sick as a dog

We've often wondered where the phrase "sick as a dog" came from, since our dog seemed to have an iron stomach. Vokey has been known to eat butter, bread dough, brie cheese, sushi and even some concrete, all without effect. The one time she was sick (after a surgery) we got her to throw up in a trash can!

Thus, we were alarmed when we spent most of Thursday night cleaning up after, and caring for, a very sick dog. A few hours and a trip to the vet later, she seemed to be making a full recovery...until we were packing the car to head to Iowa. Soon, however, she was back to her old self and we were on the road. Several more times over the weekend she got sick so we were puzzled (not to mention very worried!)

Today the vet took x-rays and found an "obstruction" which is causing Vokey some discomfort. She's home (and asleep)now but will be returning to the vet again tomorrow for more x-rays and observation. We are hoping that whatever it is finds a way out(on it's own!) very soon!