Bah!

So...Geordi has been having on and off diarrhea for the past 2 weeks. When we went in for Round 2 vaccinations, we found out that he has some canine parasites. It's depressing, because now he's barred from socializing with other dogs until he's all clear (minimum 1 month from now). Worst of all, we don't know where he got them from, since they are solely transmitted from dog to dog, and he's been quarantined in the house ever since we got him.

The positive is that Geordi is not symptomatic except for occasional diarrhea. The negative is that he keeps trying to eat it (and thus re-infect himself). So our tired vigilance is even tighter. Agh!

He is also very thirsty all the time from the water loss(?), so we give him water in limited sips (to prevent vomiting), Chilly Bone (a frozen wet dog toy), or ice cubes. The hubby also found that rolled up hand towels dipped in water and frozen make fun "ice 'hot dogs'" for Geordi to play with.

Anyway, Round 2 vaccinations went very smoothly; Geordi was incredibly interested in the vet's large and calm cat, which he licked and nosed vigorously while the vet slipped in with all the shots.

We hope Geordi gets all clear and healthy soon, because he has a whole world of walking and meeting to do!