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<p class=MsoNormal>I had to take Norm in for emergency surgery this
afternoon. He did not eat his breakfast this morning and by this
afternoon it was clear that this was more than an upset tummy. Norm had
eaten a rock – and a good size one at that! He had surgery to
remove the rock. As always, Granny Pat and I were there during surgery
(in fact, I was literally in the operating room) and remained with Norm until
he was awake and had more pain drugs on board. He will remain in the
hospital tonight and probably tomorrow night. Fortunately, our vet is
state of the art and has REALLY GOOD vet techs on duty 24/7, so Norm will be monitored
carefully all night. I will be checking with them throughout the
night. I doubt if I will get much sleep tonight.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>So, if you can spare any drool, please send it to Norm.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sandi Wittenberg<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Mom to the Red Bay Basset Boys<o:p></o:p></p>
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