For the first time in a week I didn't have to take somebody to the vet, pick up somebody from the vet, stop by the vet's to get medicine, or even call the vet. I wonder if they missed me? (Actually, I'm always afraid that when we go through these stages that someone's going to think I have some pet variant of Munchausen's Syndrome by proxy.)
I think the ipratropium is helping Rab a bit, but he hates the nebulizer. Tonight he struggled so much getting into the chamber that I gave up and just held him in my lap with the mouthpiece over his nose. He didn't like that much better, and now he's sulking in the nest ball. Thing is, a few days ago he wasn't even going in the nest ball, he was just hanging over the edge of the hammock. If he's able to tuck himself away, he must be getting more air.
We have pictures of the usual nebulizer set up from back when we made it for Witter. He eventually got so used to it that he'd crawl right in on his own...I don't think Rab will ever be that mellow.
Posted by Abita at April 5, 2006 08:13 PMWow its good you did not have to go to the vets!!!!
when it comes to our pets... you can never be too careful..... !!! But yes, sometimes the old worry about ... Munchausen's Syndrome by proxy.)
may cross the odd persons mind...
Scritches to all
colleen
Your nebulizer reminded me of when I was a toddler and my ma would stick a sheet tent over me and put the steamer of. I felt like a prisoner!
Maybe you should send your vet a post card so they remember who you are ;-)
Posted by: Eanna at April 5, 2006 11:36 PMSorry to hear of the age creeping up on your furry friends, it does seem to do that in bunches doesn't it. We have had our share lately, too. We find it very difficult, but I also feel it's a very special experience seeing our friends all the way through their short lives...
Posted by: Trish at April 6, 2006 01:42 AMI know that feeling...
do you find yourself panicking and thinking 'OMFG am I supposed to be at the vet??' when you catch youself sitting down after a day at work? 'cos I do. Wishing Rab all the best.
A nebuliser - now there's an idea. Possibly too late for Merlin, but Dobby might appreciate it.
Posted by: Shamisen at April 6, 2006 12:38 PMTeehee, Murchasens by proxy with your pets. That's funny, but I know how you feel ~poi Mom Jane
Posted by: Fig, Georgie, Aeowen, Narnia, Josie, Ford Prefect, Arthur Dent at April 6, 2006 06:32 PM