Thursday, October 8, 2009

Echo, the Dog with 9 Lives...

Just as soon as we start thinking this is the end, the pup fools us all.

Yesterday morning, we were at a nadir. Yesterday afternoon, Echo went out to pee, then hiked up the mountain in back, sniffing out squirrels, marking territory and generally acting like a normal dog. She ate a variety of fresh foods (chicken, venison, egg), and also took some kibble soaked in milk. I stopped the antibiotic and re-started the Sam-E and milk thistle to support her liver.

This morning, her eyes are white again. When I let her out, she circled the house and then headed down the driveway for the pond. I called her back, and she made it slowly all the way back up and then up the 26 steps. She was tired, but she ate a breakfast and laid down for her morning nap.

Weird and yes, wonderful. We are dog-controlled yo-yos. One day at a time. Learn the lesson, one more time.

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