Vet Visit, Part the Sixth

Not surprisingly, I’ve been hearing mixed reactions to Yara since starting her treatment. Yesterday, Sarah remarked at the quick change in Yara, noting that she was looking very good and had certainly gained weight. Today, a few of my coworkers commented on how good she’s looking.

But the one comment that sticks in my mind, sadly, was made by someone I ride the bus with somewhat frequently. She remarked at how much better the dog was looking and then went on to say, “I was really starting to worry about her. She was looking so thin and there was one day I saw her stagger and I thought, ‘Wow, she must be so weak from being so malnurished.’” I’m rather proud of myself for not saying something rude to her, but really I’m just amazed at how totally stupid people can be. Anyone that’s paid any attention to Yara would know she was never weak or sick or in any bad way other than the weight loss itself. In fact, several coworkers and friends can attest to how much energy she has had through all of this. The comment about staggering really blew me away and I’m not sure where that came from. But I imagine if she really witnessed the dog stagger it was from the bus lurching or Yara being clumsy and tripping over my foot. Really, though, I’m just left speechless.

Anyway, as the title alludes to, we made yet another trip to the vet’s office today. Yara had her second B-12 shot and I picked up the remaining six doses to administer myself at home. We also weighed Yara . . . she’s back at 51 pounds! Literally there was a chorus of “whoops!” at the vet’s from the gathered techs when the weight was read off. So awesome.

Our next check up with Dr. Gundersen is in three weeks. By then Yara will be off the FortiFlora and Tylan and we’ll determine where to go from there.