Dr. Candace just called--we like her! Her hubby is a good friend of Stuart's. She is very gentle and calm. The critters all respond well to her.

Beau is dehydrated--duh! They are giving him some sub-q fluids. That doesn't appear to be the biggest problem though. He has a sore inside his mouth and some infection in his gums, plus a bladder infection. He is not blocked and can pee on his own--he was nice enough to pee on Candace when she squeezed his bladder! She says all the infections are likely related to his reduced kidney function. He'll need some antibiotics for awhile.

No wonder he fought so much when I opened his mouth to pill him last night! He's not normally thrilled with the process, but he doesn't freak out usually! I'd freak out too if someone tried to open my mouth when I had a big sore on my gums!

They are doing more fluids right now. I can pick him up right around 6pm, when the clinic closes.