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Originally Posted by linz06  Layla eats her food like candy. She can't get enough.
The vet warned us that it would make her drink more. Yesterday I stayed home because I was sick, but today I was back at work. When we got home after work this evening, her bladder had overflowed and she leaked all over the floor. That's really bad for her bladder.
Now something needs to change again. We have been through putting up posters around town, putting ads online for someone to take care of her during the day. We'll have someone interested and after a couple of days or a week, they let us know they will not be coming the next day because they don't want to do it anymore. We just can't rely on other people. I switched jobs to have more flexible hours so I can get home an hour sooner than I did before, but I can't flex it any more than that and I don't live in the same town I work in.
I feel so defeated. We are trying to do everything for her and I love her so much and it feels like just when I think things are going to be okay, we get slammed with another hurdle. I wish that none of this had to happen to her.
I'm not sure where to turn next. I guess tomorrow we have to call the vet and see how much she will charge to board Layla there every day so she can express her, and we can see if we can afford it. I am just so upset. |
I'm glad Layla likes her food - are you feeding the wet or the dry? Or some combination of both? Lucy has recently discovered the joys of me adding water to her dry food and then heating it up in the microwave ~ makes a little 'gravy'. I'm hoping this works with her new food.
I'm so sorry your sitters are backing out on you but I know you will find a way. You jump one hurdle and there sits the next.
I feel defeated too. Lucy has MVD; just had bladder surgery; she has grade 3 LP in her back leg and she is living with a jealous Westie who just gets more jealous of her every day - what with the medication and all the attention she has been getting.
Saturday - some of my friends came over and of course they all love Lucy and want to hold her. I told them over and over again to please pay some attention to Ringo - but he standing there muddy all over from digging and with dirt all over his face only a mother could love. Long story short - Ringo went after her Saturday night and she has been terrified ever since. I've got to find a way to give him more attention. This is the second time in a few months span.
I don't know what to do anymore. I'm wondering if I can bear to part with Lucy if I had a chance to find her a home where she could have peace and not be scared. I know I could probably never find Ringo a home - he digs; he barks; he needs miles and miles of exercise . . . I must do the right thing for everyone and I no longer know what that is. I love Lucy so much - probably more than any other dog and I'm sure Ringo senses it even though I try to play fair.
Going to have to sleep on it tonight and hope tomorrow looks brighter. I hope your tomorrow looks brighter as well.