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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I'd also try to give pills close to food time so he isn't constantly eating.
A 20 minute walk may be okay, but it sounds a little long.
Think of it the way Cathy said it. His pancreas is likely still eating away at itself. He needs to relax. I promise, I do understand keeping them still isn't easy. Ellie had to be still for like 6+ weeks. I made her get used to being confined.
He won't chew on plush toys? |
I know, I know, he will be fine and get over it. He's learning. I've been telling him to 'lay down' a lot and he's learning how to cuddle more - which is a plus! He doesn't usually lay on me or real close to me if we are just watching TV but he has been every day and I think it's sooo sweet.
Plush toys- he won't really "chew" on them. He won't entertain himself w/ them, I should say. But I have been playing little bits with him inside every now and then, I figure a bit of indoor low key play can't hurt and he enjoys me giving him so much attention!
6 weeks!
I commend you.
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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan I would feed what the vet recommends- I thought he was on canned food already, sorry- I didn't realize he was on kibble and the canned was only for meds. It doesn't hurt to ask the vet I suppose if canned is okay.
Also on the issue of the vet- I wouldn't switch vets in the middle of treatment like this- but if you have a good relationship with your vet I see nothing wrong with calling them and asking them your questions. I had a cat once who had to have cancer surgery, the vet who did it was very qualified and did a great job but he was one of those in and out and wouldn't really explain anything- so I went and talked to my regular vet who looked at the paperwork, went over everything, spent time explaining what I didn't understand, etc. She didn't second guess the other vet or recommend anything different, she just helped to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. |
Thanks! That is exactly what I feel like I need. I am very happy with how this vet is helping me take care of him but I feel like I'd love to be able to have a more 'personal' relationship and be able to talk about more stuff. So this is probably what I'll do once this main 'treatment' is over, I will call our regular vet (where he went for his lymes diagnosis, shots, etc) just to discuss this with them too, and like you said, put my mind more at ease.
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Originally Posted by Ringo1 I agree Brit. You have some very basic questions about how much food he should be having - how much kibble and how much canned. He's been sick and you are worried about how much/little to give him.
Someone there should be able to give you some more specifics. I was lucky in that I knew our Vet receptionist and she was able to get answers to my questions without me always having to ask the Vet.
I know this is hard for you - you are so particular about what Jackson eats (I am too) and you know how he loves to exercise - so it feels weird to not be walking. But I agree with everyone else to let him rest for now - you can resume walking/training when he is rested and well. Which he will be.
You are a great dog Mom and I'm hoping Jackson feels better every day! |
Thank you - you completely understand!
Hopefully I'll get the simple issue of food amount solved tomorrow.
I just feel like I try to ask and then I never get a specific answer so I'm just kind of just "winging" it and I don't like that feeling. lol.
I very much need to be told (in everything in my life, LOL) do xyz to accomplish abc. I've always needed to be told every little step I need to do, haha.
Like, I would have been more satisfied if the vet told me: OK, feed 1/4 cup of kibble per day. Split into three meals. Give a tablespoon of canned with the pills. Give short 5-10 minute leashed walks every day. That's direct, straightforward and to the point and I'd be like okay. Instead I get "feed less than normal" and "exercise very little". And that just throws my brain ALL out whack, LOL