Youth In Asia

Euthanasia, I think that is a funny word for choosing to kill your pet. I did my senior term paper on euthanasia and still think it seems an odd word. I do like euthanize better than put to sleep, because I put my dog to sleep every night, you know? The good news is, it seems like I won't have to make that decision soon, at least not in the next week (or two if we're lucky). Willie was officially discharged from the LSU Vet School on Wednesday with a normal checkup. I guess as normal as one can be with a brain tumor. They said that he was responding well to the steroids. No vomiting, no seizures, just the expected side effects. He does seem a bit tired lately, lots of drinking, eating, and more urination that you'd think his little body could hold. Another recent side effect is his constant licking, scratching, and fidgeting...like his skin is crawling. I forgot to mention that on Wednesday when we went for the check up and I've assumed it was a side effect of the steroids. Anyway, they said he seemed to be doing well and for additional follow up, refills, or if he has a seizure to go to our regular vet. I took that as a relief. I was told to continue with the steroids as long as he is responding to them, so that is what we will do!