More of the Unexpected

 Yesterday I wrote about unexpected things happening around here. Turns out that we were not done with them.

Last evening, Pepper suddenly became ill just before I went to bed. Her symptoms were those of an Addison's Crisis, and we were very concerned. Craig and I alternated staying by her side throughout the night. Wherever she wanted to lie down, we stretched out next to her. Brought her water to sip. Took her outside. And so on.

Finally, at 6:00 this morning she started acting more like herself and hopped up into our bed where Tammo was already lying alongside of Craig. I stretched out with them and we all fell into an exhausted sleep.

When I woke up, she was her usual self - asking for breakfast and to go outside (albeit not in that order), following me everywhere I went, and acting as though she had not been so very ill.

When she grabbed her favorite toy and asked to play, I felt myself relax a bit. That was the Pepper we knew and loved, one who was feeling just fine, thank you very much!

So, was it an Addison's Crisis? I truly don't know. She just had her monthly shot a week ago and I never miss her daily medicine. But stress can trigger an Addison's Crisis, and I have had a lot of medical appointments, including one yesterday that kept me away from her for almost three hours. Even with Craig, Tammo, and Nash here, I'm the one she shadows and misses when I am gone.

At this time I don't feel a need to get her to the vet - she has so clearly bounced back to being herself. (She is asking for one of the treats I keep on my desk as I write.) But I am keeping a close eye on her and Purdue's Emergency Vet Hospital is open 24 hours and only three miles away if she shows signs of illness again.

I've also cancelled a Monday morning appointment, plan to stay home from church tomorrow, and will miss Mila and Lukie's soccer games today.

In her own, Seeing Eye way, this gal takes such good, conscientious care of me. And I intend to do the same for her.

Gone Riding

 I have been quite sick (not Covid, hooray!) and have been since Saturday night. Hope to be back tomorrow. Will sort out the Give Away then. Thanks for the texts etc. to check on me. Much appreciated!

Gone Riding!

 Pepper was ill during the night and I was up with her much of the time.  She's finally settled so I am going to go snooze. Sorry, no post today but I'll be back tomorrow.

Stay 'tooned!

Sick

 Sorry to be missing. I've been very sick and ended up in the emergency room Thursday at 2:00 AM. I was there 7 hours and am home now. Just been too sick to write. (Not Covid; it's pancreas issues.)

I'll be back to writing in a day or so. I'm starting to feel human again.

In the Hospital

I am ill with diverticulitis, one of the health issues that caused my early retirement. (And today is the first day back for students - I can only imagine trying to have found a sub for today had I not retired!) I've been sick since Sunday morning and was admitted to the hospital late yesterday afternoon.

At least someone tried to beautifully present the clear liquid diet that I am on! (Those are popsicles on that covered plate. I needed the giggle they gave me.)

I am hoping to go home tomorrow, but it may be a few days before I am up to blogging again. Count on it, though - I will be back!

Under the Weather?

Yesterday when I went out to see Abby, she seemed a bit under the weather. While the rest of the herd was grazing, she was standing with her legs in an unusual placement and not eating.

 But, as soon as she saw my car, she came right up to the gate for a visit.

 We visited for a while and I did my usual check for cuts, bumps, or scrapes. Everything appeared as though it were fine.

Still, I couldn't shake the feeling that she was a little off, and as I drove down the lane to go home, I stopped and watched her some more. Again, she stood oddly for a few moments, and then resumed grazing.

With thoughts of colic or founder on my mind, I decided to come back in a few hours and check on her again. I also texted Tim and let him know I thought she might be off, but would go out and check her myself and then let him know if anything was amiss.

I returned about three hours later as the sun was beginning to go down. Unable to believe her good fortune at having two visits in one day, Abby eagerly hustled up to the gate as soon as she saw me.

Again we visited (and she got another candy cane) and this time she seemed more like herself - alert, a little sassy, eager to lick my hands, and not listless or acting oddly at all.

Still, I watched her closely for any signs that she was not feeling well, but there was no odd stances or indications that she was off.

As I drove down the lane to go home, I stopped and observed Abby for a while, just as I had several hours earlier. She was with her BFF, Diablo, grazing contentedly, and just fine.

I'll go out this morning again and  do a check, but I think whatever it was has passed. Abby has never been ill in the five years I have had her; looks like that run of good health is continuing.