Dax had to be coerced into leaving his desk in order to hit the road.
No time to waste, eating on the go.
Axel and the entire canine support staff hit the road on Tuesday.
The cancer word had been bounced around, so I was eager to get some answers. Unfortunately, we ended up with more questions. During the initial exam, Axel exhibited premature heart beats. Until they were satisfied it would be safe to sedate this 25 year old to examine his eye, they proceeded with cardiac tests. His EKG was abnormal and since then he's undergone an echocardiogram, which didn't show any structural problems. I didn't get all the results Tuesday, but he was obviously well enough by the end of the day to undergo surgery to remove the mass and send it off to pathology.
So, our anticipated one-hour consultation turned into an all-day affair.
The crew took it in stride. Sometimes chilling in the AC of the truck.
Sometimes sprawled out on the lawn by the exam room.
By late afternoon it was clear that they'd be keeping him at least 5 days. Quick run to the feed store to get him his kibbles.
I then returned with apples, to which he turned his butt to me and spit out the piece offered.
Makes for a long day.
The irony of having to fund two EKGs, two echocardiograms and two eye surgeries within 6 months is not lost on me. The cosmos truly has a twisted sense of humor...That's what the curmudgeon accountant in my head is saying.
What the heart says is thank you to our Dr. Brown and the specialists at AU on his case: Drs. Legere, McMullen and Fischer for taking care of the little old man that has been a daily part of my life for over 21 years.
Heart trumps head, end of argument.
