Poor little boy was up most of the night crying, and by 5 a.m. I was crying, too and apologizing for everything.  I kept massaging his little body and eventually we both fell asleep.  I called the vet first thing this morning and although Zato’s surgeon is off this week, I got to speak with one of his colleagues.  She was super nice and told me we can increase his Tramadol and Gabapentin in both frequency and dosage, and that should help.   She said if that didn’t help by Friday, to put him in the car and drive him up and they would go ahead and take his stitches out and try and figure out the problem.  So he’s had his first increased dose and we’re about to do a second.  Hang in there, little buddy!

I had spoken with Dr. Loops on Monday, and Zato’s remedies arrived today.  I’ll start those tomorrow.  Between pain meds and remedies and supplements, I need to make a chart to keep track of everything and time it all right!  But he’s worth every bit of effort.  I’ve been so inspired by all the stories here, but sometime in the wee hours last night I was thinking about Jerry in particular and his adventures, and started telling Zato all the things we are going to do when he feels better.  Just feel better.  Get better.  Please stay with me as long as you can.  As long as you’re happy.

I always have to kiss his head:

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