I am happy to report that our other dog, Bammer, seems to be doing fine! We have finished with the treatments of activated charcoal and have been giving him medicine for the past week. I'm still not getting my hopes up that we are in the clear because the vet said it could attack his liver and kidneys weeks or months down the road. All we can do now is wait and enjoy everyday that we have with him.
This past week has been hard for Mike and I but we have received such overwhelming support from all of our friends and family. We miss Tulip so much and everyday we are reminded of how much she was a part of our lives. Our daily routine seems a little off. I've just now started to pick up her toys and things around the house and have been putting them away. I find myself looking for her balled up on the couch while I'm on the computer or hiding in the sheets before I get in the bed at night. She had such a quiet, calming presence that I miss the most. Its tough to come home and hear only one bark though the door or to watch T.V without her in my lap. So I've just been keeping myself occupied lately.
I think the only thing that helps me get though it is by telling others about the dangers of Sago Palms. I went to Sams yesterday and I turned the corner to find TONS of them. Probably 8 pallets full. My heart started pounding and I stood there for about 30 min and told EVERY SINGLE person that walked by about the dangers of the plant (even if they weren't looking to buy one). Finally a manager came over and I explained to her what had happened to Tulip and Bammer and that the emergency vet sees one dog die a week in Houston. I pleaded with her to post a warning as tears filled up in my eyes and she seemed to really take it into consideration. She had no idea that they were toxic to animals and children. Even if she doesn't post a sign at least I informed her and a hand full of people.
Please help me spread the word.
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