I am so sorry I can't answer everyone individually, although I truly, honestly appreciate each and every comment. You guys are amazing, and I am so thankful to have met all of you.
I got Ry out of his crate for a bit this afternoon, about two hours after his first super tiny dose of pred. He seemed pretty good, and just rested with me. If he moves just right though he cries a little, which makes me breakdown everytime.
I let him potty, drink and served him "dinner in bed." DH took me out for dinner and when we got back I let him out again, but he was so excited to see mommy he made himself cry but then seemed fine once he moved around a bit. He went out to potty and actually looked pretty good. He still cowers a bit when I go to pick him up, which kills me. I bought him a larger "day crate" so now he and Ranger have more roomy day crates, and smaller cozy sleeping crates. I also stocked up on hardy chews to keep them occupied while recuperating. He is very happily chewing on a Westbrook bully, you wouldn't know anything was wrong if you didn't know the whole story.
I am allowed to let him out and have him on my lap, but right now he seems so sensitive to just the right movement, so as much as it is killing me, I am going to keep him crated for the rest of tonight and all of tomorrow (with potty breaks of course). I am hoping the pred will totally kick in by tomorrow afternoon and will take that twinge away.
Ranger is pretty concerned that his little brother has a bully and he doesn't.. I told him, you just wait little man, it will be your turn soon enough. |