Giving Thanks in November
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 07:24PM 
Last Friday morning I dropped Eve off at the vet for surgery to remove a large growth on her mouth. She had the first one in 2007, the second this July, and this was the third recurrance. I'm so thankful that the reports came back benign again!
It's so hard to see her getting old. She's getting more confused every day and she idly wanders around the house as if she forgets where she is going. She chased Ivy away from the front door this morning. Twice. Not playfully;she charged at her and won't let her near the door. Little things like that; little things that are not at all like Eve. (Do dogs get senile?) She follows me everywhere with a pleading look on her face. I think the big collar she has to wear to protect her from scratching her stitches upsets her and is probably adding to her confusion.
She's having a harder time negotiating the front steps now. She goes down slowly, but she really struggles to get up the steps sometimes. Poor old girl.
I'm so thankful that we have had the privilege of loving and caring for her these past few years. She has added so much to our family.
I love her.
Reader Comments (2)
Oh, poor Eve :( Just keep giving her extra hugs!
I'm sure a big part of it is the collar - it's not only uncomfortable, but it probably interferes with her balance and whatever hearing she has left.... Necessary, though. I'm glad you are able to give her attention when she needs it, and to keep an eye on her so that she doesn't hurt herself. She's a very lucky dog to have you!! Give her extra snuggles from me!!