We waited for some of Red’s blood work to come through this morning, Maria and I took turns sitting with him on the examining room floor at the vet. Red has never really been sick before, this was a new experience for us in a way, he was barely moving, perhaps due to his fever, but he rested his head against Maria’s leg, and then against mine.

Dr.Fariello asked that Red stay in the hospital for now, we will go see him later this afternoon to see how he is and hopefully, to take him home for the night. Red is a sweetie, as always, he remained calm through all of the poking and prodding and gave Dr. Fariello his paw when she got up.

To me, he looked poorly and seemed to be sinking.

Hopefully, the IV hydration and some antibiotics will break the fever. He is also on anti-nausea medication. More later. I am less concerned than I was this morning, when I went to see him last, his eyes were opened wide and his ears were up, he seemed to be perking up a little.