Tip Tapping of Tiny Feet

I'm gonna make this quick because I have lots to do, including taking some pictures on a disposable camera and adding them to this page.  I can't find the USB cable that charges my digital camera, but I did find the camera!

I got a call about an emergency situation with a Lhasa who was slated to go to a new foster home on Sunday.  Meanwhile, Marki (her name) was waiting for a temporary place to stay at Parkside.  I decided to take her short-term because I had to bring in a stool sample for Opal.  Meanwhile, Opal has been showing signs of being in a lot of pain.  She is very agitated right after she eats and sits on her pillow crying for about 1/2 hour.  Sheryl suggested I call ahead and they had me bring her in.

Dr. Teri Cardey checked her tumor and teeth and agreed she might benefit from a few doses of pain meds and antibiotics.  Meanwhile, I went to the back to see Marki for the first time and take her home. When I got Opal into the car initially, Gizzy and Bubba snuck into the garage and subsequently into the car, so I let them ride along too.  We're all in this together!

Marki is an adorable, very small Lhasa, not much bigger than Bubba.  She is more social than Opal and acts as if she's had some experience with steps, etc.  She proceeded to spill her kibble all over the floor rather than eat it from a dish.  She goes on potty pads and loves to go outside.  Although there's a pillow on the floor in my room, she spent the night in the back hall laying on top of a puppy pad on the door mat.

Opal has begun digging on my laminate floors with a vengeance.  She also dug the bottom of the fur lined doggy bed until she removed all the stuffing.  That can be easily fixed.  I believe this behavior to be anxiety because she wants to nest so I've tried giving her extra towels and rags to nest in.  She continues to dig, however, and occasionally moves between her soft pillow the the bare floor.  The pain meds should help her sleep better, I hope.  Her surgery is Tuesday and I think her health will improve dramatically once she is spayed, has the tumor excised and gets some of her painful teeth extracted.

I am happy to say all the doggies are getting along great.  They enjoyed some scrambled eggs and cheese this morning so I could sneak in Opal's meds.  Bubba and Gizzy are digging this.  I'll post pictures here as soon as I get them back.