Annie, the wonder beagle, has been having more bad days lately than good days. We're just never sure which dog is going to get up each morning...the playful pup or the senior citizen. When she's playful, she bounces all over the place and is frisky as can be. But on the days the "senior beagle" wakes up she's rather pitiful. She has a hard time making it up the stairs and we can tell it hurts just to stand up after a deep sleep. Her eyes are listless, and many days she has an upset stomach and isn't too interested in eating...highly unusual for her. (Actually, those days are more common anymore.) In an effort to keep her going, I've been taking her to the vet once a week for vitamin B-12 injections. They seem to keep her going and until we can tell she's in a lot of pain, we'd really like to love on her awhile longer. Last week our vet told me I really ought to learn to give her the shots at home. I've certainly watched him give them enough times! So today I was determined I would do it without hesitation. Seems easy enough, right? I guess I should explain something, though. A few months ago we tried to give these at home and we just couldn't do it. Bethany refused to even try since Annie is "her baby." And I was too squeamish. Brian was the only one brave enough to attempt it, and Annie screamed at him. Wrong technique, I guess. But this time I was determined, and I did it on the first attempt!!! Those of you who are in the medical profession or who give yourself insulin shots or even give shots to your pet are probably rolling on the floor laughing. It really isn't that big of a deal. But I'm feeling rather accomplished at the moment. And Annie is a playful pup today and gave me kisses after I stuck her. Now that's love!
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