Tuesday SOL 11/3/15 - Max Writes

Mom's been scratching her head and trying to think of something to write, but after telling her story about the Guatemala build, she can't think of anything worthwhile to write about.  So she left it up to me.

Well, let me tell you.  It's been a rough month for me.  The week before Mom left, my tummy was pretty upset.  I managed to mess on the new carpet - not only in the master bedroom, but the spare bedroom as well.  I didn't mean to, but you know, sometimes things happen.  Mom wasn't really mad, but very concerned.  By the middle of the week, I was feeling better and Mom didn't call the vet.  She left and .....

I got worse and kept Dad up most of the night.  He took me to the vet and I had a digestive tract infection.  The vet put me on some pills, special diet food and lots of loving.  Dad took care of it all, but I really missed Mom.  I didn't sleep very good, was anxious most of the time and somewhat hyper,  Oh yeah and I needed to go out a lot!

A couple of weeks after Mom came home, I had to go back to the vet.  Mom explained my hyperactivity, my panting and pacing, my hunger.  Several years ago I had been diagnosed with hip  and spine problems and the vet said the restlessness and panting are signs of pain, so she prescribed some pain pills and to continue the special food. 

I'm feeling better now and am able to rest and relax.  But then this time change came - I'm ready to be up and going really early and wanting my FOOD.  It's tough being an old dog - going to celebrate my 14th birthday (in human years) next week.  But Mom & Dad love me no matter what and take care of all my needs.


Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my, Max. Hope you are feeling better. I feel for you. It is tough being old, and not just for dogs. You are lucky to have loving and caring parents.

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  2. elsieNovember 3, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Poor Max! It's hard to have mom gone, but especially when you aren't feeling the best. I hope you are feeling a little bit better every day.

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  3. Miss MurphyNovember 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Max, I didn't know you were a writer! I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  4. Linda BNovember 3, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Best wishes for figuring it all out, Max. Sorry it's been a rough month!

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  5. LynnNovember 3, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Glad you are feeling better Max! Of course your mom and dad love you silly you are family ;-)

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