Charlie Bones and the Dreaded Dizzy Spells

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. (Ps. 62:5)

It’s been a while since I provided you with an update about Charlie Bones and the effects of his head injury. Every few weeks since his concussion in March (which you can read about here), Charlie has a dizzy spell where he becomes wobbly and has trouble walking.

This week, he had a bad spell that started at ten in the morning and got progressively worse throughout the day. The vet has instructed me to give him a steroid pill when these spells start—the steroid will reduce the inflammation in his neck that’s causing his dizziness—but this time, the pill didn’t work because his neck had locked up. After a trip to the vet for an adjustment, he was finally able to keep his legs under him and move around without as much pain.

Each time this happens, I worry about my young puppy being in so much pain, just as I’m sure any parent of either furry children or human ones would feel. I want to make him better, but unfortunately, it’s out of my control. Continue reading “Charlie Bones and the Dreaded Dizzy Spells”

Thankful for Charlie Bones

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Ps. 107:1)

Each November, our hearts our filled with thanksgiving for our blessings. My new puppy, Charlie, is at the top of the list of things I’m grateful for this year. My sister-in-law believes that animals come into our lives the moment we need them most, and I agree because that was the case with both Lilly, my Yorkie, and now Charlie. Charlie needed a home, and I needed companionship. He and his big personality have filled my life in ways I never imagined. Continue reading “Thankful for Charlie Bones”