I hardly ever blog about the dog anymore, and I’ve taken so few photos of him recently that I couldn’t find one to add to this post. It doesn’t mean we love him any less. It’s because he’s become a rather old dog, and he mostly just sleeps. Life moves faster than it used to, and taking photos of a sleeping dog is pretty low on the priority list.
So, here’s the thing. Diego’s at the vet today for tests, and we’re not 100% sure he’ll be coming home. He’s a very old man. He’s gone down from 11 pounds to 9 pounds, even though he still eats plenty, and he’s pretty much lost complete control of his bladder. We’re hoping the tests show it’s a simple, treatable bladder infection, but the weight loss in spite of his food intake isn’t a great indication of what we’re going to learn.
Please, if you’re so inclined, think a good thought or two for a sweet old Italian greyhound today, okay? Thanks.
29 responses so far ↓
1 Carole // Nov 3, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I am thinking oh-so-positive thoughts for all of you!
2 Amy // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Oh, gosh, of course, all best thoughts to Diego.
3 Laura // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Sweet Diego. Life changes when kids come along. And we don’t love Diego any less. All the best for sweet Diego – restorative sleep and good test results.
4 xina // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Kisses and good thoughts for Diego – I love that sweet shaky dog
5 Carrie // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:40 pm
sending good thoughts to you and Diego. fingers crossed for good results!
6 heather // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:41 pm
oh, the poor sweet guy. i am thinking all the best for him.
7 Lisa // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I’ve often wondered what became of Diego. I’ve been quietly reading your blog since the early days and remember the photos on the blog header. Dogs Steal Yarn, right? Sending lots of good wishes and happy thoughts to you and your pup.
8 Katie // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Oh, man. I’ve never hoped so hard any creature had a bladder infection before.
9 Knittripps // Nov 3, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Wishing Diego well and sending positive thoughts your way…
10 Mosprott // Nov 3, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Channeling all good energy to your buddy, Diego.
11 alison // Nov 3, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Sending love and good wishes to sweet Diego.
12 Bullwinkle // Nov 3, 2009 at 7:01 pm
awww … poor Diego. Poor you. Having a loved one be ill (and old) is never easy. I’ll be thinking of you.
13 Riin // Nov 3, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Happy, healthy doggie thoughts… Be well, Diego.
14 Sara // Nov 3, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Good wishes for sweet Diego.
15 greta // Nov 3, 2009 at 7:55 pm
puppy prayers for Diego….and all of YOU of course! xox
16 Rebecca // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Definitely thinking of Diego – and y’all.
17 Serena // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Aww my poor Dieguito. Hope he makes it through ok. Besosbesosbesos.
18 Anina // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:59 pm
((Diego))
19 gaile // Nov 3, 2009 at 9:33 pm
putting my good thoughts in with the rest and sending them your way…
20 Mish // Nov 3, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Sending good thoughts his way.
21 janna // Nov 3, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Poor old Diego – I hope it’s just a bladder infection and old-dog weight loss, and that he’s still get some time to spend with your family.
22 Marie // Nov 3, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I’m thinking good thoughts for your dog, I hope he (and you) do okay.
23 Minneapolismama // Nov 3, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Our older dog had those same problems–weight loss and lots of pee accidents. It turned out he had developed diabetes, which is treatable with insulin in dogs. Let me know if this happens to be the case for ol’ Diego and I can give you some additional advice. We learned a lot in the year and a half we gave our Java shots.
24 spider (ravelry) // Nov 3, 2009 at 11:30 pm
sending love and strength to you and diego.
25 Lizbon // Nov 4, 2009 at 12:54 am
Poor little guy. You got it. (side note: he weighs less than my non-fat cat. small little man.)
26 Susan // Nov 4, 2009 at 6:58 am
Lots of positive thoughts for him and for you. <3
27 Norma // Nov 4, 2009 at 8:36 am
I’ve got my little Jefferies man on my lap as I write this, and hoping good things for your Diego.
28 Diana // Nov 4, 2009 at 9:22 am
Prayers for Diego and your family as you traverse this road.
29 JudithinNYC // Nov 4, 2009 at 11:36 am
Healing mojo for Diego.
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