Whether it’s preventing hospitalization, lost school/work/duty days, or limiting transmission to others, the flu vaccine is something I will continue recommending as both an individual and force health protection measure.
Even an imperfect flu vaccine offers demonstrable benefit.
An exhale for the ages
Pupdate: the sample came back BENIGN!!! It’s either an inflammatory process or a benign tumor caught very early on. Not the scary malignant anal gland tumor they were worried about.
Thank y’all for the love and prayers. We still meet with the surgeon in a week to ensure removal. We are so grateful!
The doggo missed his potty window before the sky broke so clearly it’s My Fault
I am NOT ok, but I am thriving???
Me: OH MY GOODNESS IT’S MARGARET ORR I DRESSED UP FOR YOU FOR HALLOWEEN
Marge: Can we take a picture???
Me: ~basically in tears~
A short very enthusiastic brunette next to Her Majesty Margaret Orr
Just a gal and her queen at FQF #nolasky #nolatwitter
He’s determined to ensure I don’t get to enjoy a penny of my tax return.
Yes, which I’m guessing we will definitely be meeting our deductible for at this rate… our vet said regardless of what the sample shows, she’d recommend we get it removed. Fortunately it’s small- they’re usually not diagnosed until much bigger. So hopefully we caught it early.
A schnauzer with big brown eyes looking pitifully for a snack. He’s laying down on a blue bench seat with a blanket around him.
Pupdate: during his ER visit, the vet appreciated a small mass in buddy’s anal gland. We returned today for our regular vet to examine it. She got a sample of it, and we have a consultation with the surgeon for removal in the next couple weeks. #FriarGus
Andy’s butt
A statue of Andrew Jackson upon a horse, from the back, featuring a horse butt
Guess what?
Horse butt
Happy FQF, y’all #nolasky #nolatwitter
Sending so much love and comfort to you on the hardest days. May her spirt bless your daily life.
Can’t advocate enough for the MSAH team. They’ve been there through some of the worst times of my pet ownership life. Competent, compassionate, professional, and direct. Everything you need in an emergency.
My two passions have collided
A very fluffy schnauzer post bath, eyebrows prominent as usual
A meek looking schnauzer in a bathtub who seems unsure about the future (it’s a bath)
Home and loving on my buddy. Had to wash off the hospital smell (his, for once, not mine). I may be biased, but I think he’s the prettiest lil floof in midcity tonight. #nolasky #nolatwitter #friargus
Snuggs and grateful hugs delivered
Fluids, Benadryl, epi, antiemetics, snuggles… fever broken, and baby is no longer trembling. I’ll probably cry later, but at least he’s okay. 🥹
He’s doing remarkably better for someone that caused so much stress to his Mama
That’s my thought. He didn’t have any obvious abrasions or barbs or anything on his feet, so I’m wondering if he licked something he shouldn’t have like monsterpillar guts in the yard. Regardless, it messed him up. Fever of 105.7° 🥵
He’s no longer trembling, and he’s appropriately affectionate and bright-eyed again. I’m glad I brought him in. The MSAH team is top-notch.
Fluids, epinephrine, Benadryl, antiemetics, and lots ta-ta-ing have made a remarkable difference.
It’s like he knew I would get a refund and waited for the drama…
We are home!!! They think he had an allergic reaction to ~something~ unknown. Apparently there have been a ton of similar cases lately. His fever has broken, and his tail is wagging again. He’s getting a gentle rice dinner and extra love. #FriarGus
At the ER vet. The little Friar suddenly developed a fever and has been generally pitiful for about 3 hours. Please send healing thoughts. #FriarGus
A salt and pepper schnauzer with stunning eyebrows, sporting a bandanna with a tropical leaf pattern, reaching up to assist with a task that requires a total of zero schnauzers.
Finally sitting down to do my taxes. Fortunately I have an advisor “helping” me through the process. #FriarGus
I must’ve missed the shooting beams of light fellowship. Also the robes. Though I am always cold, so maybe it would be a better uniform.
…does he know that he’s also not a doctor?
