Sunday, March 28, 2021

Sniffing The Breeze

 Today is a beautiful sunny day here in Portieville. Signs of Spring have begun to show up around the yard. We have leaves on the wild rose.

There are tiny buds opening on the plum tree.

 

The red maple is turning red with little helicopter seeds.

 

The neighbor actually has flowers.

 

We have dandelions which pass for flowers in our yard.

We have a new puzzle finish. Rob did most of the work on this one.


Syd spent most of the day yesterday outside chasing squirrels, rolling in the grass and barking for the sheer pleasure of barking.

Mackey has to be supervised outside because Mackey has a seizure disorder. Friday was Canine Epilepsy Day. The folks over at the Five Sibe Blog are a great source of information for dogs that experience seizures.

Dr B feels pretty sure that Mac and Syd's mom had distemper while she was pregnant with them. Most likely all the pups suffered some brain damage as a result. Syd has sudden bouts of rage where she attacks any other animal nearby. Mackey has seizures that last from 12 to 15 minutes each. Fortunately they don't happen frequently, her last was in December. I've studied her closely and she seems to know when one is coming on. She acts unusually quiet and seems fearful. A couple times I've been able to ward one off by giving her valium as soon as I notice her odd behavior. Seizures are scary for her and for us.

So, come on Spring! We're ready for you!

4 comments:

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I do love this time of year and being able to be outside.

You are right about seizures. They are scary moments, and I've had so many dogs that have had them, that I no longer panic (too much) and know to just watch the clock and stay with them, etc. But something I have never been able to do is to know what to look for beforehand. What a blessing that you're able to do that. You're the best Sue, and your family, 2 and 4 legged are lucky to have you!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful surroundings. We hate the terrible seizures

Ruby said...

finally! It sure does look like Spring there! YAY! It's gonna looks like Summer this week here....Ma is SO not ready for 80 degree weathers! (we didn't gets cold this winter either, so she didn't gets to enjoy her 'cold CA winter' sigh.) (pees: 'cold CA winter' means nothing colder than the low 20's 😁). Anyhu, great puzzle! For a moment, I thought it was your craft room! I was gonna say, you gets the GOOD yarn ~ Ma can only afford the cheapy stuffs BOL!!! Seizures are terribles! I am glads you don't gets them that often Mackey!
Have a FABulous week my furiends!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥

Duke said...

We love seeing the spring flowers come to life and I love that puzzle! Mackey and Sydney have the perfect home with you and Rob, Sue. They are very lucky girls.