I have two men in my life, both four-legged. Phantom, my soon-to-be 20-year-old gelding, is my Big Goober Boy. Indy, my 8-year-old Sheltie, is my Little Goober Boy.
Right now, both boys have issues. Phantom has developed a cough that becomes evident when I try to ride him. So far he has no fever or nasty nasal discharge. He seems perky otherwise. For now we're keeping an eye on him.
And Indy's sensitive digestive system is acting up again. He's on a white rice diet. Fortunately, he's already scheduled to see the vet for his annual exam and vaccinations. Maybe we can figure out how to help him.
I've never been the parent of a two-legged child. But I think I have an inkling of how a mother feels when her child/children don't feel well. Worrisome and frustrating. Nothing is right with the world until the child is well again.
Similarly, when my boys aren't at 100%, then I'm grumpy.
