Marlin is a bit under the weather

**cassiesmom** · 01-17-2008, 02:40 PM

Marlin, I hope you and your people figure out a way for you not to have to jump around. It sounds like you've got a favorite sleeping place.

**wolf_Q** · 01-17-2008, 11:23 PM

Get feeling better soon Marlin!

**WELOVESPUPPIES** · 01-18-2008, 07:28 AM

Marlin, thinking of you. Hoping you are feeling better. ((hugs))

**robinh** · 01-18-2008, 07:18 PM

and my friend has the little steps set at the side of her bed. My little dogs would never be able to get up there otherwise.

SO built both ramps for me, but I have seen them in catalogs. I've also seen some of the steps in various computers. The dogs learned to use them really quick.

**joycenalex** · 01-19-2008, 10:30 AM

i got elevated plastic food stands at target for angel duke ~5 years ago, around $20, they are plastic, can be put in a tub for a quick rinse off(i raw feed), dry quickly and come in sizes. alex loves it, princess peanut won't use hers, so i stuck the 2 of them together. HTH

**Scooter's Mom** · 01-19-2008, 11:50 AM

Sandie, I hope Marlin is feeling better and letting you and your dad get a little bit of sleep!

How is he? I've been saying prayers for him. Hope they're working.

Hugs to you,
Crystal

**Freedom** · 01-19-2008, 12:23 PM

Thank you all!

Yes, Crystal, Marlin IS feeling better, not back to his old self as yet but definitely improved. And he has resigned himself to sleeping on the beds on the floor. He makes it clear it is a HUGE sacrifice being down there lol.

Marlin is a vocal boy. He was "silent" for almost 4 whole days. The first time he barked (at a kitty running past him, naturally) I was thrilled! He is on his way back and recovering.

I got the food dish up no problem, still working on the water fountain. Everything I try is too high for little Ozzy to reach ha ha. I prefer not to buy one of the raised dishes, as everyone is used to the fountain and the flowing water. Plus it holds quite a bit so I only have to fill it once per day.

We are going through plenty of deli turkey, with Marlin and Sugar both on pills just now. Of course, Lacey and Ozzy HAVE to have some turkey each time as well lol. So three times per day they are all lined up in the kitchen.

Actually, they all come each time I OPEN the fridge door, as you never know, mom COULD be getting the turkey out!

I will have to look into specific measurements as he really does want back up on Dad's bed, once he is permitted to use stairs again.

**Pam** · 01-19-2008, 01:02 PM

So glad to hear that Marlin is improving. Barking at a kitty is a very good indication! LOL!

Originally Posted by Freedom

So three times per day they are all lined up in the kitchen.

Actually, they all come each time I OPEN the fridge door, as you never know, mom COULD be getting the turkey out!

Oh what a cute mental picture I have of that. Speaking of pictures, it would be nice to see some pictures. How is that for a hint?

My two line up when I am making salad as they know I will often give them pieces of carrots and lettuce while I work. They consider lettuce a tasty treat.

**kimlovescats** · 01-19-2008, 01:17 PM

Oh Sandy, that is how AnnaBelle injured herself and is now paralyzed!!! Thank GOD Marlin didn't do that! I know it's so tempting to let them get on the bed, but it's so dangerous. AnnaBelle just jumped once the wrong way off a very low twin bed that she had always gotten on to eat so Gretta wouldn't steal her food!

**Chilli** · 01-19-2008, 01:35 PM

I am so glad that Marlin is beginning to get back to his old self. :]
When Frisk injured his back legs he was restricted from the bed, aswell. He didn't take that well at all! He & I are basically like siamese twins connected at the hip, we are never separated. I ended up sleeping on the floor with him because I felt so bad... aren't I a sucker?

Give Marlin some scritches from me, will ya? I hope he gets well soon!