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Maximo · 08-21-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

Here's a pic of P-Nut "guarding" Pickles. He may be laying down, but he's not relaxed - his eyes are glued to Pickles in the ex-pen. Such a good big brother!

Too sweet! I'm glad Pickles has his brother protector, a dad to calm him down, and a mom willing to sleep on the floor with him. Hoping you can find a more comfortable cone for him and that the next couple of days go by fast for all of you.

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 08:30 AM

Aw what a sweet picture. It just really shows the bond dogs get with each other. Good Boy Pnut!! I’m sure it is hard on him seeing his bro like that!

P-Nut Mom · 08-21-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Too sweet! I'm glad Pickles has his brother protector, a dad to calm him down, and a mom willing to sleep on the floor with him. Hoping you can find a more comfortable cone for him and that the next couple of days go by fast for all of you.

Thanks, Kristin. I'm hoping the same. LOL. I have to work, but fortunately I work for myself from home... a little tough after last night's pseudo sleep, but it's already looking like tonight will be better. I got Pickles outside and he went pee pee standing by himself tripod-like! YAY! That's this morning's excitement so far

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Too sweet! I'm glad Pickles has his brother protector, a dad to calm him down, and a mom willing to sleep on the floor with him. Hoping you can find a more comfortable cone for him and that the next couple of days go by fast for all of you.

Said so well!!

P-Nut Mom · 08-21-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Aw what a sweet picture. It just really shows the bond dogs get with each other. Good Boy Pnut!! I’m sure it is hard on him seeing his bro like that!

They amaze me!!! I'm used to cats, who totally ignore things like this (well, at least mine does).

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

They amaze me!!! I'm used to cats, who totally ignore things like this (well, at least mine does).

I know what you mean. I grew up with cats. It is amazing the bond you get with these lil guys.

P-Nut Mom · 08-21-2013, 08:56 AM

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I know what you mean. I grew up with cats. It is amazing the bond you get with these lil guys.

Ok, well I was going to say, cats don't give 2 craps about things like this, but I didn't want to offend!!! LOL. I grew up with them, too. Doggy love is new in my life and totally changed it and me!

P-Nut Mom · 08-21-2013, 01:27 PM

For future reference, in case anyone has "cone" issues in the future, I just went and got the ProCollar inflatable collar - it's like an inflatable donut that goes around the neck. I think Linda had recommended something similar in the past. It's MUCH easier on Pickles than the soft cone. He kept ending up with the cone on the ground when he was standing up. Like he nodded out and couldn't pick his head back up again. Agggh. So much better now.

Here's what these inflatable collars look like, in case anyone's interested. A small (6-10" neck) fit 6.5lb Pickles (9" neck) just fine!

Amazon.com: Contech ProCollar Protective Collar,...

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 01:30 PM

Hey those are cool!! Thanks for letting us know. I’m so glad you found something so Pickles can be a little more comfortable.

ladyjane · 08-21-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

For future reference, in case anyone has "cone" issues in the future, I just went and got the ProCollar inflatable collar - it's like an inflatable donut that goes around the neck. I think Linda had recommended something similar in the past. It's MUCH easier on Pickles than the soft cone. He kept ending up with the cone on the ground when he was standing up. Like he nodded out and couldn't pick his head back up again. Agggh. So much better now.

Here's what these inflatable collars look like, in case anyone's interested. A small (6-10" neck) fit 6.5lb Pickles (9" neck) just fine!

Amazon.com: Contech ProCollar Protective Collar, Small: Pet Supplies

I have seen those but never purchased one. Glad it is helping him!

I LOVE the picture of his brother watching him. SO adorable.

P-Nut Mom · 08-24-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have seen those but never purchased one. Glad it is helping him!

I LOVE the picture of his brother watching him. SO adorable.

The new inflatable collar is working out just great. Love it.

Also, I'm SO happy to report that after a few very tough days, Pickles is starting to get his spunkiness back and actually used his right leg this morning!!! He's moving around a lot more, doing "toe tapping" with the right foot (tapping the ground - good sign) and he used the leg to balance himself when he went potty. Since he got his Fentanyl patch off last night, I'm really relieved about this, I was hoping his pain level would not get out of control. So, YAY!!

Maximo · 08-24-2013, 09:49 AM

Wonderful news!! I am very happy to hear the great update.

joyce evans · 08-24-2013, 11:01 AM

Great News!! So happy for you and your baby. I've slept on the floor with one of mine before and am thinking about doing it again since my bed is way to high for Hannah. I love having her in bed with me but am so afraid that she will jump off. You are an Awesome Mom! Keep us posted on his progress...

ladyjane · 08-24-2013, 02:28 PM

So glad to hear that Pickles is doing so well. These pups are SO amazing!!

P-Nut Mom · 08-24-2013, 08:42 PM

They ARE amazing! We had to put Pickles in his ex-pen tonight because he feels good enough to try and wrestle P-Nut for toys

. He's getting better by leaps and bounds, even went down a step to the outside by himself and cruised the length of our backyard touching the operated leg to the ground frequently.

08-21-2013, 08:30 AM	#47
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Aw what a sweet picture. It just really shows the bond dogs get with each other. Good Boy Pnut!! I’m sure it is hard on him seeing his bro like that! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-21-2013, 01:27 PM	#53
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	Progress! For future reference, in case anyone has "cone" issues in the future, I just went and got the ProCollar inflatable collar - it's like an inflatable donut that goes around the neck. I think Linda had recommended something similar in the past. It's MUCH easier on Pickles than the soft cone. He kept ending up with the cone on the ground when he was standing up. Like he nodded out and couldn't pick his head back up again. Agggh. So much better now. Here's what these inflatable collars look like, in case anyone's interested. A small (6-10" neck) fit 6.5lb Pickles (9" neck) just fine! Amazon.com: Contech ProCollar Protective Collar,...

08-21-2013, 01:30 PM	#54
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Hey those are cool!! Thanks for letting us know. I’m so glad you found something so Pickles can be a little more comfortable. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-24-2013, 09:49 AM	#57
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Wonderful news!! I am very happy to hear the great update. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-24-2013, 11:01 AM	#58
joyce evans YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 1,519	Great News!! So happy for you and your baby. I've slept on the floor with one of mine before and am thinking about doing it again since my bed is way to high for Hannah. I love having her in bed with me but am so afraid that she will jump off. You are an Awesome Mom! Keep us posted on his progress... __________________ Hannah's Mom

08-24-2013, 02:28 PM	#59
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	So glad to hear that Pickles is doing so well. These pups are SO amazing!! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-24-2013, 08:42 PM	#60
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	They ARE amazing! We had to put Pickles in his ex-pen tonight because he feels good enough to try and wrestle P-Nut for toys . He's getting better by leaps and bounds, even went down a step to the outside by himself and cruised the length of our backyard touching the operated leg to the ground frequently.