Hi Karen, my husband and I are alternating days-off this week so that we can be with the dogs. Next week is a different story...they will be left in the house by themselves during the day. I will not crate him due to his past experience in crates. It was recommended by my vet that I should lock the Dane in a room, rather than rely on baby gates, or take Maggie to my parent house if we have to leave the house for any duration (may not be a permanent solution, but I don't want the risk of him jumping over the gates and getting to her).

Because Maggie has been V-D for three days, I was told not to give her any food today, but to pump her with fluids. Unless the V-D subsides and she starts eating tonight, I am to bring her in to have her fluids replenished. 3 days of not eating with limited water is not good.

I'll keep you posted

Thanks again.