Sounds right!

He always did really well on 1/2 cup. He was 16.2lbs at the vet on Friday. Never wanted more than that, but like I said, he was also getting lots of treats, etc.

He might need, once he's recovered more, 2/3 cup or so a day. I would always up his food if he got more exercise for the day, etc. Swimming, in particular, he always wanted to eat more.

Would you think it'd be wise to keep up with 3x day feedings for a while?

So glad to hear that Jackson is getting stronger. You two are such and inspirational team! Hugs to you both.

Heading out to the vet soon just to re-fill fluids. These are quick visits thankfully, we don't even go into a room or anything. Tech just takes him back, loads him up, and we're good to go.

I'm really really praying for good results on Tuesday. I'm going to be so nervous but thinking positive. :thumbup:

He had a poop this morning (didn't poop all day yesterday) and it was still a bit soft but formed and pretty "normal" looking. (Woohoo for poop report! I know, I know, don't get too excited). He's eaten 1/4 cup so far today split into two meals. I figure I'll give him another 1/4 cup also split into two more meals for the remainder of the day.

On the other hand, I am dealing with some kind of allergies or on-coming cold. Had a scratchy throat all night long and didn't get much sleep... head is feeding congested. Took a Claritin but it's not helping much :rolleyes:

I am gald to hear Jackson is continuing to get better. Prayers for great results Tues.:)

I am sorry you are now feeling under the weather. Summer colds are the worst! I hope your meds start working and you find some relief.

I'm glad to hear Jackson is continuing to improve. I've always believed they do better with small meals scattered throughout the day. You may be doing that already. I hope you aren't getting sick, Brit.

I'm slow and haven't been around for a bit. I do hope Jackson is past this and on hiis feet again.

Is Jackson getting the kind of fluid that is injected under the skin? (I only know what my neighbor's dog had) Is that what subq is?

I pray that Tuesday's test results show improvement.

I hope you get some rest too so that you don't get sick.

Yup, that's it. I honestly did not know what it was at first!

And I am heading to bed now -- rest is definitely needed!

How is the boy doing this morning?

So he was actually still dehydrated on Thursday? How is the hydration status now? Is he drinking?

Thursday, the vet said his lipase levels were up a bit from the bloodwork he had on Monday (when he left the hospital). His dehydration levels were up slightly but not much. I think it was mainly the lipase levels he was concerned about? But that's why I asked the vet if the hydration level would have went up because I had taken him on a walk before the vet visit and he didn't drink much afterwards...? He said no. But that was probably stupid of me to take him before bloodwork. He hasn't been on any walks since or any "exercise" except around the house.

But either way, he said had the numbers stayed the same he wouldn't have been concerned, it was the fact that they went up a bit and not down or maintained. So for preventative measures, that's why he suggested the sub-q fluids.

He is seemingly very well. I mean, he's acting completely normal. He seems to be drinking plenty enough. He's eating/drinking fine. Poop is almost normal, soft but formed.

And can I just say, in the nicest way possible, that he is annoying the hell out of me, lol. Gosh it's like having a puppy again or something. He's bored and when he's bored... he wants to eat or chew EVERYTHING! I feel like every 10 minutes, I'm saying "drop it" because he keeps finding my little sister's marker caps, barbie dolls, and anything else he can find. We go outside on the flexi leash and he is trying to catch every bug that flies by him or crawls near him. OMG lord help me!

Keeping an active dog resting and quiet is a challenge. I'm glad I only had to do it for a relatively brief time because I cannot imagine what Patti, Steve, Bitsy, Crystal, and many others have gone through when their furbutts had things that required strict rest for weeks on end.

Hang in there. :)

Thank you! I seriously could not imagine longer than a week or two! I totally bow down to those who have kept them still for so long.

Were the lipase levels taken in house or sent out? I've had lipase levels read high on in house blood due to hemolysis especially when blood draw is taken from a leg rather than the neck.

How are his kidney values?

In house. And through his leg.

Kidney values and liver values were totally normal.

I wonder about this then with lipase levels. By way of example, last year when B has his AP, they could not get a read on lipase in house - fat was off the charts. Of course hearing this I was very upset that he was a vat of fat! But, next day when vet screen came back, it was high but not off the charts.

Good on kidneys and liver, not uncommon though for liver to be thrown off since the liver and the pancreas live next door to each other.