The Mystery Infection Goes On

Sometimes it’s really hard not to be paranoid. Today is the last of the first 10 days Junebug has been on the stronger anti-biotic. Her glands are down and softer, but still swollen. On Monday we picked up another 5 day course, so hope it will be gone by then, but what if it’s not?

And how do we tell now when her glands are no longer swollen? I don’t remember feeling them before this incident, but was that because I didn’t know what I was looking for?

And what is this infection, this inflammation her body is supposedly fighting? How come we see no evidence of it in? She’s not off her food, not having any potty issues, and otherwise is acting like her normal every day Beagle self. She’s even been on the energetic side at the dog park the last few visits, running around just for the fun of it.

Of course, we have found a bump around her right shoulder. It feels more like a muscle knot that anything, and she doesn’t react at all when it’s pushed at or rubbed. But is this the sign? What could be inflamed there?

And then, I was petting Larry the other day and thought maybe I felt swollen glands on him. I’m actually pretty sure I was in the wrong spot and was feeling bone on him, but paranoia has me wondering…

We’ve already paid about $550 in vet bills for this. We have the money in savings to pay more. I don’t want to have to pay more, but at least money isn’t the issue. (And honestly, we’d go care credit again if it were or becomes so.) I’m not stressing about that.

But I’d really like to know, what is going on with my otherwise healthy and happy 2.5 years old Beagle? She is too young for this. I am NOT supposed to have to go through this stress again for another 5+ years. That’s why we got young dogs.

It will all be fine. Junebug is clearly not bothered by any of this. I shouldn’t be either. Doesn’t stop me, though.