Monday, July 13, 2009
My little one decided to wake me up yelping in agony at 3am. He was totally lame on his right back leg and was in such pain. I immediately knew what was happening...LYME DISEASE. Yes, the tick virus made famous here in good ole' CT. My baby got to get some serious meds, shots and a blood draw. The vet said his temp was in the right range (103+, with his at 103.6), the swollen knee and ankle, lethargy and joint pain all point to Lyme. He has had some ticks lately, mommy has missed getting them off within the special 48 hour window.
When we finally got out of the car (yes, mommy lifted her 90 pound baby), he walked outside straight to his place to 'hide'. He is a hide in the bushes kind of dog. I think it is a safe place or something. So, have attached a few pictures of him in the hydrangea bushes. He spent from noon until 7pm in there, even ate dinner in there. Finally, I used Peanut Butter to get him to attempt coming inside the house. Hopefully, (as the vet said) he will be close to as good as new tomorrow by midday. Poor baby!!
