We received an update this morning: Lulu is doing well. She's attempting to urinate on her own though she still needs manipulation to do so. Regardless, it's a very good sign. She's expected to be moved from ICU to the surgical unit sometime this morning. But don't fret, Lu's NOT scheduled for any further procedures; the "surgical unit" is how they refer to the standard level of care. For anyone interested in sending flowers or bones, she's at Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove. The staff there has been wonderful. They are truly caring and call to update us regularly. The facility is amazing too. Being there, you would think you were in a human's hospital as it is so modern, clean and free from the usual "pet" smells I associate with animal clinics.
For anyone wondering how our boy Gus is taking this, he's hanging in there but is somewhat lost without his buddy. Lu is of course, the leader so Gus has no one to follow and boss him around. But he's been with us every step of the way. We first took Lulu to Banfield Thursday night because she had vomited a couple times, was lethargic and not acting like herself. Gus was there looking on when the vet said she suspected pancreatitis and ordered blood work and sent us home. Gus accompanied us again on Friday when we took Lulu to Fox Lake Animal hospital where she was properly diagnosed with a disc problem after waiting for 5 hours to see Dr. Marie. Gus was very vocal about the long wait, moaning and sighing like only Gus does. But, he seemed to like Dr. Marie. We were talking about Lu's serious condition when we noticed Gus with his head up Doc's skirt, searching for who knows what. Crazy kid. So like a Frenchie, he's kept us laughing despite the situation.
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