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PrincessDiana · 01-31-2008, 08:55 AM

I called the vet this morning. She had good (ish) news! He did not throw up over night, and apparently he's quite a bit happier. He's perkier and is now pretty yappy so that's really good to hear. I guess the anti-nausea medicine is working!

She did say he still wasn't eating, and she thinks it might be because of the food they're trying to feed him. Because of the damage to the intestinal tract, they have to feed him something that's easy to digest but in turn is quite bland. (I believe it's the Science Diet Prescription line... is that any good? I know I'll have to follow the vet's feeding instructions and they're planning on sending us home with 10 days worth but I've just heard some not-so-great things about SD. Is the prescription stuff different?) If he still refuses to eat that, she's going to try feeding him some regular puppy food. Turns out he's a picky eater

. That's mommy's boy.

Anyway.... the vet said she'd like to keep him til at least tomorrow morning for observation but if he can keep the food down.. we might get to bring him home within the next couple of days!

scrappysmom · 01-31-2008, 09:01 AM

I"m so glad to hear this ,thats good news prayers for a speedy recovery

Ellie May · 01-31-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I called the vet this morning. She had good (ish) news! He did not throw up over night, and apparently he's quite a bit happier. He's perkier and is now pretty yappy so that's really good to hear. I guess the anti-nausea medicine is working!

She did say he still wasn't eating, and she thinks it might be because of the food they're trying to feed him. Because of the damage to the intestinal tract, they have to feed him something that's easy to digest but in turn is quite bland. (I believe it's the Science Diet Prescription line... is that any good? I know I'll have to follow the vet's feeding instructions and they're planning on sending us home with 10 days worth but I've just heard some not-so-great things about SD. Is the prescription stuff different?) If he still refuses to eat that, she's going to try feeding him some regular puppy food. Turns out he's a picky eater

. That's mommy's boy.

Anyway.... the vet said she'd like to keep him til at least tomorrow morning for observation but if he can keep the food down.. we might get to bring him home within the next couple of days!

Aww, how exciting.

The Science Diet Pres. line is pretty gross BUT in this case I would not hesitate feeding it. It is just for a week or two and if your doggie tolerates it, great. I would not try a different food and risk complications if it isn't necessary.

PunkinPie · 01-31-2008, 09:36 AM

When Punkin had surgery our vet sent us home with a can of that same stuff. What is really strange is that our vet is a HUGE fan of homecooking. She said she was afraid Punkin wouldn't eat her regular food. She said it woudn't hurt for a few days.

I was hesitant to fed it to her. I only gave her a bit a couple of times with lots of water in it, to boost her water intake. Punkin thought it was delicious! She also ate her regular food no problem from the moment we brought her home.

Hopefully your baby will be home with you soon

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 09:41 AM

Diana YAY!!!! baby steps

SD is not good but who cares.. he needs to eat SOMETHING.... and if they say feed it to him when you get home... feed it to him

but then Change.. lol.... keep on telling us good news

Patti · 01-31-2008, 10:05 AM

Good news!!!!!

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 10:15 AM

I'm glad to hear your baby is doing well. Sending more well wishes your way!

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-31-2008, 12:06 PM

That Is A Big Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Been Praying For That Baby And For You !

Hip Hip Hooray !! He Can Do It .. And You Can Too Hopefully By Weekend Your Baby Will Be Home Safe And Sound Woot Woot!

patty58 · 01-31-2008, 12:21 PM

How exciting. I know you can hardly wait to have him back at home.

tjdmom · 01-31-2008, 01:32 PM

Yay!!!! I'm just waiting for the thread you are going to post and say that he's home. I'm sure it will be soon. So glad he is feeling better!

Blackdove · 01-31-2008, 04:22 PM

That is good news...I'm so happy for you and little Franklin...he will be happy to back in Mommies arms...

PrincessDiana · 01-31-2008, 04:56 PM

I just spoke with the vet again. She said he ate a meal earlier this afternoon and she just fed him another one for the night. He finished it all and is acting like a puppy again.. SO! If he keeps his all of his dinner down overnight (cross your fingers!) then he'll be able to come home tomorrow!!!

I don't know if you can tell, but I'm ECSTATIC!

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I just spoke with the vet again. She said he ate a meal earlier this afternoon and she just fed him another one for the night. He finished it all and is acting like a puppy again.. SO! If he keeps his all of his dinner down overnight (cross your fingers!) then he'll be able to come home tomorrow!!!

I don't know if you can tell, but I'm ECSTATIC!

