New Puppy In The House

**K9karen** · 12-11-2002, 07:35 AM

They grow up WAY TOO FAST!! Totally LOVED all the photos! Esp in Moki's play position at the fence with Sugar ..what a hoot! He's sure gonna be one big boy!!! Look at the size of those frito feet!!
A yummy long tongue?? All the better to slurp ya with!!! What a handsome lad! You did good, Liz! Buddy's giving you a paw's up!

**lizbud** · 12-11-2002, 06:50 PM

Well, the time has come for Smokey to have his surgery.
I've made an appointment for neutering this Friday. The
Vet's office asked me if I wanted them to use the Laser
surgery technique or the regular (under the knife type).
After thinking about it & reading what I could find about
laser surgery, I've decided to go with the laser.They said
there will be no stitches, less bleeding & faster healing.
Only down side is it will cost a little more. Does anyone
here have any experience with laser surgery for spay/
neutering?

p.s. Karen,
Smokey absolutely loves kitties. He even lets them
eat from his dish without a problem. I have to shoo the
kitties away from the "large breed puppy chow"

Liz.

**anna_66** · 12-11-2002, 08:54 PM

Liz,
I've heard about the lazer surgery from a woman I go to obedience school with and she said it is so much better. I bet Moki will be much happier with your decision too

**K9karen** · 12-12-2002, 08:10 AM

How amazing..the new miracles in vet surgery!
For sure I would definitely go for anything less evasive!
Me thinks Dog Fancy had a section on it..I'm going to check.
xoxox

**lizbud** · 12-13-2002, 11:32 AM

I dropped off Moki at the vets this morning for his
neuter surgery.

I know, nothing to worry about
they do it every day, right? Well, can't wait to bring him
back home this afternoon.I had the vet tech weigh Moki
before they led him back to the waiting area. Moki is
36 lbs. btw, the kitties are having a party in my living
room.They're playing with all Moki's toys undisturbed

**tatsxxx11** · 12-13-2002, 01:42 PM

Oh, little Moki Man!!!! You're going to do just fine, I know it!! But us poor Mom's sure know how to worry!

Can't wait to hear you're home, safe and sound! (Enjoy your playtime kitties!!! He'll be BACK!

)

**lizbud** · 12-13-2002, 06:21 PM

Smokey's back home now and seems just fine, just
sleepy. He took a long nap after we got home. Ate his
crunchies at supper & is now sleeping soundly on his
back with both hind feet up in the air.

He's had a
big day.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 12-13-2002, 06:56 PM

Hey Moki ~

SmokeMutt #1 here ~

They send the *extra partz* home wiff ya?
No? I dint get ta keep mine, neither!

Hope ya feel better when ya get fully awake - I wuz rippin an tearin aftur the furst day! Course yer Mom will prolly be *hollerin* at ya jest like Dad wuz at me - ta Slow Down! an Take it Eezee!

Oh yea ~ Dont lick the Zippur - doin that getz em Reel Uppy-Tite!!

**trisha0503** · 12-13-2002, 07:01 PM

We're glad our Moki is doing ok

Wait until he wakes up, he might ask you 'Mom, where are my "friends"?'

**anna_66** · 12-14-2002, 07:57 AM

Good to hear Moki is at home & doing fine! Give him a big hug!

**Rachel** · 12-14-2002, 07:23 PM

Moki, I bet you are glad to be back home with your Mom and the kitties. Good for Mom going for the laser stuff. Sounds like the way to go.

**tatsxxx11** · 12-14-2002, 07:27 PM

Welcome Home Mokster!!!

Star***Shine and Cody Girl send you lots of slurpy kisses and happy tail wags!! You're the CUTEST!!

Sleep well, little man!!

**lizbud** · 12-15-2002, 11:33 AM

Moki was back to his old rowdy self by Saturday.They
only made one small incision with the laser just behind
the scrotum.No stitches to worry about. He seems to be
taking this all in stride.He's as active as ever

He sends
you all kisses

p.s. Smokemutt #1,

Nope, Doc didn't send any of the parts home with
Moki

Thank Heavens.

Liz.

**Rachel** · 12-17-2002, 06:44 AM

Way to go, Smokey. You youngins sure bounce back fast.

**lizbud** · 12-29-2002, 12:38 PM

Smokey got to experience his very first snowfall (7 1/2 in)
just in time for Christmas.He was a little cautious a first,
some of the drifts were pretty deep. After awhile he just
loved it and played around till he was pooped.

I got a
chance to get some new pictures & will post some later.

I'm having a new fence put up for the backyard & I'm really
dreading the time between when they take down the old
one & finish putting up the new one.I can't leave him off leash
to run & do his "laps" around the yard anymore and there
are a lot of loose dogs roaming through the neighborhood
lately. I ran into two of them the other day when I had Moki
out front for "walking on leash" training. It was pretty scary
for me, as the one male zeroed right in on Moki & growled.
Moke, bless his heart, has never had a bad experience with
a person or another animal, so he was like, Oh Good, dogs to
play with

I was talking in a gruff voice to the other
dogs and all the while pulling Smokey up the hill & onto my
porch. I don't know if it's mateing season or what, but I've
never seen so many dogs running loose before. I'll be glad
when the fence is finished , but really dread the in-between
time. Has anyone gone through something similar? Ideas are
welcome. Thanks, Liz & Moki.