When it rains, it pours...

Poor Biloxi! My baby brother has just been diagnosed with "eosinophilic granuloma", commonly referred to as "rodent ulcers". I feel very sad for him because his upper lip is swollen and red. My mom took him to the Vet 2 weeks ago and the Vet thought Biloxi had a tooth root abcess so Biloxi has been on antibiotics for the past few weeks. But, his mouth wasn't getting much better so my mom took him back to the Vet today. That's when we got the bad news. It appears this condition results from a weak immune system and is often a reaction to some allergy. There is no cure. Today, Biloxi got a shot of steroids to help treat his symptoms. My mom is pretty upset. She is trying to research more about this condition so we can help treat Biloxi. While my mom does the research online, I feel like maybe I should try to help out too. So, I'm gonna make sure my favorite brother gets to sleep without me interrupting him for the next week. That should make him heal faster! We can get back to playing when he feels better.

MIA

It's been a long time since my mom has written about our stories. I keep trying to tell her that the readers want updates on ALL my misadventures, but she doesn't listen. Well, I finally made her log on today to share some of the latest news. One of the reasons my stories have not been posted is because, well, I've been in a little bit of "medical" trouble lately. About a month ago I was outside one night and I tore my ACL. It hurts really bad and the Vet referred us to an orthopedic specialist for a surgery consult. We haven't gone yet because the Vet told my mom that it may heal on its own with a lot of rest and relaxation. Ha! I am not the best patient for that! I just pick up my left rear leg and tear around the yard - just like I did before I hurt myself. My mom yells at me, but I still don't listen. I was wondering if any of my doggie friends have torn an ACL - did you have surgery or wait for it to heal on its own?

Today was not a good day...

I had a rough morning...I had to go to the Vet.

I really love the Vet, but not today. Today I had a severe allergic reaction to something (at least, that is what my mom told me). It all started when my mom was about to leave for work and noticed me scooting across the floor on my belly and scratching really bad. She made me roll over so she could see why I was behaving badly...she even called my dad in to look at my belly. My mom got really upset and scared when Dad (he's a nurse) said I needed to go to the Vet because my Dad never encourages trips to the Vet! I had huge red bumps all over my belly and my eyelids and feet were swelling. My mom wanted to take a picture of my belly but I wouldn't let her...I really didn't feel very good. So, she took this picture instead.
The Vet told my mom that I must have eaten something I was allergic to or maybe I "got into something in the backyard"...but, I didn't do anything - I swear. The Vet made me feel better with a shot...I didn't even care about getting a shot because the hives were getting worse and I had a slight fever. I feel better now and my hives barely itch anymore. Mom says I have to stay on medication for a few days, but that doesn't bother me because I get those little pills wrapped in turkey! I love turkey!