You and Duke are both in our prayers. Love you!
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You and Duke are both in our prayers. Love you!
Hello everyone. Duke is in much better spirits today. His ears are up and he's wagging his tail and I swear I saw him smiling. He's still only eating the chicken so when I get up tomorrow afternoon, going to ask the vet what I should do about that. Also, his bloodwork results should be in. I think his new pain medication is doing really well! Mom says he slept on my bed all night long. He also walked with mom down our long driveway. He's walking a lot better but still falls, especially if he tries to shake his head. He only fell once for her and that was when they just started. Before we went to the vet, he couldn't even jump up on it without falling. So, I'm glad to have a little good news to give you. And it makes my heart so much happier. What a difference a day makes. I got some pics of him and Doogie enjoying his bed tonight before I left for work. I'll try to put it up here tomorrow. Thanks so much for all your kind words and prayers. They seem to be working so don't stop now.
Glad to hear Duke is feeling a bit better Val. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so glad to hear that Duke is doing better and I hope he continues to improve. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.:)
Val I'm so very glad to hear that Duke is in better spirits today, and I'm sure that's made you very happy:)
I'm still thinking about the two of you and hope that things will continue to get better for your boy.
Lots of love, hugs and prayers.
Anna
I'm glad to hear Duke is improving, I hope he continues to do so! :)
Val, so glad Duke is feeling a little better. will keep up prayers for his health. Hope all goes well with the vet tomorrow. :) I'll be thinking 'bout ya.
Continued good thoughts for sweet Duke!! :)
I'm so pleased to read that Duke is feeling happier and getting about better. :D
Prayers and positive thoughts continuing.
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Ohh Val i am so happy to hear Duke is feeling better :D. Continued good vibes on the way for you both.. takecare {{Hugs}}.
I'm glad that Duke had a good day, may he have many more. It was hard hearing that he wasn't feeling well.
I'm glad to hear Duke is feeling better. I will keep you and Duke in my thoughts and prayers that he continues to improve. I can understand your intense love for him and how worried you must have been. I've been there myself.
Oh Duke I am glad your feeling better, you need to stop worrying your mom so much.
I'm so glad to hear Duke is feeling better.
Keep it up Duke!
I'm so glad your sweet Duke is feeling better. Keep it up Duke! :D
I'm glad to hear that Duke doing better. :)
It's good to hear that Duke is feeling better.I hope he has many more
good days to come.
Glad to hear that Duke is doing better.
More prayers on the way.
Whew!!!! :) Baby steps, Val........just keep thinking about one day at a time and it is SO good to hear that he is better. We will continue to keep Duke and you in our prayers.
Logan
I'm so glad to hear Duke is doing so well. I hope it continues.
Glad to hear Duke is doing much better. Give him gentle kisses from me please.
Duke seems to be feeling a lot better today. He had his rawhide ready to play with me when I got home. However, I'm a little worried because now I can't even get him to eat any chicken. His bloodwork is in and I'm waiting for the vet to call me back and read it to me. I hope I don't have to take him back but if he doesn't start eating soon, I will. He's been eating nothing but a little chicken since Thursday evening.
Here's Duke and Doogie yesterday before I left for work
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/092406_1.jpg
And here he is this morning, ready to play
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/092506_1.jpg
What can I do to make him eat? Also, he hasn't had a good bm in a few days. Don't know if I should be worried or not.
I would think that if he hasn't been eating that he wouldn't have a good BM. Hmmm.... to entice him to eat? Did you try cheese? Carrots? Beef Hot dogs? Baloney? Food is food at this point, and I know a lot of dogs like the things I just mentioned. Try to find nice smelly food like Baloney to entice him.
If he hasn't eaten well I wouldn't worry too much about the bm. I think Kim has a good idea, something smelly may entice him.
Oh Duke you silly boy! That picture of him with the rawhide is so funny!
Val.... I'm sending you and Duke thousands of hugs and prayers!
I just talked to the vet about Duke. His bloodwork was pretty much normal. However, I can't even get him to eat chicken today. So, he's got an 8am appt tomorrow. I'm so glad I'm off tomorrow as I'm working tonight. Something's got to be wrong for him not to eat. He wasn't as perky this evening as he was this morning. And when I give him the chicken, he just spits it out. I hope we can find out what's happening with him.
Prayers still at ya! :)
You and Duke are in my thoughts. I hope you work everything out :)
More {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Val and Duke. I'm praying for you to get better every day Big Man!! Mama needs you sweetie! :(
I am Praying Real Hard for YOU and for Duke!!!!
more {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}.
Just like Dorothy, I am praying really hard for you and Duke, Val.
Willie
Poor Duke,
I am glad his blood work is normal and he is feeling a little better.
How frustrating not knowing what is wrong. :(
Sending oodles and oodles of get well wishes.
Val: forgive me for not posting until now as I have been reading this thread today. I just want you to know that both you and Duke are in my prayers and I know that God will help those whitecoats find out what the problem is.
Big {{{hugs}}} to you.
Slick xoxoxoxoxoxo
It kind of sounds like something is blocking his digestive system...cause like you said he can get wagging his tail and perky...I hope you and the vets find out what the matter is and Duke feels lots better soon! :)
this post breaks my heart. :( please eat, Duke! :( (((Valerie & Duke))) I hope you can find out what's wrong with him and I will hope and pray it isn't anything too serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by dukedogsmom
Glad the bloodwork came back ok, it is a worry that he isn't eating though. Prayers & positive thoughts for the vet visit.
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How is he today Val??
We have had "Duke" on our minds and in our Prayers!!!
I hope you are feeling better today!!!!!
Duke played again when I got home this morning. The vet told me that one of the side effects of his new medication is loss of appetite :( So, he doesn't want Duke to have any of his meds until thursday morning. I hate that the new stuff was helping him so much and now he can't use it like he should. Vet said there may be another one we could try or just try less of the one he has now. We just woke up and he ate two pieces of chicken. Still wouldn't eat his dog food, though. Hopefully, he will tomorrow. He's lost 4 pounds since Friday. He also had a good bm at the vet today. That's another side effect of the new med. Let's hope he eats tomorrow.
Is there any drug that improves appetitie that can be given with the drug that helps him?
I've been thinking about you & Duke today. I hope he gets better soon.