Cloudy Day

Since he's always been a picky eater it took us a few days to realize Biggie was ill. Tonight he is in the pet hospital, being treated for auto-immune disease. He presented as dehydrated, thin, and extremely anemic. His immune system has been destroying his red blood cells.

He's being re-hydrated via an IV, and his immune system is being suppressed with steroids. After that, if he stabilizes, he will be able to come home, but may need to take steroids for life.

We'll know what his chances are over the next 48 hours. The bill is shocking. Somewhere around $1,200. The hospital gave me the option of putting him down, but I couldn't do that because of the kids.

There is no way to know whether he'll make it no matter what we do. I decided to try and save him. God only knows how I will pay for this.