Prayers on the way from me for you and sweet Duke !!!
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Prayers on the way from me for you and sweet Duke !!!
Still thinking of you and Duke...Get better soon, Duke!
He's still only eating chicken :( Should I get tough tomorrow and only offer to feed him his dog food? He is eating his treats normally now which hasn't happened before last night.
I definetely wouldn't get tough, feed him whatever he will eat.
Valerie, it wouldn't hurt to try. I'd keep the chicken on hand, just in case.
Val, maybe try cutting up the chicken into small pieces and mixing it well with some of his regular food? Adding gravy/stock if it's dry food maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by dukedogsmom
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Good news! I was getting ready to open a can of food and maybe try and get Duke to eat half with some dry. He started eating dry food on his own. It wasn't a lot and I didn't try and make him eat more. I figure he knows better than I how much to eat. So, tomorrow I will put half a can of food with his dry. I think he's pretty hungry so he should begin to start eating fine tomorrow.
This morning, I took him for a short walk after I got home. Let him enjoy all the smells and I thought it would be good for his hip, too.
I swear I think he had some sort of virus. Can dogs get those? He's not nearly as unstable though he is a bit wobbly still.
I am so thankful that he's starting to eat again. Makes me so happy. He's feeling and acting much like his old self :D
Thanks for all your good thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for the wonderful update Valerie.:D Yes, maybe he caught a bug and just wasn't feeling well. I know exactly what you're feeling because my baby Ziggy is now eating on her own again too after being sick. May Duke continue to improve. More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.:)
Oh, What a splendid update on Dear Duke!!!
Now you can look forward to getting up in the morning and watching him eat. I was hoping and praying that he would make a turn around soon.
Sensational News!!!!!!!!! :p
Sounds like he had some kind of a bug Val. I am glad he is getting to feeling better.
:D Good boy, Duke! glad he's feeling a little better.
Such good news! I hope the news just gets better and better!
That's great news!! :D Certainly made me start my Sunday with a smile!
{{hugs}} for you both.
Great news Val!! I had a feeling that Duke just caught a little bug. I think Duke has plenty of good time left on this earth and I had confidence that it would pass. Still keeping him in my thoughts and prayers for a swift and complete recovery. This is just what I needed to start my day too!! :)
This is wonderful news. :) I'm so glad he's feeling better and eating
more now.Way to go Duke. :)
Loved hearing that Duke is feeling better. Hope to hearing he is doing even better and better.
Willie :)
Great news! He ate a whole can of food tonight. I'm so very thankful he's well. I took a pic of him having his noserubber tonight. It's the first one he's had in about a week and a half. Duke says thanks to everyone who's wished him well.
Good Boy Duke!!! We know how happy you've made your Mom and we're pretty happy too!! :) Kisses and hugs all around!!
that's great news, Val! :D I hope he continues to do better. :)
I'm glad to hear that Duke is feeling better! :)
I am so relieved Val thank goodness!
Good for you Duke!!!!! That news certainly brightened my day!!!
So glad to know that Mommy is on top of things!!!!!! ;)
I am so happy to hear how well Duke is feeling!! Still prayers for you and him.
Yeah!!!!!!! :) Keep up the good work, Valerie and Duke!!!! :D
I've been telling mom that I think Duke had some sort of stroke. So, I googled dogs and stroke and got this:
http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/...y_no=1872#ct-4
So, I guess he had a vestibular disease. Sounds just like what he was doing and they say it's over in 2-3 weeks. He's doing good today, which I'm very thankful. He was even smiling after getting the ear song from grandma. He's still just a little uneasy on his feet, can't walk in a straight line anymore and if he shakes his head or sneezes, loses his balance. But, he's a huge amount better and he's dealing with this minor imbalance just fine. I'm so happy he's well. Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts.
That is really wonderful news!! Val, I am so happy to hear Duke is doing so well now!
Willie :)
Me too, Says Dorothy39, I am so glad that Duke is doing well.!!! ;)
Valerie, I'm so glad that Duke is doing much better and I hope that he'll continue to improve each day.:) Maybe you should discuss this vestibular disease with your vet. I wonder if it can happen again. I sure hope not. Take care.
Whew! K-lo and I are so glad our baby boy is feeling better. *Sigh* Getting older for any species sucks,but thankfully Duke's improving. The vet thinks Cody had a slight stroke once, and it scares the He** out of you. {Hugs} to you my friend and extra smoochies for Duke from his Glenside girls!
I'm so glad Duke is feeling a bit better. :) Still sending good thoughts and vibes his and your way!
I'm so glad you feel better Duke!! I'll continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, Val!! {{{{HUGS FOR DUKE AND VAL}}}} :)
Oh, Val, it is so good to hear Duke is doing so well. :D :D Big, big hugs to you both.
Duke has been in my thoughts. I'm so glad to read that he is doing better!!
{{{BIG HUGS}}}
He's doing great :D We played a bit with his rawhide before I had to leave for work. How I love that dog. He just can't walk in a straight line now and if he shakes his head while standing, almost falls, sometimes does. Bless his heart.
Thank heaven he's doing so well, Val. Please give that sweet boy some kisses from us!! :)
So Glad to see that Duke is Well!!!!!
Keep it Up Good Boy Duke!!!!
I'm so glad to hear Duke is getting better. :) Hopefully he'll keep eating and improve day by day. I'll certainly send positive thoughts!
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Oh Val... hugs to you and Duke!
Glad to hear he's feeling better!
Yay good boy, Duke! What a good boy for eating your food! I'm so glad he's feeling better!!!!!
:) What wonderful news!!!!