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She's just beautiful, inside and out! Congratulations on your gorgeous girl!

Greensleves, that possibility had occurred to me. Particularly since the instigator was the adolescent troublemaker cat, Miles. He apparently just discovered that he can grab sponges from the counter and carry them around. I've looked carefully for the sponge and have not found it. I'd love to think I've just missed the spot where Miles has stashed it. Piper has a history of eating inappropriate things, so I remain worried that the sponge followed all the other oddities that have passed through his system. I found a small corner of sponge in the house that looked as if he'd torn it into pieces which he'd have swallowed. I will continue to keep a close eye on Piper for any signs of distress or changes in any of the important indicators--as the vet and several of you suggested. I suppose I posted as much for confirmation that this saga actually might have a good ending. Thanks for the info and reassurance. --Lucy and Sponge Bob

Last Thursday evening Piper ate a kitchen sponge. I spoke with the vet about the situation on Friday morning. She said to watch him for vomiting and bring him in if that occurred. She also said to watch for the sponge making it's way out in poo. Piper has seemed absolutely fine since then. No vomiting. Healthy appetite. Playful. Normal firmish poo. The thing that is worrying me is that, so far, there have been no bits of blue sponge in his poo. I've been on numerous blue poo scouting trips and finally mowed the grass, which gave me a very thorough tour of the yard--no signs of any part of the sponge. I called the vet this morning and she is of the opinion that, as long as Piper is feeling well, eating, pooping normally, and not vomiting, he will be OK. Does this sound like a reasonable approach? --Lucy and Piper (with well scrubbed innards)

Sending prayers and good thoughts for your handsome sweetheart.

I'm so very sorry for your loss and for the fact that Nigel's parting has left you with some particularly unpleasant memories. I've twice been with beloved animal companions at the end of their lives. I have to confess that I was so distraught both times that I am not 100% certain what the vet said they were going to do. I believe that in both cases there was a sedative, then a period of waiting, then a final injection. One vet used IM injections for both (I think) and I believe the other used a catheter that was in place already. Both were peaceful deaths. Having said that, I suspect that euthanasia is like most things medical--things usually go well, just as planned, but there is always an element of the unpredictable. Individuals react differently to medications. Hugs and warm thoughts to you in this very difficult of times. --Lucy

I'll just add--good sleuthing job on your part! Congratulations on finding the source of the problem for your girl.

I remember when you fell in love with Pansy Jane and how much fun it sounded like for you to actually co-own her! Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of that beautiful soul who meant so much to you. Her untimely passing is a shock. I am so very sorry. --Lucy

I'm sorry. May you and your girl have many more happy time ahead of you to celebrate and enjoy together.

Amber, that is wonderful news about Riley! What a relief for his loving humans to have him home, I'm sure. --Lucy

Congratulations! Glad you found something that works well.

I am so very, very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. --Lucy

Congratulations! Her healed up and hairy tail looks wonderful. Now, best wishes as you embark on fighting Valley Fever. --Lucy

Judy, that really does sound like good news for Emmy. Eat up little one!

I suspect that Piper probably had started having seizures before I adopted him when he was 2, however the adoption group doesn't seem to have been aware of them. Thus I did not knowingly adopt a special needs dog. His known seizures started after he'd been with me for about 9 weeks. Oddly enough, I've had the care of 2 epileptic cats and one other epileptic dog, and now Piper. In the overwrought emotions when Piper's seizures first started, I told the vet tearfully that I was beginning to feel like an epilepsy carrier. --Lucy

Good girl Emmy! You must just know that chicken soup is good for what ails you. Judy, that the modification of meds will help your girl feel well enough to eat. --Lucy

I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Your boy is indeed strikingly handsome, with a such a beautiful face and soul-filled eyes. --Lucy

Goodness Ned, that was a little scary. I'm glad you are OK. I think you are a brave and wise young one.

Any news from the vet about TyTy?

Congratulations to you and Henry! Fingers crossed for many many more weeks!

Checking in on Miss Foxy and her family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. --Lucy

Marc, Pinky is such an extraordinarily beautiful girl. I'm glad I managed to watch the beautiful video to see her grace and elegance and her playful nature. My heart goes out to you at this time when you are missing her even more than usual. --Lucy

Hi and welcome to GT! --Lucy

Hello, Shannon, Timmy, Lucius, and Argos! I hope that oyu will enjoy GT and feel right at home here with the hounds and the people. I live quite close to you in Wellford, SC and work in Spartanburg so I'm particularly happy to say welcome to a neighbor! --Lucy

Janet, I'm so very sorry. Bless you and bless Miss Foxy. May she have a gentle journey to the Bridge when she is ready. --Lucy

Marcia, that is such encouraging news!