The temps here have changed fast . We had rain last night and today it is sunny with cloudy periods and the winds are blowing but it is chilly . The air has a wintery feel and smell to it more now .
Because the beginning of this month has been unusually warm deer tics and such haven’t died off and Miggs picked one up yesterday . I think it was yesterday as she went past her boundary and ended up in the field beside us of course chasing something and that is the only place she has been with long grasses . Papa was able to get it out but because they can and may carry Lyme disease we have to keep a eye on her in the next week to make sure she doesn't show signs of the illness , all though the past week even though she has been playful and going for our long walks she has been throwing up her suppers but keeps things down during day . We are at a bit of a puzzle cause everything seems to be normal like the other end when she does her business but the throwing up her supper we are baffled about ! We are in the midst of changing her food a little at a time as we think it maybe that , we just hope that's all it is .
Dogs are funny creatures as they will eat anything and everything …well Miggs will if ya let her I call her a bucket mouth and she does graze lol and they can get quite the upset tummy's at times all though you would think they would always have an upset tummy with what they will and can consume . I have started to divide out her meal as a breakfast and then supper so it isn’t eaten in one sitting and see if that also helps . I find as dogs get older like people their tummies cant take a full meal at one time any more . Miggs is only 4 and she has changed in many ways but this is one way I hope we can help her with !
We now know that the deer tics will live not only on deer but on birds to and possibly on any living blooded animal . We have lots of feral cats, squirrels, you name it and a large fox lurking around here , he showed up about a week ago so he could also be the carrier of the tics . Miggs has lost a bit of weight with the throwing up but thankfully is still drinking her water and is still in good spirits and doesn’t seem to be in any pain of any kind .
We just feel so helpless cause they can’t tell us what’s wrong !
I just pray that all it is , is that the food she had been having doesn't agree with her any more and we can get her back on track and she gets better ! Papa and I are at our wits end with the crap they put in dog food and the companies that make them have the nerve to say it’s healthy and good for them . Ya right you eat it .. then we will see how good it is ! We have been on a heavy research for the best and that actually labels their products so one can understand what the heck is . We are shocked at the stuff they put in some of them .. it is scary . If she doesn't improve or god help us gets worse in the next week or so we will have to take her to the vet or as we call them the doggie doctor !
Keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for the best !
Until next time … have a good weekend !
Country Gal