Diana i have TEARS in my eyes... i am so happy!!!! GO FRANKLIN GO!!

lborman042005 · 01-31-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I just spoke with the vet again. She said he ate a meal earlier this afternoon and she just fed him another one for the night. He finished it all and is acting like a puppy again.. SO! If he keeps his all of his dinner down overnight (cross your fingers!) then he'll be able to come home tomorrow!!!

I don't know if you can tell, but I'm ECSTATIC!

Diana,

I am SOOOOOOO Happy for you and Franklin that i am crying. I am praying that he keeps his food down tonight and that he will be 100% back to normal to come home w/ his mommy tomorrow.
One thing that you won't have to ever worry about with him again is Parvo. My vet told me after my baby got sick that if a dog survives parvo they have a lifelong immunity to it. so YAY!!!!!!!

Again SO SO SO SO happy for the two of yall!

Sharonandtink · 02-01-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I just spoke with the vet again. She said he ate a meal earlier this afternoon and she just fed him another one for the night. He finished it all and is acting like a puppy again.. SO! If he keeps his all of his dinner down overnight (cross your fingers!) then he'll be able to come home tomorrow!!!

I don't know if you can tell, but I'm ECSTATIC!

I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work little guy.

01-31-2008, 08:55 AM	#1
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	YAYYY.... sort of. I called the vet this morning. She had good (ish) news! He did not throw up over night, and apparently he's quite a bit happier. He's perkier and is now pretty yappy so that's really good to hear. I guess the anti-nausea medicine is working! She did say he still wasn't eating, and she thinks it might be because of the food they're trying to feed him. Because of the damage to the intestinal tract, they have to feed him something that's easy to digest but in turn is quite bland. (I believe it's the Science Diet Prescription line... is that any good? I know I'll have to follow the vet's feeding instructions and they're planning on sending us home with 10 days worth but I've just heard some not-so-great things about SD. Is the prescription stuff different?) If he still refuses to eat that, she's going to try feeding him some regular puppy food. Turns out he's a picky eater . That's mommy's boy. Anyway.... the vet said she'd like to keep him til at least tomorrow morning for observation but if he can keep the food down.. we might get to bring him home within the next couple of days! __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

01-31-2008, 09:01 AM	#2
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	I"m so glad to hear this ,thats good news prayers for a speedy recovery __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

01-31-2008, 09:41 AM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Diana YAY!!!! baby steps SD is not good but who cares.. he needs to eat SOMETHING.... and if they say feed it to him when you get home... feed it to him but then Change.. lol.... keep on telling us good news __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-31-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Good news!!!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-31-2008, 10:15 AM	#7
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I'm glad to hear your baby is doing well. Sending more well wishes your way! __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#4
PunkinPie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 186	When Punkin had surgery our vet sent us home with a can of that same stuff. What is really strange is that our vet is a HUGE fan of homecooking. She said she was afraid Punkin wouldn't eat her regular food. She said it woudn't hurt for a few days. I was hesitant to fed it to her. I only gave her a bit a couple of times with lots of water in it, to boost her water intake. Punkin thought it was delicious! She also ate her regular food no problem from the moment we brought her home. Hopefully your baby will be home with you soon

01-31-2008, 12:06 PM	#8
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	That Is A Big Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Been Praying For That Baby And For You ! Hip Hip Hooray !! He Can Do It .. And You Can Too Hopefully By Weekend Your Baby Will Be Home Safe And Sound Woot Woot! __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

01-31-2008, 12:21 PM	#9
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	How exciting. I know you can hardly wait to have him back at home. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

01-31-2008, 01:32 PM	#10
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	Yay!!!! I'm just waiting for the thread you are going to post and say that he's home. I'm sure it will be soon. So glad he is feeling better!

01-31-2008, 04:22 PM	#11
Blackdove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 200	That is good news...I'm so happy for you and little Franklin...he will be happy to back in Mommies arms... __________________ Abigaile & Annabel Sondra and Tommy Member of The Spoiled Rotten Club

01-31-2008, 04:56 PM	#12
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	More good news!! I just spoke with the vet again. She said he ate a meal earlier this afternoon and she just fed him another one for the night. He finished it all and is acting like a puppy again.. SO! If he keeps his all of his dinner down overnight (cross your fingers!) then he'll be able to come home tomorrow!!! I don't know if you can tell, but I'm ECSTATIC! __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper Last edited by PrincessDiana; 01-31-2008 at 04:57 PM.