In a tribute to the Black Plague that only Monty Python can do, there is a scene in the movie Monty Python and The Holy Grail where a guy is pulling a wagon through the streets of a town yelling, “Bring out your dead.” The wagon is heaped with dead people. A short while later, a man puts his father on the wagon and the father is obviously not dead. The father complains, saying, “I’m not dead yet.”
This is kind of how our dog Mutties must have felt last week. Weak and feeble, it looked like it was the end for our 17-year-old cocker spaniel. He couldn’t raise his head very well, he had a vacant look and worse, he refused something to eat even when delicately handed to him. For those who know Mutties, there is never a moment when he won’t eat something.
So the family was in seclusion last week trying to reach a consensus about what to do and what would be most fair to him. None of us wanted him to suffer even a little bit. On Friday he was worse than he had been the night before. He was shivering and unable to move. I called the family and said it was likely time we let The Vet and not The Lord take him. All were in sad agreement. Even the Boy gave him a plug on his blog, Gonewandering.
On a whim I decided to give him a Johnsonville Polish Brat and he gobbled it down with vigor. He then stood up and slowly walked to the toilet to drink some refreshing water, walked outside to do his business – both varieties, and then went back to sleep with a comfortable look about him.
The day before he was practically praying about his crucifixion (the only thing it could be for such a god-like creature) in the Garden of Gethsemane and the next day, thanks to a Polish sausage and holy water, he was alive and kicking. It is now Sunday and he is doing even better. Koala Bears have suggested it was all in the water. Maybe so, but we’re happily off the death watch for the moment.
By the way, if you decide to buy the Monty Python movie or any book or movie, for that matter, go through the Sladed Blog so he gets some extra money and will prove to me that I can make a buck or two ogg this blogging thing.
Special thoughts go out to Italiphil who is desperately trying to save his wonderful Scottie dog Annie. Annie has poor kidney function but, hopefully, is young and strong enough to pull out of this.
8 comments:
I am very happy for you all that Muttly responded to the braut treatment. I hope you added beer to his diet on Sunday, at least for the Super Bowl. I recommend The Boomer Diet for Aged Dogs. Home cooking and hand feeding are required. Omelets, ground sirloin, and white rice with sauce are its mainstay. A note to Mrs Laz: if a braut diet can do this for Muttly, you should probably rethink your diet plan for Laz.
On a sad note, Annie didn't recovery from her kidney problems. We all send our love to Italiphil and Hotlantajil in their loss.
Dittos to Annie and Italiphil and Jillmarrieditaliphip...
So sorry to hear about Annie, I am glad to hear Muttie has recovered so quickly only to Mr and Mrs. Laz awake all night pacing. Have you tried getting a lavander recovery spray. This should clam him down and let him sleep peacefully.
My prayers are with you and muttie
I wouldn't get much sleep anyway as certain early morning people insist on calling me for inane reasons. However, I did give him two of my calming pills and it didn't matter. Would have been better to take them myself and gone into a comma. Perhaps I gave him a viagra. Thanks for the kind thoughts, anyway.
He will never die. DON MUTTIES 4 EVA!!! You need to respect the miracle that happened this weekend and just be happy that he is still here, even if it meant you didnt sleep.
On a sad note, I know Annie is in a much better place where she gets to run, play, eat, watch TV and sit on Phil's shoulder everyday!
My deepest condolences to Italiphil and Jill as well. Annie was a wonderful dog who will be missed. I hope you will always enjoy the many memories that you will have forever. I am sorry there could not be more.
Kellen
Thanks to all of you for your kind words, ItalPhil, Jill and Annie appreciate your thoughts during this hard time for us. In a way, Annies passing and Gizmos arrival seem to have meant to be. Gizmo has many of the traits Ms Annie-girl had and her spunk too. We deeply miss Ms Annie-girl, she will always be remembered and in our hearts, we have such fond memories of her and she does of all of you whom had the chance to meet her during her short life. I love my Annie so very much and I miss her, she is forever my Annie-girl.
And that's about all I have to say on that. Be well, Pweeps.
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