Infected uterus.
Eight YO female, never came into visible heat until earlier this year when I took in Cleburne the stray dog.
Went from acting OK to absolutely critical in just days, runaway internal infection, no discharge.
The thing is I just got Blondie (another stray) fixed less than a month ago, once I learned of the dangers Cloudy was gonna be next. Missed that opportunity.
My other two heelers both passed away as old dogs inside the last four years.
Cloudy woulda prob'ly been around for another five at least, shoulda got her spayed at some point, never came into heat, didn't know the need.
First time without a heeler by my side in nearly twenty years.
The end of an era
You sure get spoiled by absolutely devoted dogs that learn and obey directions so easily.
Cleburne and Blondie will prob'ly be around for another ten or twelve years, Blondie minds pretty well, getting better. Cleburne is nice enough but he's gotta be leashed, too many things in the woods to chase.
Two dogs is plenty.
Prob'ly no more heelers in my future.
