Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Update and Something New

~ John W. Howell

Twiggy had a follow-up with her regular doctor last Thursday. He was concerned with her head tilt and face paralysis.. He ordered an MRI, which was done on Monday. Preliminary results indicated an inner ear infection, as well as some involvement in her jaw and spine. A spinal tap was done and the fluid showed signs of a bacterial infection. A culture was started, and we should know what kind of bacterial infection by the end of the week. We need to see the type to ensure the medicine is the right one. In the meantime, She is on an antibiotic and Prednisone (steroid). She is resting well and eating, so it appears she is feeling a little better. The side effects of the anesthesia used in the MRI procedure took about 24 hours to subside.

The photos below were taken last Friday, and I decided to let Twiggy rest and use these photos this week. Thank you all for your messages of concern and prayers. I wish I could say everything was okay, but there is still the possibility of an uphill battle ahead.

“I like that new tent. What do you think, Twiggy?”

“I like that it doesn’t move in the wind.”

“I was thinking we could play a new game.”

“Let me guess. Who can eat the most Crape Myrtle blooms?”

“Not even close. Want another guess?”

“Okay. How about who can fall asleep fastest?”

Nope. It is a game that you will love.”

“I’m pretty stumped. I can’t think of something we haven’t played.”

“I’ll give you a hint.”

“Why not just tell me?”

“Believe it or not, it is fun stringing you along.”

“Oh, I believe it, and you are doing a good job.”

“The hint is we will be masters of our domain.”

“Hold on. We have no thumbs, so playing a video game is out of the question.”

“You must come inside to get the rest of the story.”

“Okay, but I hope there is no wrestling involved.”

“Well, what do you think. Mom and Dad put this up so we can see out.”

“We certainly can see. So what part of this is a new game?”

“Don’t you get it. We can see who’s coming. No more reacting to noise. We can observe and bark  discriminately.”

“That is a good thing. And I see it’s a game changer. Discriminate barking. What a concept.”

“You know, deer come up the driveway.”

“Be still, my beating heart.”

105 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Update and Something New”

  2. This is sounding serious. Prayers coming your way for our special Twiggy. I love the viewing stool you created for both of them. So cute how they share it too. xo

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  4. Oh John, healing prayers and loving energy for Twiggy and much love to you all. Their lookout station is fab. More love…. 💕

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  7. Oh, Twiggy…an MRI and Prednisone is getting way too medical. Whatever it is, I hope it all works out for the best. They do look adorable at their new viewing station. Won’t the deer be surprised!

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  8.  Discriminate barking? 😄 Very clever, John. I hope Twiggy feels better very soon. Pets are like children to us, and like little children, they can be challenging to diagnose. Blessings on you all….

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  10. Oh dear. Poor Twiggy (and Mom and Dad for the stress attached). I do hope they can get the right medicine into her and she will be right as rain. Sending positive and healing vibes your way (to all of you).

    That is a most cool lookout point. You guys are so lucky to have a mom and dad who take care of you!

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  11. I hope all goes well medically. In the meantime, it surely won’t be long until they adopt a new catchphrase to use on that lookout: “One if by lawn, two if by drive.”

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  14. Oh gosh, what a swell viewing station. Hope the deer appreciate the audience.

    We’re so sorry Twiggy’s problems stem from a bad bacterial condition and must endure testing and waiting. Sending loads of hugs and tail wiggling healing energy the vet is able to treat her so that she fully recovers. 💙

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  16. That last picture of the two of them is precious! I trust you don’t throw them in a room with a big bone with the someone comes with a delivery!

    I have little Tempeste in my prayers. Hopefully they will find the right medicine for her infection and she will soon be right as rain.

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  17. Oh no, John. I’m so sorry to hear this! Poor Twiggy/ poor your guys. I hope they get her on the right meds and they can continue romping soon! Scary. I hope you have pet insurance! Sending prayers! 🙏🩷🙏🩷🙏🩷
    🙏🩷🙏🩷

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  20. Oh, dear. It’s so hard when one of our pups becomes ill. I know Twiggy’s in good hands, but I also know how worried y’all are. Prayers for all that she continues to feel better and fights off that infection.

    What a great idea for a lookout station! I just might have to borrow it. Poor Monk never feels he’s close enough to the action outside, and he’s far too heavy for me to hold for as long as he wants to watch the neighborhood.

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  22. Sorry to read you’re all going through this. Hope the end of the week brings relief and that the right medicine helps clear things after. 🙏🏻 A lovely lookout they now have! 👍🏻

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  28. Discriminant barking…I love that! I’m wishing all the best for Twiggy. Hopefully the right antibiotic will take care of things. Give her a mega pat for me. ❤️

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  32. Poor Twiggy and poor you-two. I know you’re worried. Crystal had to take Prednizolone (about the same thing) for years for inflammatory bowel disease. It will keep her appetite up.
    Haha, great ending with the deer remark, John. I love the window seat, and the charming view. They look happy. Hugs.

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    1. The tent is for shade, Lauren. The terf gets really hot in the sun. Twiggy is feeling a little better. The steroid has helped her appetite, and I think the antibiotic is helping with her infection. Thanks for your concern.

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  34. OMG! Twiggy, Tempeste, I love the new look-out platform. Mom sure is smart.

    Let me know when a deer comes!

    So, Twiggy, get well soon! Now one likes you to be sick.

    Hi and big hugs to dad!

    O🦌 🦌X

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  37. Oh, John! I hope she is better now. Poor Twiggy! Even dogs have serious trials! I find the idea of two beauties in the window brilliant!😅😅😅 They add some fresh colours to a routine landscape.🌹♥️♥️♥️

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