the x-rays and tests showed nothing

That's a good thing I realize -- I'm so glad -- yet it means we're no closer to knowing why our beloved dog is vomiting every night.  The x-rays were clear, the blood tests showed no problems.  So what now?

Any condition they can think of that might cause it has a ton of other symptoms that she doesn't have, and they likely would have shown up in the blood work.  She could run tests for worms or parasites, but she said it's cheaper to just get the treatment for it anyway.  Other than that they suggested a barium test (unpleasant for her and very expensive) or exploratory keyhole surgery.  If the barium test showed anything, she'd need the surgery anyway.  What to do!?

Hubby read somewhere to try feeding smaller portions throughout the day rather than one meal once a day as the vet has always recommended.  Even just before bed it said to give her something.  We tried that yesterday and miracle of miracles, she didn't get sick last night!  She's energetic and happy today, which is great. It's so good to see that again.

So we're going to try that again and see how we go.  If we can control it with changing up her eating this way it would not only be cheaper, but spare her any further procedures.  She sure was happy to get home from the vet yesterday.

Diet-wise, my lunch box salads have grown smaller and I'm finding it hard to remember to eat every hour or two.  I just am not hungry, or trust me, I would remember!  Also, I get too busy at work to think about it, but as long as I'm still eating the salads, I hope it will still be OK.  With working late several nights (preparation for my vacation next week) and worrying about the dog, I have not got in much exercise.  That's going to change after the holidays.

I've been thinking about getting a gift card from the fitness place across from work -- normally their classes and personal trainers are rather expensive, but they're offering a $40 gift card to try all their services for a month.  I am considering getting myself that for Christmas -- what better way to try these kinds of services without committing to a long-term contract in case it's not for me?  I'll let you know if I get one (they're limited to the first 25 inquiries) -- I've pretty well over-spent this Christmas already, we have SO many to buy for!