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I am pretty tired. I am on day #7 without a day off, and have to go until friday before I have time I can call my own. sigh- I am pretty sure I am not going to make it. ...ok, I will. I am being dramatic.
As a side to this, I think alix is sick again. She is starting to have nose issues, is eating less, and is kind of tired again. Just not herself. I did some research and without a doubt, she has a fungal infection in her sinus (only the left side)- it's aspergillosis, and is common in dogs. It's treatable for about $2500.00, general anesthesia, surgery, and 6 months of oral meds. I can't. This dog is WAY to active to endure that. she is totally people-phobic (except those she knows) and is so flipped out even going to our regular vet makes her have a nose bleed.
I feel pretty conflicted. I work with dying people every day, and have a very good feel for end of life issues. I am having a hard time remainig steadfast in that she will die (within a few months, most likely) if I do nothing (except treat her homeopathically- and keep her comforable of course). It is so against human nature to allow death. ya know?
I am going to talk to our vet, she has treated Alix homeopathically over the last 6 months and the dog has done well. I am hoping that we have not met our end of the line in the ability to maintain her and keep her happy. ...... dumb dog.
.....and I am pretty sure my school/professor crush is consuming my ability to maintain composure in the classroom.
damn-hot-smart-woman.
As a side to this, I think alix is sick again. She is starting to have nose issues, is eating less, and is kind of tired again. Just not herself. I did some research and without a doubt, she has a fungal infection in her sinus (only the left side)- it's aspergillosis, and is common in dogs. It's treatable for about $2500.00, general anesthesia, surgery, and 6 months of oral meds. I can't. This dog is WAY to active to endure that. she is totally people-phobic (except those she knows) and is so flipped out even going to our regular vet makes her have a nose bleed.
I feel pretty conflicted. I work with dying people every day, and have a very good feel for end of life issues. I am having a hard time remainig steadfast in that she will die (within a few months, most likely) if I do nothing (except treat her homeopathically- and keep her comforable of course). It is so against human nature to allow death. ya know?
I am going to talk to our vet, she has treated Alix homeopathically over the last 6 months and the dog has done well. I am hoping that we have not met our end of the line in the ability to maintain her and keep her happy. ...... dumb dog.
.....and I am pretty sure my school/professor crush is consuming my ability to maintain composure in the classroom.
damn-hot-smart-woman.