today's mostly-good vet visit!

scootersmom · February 15, 2010, 03:53:46 PM

I am, frankly surprised that Scooter is not canis non gratis at my friendly neighborhood animal hospital after today's vet visit. I say this because my small brown dog decided to release a rather large fragrant poop all over the exam room, including me. A fine way to continue a day which began at 6:30am with me outdoors shoveling the back patio for the third time in twenty-four hours (I HATE SNOW) because - as we all know - putting a wobbly-legged noodle dog with a bad back onto an icy/frosty/slippery surface is not recommended.

Anyhow, aside from Fecalgate, the visit went well. Dr. M said Scooter is better �" not "better" as in "hooray I am completely healed and I may run and jump and frolic at my leisure" but "better" as in "not quite as pathetic and terrifying as before, and also, now would be an appropriate time to begin feeling hopeful". He said even if Scooter recovers no more function in his rear end, he should still be able to leave a productive and happy life.

Y'all know that sound you heard, wherever you are, about an hour ago? Yeah, that was my giant sigh of relief.

So he still has to continue meds and crate rest, and we'd still appreciate care and hopes and prayers and good thoughts, but they feel like as much a preventive measure than anything �" to keep him from relapsing, to give his back even more of a chance to heal...you know. And he'll still have to slowly get reacclimated to freedom after that, but I feel things are looking good for my little invalid. *g*

In other Scooter news, he is delighted at the rawhide bone I brought home for him to keep him busy in his crate. So much so that he has already destroyed it, which is no small feat for a dog of few teeth. I guess it's time for another almost-daily trip to PetSmart in order to stock up on more...

cheryl186 · February 15, 2010, 05:42:34 PM

YEA!!!! :headbang: That is good news! Doing better is good.....hang in there kiddo....many healing rays and comforting hugs still coming your way....

papbouv · February 15, 2010, 05:51:08 PM

Yeah Scooter more Rays & Gentle Hugs to you,well as for the exam room if you gota go you gota go beside the vet is the one who put him in jail so he figured he would let the vet know what he thought about it.Will not be the first time or the last time aren't they the ones that stole his teeth he has that score to settle too.Great to hear he is headed in the right direction and not going the other way hang in there Scooter & Mom.

Madderoos Mom · February 15, 2010, 06:48:29 PM

I was wondering what that whoosh of air was that came barreling through here "about an hour ago". So glad that Scooter appears to be on the mend. Take er easy greasy (yeah, my dad used to always say that......kind of....um......wei..wei....cute). Scooter boy, watch your p's & q's and soon you'll be out of doggy prison.

Psssst Skootr-----SCORE! That explosive poop is just the thing to git their attention there at the room of doom.

Maddie & Bonnie

Rich · February 15, 2010, 08:04:49 PM

Glad to hear Scoots is doing better. Sophie is also a dog of few teeth yet she can somehow manage to mangle chewey treats.

Roberta · February 15, 2010, 10:37:22 PM

:thumb: :apls: well done both of you......................I have had the poo once but in the waiting room, I could have died with embarisement, said furkid turns and sniffed and looked up as if to say "did I do good"
The next part of recoop is the worst, trying to get them not to "warp Drive " everything.
As for the hides.................Ollie is our fewer teeth and manages to destoy one in minutes.
Have a great day now that has been lifted of your shoulders and we will still send rays..............
Roberta

Leslie · February 16, 2010, 06:43:00 AM

"fecalgate" :2funny: :2funny:

So happy to hear Scooter is doing better. Ugh, a sick dawg during the ~~ice age~~ winter. On the one hand, you have to shovel, but on the other hand, he's not crazy to go out and roll around in the grass.
What a worry the whole process is (I KNOW) but now you are on the upside -- just observe and remember, every day (for a while anyhow) will be different. I found that Loki had mostly great days after her surgery, but hit a wall about 6 weeks post op. Everybuddy's different, but don't get too freaked out if he has a bad day or two.
As long as he's poopin', I'd say he's recovering well. :thumb:

JetEd73 · February 16, 2010, 09:13:59 AM

:thumb:

Kathleen · February 16, 2010, 11:50:56 AM

Wonderful news! Good to hear Scooter is on the mend!

Spanish Teckels · February 16, 2010, 12:13:41 PM

That´s great news, we´re really pleased to know things are picking up, keep up the good work Scooter and remember Mum does know best. Amazing he can still gnaw his way through a rawhide - Red and Islay love pigs ears, I´m afraid.
Scooter´s poop incident was maybe just the horror at being back at the vets again. It´s awful to have to say this, but Red can actually squirt his anal glands at will directly at the vets if they try to get near his rear end to trim his nails....

Roberta · February 16, 2010, 01:00:33 PM

Yes leslie, I forgot that "the poop" is a big thing in back problems and going easily is fantastic.
Go boy go

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:25:25 AM

Quote from: cheryl186 on February 15, 2010, 05:42:34 PM
YEA!!!! That is good news! Doing better is good.....hang in there kiddo....many healing rays and comforting hugs still coming your way....

