Diego

I hardly ever blog about the dog anymore, and I’ve taken so few photos of him recently that I couldn’t find one to add to this post. It doesn’t mean we love him any less. It’s because he’s become a rather old dog, and he mostly just sleeps. Life moves faster than it used to, and taking photos of a sleeping dog is pretty low on the priority list.

So, here’s the thing. Diego’s at the vet today for tests, and we’re not 100% sure he’ll be coming home. He’s a very old man. He’s gone down from 11 pounds to 9 pounds, even though he still eats plenty, and he’s pretty much lost complete control of his bladder. We’re hoping the tests show it’s a simple, treatable bladder infection, but the weight loss in spite of his food intake isn’t a great indication of what we’re going to learn.

Please, if you’re so inclined, think a good thought or two for a sweet old Italian greyhound today, okay? Thanks.

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29 comments on “Diego
  1. Carole says:

    I am thinking oh-so-positive thoughts for all of you!

  2. Amy says:

    Oh, gosh, of course, all best thoughts to Diego.

  3. Laura says:

    Sweet Diego. Life changes when kids come along. And we don’t love Diego any less. All the best for sweet Diego – restorative sleep and good test results.

  4. xina says:

    Kisses and good thoughts for Diego – I love that sweet shaky dog

  5. Carrie says:

    sending good thoughts to you and Diego. fingers crossed for good results!

  6. heather says:

    oh, the poor sweet guy. i am thinking all the best for him.

  7. Lisa says:

    I’ve often wondered what became of Diego. I’ve been quietly reading your blog since the early days and remember the photos on the blog header. Dogs Steal Yarn, right? Sending lots of good wishes and happy thoughts to you and your pup.

  8. Katie says:

    Oh, man. I’ve never hoped so hard any creature had a bladder infection before.

  9. Knittripps says:

    Wishing Diego well and sending positive thoughts your way…

  10. Mosprott says:

    Channeling all good energy to your buddy, Diego.

  11. alison says:

    Sending love and good wishes to sweet Diego.

  12. Bullwinkle says:

    awww … poor Diego. Poor you. Having a loved one be ill (and old) is never easy. I’ll be thinking of you.

  13. Riin says:

    Happy, healthy doggie thoughts… Be well, Diego.

  14. Sara says:

    Good wishes for sweet Diego.

  15. greta says:

    puppy prayers for Diego….and all of YOU of course! xox

  16. Rebecca says:

    Definitely thinking of Diego – and y’all.

  17. Serena says:

    Aww my poor Dieguito. Hope he makes it through ok. Besosbesosbesos.

  18. Anina says:

    ((Diego))

  19. gaile says:

    putting my good thoughts in with the rest and sending them your way…

  20. Mish says:

    Sending good thoughts his way.

  21. janna says:

    Poor old Diego – I hope it’s just a bladder infection and old-dog weight loss, and that he’s still get some time to spend with your family.

  22. Marie says:

    I’m thinking good thoughts for your dog, I hope he (and you) do okay.

  23. Our older dog had those same problems–weight loss and lots of pee accidents. It turned out he had developed diabetes, which is treatable with insulin in dogs. Let me know if this happens to be the case for ol’ Diego and I can give you some additional advice. We learned a lot in the year and a half we gave our Java shots.

  24. spider (ravelry) says:

    sending love and strength to you and diego.

  25. Lizbon says:

    Poor little guy. You got it. (side note: he weighs less than my non-fat cat. small little man.)

  26. Susan says:

    Lots of positive thoughts for him and for you. <3

  27. Norma says:

    I’ve got my little Jefferies man on my lap as I write this, and hoping good things for your Diego.

  28. Diana says:

    Prayers for Diego and your family as you traverse this road.

  29. JudithinNYC says:

    Healing mojo for Diego.

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