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Gus update: He stayed overnight at the vets - they were great, called me a couple times in the evening to give me updates on him. This morning my sweet boy greeted the vet with a kiss on the nose and lots of tail wags. They say he's navigating without support but they are keeping him for the day for pain control - he didn't respond well to one of the drugs yesterday (the morphine type stuff) so they are trying other combos today of Rimadyl and Tamadol (?). I have an appt scheduled to pick him up late afternoon.
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YAAAAAAAAAY!!! WET NOSE AND KISS FOR THE VET....WALKING ALREADY.....E X C E L L E N T! 🙂
I like that the Vet is on top of managing his pain meds in a way that works best for Gus.
Thanks for the update! Looking forward to celebrate all sorts of victorious milestones with Gus!! 🙂
Higs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Glad Gus is on the road to recovery. Sounds like he is doing well. Seems like a good sign he is up and moving already.
Yay to getting to come home tonight. Hope he gets some much needed rest when he gets home.
So glad to read this update and know they are taking very good care of him. And tail wagging so soon! That is awesome! What a good, strong boy!
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Sweet! Really happy to hear his vets are doing a pawesome job watching his reaction to pain meds. We can't wait to hear about your sweet homecoming with him. Post pics and let us know how it goes!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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So glad he is doing well and they are keeping a good eye on him!
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Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
Gus is home!!!
I was pretty shocked to see him and had a few tears to begin with but I told him he was such a good strong boy and so brave and he wagged his tail and pulled on the leash to come to me. He‘s walking amazingly well, I think, given what he‘s been through. I‘ve got him in my office where he‘s segregated from our other (high energy) dog and where he can rest. I don‘t think he‘s hurting too much - he‘s very engaged and lots of tail wags.
He had a good dinner and drank some water. Time for warm packs on his fluid pouch. I‘m so happy he‘s home!
Sarah
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HOORAAAY FOR GUS!!! 🙂 🙂
TAIL WAGGING!! 🙂 EATING!! 🙂 DRINKING!! 🙂 🙂 GREAT NEWS!!
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Welcome home Gus!! Your love and support will mean the world to him and I know he is very happy to be home! Go Gus!
Awesome news! I know he is just as happy to be home as you are to have him home 
Stay in touch and and send pictures!
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Jackie and Huck ❤️
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Wow Sarah that's great news! Eating and drinking? Tail wagging? Sounds like a pretty pawesome first day home! Here's to more good days ahead on the road to recovery.
If you'd like, meet me in the Tripawds Chat tomorrow (I'm Pacific time) and I'll walk you through adding a photo to your posts.
3-paws up to you and Gus!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yay Gus! Welcome home, and how exciting that he's already so engaged and wagging his tail.
Chy-Chy and I wish you a speedy recovery!!
Had a good night - he still seems pain-free. Tired, a little confused, but still lots of tail wags and requests to 'scratch my belly'. He got on the couch and slept there all night. He's been out to potty twice this morning, and is navigating pretty well, I think. I uploaded a video - hope you guys can see it.
Gus is tired today, probably lots of sore muscles, poor baby. He went outside this morning, drank some water and had morning treats and then climbed into bed and has been asleep ever since. Will definitely try to keep him quiet the next few days as he continues to recover. Pain seems under control - I think he‘s just tired.
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