This evening we gave Charlie a pedicure so he wouldn’t slip on our smooth floors. He was very well behaved having his nails and the fur between his foot pads trimmed. Here he is on the left – smiling! He enjoyed hanging out with Geordie, India and Chocolate watching Colin cook. [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Our happy boy
Posted in life after decompression on November 28, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Thank you
Posted in giving thanks on November 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Our heartfelt thanks go to Lisa, Judith, Bruce, Mary Lou, Barbara, Marilyn, Phyllis, Barb and Les who sent donations through Cathy T. to help with Charlie’s surgery and medical care. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for your help with Charlie’s medical care.
Balancing
Posted in life after decompression on November 26, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Charlie’s regular vet had wanted us to lower Charlie’s Amantadine dosage because of his diarrhea/colitis, so we did lower it for two days. But we quickly realized that he really needs the full dose, so now he’s back on his 40mg dose. The combination of Flagyl and Benebac is working now, and he’s [...]
One month
Posted in convalescence on November 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
It’s hard to believe we’ve only had Charlie for one month, but yesterday was our one month mark!
Yesterday I took Charlie to the vet because he developed colitis or something very similar. He has an overgrowth of Clostridium in his intestines, so we were given a bottle of liquid Flagyl and some Benebac to [...]
Thanksgiving
Posted in giving thanks on November 22, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Wow, where do I start? I’m sitting here at my desk in the early morning looking into my kitchen where four little cavaliers are curled up in their beds with warm, full bellies having just eaten breakfast. Charlie looks just as comfortable as India, Geordie and Chocolate. He doesn’t know it yet, [...]
Good appointment!
Posted in convalescence on November 21, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Dr. A. is pleased with Charlie’s progress, and we all agree that Charlie is much improved over his preoperative status. His gait is much closer to normal and he can negotiate smooth flooring much better. Dr. A. says Charlie may continue to improve, or this may be as good as it gets – [...]
Neurology appointment
Posted in convalescence on November 20, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Tomorrow morning Charlie has his 2 week exam with his neurologist. We’re eager to hear what Dr. A. will say about Charlie. I’ll post an update as soon as we return.
I didn’t get a photo of Charlie smiling today. He had a great big bark fest at dinner time, and now he’s [...]
Learning
Posted in convalescence on November 20, 2007 | 3 Comments »
We’re trying to help Charlie learn some manners, so he’ll fit in with our other three dogs after his eight weeks or so of crate and x-pen rest. Yesterday was the first day he obeyed the ’sit’ command. I think he learned it from watching our other dogs, and it’s amazing because less [...]
More ups and downs, but Charlie smiled tonight!
Posted in convalescence on November 19, 2007 | 8 Comments »
I didn’t post yesterday because I was worried about Charlie. On Saturday afternoon Charlie had diarrhea with a little blood. I called the emergency vet at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, where Charlie’s neurologist is. I was told to feed him boiled chicken and white rice with a small amount of cottage cheese. [...]
FedEx delivery today!
Posted in convalescence on November 17, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Today the FedEx man brought Charlie a special delivery – a wonderful step in harness and matching lead to wear outside! This came from Whitney and Spencer of CavTalk. We have been in desperate need of a step in harness, since the one we ordered last weekend won’t arrive until next week. [...]
