We think Stinky Dog will live a bit longer. I was so freaked out about her on Monday morning that Sweety took her to the vet that afternoon. The vet gave her a physical and said she seems healthy but is just getting old. He gave her a B12 shot and by that evening she was good as new. (He did say it might wear off in 2-3 days and she could turn back into a shivering lethargic mess but I feel like she’ll be okay.) I think it was several things at once that led to her spazz out – having a bath, being washed with a new soap (maybe she was allergic?), doing a u-turn in the tub and pulling something in her neck and not having enough to eat. She’s turned into an extremely picky eater and I was of the mind “she’ll eat when she’s good and hungry!” Guess not. I realize I’ll have to mix her dry food with wet food twice a day or else she won’t eat it. Stubborn bitch.
Tiny Dog was guarding Stinky in full attack mode Monday morning. It seemed like she knew something was wrong and was snapping at Sweety when he tried to pet Stinky. Either she was feeling protective of her or she knew Stinky was at Death’s door and wanted first dibs on eating her body.
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I’m glad that Stinky Dog seems to be on the mend! I know how scary it can be when your ‘furry babies’ start to fail.
Keep us in the loop, okay?
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Chickie said:
December 29th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I should know Thursday afternoon how her bloodwork turned out and I’ll let you all know.
I was a complete wreck at work on Monday. I really thought I was going to come home and she wouldn’t be here.
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December 29th, 2009 10:51 pm
It sounds like Stinky is on BMF! (bad mofo)
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
She is! And I am glad for it.
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December 29th, 2009 11:43 pm
I meant stinky is one BMF.
Typos suck. Sorry.
I didn’t mean on. I meant one.
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
LOL I hate leaving typos too.
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December 29th, 2009 11:46 pm
Go Stinky! (And stop worrying your Mama so.)
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
She’s learned her lesson for the time being. She’s getting her little potbelly back and enjoying life!
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December 30th, 2009 9:14 am
We had a similar issue with Carmen back in the fall that went on for some time. I was convinced she was dying. Turns out, I think, she was allergic to the food we were giving her. I switched her back to her old food and in a matter of days, she was back to normal.
Well, as normal as a spoiled rotten Princess Chihuahua could ever hope to be.
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Her turnaround after the B12 shot was amazing. I’m thinking of finding some on the black market so I can give her a hit every now and then.
Heh, I know how those Princess Chihuahuas can be.
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December 30th, 2009 9:23 am
How old is Stinky? She’s not that big so she should have a long life.
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
We think she’s around 13. I read somewhere that some Bassets live up to 17.
I’ve got her on the Dinovite so I’m hoping to squeeze her for 20.
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December 30th, 2009 7:27 pm
Geez, I have to come around here more often withOUT you prompting me. This makes me a shit-tastic friend and I apologize with all my heart.
I’m a soupy mix of emotions when it comes to animals I love. Although, I will say I am no where near the awesome pet owner that you are.
Zander started to get gray hairs on his muzzle this year. I think they make him look distinguished but that is really because the thought of him going… is just too much for me. He’s like that dog in the movie with that Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) only without the intelligence.
I love the thought of Bitchy TinyDog protecting Stinky. It’s very, very sweet. If one goes before the other, God forbid, you’ll have to get someone new to console the one left behind I think.
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Chickie said:
December 30th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Dude, you are one UNshit-tastic friend. Anyhoo, I know that Facebook is your new love. :)
We’ve been thinking of getting a replacement for Stinky because Tiny is going to be completely lost without her. As it is, Tiny won’t go outside to take a piss in the morning unless Stinky is with her. I just don’t want Stinky to feel like she’s being replaced.
Maybe I’ll just freeze dry Stinky and put wheels on her to fool Tiny.
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December 30th, 2009 10:39 pm
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