I'm still not running, but I realize one (possibly) two of you reading this might be wondering how my dog, Bernie, is doing. The answer is: much better. He's really, really picky about eating, though. The vet Rx'd some bland food, but he won't eat it. The most he'll manage is a bit of chicken baby food, but at least they're getting the pills in him with little to no trouble these days. To say I'm relieved is an understatement. I'm here in Florida for ten more days. While I would love to stay here until oh, I don't know, Spring, I am anxious to get home and see all of my babies. Especially Bernie. He's a cantankerous old goat, but we love him. Deep down, somewhere, under all that piss and vinegar and shameful amounts of dirt and dreadlocks, he loves us too.
We hope.
The other good news is that the Self Challenge is starting on February 25th! I've done this the last two years in a row. It is a major part in all of my weight loss. I've got running on my side this year, so I'm hoping to get into even better shape over the next three months. The prize is a trip to Mexico, which I could care less about. I just want to be healthy.
Here's Bernie, snoozing on one of the two dog "couches" in the front room. That's Spooky hanging out with him. She was at the vet, too, having her kidneys flushed. She is feeling much, much better these days.
We hope.
The other good news is that the Self Challenge is starting on February 25th! I've done this the last two years in a row. It is a major part in all of my weight loss. I've got running on my side this year, so I'm hoping to get into even better shape over the next three months. The prize is a trip to Mexico, which I could care less about. I just want to be healthy.
Here's Bernie, snoozing on one of the two dog "couches" in the front room. That's Spooky hanging out with him. She was at the vet, too, having her kidneys flushed. She is feeling much, much better these days.
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Thanks for the update on Bernie. It must be hard to be away. I had a kitty who developed anorexia and dropped, like a pound or something. The vet prescribed some appetite stimulant, which let her eat heartily. She put on weight and felt much better. Because she felt better she recovered her appetite all on her own. She was almost a candidate for exploratory surgery, but the weight gain and subsequent good health has put that on hold.
Good luck on the Self challenge!
PS -- Here in my part of northern California there is a horrible epidemic of canine distemper and they are calling on everyone to be sure their dogs have all their booster shots. At one shelter nearby they euthanized all the dogs!! It's horrible.
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