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\"Pronto<\/a>

Pronto and Kaimana are as close as ‘brothers’. TANNYA JOAQUIN PHOTO<\/strong>
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Regular readers of this column will recall mentions of and stories about my two children.<\/p>\n

I’ve neglected to bring up my first baby until now: my Jack Russell\/Chihuahua, Pronto.<\/p>\n

Before I had kids, I had Pronto. Heck, before I got married, I had Pronto.<\/p>\n

It was love at first sight. I scooped him into my arms (all 1.5 pounds of him), he nuzzled my face and that was it.<\/p>\n

I guess he picked me, too. Never mind that my then-fianc\u00e9, now-husband Alan told me previously that he was a “big dog guy.” I knew he would fall for Pronto, too.<\/p>\n

Although, in his case, it was more confusion than love. I remember Alan coming home to see Pronto lying on my chest.<\/p>\n

Without missing a beat, he asked, “Are we dog sitting?”<\/p>\n

I responded sheepishly, “oops.” I said we could return Pronto if he didn’t feel the same way I did.<\/p>\n

My “big dog guy” caved quickly, impressed that this smart little puppy was potty trained in a weekend. Pronto showered Alan with affection, too.<\/p>\n

Alan even carried Pronto around town in a bag. Suddenly, he loved that we could have our little dog with us.<\/p>\n

Once under Alan’s watch, our cousin’s Rottweiler accidentally stepped on Pronto pup, and he started limping. Alan was so worried, he gave Pronto turkey treats.<\/p>\n

Pronto stopped limping, but started faking injuries to score treats. Yes, he’s that smart.<\/p>\n

Pronto was our ring bearer, dressed in a tux. We celebrated his first birthday with a party and custom cake.<\/p>\n

That was nearly 10 years ago, but he’s still got the spunk of a puppy. That’s why I knew something was wrong when he wouldn’t perk up or eat.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it was not another ploy for treats.<\/p>\n

After researching symptoms online, I made an emergency appointment with a veterinary hospital. Luckily, it’s open Sunday for emergency care.<\/p>\n

I cried the entire drive there. Holding his weakened body in my arms, I flashed back to the first time I picked him up, and remembered how he used to burrow under our blankets and sleep in bed with us, pre-children. Boy, did I feel guilty for taking him for granted.<\/p>\n

Blood tests quickly ruled out diseases I read about online. The only option to find the unknown source of discomfort was surgery.<\/p>\n

Our vet said smart older dogs like him aren’t likely to do something dumb like eat 40 socks. The mystery mass blocking Pronto’s small intestine turned out to be a macadamia nut (he somehow found and inhaled without chewing.)<\/p>\n

If I had waited, it could have been life-threatening. I’m thankful for the vets’ care and for a chance to spoil my first “son.”<\/p>\n

I hope he lives up to his name and recovers Pronto. That would be a true treat.<\/p>\n

tjoaquin@hawaiinewsnow.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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