Gracie and Her Pal Dory
Gracie’s urine no longer looks problematic but her albumin (protein) is consistently low. She is eating better having restarted the Cipro, which is good. There was, however, a bacterial overgrowth which is likely from her GI disease. It is called SIBO…and it is what started all of this in the first place. So, even with all of the antibiotics on board and all of her supplements…the bacteria are winning. Sigh.
She’s really doing okay aside from the gas…poor thing has such reflux and she is utterly exhausted a lot of the time. She still has some pep though…and will play, go outside, take a walk, etc. She’s getting to be an old doggie. The vet called her geriatric yesterday! She is, I know, but sometimes it shocks me out of my lulled head space.
I am working hard to just stay in the moment with this. When I do that, I feel peaceful and filled with love for her and her love for us. This is a gift, that I am able to do this. When I start feeling sad, I know it is because I am holding too tightly.
Keep your loved ones close.
