This morning, Helaine asked me if I had noticed that Ivy the dog’s breathing was very shallow and rapid, even when at rest. Unfortunately, I did.
We have a very good vet hospital in the neighborhood, and I called. Helaine took Ivy over before noon.
Ivy has fluid in her lungs, her color is pale and her lymph glands are swollen. They put her on an IV and administered oxygen. They also gave her some medication.
This evening, there is some improvement, but not much.
We are worried, and how could we not be? Ivy is a very important member of the family.
Dr. Gustafson, Ivy’s attending, will be in tomorrow and we will check back.