August 21, 2006

White Dog spent the day resting in her favorite "home" spots. She is still having flea troubles even after a flea bath, eating garlic caps, and a reapplication of the flea preventative. Tomorrow we call the vet! The mellow vacation vibe quickly disappeared as we learned that Greta, the dachshund, (14, blind, deaf, diabetic) had deteriorated to the point where it was most merciful (though not easier) for Gregg and Candace to euthanize her. Later, brother-in-law Steve, White Dog's Saturday morning coffee buddy, had to be taken to the ER because of extreme side effects from new meds. White Dog waits patiently for news and our Steve's return from the hospital where he is part of the family support network.