Deuce is so cute! I found out that Olie is actually 8 1/2 years old. We found out after we got his papers. So he's older than we thought. Also, I noticed some dark pee and then he peed on a pee pad we had in his playpen, which he's never used before, and there was blood. I took him to the Vet and he has a bladder stone. We are using diet right now in hopes of it dissolving rather than surgery at this time. So part of my little Olie's problem was not his fault. He was sick. He's doing really well now and even seems like a different dog the past week. He's been playful and he lets us know when he has to go. The diet he's on has made it so he has to go more often but that's okay. I don't mind taking care of him at all. He's such a good boy and tries hard. I haven't tried pee pads because so far he's been good to let us know. I have thought about them though at night time. Getting up and having to walk him down stairs is hard on my own sleep issues. He as going 8 hours but since he's been sick, he's had to go more often, which is good. The special food makes him very thirsty and he goes more often. Thank you again for your reply! Hoping Deuce is better also. |