Thank you so much! I will try and keep hanging in there. I have been a very good quiet boy these past couple days for Mom - I even sat on her lap for a long time last night with no squirming to get down. GO ME. It was nice to get pets and head-scratches.

How is Winston?

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:27:29 AM

Quote from: papbouv on February 15, 2010, 05:51:08 PM
Yeah Scooter more Rays & Gentle Hugs to you,well as for the exam room if you gota go you gota go beside the vet is the one who put him in jail so he figured he would let the vet know what he thought about it.Will not be the first time or the last time aren't they the ones that stole his teeth he has that score to settle too.Great to hear he is headed in the right direction and not going the other way hang in there Scooter & Mom.

Yes they ARE the ones that stole his teeth! Well, some of them. It took a Specialist to take a dozen at once...

Thank you for the rays and hugs!

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: Madderoos Mom on February 15, 2010, 06:48:29 PM
I was wondering what that whoosh of air was that came barreling through here "about an hour ago". So glad that Scooter appears to be on the mend. Take er easy greasy (yeah, my dad used to always say that......kind of....um......wei..wei....cute). Scooter boy, watch your p's & q's and soon you'll be out of doggy prison.

Psssst Skootr-----SCORE! That explosive poop is just the thing to git their attention there at the room of doom.

Maddie & Bonnie

Dear Auntie Sandi,

I am looking out of my cage RIGHT NOW for these Ps and Qs! How soon will they appear? *is vigilant*

Thank you for the support re: POOP. I had to express my feelings somehow, didn't I? HA. Also thank you for the tip and for the support and being happy I am getting better. Mom says thank you too! And she will take er easy greasy very much!

xoxo,
SKOOTR

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:32:35 AM

Quote from: Rich on February 15, 2010, 08:04:49 PM
Glad to hear Scoots is doing better. Sophie is also a dog of few teeth yet she can somehow manage to mangle chewey treats.

Thank you so much! And how do they do that?

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:34:55 AM

Quote from: Roberta on February 15, 2010, 10:37:22 PM
:thumb: :apls: well done both of you......................I have had the poo once but in the waiting room, I could have died with embarisement, said furkid turns and sniffed and looked up as if to say "did I do good"
The next part of recoop is the worst, trying to get them not to "warp Drive " everything.
As for the hides.................Ollie is our fewer teeth and manages to destoy one in minutes.
Have a great day now that has been lifted of your shoulders and we will still send rays..............
Roberta

Thank you so much, Roberta! I guess I shouldn't be surprised our dogs can mangle a hide even without teeth; they are tough and tenacious little beasts, aren't they?

I loved your "did I do good" story, too. HEE!

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:38:29 AM

Quote from: Leslie on February 16, 2010, 06:43:00 AM
So happy to hear Scooter is doing better. Ugh, a sick dawg during the ~~ice age~~ winter. On the one hand, you have to shovel, but on the other hand, he's not crazy to go out and roll around in the grass.
What a worry the whole process is (I KNOW) but now you are on the upside -- just observe and remember, every day (for a while anyhow) will be different. I found that Loki had mostly great days after her surgery, but hit a wall about 6 weeks post op. Everybuddy's different, but don't get too freaked out if he has a bad day or two.
As long as he's poopin', I'd say he's recovering well. :thumb:

Ha! You're right - this is like being in an Ice Age. We're expecting more snow tomorrow, and then AGAIN on Sunday and Monday. BOO.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Loki. Because I am very prone to freaking out, believe me. I will find your words a comfort!

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:39:35 AM

Quote from: JetEd73 on February 16, 2010, 09:13:59 AM
:thumb:

Thank you very much!!!

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:42:19 AM

Quote from: Kathleen on February 16, 2010, 11:50:56 AM
Wonderful news! Good to hear Scooter is on the mend!

Thank you so much!

scootersmom · February 18, 2010, 11:45:57 AM

Quote from: Spanish Teckels on February 16, 2010, 12:13:41 PM
That´s great news, we´re really pleased to know things are picking up, keep up the good work Scooter and remember Mum does know best. Amazing he can still gnaw his way through a rawhide - Red and Islay love pigs ears, I´m afraid.
Scooter´s poop incident was maybe just the horror at being back at the vets again. It´s awful to have to say this, but Red can actually squirt his anal glands at will directly at the vets if they try to get near his rear end to trim his nails....

Thank you so much!

I've never tried giving Scooter a pig ear...I wonder if he'd like it. Glad to hear Red and Islay love theirs!

Scooter is impressed with Red's aim.

Cheers!

Kari · February 18, 2010, 11:56:47 AM

I'm so glad to hear he is doing better! I can so relate to the stress and worrying when they are sick!

4pacmom · February 18, 2010, 09:02:19 PM

Scooter - we are so glad to hear that things are better for you. And I am sure your mom has forgiven Fecalgate (I find the name quite humorous). Lily says to tell you to have patience and you will be free from the crate jail soon. We are sending lots of noodle dog rays for super fast healing for you.

