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Peanut at the Vet
Of course we picked the hottest weekend of the year to walk Peanut over
to the vet this morning for his Lyme vaccine update. But he got a good report, his weight is perfect (literally...according to the vet in NC he's supposed to weigh 18 pounds, and he weighed 18.0 this morning), and he got to meet two other dogs in the waiting room. And he actually let the owners pet him, too! He also got his anal glands expressed, nails clipped, blood drawn for heartworm test, and Bordatella update in his nose...by the time we left he was like "nobody approach me *anywhere* please". (He's also getting a bath later but we haven't told him that yet.) But now that he's had a chance to rest (and drink a lot of water), he's better. Both the vet and the vet tech exclaimed how sweet he was in spite of everything...the tech told him he was "awesome!". We have to start giving him pumpkin to increase his stool bulk a bit because he's always had problems with his anal glands, and I was pleased to find that our local Safeway (which doesn't carry a lot of things) does actually carry canned pumpkin without anything else in it. Now I think Peanut and me both need a nap. -- Kevin Michael Vail* * | I would rather have a mind opened by wonder * * * | than one closed by belief. * -- Gerry Spence |
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Peanut at the Vet
Kevin Michael Vail spoke these words of wisdom in
: Of course we picked the hottest weekend of the year to walk Peanut over to the vet this morning for his Lyme vaccine update. But he got a good report, his weight is perfect (literally...according to the vet in NC he's supposed to weigh 18 pounds, and he weighed 18.0 this morning), and he got to meet two other dogs in the waiting room. And he actually let the owners pet him, too! He also got his anal glands expressed, nails clipped, blood drawn for heartworm test, and Bordatella update in his nose...by the time we left he was like "nobody approach me *anywhere* please". (He's also getting a bath later but we haven't told him that yet.) But now that he's had a chance to rest (and drink a lot of water), he's better. Both the vet and the vet tech exclaimed how sweet he was in spite of everything...the tech told him he was "awesome!". We have to start giving him pumpkin to increase his stool bulk a bit because he's always had problems with his anal glands, and I was pleased to find that our local Safeway (which doesn't carry a lot of things) does actually carry canned pumpkin without anything else in it. Now I think Peanut and me both need a nap. sweet dreams |
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Peanut at the Vet
On 2008-06-07 12:49:35 -0400, Kevin Michael Vail said:
Now I think Peanut and me both need a nap. Sounds like a full day! I'm really happy to read that Peanut is more relaxed. That's such good news. |
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Peanut at the Vet
Kevin Michael Vail wrote:
Both the vet and the vet tech exclaimed how sweet he was in spite of everything...the tech told him he was "awesome!". We have to start giving him pumpkin to increase his stool bulk a bit because he's always had problems with his anal glands, and I was pleased to find that our local Safeway (which doesn't carry a lot of things) does actually carry canned pumpkin without anything else in it. Now I think Peanut and me both need a nap. What a trying day for poor Peanut! Gotta say, I think I'd be a mite testy with all that poking and sticking and especially expressing, 'specially if no one could explain to me why it was necessary! I don't know if this would work for Peanut, but I observed that when Chile was being fed baby food (after she started getting very selective about what she'd eat in her last months), her stool volume increased markedly, suggesting that the food contained a fair amount of fiber. We were giving her Beechnut medium sized, mostly turkey- or chicken-based, but I don't think they contained much meat. If Peanut doesn't like pumpkin, you could try adding a bit of psyllium husk to his food. FurPaw -- The plural of anecdote is not proof. To reply, unleash the dog. |
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Peanut at the Vet
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FurPaw wrote: What a trying day for poor Peanut! Gotta say, I think I'd be a mite testy with all that poking and sticking and especially expressing, 'specially if no one could explain to me why it was necessary! Yup! I think he behaved admirably, under the circumstances. I don't know if this would work for Peanut, but I observed that when Chile was being fed baby food (after she started getting very selective about what she'd eat in her last months), her stool volume increased markedly, suggesting that the food contained a fair amount of fiber. We were giving her Beechnut medium sized, mostly turkey- or chicken-based, but I don't think they contained much meat. We did the baby food thing with Fidget for a while at one point, and he liked it just fine but I found myself recoiling in horror every time I had to open certain kinds of them...a pink liquid calling itself "ham" just didn't seem right to me. (Plus baby food is *expensive*!) If Peanut doesn't like pumpkin, you could try adding a bit of psyllium husk to his food. He had his first dose of pumpkin tonight...I put it in the bottom of the bowl, under his food, and noticed that the bowl was licked completely clean and he was looking for more. So I don't think that will be a problem! Beagles do not seem to be picky eaters. -- Kevin Michael Vail* * | I would rather have a mind opened by wonder * * * | than one closed by belief. * -- Gerry Spence |
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Peanut at the Vet
On Jun 7, 12:49*pm, Kevin Michael Vail wrote:
Of course we picked the hottest weekend of the year to walk Peanut over to the vet this morning for his Lyme vaccine update. *But he got a good report, his weight is perfect (literally...according to the vet in NC he's supposed to weigh 18 pounds, and he weighed 18.0 this morning), and he got to meet two other dogs in the waiting room. *And he actually let the owners pet him, too! He also got his anal glands expressed, nails clipped, blood drawn for heartworm test, and Bordatella update in his nose...by the time we left he was like "nobody approach me *anywhere* please". *(He's also getting a bath later but we haven't told him that yet.) But now that he's had a chance to rest (and drink a lot of water), he's better. Both the vet and the vet tech exclaimed how sweet he was in spite of everything...the tech told him he was "awesome!". *We have to start giving him pumpkin to increase his stool bulk a bit because he's always had problems with his anal glands, and I was pleased to find that our local Safeway (which doesn't carry a lot of things) does actually carry canned pumpkin without anything else in it. Now I think Peanut and me both need a nap. -- Kevin Michael Vail* * | I would rather have a mind opened by wonder * * * | than one closed by belief. * -- Gerry Spence Great to hear Peanut was so mellow. He sounds like a great 4-legged kid. He should be tired after such a long day. Jan http://www.thefineartcafe.com |
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Peanut at the Vet
"Kevin Michael Vail" wrote in message ... He had his first dose of pumpkin tonight...I put it in the bottom of the bowl, under his food, and noticed that the bowl was licked completely clean and he was looking for more. So I don't think that will be a problem! Beagles do not seem to be picky eaters. oh thats EXCELLENT. I'm considering using pumpkin to try and get the last 2-3 pounds of Tok - he's ALMOST there but the last couple of pounds are hellish to get off. |
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Peanut at the Vet
In article DKydnUUonq7DOdHVnZ2dnUVZ_uCdnZ2d@gcicommunication s,
"Beth In Alaska" wrote: "Kevin Michael Vail" wrote in message ... He had his first dose of pumpkin tonight...I put it in the bottom of the bowl, under his food, and noticed that the bowl was licked completely clean and he was looking for more. So I don't think that will be a problem! Beagles do not seem to be picky eaters. oh thats EXCELLENT. I'm considering using pumpkin to try and get the last 2-3 pounds of Tok - he's ALMOST there but the last couple of pounds are hellish to get off. He's already learned the word "pumpkin". He now works through the layer of dog food to get to the pumpkin, licks that up first, and *then* eats the rest of the regular food. And comes looking for more. And *teleports* to the kitchen when it even looks like it might be his mealtime. -- boss, sometimes i think * * * * * |* kevin michael vail that our friend mehitabel * * * * |* is a trifle too gay * * * * * * * | * * * * -- archy* * * * * * * * * |* wotthehell wotthehell |
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