Saturday, July 15, 2006

Blue


Yahoo, Blue is doing good! We had a scarry 48 hours of not coming out of anesthesia after a simple toenail operation. Turned out his liver was not functioning properly to get the anesthetic out of his system, so we had a very groggy & glassy eyed dog for way too long.

As of this morning he has started to develope an interest in food, I was able to get the liver meds down him and a few hours later he brought me a ball. No, can't play yet, but it's good to know he wants to again! He is getting the sparkle back in his eyes again too.

From here, it is a bland diet of chicken and rice jello for a couple days, then a special formulated dog food that is meant for dogs with liver problems. Liver meds from now on, and a change to his arthritis meds.

The picture on the couch is today, starting to feel better, and the other picture is the beginning of a crazy quilt collage I will make this week in thanks. I have loved that picture of the praying girl with her dog and kitten as long as I remember, I think a relative had it when I was a child. I never expected to have a JR that would look just like the one in the picture! I will post the crazy quilt collage when done.

6 comments:

kansasrose said...

Hey Blue! You go boy!!!! Wow bet that was scary for you all! Anesthesia is freaky stuff...So glad the little guy is coming round now. JR's really have strong will. He is adorable. I love that picture of the girl and her JR.

A bird in the hand said...

Woof, woof and wet kisses to sweet Blue!

Beth said...

OH,,Blue,,,hope you feel better soon! Lady says Hi and a big kiss for him!!! Love the collage your making too,,I know someone who has that picture,,I love it too!

katiejayinpa said...

Good for you Blue...glad to hear you and mama are doing well! I know when you are not happy, she is not happy!

and i love the pc that she made for you too.

ktj

Naturegirl said...

Thank God Blue is getting better!! I can imagine the stess and fear you have been experiencing. Our pets are part of the family.. frightening when something happens to them!!Yes anesthsia is freaky. Hugs to both you and Blue!!:)

Anonymous said...

From Joy & Zuke (Golden Retriever who owns me): I was so glad to hear that Blue is eating drinking again - on the road to recovery!!! Thank God you and Blue are both feeling better...our pets are such an important of our families.I'm so HAPPY for you tonight!! Zukie agrees with Blue - aching joints are hell.....