More Energy and diarrhea

Morning Walk 6.28.15

Burke was ready for his morning walk and actually whined for an evening walk - literally sat next to the front door and whined!  He was alert most of the day and went crazy when my son came over for a visit - crying, jumping, kissing/licking, barking - it was wonderful to see him so excited!

His appetite is still strong but I think I introduced his new diet to quickly. I thought I was adding it gradually but this afternoon he had diarrhea (which may also explain the whining at the door for a walk). I want to get the good food into him, but I will offer less with his kibbles tomorrow.

Burke is also panting again and it's not hot and it's not after exercise.  He wasn't panting yesterday but today again he is panting, and I don't like it. His respiration rate is 60/minute while he's sleeping.  When he was first seen in the emergency veterinarian hospital he had pleural effusion and an enlarged thymus.  The ER vet drained some fluid off of his lungs and he had been breathing better.  Now he's panting again and I am concerned. We will be back at the oncologist's office tomorrow and I will bring this up with Dr. Hamilton.

I am again dreading the drive with Burke.  I will give him more of the sedative and hope the trip goes better. If you're reading this blog and live close to me (Harrisburg, PA), I could use your help in taking Burke to the oncologist's office this week.  He's so much better when I ride in the back seat with him.