Sox had his stitches removed from his PU surgery on Friday. We opted to do it without any tranqs at all. We decided that, even though he won't like it the side affects of the tranqs (possible loss of appetite) were not worth it.

I held him, and so did the vet's helper, and he still managed to tag the vet with a claw. He was a trooper though, and he didn't need anything. As soon as he was done, he was as happy as could be. He has maintaned weight (he was 8.2 lbs 11 days ago) and he is still 8.2lbs which, even though he hasn't gained weight, he has stabilized.

I'm still giving him sub q fluids, since his cone isn't coming off until Monday or Tuesday. I may take it off when I can supervise him tonight and tomorrow, but put it back on when I can't. I just don't want him licking that area. He's still getting 150 CCs a day. Yesterday, he managed to wiggle the needle out, and have a little drainage (which is odd so far, because even though the vet said it's normal, I've not seen him do that yet).

I still have to give him his Eurythromiacin (I know I butchered that spelling) until the bottle is gone. Sox has a trick for spitting out the liquid though, so I have to like hold his face so he gets it all down.

He isn't eating the hills A/D from my hand or a spoon or even the can anymore. He simply refuses, but he is eating at least a little bit from the food bowl. He goes a couple times a day, and we're thinking with that cone off and when he can eat a lot he'll do better. If worst comes to worst, I'll just force feed him. That A/D can mix down well in water, and can be given through my dropper, with him still getting most of the food without diluting it too much, and even still water won't hurt boi brown.

Well I just wanted to give an update, I would have sooner but for some reason I was logged out and forgot my password. I would like to thank everyone for keeping my precious boi brown in their prayers.