I just had a banana as I had not eaten all day. The vet went super well and the vet was marvelously patient and kind. We ate half her bottle of treats to distract billy plus the treats I had brought (sardines). Blood was taken rather painlessly except at first and no shrink anti anxiety meds will ever we hope be necessary again. Just 600mg an hour or two prior to exam is enough to make him less fearful and upset. He seemed much happier today and started harassing charlotte for a play. Maybe thanks to gabapentin his teeth did not hurt him as much? we are referred to a dentist specialist who comes highly recommended. she will do exam,xrays and clean and tell us what is up with his surgery of 4 years ago and the rest of his mouth. I am very relieved hubby is okay spending 5K or 3K on his total care of mouth again.

I am so glad we are doing good by Billy despite the terrible stresses it brings and expenses.

Photo: Billy and i, january 2022