I keep getting questions about Lucky's status, and we really appreciate everyone's concern. The latest is that he is nearly completely back to his normal, nose-in-your-face, barking at the neighbors, hyperactive, labrador self. Our only concern at this point is incontinence.
He is continuing to do his business in the house and even in his kennel. It's almost like having a puppy again except that puppies don't generally go in their kennel unless you aren't paying any attention. We talked to the vet earlier today, and he said that he's never really seen anything like this. It may be an unrelated urinary tract infection or something, so they want us to continue working at the "kennel (re)training" through the weekend and touch base with them again next week to see if things are getting any better.
All I know is that if it wasn't so hot outside, he'd be out there all the time right now. As it is, he can only be in tiled areas or in his kennel because he'll just go when the urge strikes. There's no warning, so it doesn't even matter how closely you watch him.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Monday, July 17, 2006
Cowboys in the News
The Dallas area was shocked this morning to learn that another football player was involved in a criminal activity. Of course, this time, the player in question is completely innocent...
The Dallas Morning News reports that Dallas Cowboys safety Keith Davis was returning home from visiting friends and family in Shreveport, LA. He is reported to have been on his way to church since he had missed the week before and doesn't get to attend during the season. Based on the information available from the Dallas Morning News article, while driving down I-635, Davis' car was approached by a dark car with tinted windows. Someone from the other car opened fire on Davis' Impala hitting Davis in the thigh and grazing his head. Davis is happy to report of his corn rows, though, "...my braids still look good."
Apparently, Davis' training kicked in almost immediately and he applied pressure himself to his wounded leg. "As soon as I realized I got hit, I started applying pressure to the spot. I was a kinesiology major in college. I guess I learned something from all of those courses." I wish I'd been a kinesiology major in college. Now I'll be worried every time that I'm injured that I won't know how to respond.
Not to mention the fact that I'm going to have to start "pimping" in my truck for my own personal safety, "I was leaning quite a bit. If I had been sitting straight up, I might not be here." Who knew that laying your seat back is actually a safe way to drive?
I'm wondering if you are like me, and if you are suspicious of this story. A guy driving down I-635 does nothing wrong. Is headed to church no less (at 5am). Suddenly, a hailstorm of bullets is unleashed on his car, and his training kicks in like an instinct to help treat the wounds. If you ask me, this sounds a little more like road rage. Maybe the two were racing and Davis' Impala won. Maybe Davis cut the other guy off (how likely is that really at 5am). Maybe a far more nefarious story is waiting to be unfolded, but, "I was just minding my own business driving home...I'm a victim," doesn't really add up for me.
Plus, this isn't the first time Davis has been shot. Back in 2003, just after Coach Parcells warned the team to stay out of trouble, Davis was involved in an incident at a strip club. Now, being a model citizen and church going boy, we know that Davis wasn't actually in the strip club. No, he was "picking up a friend" when a gun fight broke out. At that moment, Davis' quick thinking took over again as he moved to protect his "girlfriend" and he ended up shot in the elbow.
Maybe I've been around Papa too long, but when's the last time someone shot at you? I've been hunting with bunches of people. Been around guns all my life. Been around some crazy guys that should never be allowed to own a cap gun. I've never been shot. I've never even been shot at. This guy on the other hand seems to be a magnet for gunfire, and he's completely innocent.
hmmm...I kind of doubt it.
The Dallas Morning News reports that Dallas Cowboys safety Keith Davis was returning home from visiting friends and family in Shreveport, LA. He is reported to have been on his way to church since he had missed the week before and doesn't get to attend during the season. Based on the information available from the Dallas Morning News article, while driving down I-635, Davis' car was approached by a dark car with tinted windows. Someone from the other car opened fire on Davis' Impala hitting Davis in the thigh and grazing his head. Davis is happy to report of his corn rows, though, "...my braids still look good."
Apparently, Davis' training kicked in almost immediately and he applied pressure himself to his wounded leg. "As soon as I realized I got hit, I started applying pressure to the spot. I was a kinesiology major in college. I guess I learned something from all of those courses." I wish I'd been a kinesiology major in college. Now I'll be worried every time that I'm injured that I won't know how to respond.
