Slowly, Kendra began connecting the dots. The conversation in the vet's office, the symptoms of the puppy, the similar cases – all started to form a coherent picture. She replayed every detail she had observed in her puppy, matching it against the fragments of conversation she overheard. It was like fitting pieces into a puzzle, each one revealing a part of the larger mystery. The connections she was making, though still vague, hinted at a larger, more complex situation.