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Take it slow... has he had blood chemistries done to see how his liver/kidneys are working since you have had him home? It must be a real moment by moment-- but he is hanging on! he would have such an amount of toxins in his body....no wonder he's vomiting...

That's good- it can drain Sorry he is in teh wars

What rollercoaster! Would you be allowed to have him on a drip at home?Or give him fluid subcutaneouslyevery 2nd day at the vets or something? That would mean he could be hydrated without the fear of vomiting... and get his correct electrolytes. I guess with reduced kidney function, it is hard to balance his electrolyte levels to suit his condition.... *fingers crossed for him*

Sending healing thoughts...

That's good news! I am sure the extra walks are helping, too

Marrow bones are ideal for smaller dogs who can NOT break bits off, and need entertainment, rather than nutritional value if your dog is a cruncher--- large roo tails and/or WHOLE lamb necks would be a better deal

Hi- normally I would say to use psyllium husks, and feed more bone. However, if your boy has spinal issues, are his muscles up to forcing a hard ,large stool out easily? IMO.. anal glands are only 'properly' emptied when dogs have to strain a little to expel faecal matter, and when that faecal matter is bulky and hard. He may need a slightly more soft consistency to avoid constipation too much straining... ?

I'll miss his computer hints.....

He is certainly sounding bright! :rolleyes:

*nods*

Woo Hoo! he is still hanging in there! Nil by mouth... so is he on a drip? He has to have liquid going in somehow.......

Ok... I often use photoshop/lihghtroom/picasa to slightly adjust colour and/or lighting. Occasionally I will edit an object within the photo, and remove or blur it (not often) Sometimes I will make frames or do special effects ( I am not good at this ) I am a beginner !! here are a couple. Hamlet - a pic taken candidly, at noon... and very washed out. I used PS2 to darken and saturate colour a bit.. then used the 'render cloud' action on the background .. so I had a photo which was worth looking at Emu Feather.. straight off camera........ Hmmm... 'just'! I did a few things in picasa- a bit of saturation, and some playing with the collage feature.... just an experiment.

Maybe being at home will give him a big boost .......... here's hoping he is comfortable, whatever his body decides :D

Cute photos :D Glad you got them up !

I have had lots of pups/dogs, none have ever pee'd at night more than once.. and I have never used a crate. Lots of people have housetrained pups without crates.

Hi. feed her early in the evening. No water available close to bedtime, or overnight. make sure she has lots of playtime before bed. toilet her immediately before bed. Is she just peeing, or poo'ing as well?

I am sure you will do what's best for your little man - thinking of you

Lots of roo tails

I am callous. I know they have pain relief to cope with the immediate post op pain.. but I don't believe in giving any more during recovery. Why? because if a dog/bitch 'ouches' when they wriggle/walk/bounce... then they won't do it! If they are a bit sore.. then they are more likely to rest and let the body heal as it should-- being still and quiet. I am a firm believer in confinement and quiet and physical rest, for at least 5 days.

That is better news:) Hope things improve over the next 24 hrs.!

I can understand trying to stop a dog barking when they bark at birds all day, or at traffic, or just because it is a habit ...especially as there is an unstable person living next door :D Attempting to stop a PUP play-barking? My worry is that pup gets happy/excited- barks, and gets the aversive. Will it be the bark which is addressed, or the bouncy., happy feeling?

Bet that news made you smile! :D

Yes! :D that is brilliant... it makes me sad... the look in her eyes... but it is a beautiful work .

Ok... hope he continues to improve :rolleyes:

:rolleyes: give me a blade of grass, or a bee on a flower anyday