Noel - isn't if fun to be in the middle of a poop storm. LOL! Really glad to hear the Scoot-man is recovering. I am familiar with those giant sighs of relief. Stay warm!!

doxielady5569128 · February 19, 2010, 12:11:44 PM

:apls: We are very happy to hear things are getting better!! Scooter, be a good boy and rest and you'll be out of that crate in no time!!

scootersmom · February 19, 2010, 01:56:58 PM

Quote from: Kari on February 18, 2010, 11:56:47 AM
I'm so glad to hear he is doing better! I can so relate to the stress and worrying when they are sick!

Thank you so much for the kind words! *hugs*

scootersmom · February 19, 2010, 02:01:49 PM

Quote from: 4pacmom on February 18, 2010, 09:02:19 PM
Scooter - we are so glad to hear that things are better for you. And I am sure your mom has forgiven Fecalgate (I find the name quite humorous). Lily says to tell you to have patience and you will be free from the crate jail soon. We are sending lots of noodle dog rays for super fast healing for you.

Noel - isn't if fun to be in the middle of a poop storm. LOL! Really glad to hear the Scoot-man is recovering. I am familiar with those giant sighs of relief. Stay warm!!

Dear Lily and Company (and especially you, Auntie N!),

Thank you so much - I am glad to be feeling more perky myself. I hope mom has forgiven me for Fecalgate (she is very pleased you approve of the name). I think she has - she keeps feeding me breakfast and supper and treats in between; and holding me in her lap (as long as I stay quiet) and telling me what a Good Boy I am. *whew* I will try to stay patient and hope that someday Mom will let me out of CRATE PRISON (though there's no telling if she'll ever NOT be terrified of every little thing I try and do).

It is actually above freezing for the first time in what feels like AGES here. It is almost like summer!

Stay awesome!

xoxo,
SKOOTR

p.s. Who's this "Cute Puppy" Mom keeps talking about when I mention your name?

scootersmom · February 19, 2010, 02:03:19 PM

Quote from: doxielady5569128 on February 19, 2010, 12:11:44 PM
:apls: We are very happy to hear things are getting better!! Scooter, be a good boy and rest and you'll be out of that crate in no time!!

Okay I will do my best to be good and quiet! Mom says you give very good advice so I will listen to it.

Dr. Beau Leaky · February 19, 2010, 02:56:51 PM

Quote from: scootersmom on February 19, 2010, 02:01:49 PMI will try to stay patient and hope that someday Mom will let me out of CRATE PRISON (though there's no telling if she'll ever NOT be terrified of every little thing I try and do).

Not to worry, Mom will calm down eventually - they all do. (Except for Auntie DeeDee!)
And besides, the best way to avoid back problems is to have strong back muscles, and being in prison, er, crated, just weakens your muscles and makes us prone to problems.

But NO JUMPING!!

Dr. Jack LaLane Leaky :thumb:

scootersmom · February 19, 2010, 03:25:52 PM

Quote from: Dr. Beau Leaky on February 19, 2010, 02:56:51 PM
Not to worry, Mom will calm down eventually - they all do. (Except for Auntie DeeDee!)
And besides, the best way to avoid back problems is to have strong back muscles, and being in prison, er, crated, just weakens your muscles and makes us prone to problems.

But NO JUMPING!!

Dr. Jack LaLane Leaky :thumb:

Thanks, Dr. Beau! So I will be able to go on walks again, maybe? I love walks. I hope Mom is listening to you!

xoxo,
SKOOTR

4pacmom · February 28, 2010, 02:42:10 PM

The "Cute Puppy" would be Max! And at the age of almost 13 her will still do his cute puppy trick. :)

scootersmom · March 02, 2010, 10:39:52 AM

Quote from: 4pacmom on February 28, 2010, 02:42:10 PM
The "Cute Puppy" would be Max! And at the age of almost 13 her will still do his cute puppy trick. :)

I wonder if I learn this trick if Mom will think I am Cute like Max too...

xoxo,
SKOOTR

(p.s. Mom is right now telling me to tell you to send lots of love and kisses Max's way!)

4pacmom · March 02, 2010, 05:36:43 PM

Quote from: scootersmom on March 02, 2010, 10:39:52 AM
I wonder if I learn this trick if Mom will think I am Cute like Max too...

xoxo,
SKOOTR

(p.s. Mom is right now telling me to tell you to send lots of love and kisses Max's way!)

Max says to tell you that you have a really special mommy. Max loves his Auntie Noel! She played his favorite -fetch - for hours with him. Any time you and your mom want to come for a visit, Max will teach you the cute puppy trick. You are a cute puppy too!

scootersmom · March 03, 2010, 11:26:02 AM

Quote from: 4pacmom on March 02, 2010, 05:36:43 PM
Max says to tell you that you have a really special mommy. Max loves his Auntie Noel! She played his favorite -fetch - for hours with him. Any time you and your mom want to come for a visit, Max will teach you the cute puppy trick. You are a cute puppy too!

Aw, thank you! On all counts!

I really would love to visit again, once Scooter is better... *hugs*