is where the cat is going to the bathroom because Robbie keeps going over there and digging at something. We hung out for a while and then my aunt brought Gunner over again for round two, they both tired out quicker this time and just kind of walked around and drank a bunch of water. I took a bunch of pictures so I can send them to my cousin in the hospital, I hope it will cheer him up. Theresa was inside doing some laundry and cooking and then she drove Robby down to his appointment and I met them there. It was really nice to see everyone, I always feel better there around. Dr. Martinelli came out and talked to us for a little bit, she was around on Thursday when all of this started. Our appointment was with Dr. Loganthedy, they all really love him and take such good care of him. Both doctors told me they could not talk about the CBD oil and they gave me a good website to look up homemade dog food and find out what kind of supplements I would need to get. She looked Robby over and said from the video she couldn't tell if it was a bad/good dream or a seizure so just watching for the next couple of days. We came back and Theresa put me to bed and I watch TV until I fell asleep, thank goodness Robbie was quiet and comfortable all night.
Saturday was another long miserable day. I went back and forth all night long trying to decide if I should go to Felton to the mountain faire, I bought the tickets couple of months ago to go full Saturday and Sunday but I'm still a little worried about Robby and it looks like it's going to be 85° felt today. By the time Cindy got here, I was having a full-blown anxiety attack so I decided to take a Lorazepam and see if I felt better after breakfast. I decided not to go it you just stay in bed, I'd like to get up and take Dude for a little cruise but I don't want to leave Robby here alone in case something happens. After I decided to stay in bed by anxiety calmed down a little bit, or maybe it was the lorazepam? I watch TV and listen to music all day until Theresa came in and fed everyone. I watched more TV and finally fell asleep.
Sunday wasn't such a good day but at least I got up and I could move around in my chair. Cindy came in and fed the crew and then got me dressed up in my chair. The garage door repair guy was supposed to come today and my mom was going to stay here and wait for him, they give you a window of 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, my aunt, and uncle had to go and see my cousin so my mom went across the street to watch the dog so I took off with Dude for a little cruise while Cindy cleaned up. I came back and said he was gone and I couldn't get my button to open the door so I had to have my mom come back over from across the street and let me in. After the garage repair guy left it was too late to go do anything so I just hung out with the boys and waited for Theresa, she came in early and put me to bed. I watched TV for a while but they fell asleep. Robby had a really good day!
1 comment:
I hope Robby continues to have more good days. Its frustrating to watch our furry pets be miserable and not know how to help them.
Even though our dog has been dead for 3-1/2 years, I still have panic episodes when I'm out in public and see dogs not on leashes since he was attacked so many times by dogs off leash. I wish that was one law that got enforced more than it does. I can't imagine getting another dog until I can get over those feelings because I know I'll always be stressed taking him out for a walk.
That steak and vegetable stew in the crockpot sounds delicious!
betty
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