Help me stay awake

[Muddled]

I seriously cannot keep my eyes open.

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Coffee??

[cuddlyevil]

If I do it for you today, will you do it for me tomorrow? DS #2 and I have to be at the hospital at 6:30 tomorrow morning--and it's 30 minutes from our house.

[cuddlyevil]

So, DH mentioned last night that he thinks we may want to look into getting a dog as a buddy for our corgi. Jack's settling into being a great house/family dog but we fear he gets lonely/despondent during the day while we're gone.

My concern right now is this: 1) the cat, she is infection free and we're doing the dissolution diet for her kidney and bladder stones but she's still peeing (not sure if she's passing stones or if it's just become behavioral).
2) He wants a younger dog, so there will be a bit less strife while they determine where each stand pack-wise. But, I don't have a job which allows me to come home and let a puppy out on lunch everyday.

I wouldn't mind another dog, but I really want to make sure we deal with #1 before we do anything else. I'm calling the kitty's vet today as I am not sure what else we can do. I am afraid she's peeing because she's passing a stone (or trying to) but we're out of pain meds. Her boxes are clean, she's got food/water, and I've been spending time with her every day so I don't think it's any of those things. My Dad pointed out that she's old(er), she could just be starting her decline but I don't know.

Thoughts or suggestions?

[cuddlyevil]

OH! And the office I may be moving to next month may not have a cafeteria or breakroom, do you have any ideas for easily transported lunches?

[bullygirl979]

I'm with you, muddled. I feel like a zombie. I'll poke you if you poke me, mmkay?

[Muddled]

Yes, I will help you tomorrow, Cuddly. New cast?

I know absolutely nothing about cats. Does it seem like she's in pain? Is she acting out in any other ways? Shredding things? Definitely take her to the vet. I would probably hold off on dog #2 until I had the cat thing under control and until the kids could be responsible for the dog because I am a fun hater that way.

No microwave? Sandwiches it is. Exciting! lol


eta- I do know that for dog #1 to be the alpha, the age of dog #2 isn't the determining factor. Take your dog to meet the other dog and see how they are together. One should submit to the other. Otherwise, they will battle. All this after the cat situation is cleared up, of course.

[Muddled]

Jan 14, 2013 10:54:31 GMT -5 doglove said:

Coffee??

I fear what it will do to my tummy today.

[Muddled]

Jan 14, 2013 11:05:57 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

I'm with you, muddled. I feel like a zombie. I'll poke you if you poke me, mmkay?

I am a zombie, no doubt.

You do what you need to do to get some sleep tonight, missy.

Are you back in the office today or are you at home?

[partiallysunny]

::pinch::

[cuddlyevil]

Jan 14, 2013 11:13:43 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Yes, I will help you tomorrow, Cuddly. New cast?

I know absolutely nothing about cats. Does it seem like she's in pain? Is she acting out in any other ways? Shredding things? Definitely take her to the vet. I would probably hold off on dog #2 until I had the cat thing under control and until the kids could be responsible for the dog because I am a fun hater that way.

She seemed like she was in a bit of pain last week, but her pee was still slightly rusty. It's clear now and she doesn't seem to be in any pain right now, so I am wondering if there was something else lurking and now that we're dealing with the stones the background problem is coming to the fore. We cut back her portions because she was marked as pre-diabetic, she doesn't seem to mind that but she does seem less substantial than ever. But she's almost 10 so it could be anything. I want to see what the vet has to say before we make any moves.

Yeah, it's time for cast #7 for DS #2. We're hoping this will be the last one though, his back looks fantastic. We won't know until after we go to radiology though.

[starrieskies]

I'm tired today too. Coffee's not helping either. I think I've drank so much coffee over the years that I'm pretty much immune to it... I need some protien and B vitamins I think... or a nap. Naps are good.

[bullygirl979]

Jan 14, 2013 11:24:13 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Jan 14, 2013 11:05:57 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

I'm with you, muddled. I feel like a zombie. I'll poke you if you poke me, mmkay?

I am a zombie, no doubt.

You do what you need to do to get some sleep tonight, missy.

Are you back in the office today or are you at home?

No, I am in the office. I finally gave up this morning and called the doctor for some medication. I haven't slept in a week.