Family troubles

Taking in the scenery

I have not talked to anyone about this yet, but my buddy Ben has been terribly sick the last few weeks.  He’s  had a nasty cough that isn’t going away.  In an old dog, that is never good.   Usually,  it means our heart and/or lungs aren’t fairing all that well.   In a 11 yr. old dog (almost 12), it doesn’t look good.  My mom has taken him to the vet and they don’t see anything that would make them believe that he’s got the dreaded C-word.  For this, I am relieved.  However, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have it either. X-rays sometimes don’t get the whole story.  His heart looks alright though. This is good news.  From what the vet can tell, Benny has pneumonia or bronchitis.  Still, this is better news than cancer but still worrisome. He’s on medication for it and hopefully will get better soon. I miss him terribly on our walks.  He’s good company.  For right now, we are just praying that he gets back on all four feet and can run around and play.    Send some positive energy our way.   We can use it!

As always my friends, take care of yourselves.

Love,  Winston