Holiday in Review

It was a wonderful Christmas! I'd go on and on about what made it so wonderful, but I've no wish to bore you. Lots of presents, good food, family, and fun. All key ingredients. There was only one thing whose shadow dimmed the holiday festivities. Scrappy, my dog, is sick. I don't know with what. I have a guess, but I'm hoping against hope that that is not it. All of a sudden, she became lethargic and wouldn't eat and her breathing is slightly labored. She's quite lucid, recognizes people, wags her tail, even barks when somebody comes down the driveway. But I've tried to get her to eat - dog food, dog treats, and table scraps - and she wouldn't touch them. I don't think she left the porch yesterday, or today. I brought her a bucket of water today and after I convinced her to drink, she drank quite a bit - which makes me think that she hadn't had any water the day prior. I still could not get her to eat. I hope this is just a temporary seasonal ill that clears up on its own. She's only eight or nine years old. Anyway, I've been preoccupied with her all day today and I'm trying to keep my wits about me. I hope everyone had a great holiday!