Day twenty four

Enjoying his ice cream!

Well, haven't we had a lot to think about these past 24 hours!

Yesterday was very emotional; there were a lot of tears (mine) and Houston was inundated with hugs and kisses!

Today things are a bit more real. We have had to come to terms with the fact that we are looking out for any signs of discomfort in Houston, and that when we do see it that we then have to take him to be euthanised. How unfair is that!!!

As for how Houston is today, well he has had a brilliant day!

He got Chris up at 6am for breakfast, he didn't eat a lot though.

He then was waiting (patiently) for us to get up a bit later so he could go outside. He roamed around outside for a good hour. No sleeping in the sun today!

He had a morning tea of some ice cream (as per his daily photo) and then in the afternoon when I was preparing dinner he had some raw lamb. He then had some cooked lamb while we were having dinner.

So, what are we looking out for, in terms of his discomfort and quality of life?

• when he's sleeping too much, and not enjoying any part of the day
• when he's not eating for fun
• when he's not eating
• when he's stopped drinking water and weeing
• when he appears to be in pain
• excessive vomiting

It is certainly not a fun time for us.