Not to mention the fact that I'm going to have to start "pimping" in my truck for my own personal safety, "I was leaning quite a bit. If I had been sitting straight up, I might not be here." Who knew that laying your seat back is actually a safe way to drive?
I'm wondering if you are like me, and if you are suspicious of this story. A guy driving down I-635 does nothing wrong. Is headed to church no less (at 5am). Suddenly, a hailstorm of bullets is unleashed on his car, and his training kicks in like an instinct to help treat the wounds. If you ask me, this sounds a little more like road rage. Maybe the two were racing and Davis' Impala won. Maybe Davis cut the other guy off (how likely is that really at 5am). Maybe a far more nefarious story is waiting to be unfolded, but, "I was just minding my own business driving home...I'm a victim," doesn't really add up for me.
Plus, this isn't the first time Davis has been shot. Back in 2003, just after Coach Parcells warned the team to stay out of trouble, Davis was involved in an incident at a strip club. Now, being a model citizen and church going boy, we know that Davis wasn't actually in the strip club. No, he was "picking up a friend" when a gun fight broke out. At that moment, Davis' quick thinking took over again as he moved to protect his "girlfriend" and he ended up shot in the elbow.
Maybe I've been around Papa too long, but when's the last time someone shot at you? I've been hunting with bunches of people. Been around guns all my life. Been around some crazy guys that should never be allowed to own a cap gun. I've never been shot. I've never even been shot at. This guy on the other hand seems to be a magnet for gunfire, and he's completely innocent.
hmmm...I kind of doubt it.
Lukcy Update
So, Lucky stayed at an overnight clinic last Wednesday night and then spent all day with the vet on Thursday. Since he came home Thursday evening, he has not had any more seizures. He also not been himself, though.
He's getting a little better. At first he still acted as if he didn't know us. He paced the house non-stop and ran away when any of us got near. He wasn't interested in socializing at all which is very abnormal for Lucky. Additionally, he seemed to have forgotten the difference between inside and outside, creating a couple of messes for us to clean. Leah and I decided that we would give it through the weekend to see if he got back closer to normal.
As the weekend progressed he steadily improved, and last night he was trying to climb into my lap (like normal) to get some attention. He's also started responding to commands that he used to know like sit, down, kennel, etc. There are still a few things that concern me, though. I'm not convinced that he knows to do his business outside, he doesn't wag his tail (or even move it) anymore, he's still not interested in playing with his ball, and he doesn't make any vocalizations.
Previously, Lucky would whine when you didn't pay him enough attention, and he would bark like crazy when people walked behind our house on the trail. I haven't heard him make any noise for over a week now, and he doesn't seem to be at all concerned with strangers walking behind the house. Honestly, it concerns me that he's not barking, but it's also a relief that I don't have to listen to it.
Also, you could tell before when Lucky was losing interest in playing because he would stop holding his tail high, and of course, if he saw you from across the room he'd beat a hole in the wall with his wagging tail. Now he just carries it between his legs all the time.
Maybe it'll just take a few more days. We'll wait to see.
He's getting a little better. At first he still acted as if he didn't know us. He paced the house non-stop and ran away when any of us got near. He wasn't interested in socializing at all which is very abnormal for Lucky. Additionally, he seemed to have forgotten the difference between inside and outside, creating a couple of messes for us to clean. Leah and I decided that we would give it through the weekend to see if he got back closer to normal.
As the weekend progressed he steadily improved, and last night he was trying to climb into my lap (like normal) to get some attention. He's also started responding to commands that he used to know like sit, down, kennel, etc. There are still a few things that concern me, though. I'm not convinced that he knows to do his business outside, he doesn't wag his tail (or even move it) anymore, he's still not interested in playing with his ball, and he doesn't make any vocalizations.
Previously, Lucky would whine when you didn't pay him enough attention, and he would bark like crazy when people walked behind our house on the trail. I haven't heard him make any noise for over a week now, and he doesn't seem to be at all concerned with strangers walking behind the house. Honestly, it concerns me that he's not barking, but it's also a relief that I don't have to listen to it.
Also, you could tell before when Lucky was losing interest in playing because he would stop holding his tail high, and of course, if he saw you from across the room he'd beat a hole in the wall with his wagging tail. Now he just carries it between his legs all the time.
Maybe it'll just take a few more days. We'll wait to see.
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