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A belated happy #13, Petunia! I'd say "I hope you got spoiled rotten" but I see that's been taken care of.

My heart goes out to you. What an awful thing, but totally not your fault and your dog was acting on his instincts. Sweep lives peacefully with two cats and yet when an off-leash Maltese snuck up on her on the sidewalk a few years ago, she grabbed it and managed to break its leg before I could do anything. It happens so fast. I felt horrible even knowing it was not my fault. The owners were right there and thankfully took full responsibility, and the Maltese is still around to this day but kept well contained. It's unlikely your dog will be totally trained out of the behavior, but you're doing all the right things to keep everyone safe.

At the risk of jinxing us, I think I can say we have avoided the bad side effects from round one. She was picky yesterday, but we gave her a mirtazapine early and that helped ensure she ate enough that she never got totally empty or dehydrated, which made her feel so much worse last time. Today she has eaten everything offered to her. Next baknforth scheduled for August 5. Thank you all!

Gorgeous girl! Congratulations!!

Good boy, Aiden!

The Wee-T-S is my favorite! Well done, Kibo.

We lubs you, Aiden (thank you for teaching me the word "ankylosed"--ouch!). Sweep says don't hesitate to play "Let's Make a Deal" until you get the tastiest offer. Annie Oooh M, you're a good nurse. Paddy would be proud. Hang in there, Mom!

Aiden. Cousin Sweep enthusiastically ate a bowl of chikken and oatmeal this morning--score! She says maybe you would like that when you're feeling a little more like yourownself, although your mom will probably need to make the chicken pieces very tiny for your sore mouth. Feel "more better" soon! This is about the point where she started needed encouragement to eat last time, so I was happy that she ate so well and without any negotiation this morning (I didn't even bother offering kibble).

Nadine, I was shocked and sad to see Paddy's name on the Bridge Angels list for this month. I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Paddy was such a beautiful boy, and you clearly loved each other very much. Cherish those photos and your happy memories. I hope Abu and Saoirse are doing okay without their buddy. Rest well, Paddy.

Sending leans and stinky kisses to Aiden from Cousin Sweep! And hugs and virtual adult beverages from her mom to his.

Morning report: no longer walking like she's been riding a bucking bronco all day. (Trazadone? Never seen her so wobbly and bowlegged before.) Drinking a lot. Doesn't want kibble for breakfast, but doesn't show any sign of nausea so I think she's just a bit discombobulated still. Pretty sure she'll go for cheesy scrambled eggs. Her ears just sprang to attention at the sound of the whisk. ETA: eggs gone. 👍

Thank you...she's snoozing peacefully now.

Me too! I'm not loving how she is acting on the trazadone but hopefully that will be short-lived.

Just got home. She got trazadone for her anxiety this time (I didn't know that was an issue for her before but apparently so!) and they said she did well. She ate dinner and will probably pass out momentarily. Thanks for the support, everyone!

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your girl, and what a perfect match you were for each other. Rest well, Miriam.