We threw together a quick 90-second video, showing how Lilly is doing 2 weeks since her most recent setback and 5 days since the ER run to find
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5 Days of Lethargy, 5 Hours in the Veterinary ER
Thanks to some medicine heroics in response to Lilly’s neurological setback Saturday, October 12, 2013, Lilly did seem to stabilize and improve slightly. Starting Thursday, October 17, however,
Canine Bladder Wars Continued
During Colorado’s recent “1,000-year flood,” we made a mad dash to the veterinary emergency room because there were clear (and icky) signs that Lilly had another bad bladder
Dog With Brain Inflammation – What I Won’t Miss
You knew it was coming. As much as I try really hard not to be a purveyor of gloom, there are some really awful parts to taking care
Muzzle Me This
In a last-ditch effort to prevent Lilly from eating her diaper pads — and risking an intestinal blockage — we resorted to a muzzle. Tom calls this Lilly’s
Dog With Brain Inflammation – What I’ll Miss Most
It’s an odd thing to be both hopeful and practical. We will lose this battle eventually. We will, and I accept that. It could be next week. It
Dog With Brain Inflammation – 7 Things I Already Miss
Living with a brilliant, edgy, athletic dog who suffers from long-term, life-threatening brain inflammation means saying goodbye to what once was.
Uh-Oh, Do Border Collies Have More Than 9 Lives?
I set out to write a recap post for newer fans who’ve only known Lilly since her adverse rabies vaccine reaction happened (now some 19 months ago). Our
Ch-ch-changes in Lilly Town
Oh, boy. We have news to share — some good, some (potentially) not so good. DIY chemo, 3 weeks off the immune mediator, this week’s blood and
Explaining Our Blogging Absence
On June 23, 2013, after a 6-day, whirlwind hospice vigil (ending to a long, long illness), my mom died from PSP, a rare, fatal brain disease. That’s why
