I got this message from Cynthia Daniello this afternoon, and I wanted to share it with all of you. I think prayers, good wishes, and good energy work.
Your wonderful messages helped Cynthia through this difficult time for her, and I had this hunch yesterday and still have it that the messages lifted Edgar.
As of Tuesday evening, the story of Edgar and Cynthia had more than 940 shares on Facebook.
He seems to be returning to his obstreperous, obnoxious but loving self. These two are lucky to have each other, but I think Edgar is the luckiest of the two.
Maybe he’ll stop attacking the poor cat. Here is Cynthia’s message to you and me. And many, many thanks to all of those people who wrote to her:
“Edgar has made the 46-hour turn-around! My Vet called it exactly right. I would not believe the difference a few hours (and some Prednisone) could make. He woke from a nap at 5 tonight, shook and did not fall over, went outside with erect ears and tail up, barked at Ginger!, peed without using a prop. Then he lay down by my chair, and we enjoyed the late afternoon sun as I called my son, Sean with the good news.
Dr. Watkins called me a few minutes ago. She is pleased but not surprised. The plan now is to put him on a low dose of Carprofen.
Even though he does not have arthritis, it may act as a safe blood thinner and lessen the chance of this occurring again. She also said that using the training (vibrate/shock) collar would be okay. The cats will be pleased to know that. With all those prayers and good vibes and a wonderful Vet, how could it have turned out differently?
Thank you for your support which has held me together through these past 48 hours. Perhaps you will actually meet this little red dog one day.
Cynthia”
That would be nice, Cynthia; I love happy endings. Conventional wisdom among vets is that if a dog with a stroke lives for two or three days, they are likely to recover fully.
Take good care of yourself. Much love, Jon. There is never a dull moment with you. In your eighties, you manage to raise as much Hell as your dog.