April 20, 2004
The beginning of the end.
I think it may be the beginning of the end for Witter. His lump is quite large, and he's scratched the skin above it bloody a couple of times. I suspect with his skin getting stretched it was itchy, and he was only doing what comes naturally. I took him to Dr K last week, and she gave us a topical ointment to spread on it twice a day. His weight was good--about 900 grams.
OTOH, lately he hasn't eating as much. In fact, I counted the food in his bowl, and all that's moved from it is one lab block that he nibbled a bit then stashed. Eggs, treats, cheese, blueberries--all stashed away. He even stashed a yogie! As you might imagine, he's hardly pooped in the last few days, and what few poops there are, are very small.
He has eaten some cous cous, and he still takes his medicine and vitamins mixed in pina colada mix. He also drink regularly.
He's still an active, bright eyed little boy! He comes out and gives me licks and chews/tugs on my shirts, and just acts like there's nothing wrong.
We will have had him for one year as of next Monday, though right now, I'm wondering if he'll last that long. I admit it's selfish of me, and I hope he'll make it...but I'll try not to let my desire cloud my judgement should he start to suffer.
My little boy:
