As you well know, Sensei lives with many others and while I get along fine with everyone here, I am particularly quite fond of Winnie. She is nearly 10 years old and has a very big heart. She is a good friend and besides her and Ivy's distaste for one another (which I will never understand) she is a close and trusted friend to everyone here.
It was recently discovered that Winnie appeared to be urinating more often so she was taken to the hospital for a senior screen which is a package of lab tests for older dogs. It was thought that she had a bladder infection and so she was prescribed antibiotics to clear it up. After several days the antibiotics appeared not to be working and in fact her frequent urination seemed to be getting worse. Two days ago she was taken in for x-rays and many large stones were found in her bladder. Yesterday she was taken back to have a pain patch put on and today she has been taken in to have a major surgery done to remove the stones. My poor dear Winnie. She has been in pain and very uncomfortable. It's quite sad for Sensei to see such a kind and gentle soul in pain.
Sensei wishes for Winnie's surgery to go well and is sending healing thoughts to his dear friend for a safe surgery and a comfortable recovery.
