Anvik needed surgery..Latest update post 161

**Glacier** · 02-04-2007, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

HOW does he manage to get it off??

Does he *UN-Hook* the velcro wrap;
or pull it off over his head ??

If he Un-Hooks the neck band - you need to "tie up" the loose end -
I thought there was a method provided to do that.

If he's *popping* it off over his head - you just don't have it *wrapped* tight enough
around his neck - the problem I had with SmokeMutt.
Seems the "properly fitted" collar should be SKIN-Tight - almost a choke hold.

What would your Boss say if you showed up for work with a 4-Legged "Assistant" tomorrow?
Tell the Boss that Anvik is in charge of Public Relations.

He pulls it over his head and somehow gets the chest band off without undoing it. Nothing is ever undone when I find the collar off his neck. The instructions say you should be able to slide your index finger under the collar. I've had it as tight as I can get it. I couldn't get my finger in it. He got it off in seconds. He has a really narrow skull and he can just slip his head out! I have a towel duct taped around his neck now. He's left that alone for half an hour. That's a record for today.

I don't work on Mondays, but dogs aren't allowed in my office building. He'd have to stay in the truck all day. At least if he's here in his crate, no one will call the cops if he howls all day! I'll just have to run home on my lunch break. If my father in law is around, he might be able to let Annie out for a pee break in the afternoon.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 02-04-2007, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier

He pulls it over his head and somehow gets the chest band off without undoing it.
Nothing is ever undone when I find the collar off his neck.

He got it off in seconds.
He has a really narrow skull and he can just slip his head out!

... dogs aren't allowed in my office building.

"slip his head out ..."

Bummer!

Maybe put Dawg-Cufs on his front paws?

Ya know - with all that You & Stuart have done for the Local Shelter -
seems you should be able to ask them to Dawg Sit Anvik for a few hours every day.

Good Luck teaching him to leave the Zipper alone!

**Glacier** · 02-05-2007, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Ya know - with all that You & Stuart have done for the Local Shelter -
seems you should be able to ask them to Dawg Sit Anvik for a few hours every day.

Good Luck teaching him to leave the Zipper alone!

The shelter has been dealing with parvo for several weeks. Anvik is vaccinated, but even if they had an open kennel, that's a risk I don't want to take.

He has a t-shirt on today over the guaze and vet wrap. Seems to be working so far. Just have to remember to get the shirt off before he pees! He's on his second t-shirt cuz I wasn't fast enough getting the first one off at 2am!

**Cinder & Smoke** · 02-05-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier

The shelter has been dealing with parvo for several weeks.
... that's a risk I don't want to take.

No argument with that!

Just have to remember to get the shirt off before he pees!
He's on his second t-shirt cuz I wasn't fast enough getting the first one off at 2am!

OMG!

Sorta like when *I* havta *go* ... gets worse the closer you get to the potty!
Then, if there's a line ... OMG!

Also makes me think of poor Bowser ...
He's wearing a "diaper" around his tummy at night ...
saves making the occasional Damp Carpet and the resulting "unhappiness" of
the Dad Figure when he steps on said Damp Carpet in the morning.

However; I have been known to "furget" to REMOVE said Diaper Wrap before
sending lil Bowz out for his morning stroll

I usually notice when he's about 2 steps down off the front porch ...
with his leg all ready to hike up into The Position ...

NO Point in calling him back to take his Jammies off ... he's already started the pump!

Maybe you could try to remember to *roll up* his Tee *BEFORE* you open the door.

**Glacier** · 02-05-2007, 08:05 PM

WOoooo PT
Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. I had a good day today, except that Mom left me in my crate TWO times and took the other sled dogs for a run. She says they need attention too, but I think it should be all about ME!

Mom says I found my smile for a little while today.

She was getting a parcel ready to mail to her nieces and I was helping, but Mom says I was being a pain in the butt! So she gave me a little stuffed toy and I killed it!!

That made me smile!

I was careful not to jump around. I just made the toys squeak and then I stood on it and pulled the stuffing out. It was fun! As you can see, I am wearing t-shirts to cover my bandages. I've wreck a couple shirts today. One I chewed up and one I peed on. That was Mom's fault! SHe didn't get it off fast enough. It is not my fault that I had to pee at 2am and she was half asleep! Mom has lots of t-shirts that she doesn't wear so I should be good for shirts. She's going to buy me a new jacket tomorrow too.

My little burst of energy didn't last long. I needed a nap after just a few minutes. It takes a lot of energy to heal!

Woooos everyone
Anvik.

**borzoimom** · 02-05-2007, 08:07 PM

Roflbo!!! You Tellthem Honey!! You Tell Them!

**ramanth** · 02-05-2007, 09:26 PM

It's refreshing to see your smile Anvik.

**Karen** · 02-05-2007, 11:22 PM

Good to see that Anvik grin! Keep on getting better every day, sweetie!

Arooooooooo! back at you!

**cyber-sibes** · 02-05-2007, 11:35 PM

Oh Anvik, your smile melts me! It's so good to see you up & around a bit. Don't worry, honey, your mom will take you out sledding just as soon as you heal up.

Star & Sherman send wooooos.

**anna_66** · 02-06-2007, 07:04 AM

What a wonderful smile to see this morning

I'm very glad you felt good enough to destuff a stuffie...that's good news!

**ramanth** · 02-04-2007, 11:54 PM

Oh Anvik, you silly boy. I'm happy to hear he's leaving the stitches alone.

Hope his recovery is swift!

**pitc9** · 02-05-2007, 07:46 AM

Many gentle hugs to Anvik!
And to you too!!

**Daisy and Delilah** · 02-05-2007, 07:52 AM

What a gentle, sweet, clever, boy you are Anvik. Nothing will get past you. Such a pretty boy. Please get well, doll face

**Queen of Poop** · 02-05-2007, 09:11 AM

Anvik, you're supposed to be RESTING. Not wrestling with the neck collar. Not chewing up your coat!! Stinker. I guess you must be feeling somewhat better to be getting into all this trouble. Have your mommie give you a big kiss on your sweet face from me.

**lizbud** · 02-05-2007, 09:28 AM

Looking at Anvik in this picture makes me sad.

Poor fella. Look at
his ears, he clearly doesn't feel good at all. I am so glad you were able
to spend more time with him. I'm sure he liked that. Did you ever find any
thing to help him with the discomfort? Still thinking of you both & praying
for a complete recovery. We love ya Anvik.