November 22, 2020

White Dog said, "You made that appointment on Friday thinking that by Monday things would have pretty much resolved itself, right momma?" 

On Friday when Tizenegy floundered and lost his ability to stand or walk we did all of the usual checking and documenting stuff before calling Dr. Julia's office. Our boy was immobile but he was alert and he ate and with help tended to business. He was not in pain. 

Cindy, our vet's #1. told me Dr. Julia was out of the office until Monday. We made an appointment for 10:30 that day. Meanwhile, I went over options for pain management if needed or signs that would indicate immediate action was needed at the Vet ER.

The renewed restrictions in Albuquerque means that Steve will wait in the car and speak to Dr. Julia by phone. To help facilitate communication, we have kept a log of observations, concerns, and data. I fully expected an entry somewhere across the past two days that would read: "Tiz was wobbly but stood on his own and then walked normally." 

Unfortunately, Tizenegy still is not standing or walking. After some lethargy earlier today, Our Boy ate rice and eggs for dinner and enjoyed a LONG drink of water. He joined us for awhile in the living room and ate at his usual spot, only in a resting position. Tiz will be seeing our healer tomorrow morning and our hope is that diagnosis will be decisive and a "fix" achievable. I haven't the heart to tell my boy who enjoys breakfast that tomorrow's must be skipped.  I think I heard Steve promise a post-vet stop at Sonic if Tiz is good.