So Brody is at the vet today. He laid around all morning until I took the kids to school, then he did get up and go outside. I made him chicken and rice and he ate most of it. When I asked "wanna go on a car ride" he perked right up and came to me very excited. I wasnt sure how getting him in my truck was going to be but I was able to pick him up at which time he tried on his on the rest of the way so all was good! He doesn't get very comfortable back there even thought there is plenty of room for him to lay down. He chooses to 1/2 sit 1/2 lay and pant. Once we go there he was good. Normally he gladly goes with the tech but today she had to pull him a bit. Poor guy probably afraid he's gonna leave with one less leg . Anyway, that was about 915am. I told them I need to pick up by 230 because they kids off and we have sports and they said ok. But just got a call and they said Dr would like to keep longer and just supervise and monitor him. So now I will get anytime after 6pm. I hope he's ok! He's probably sleeping which is what he does best. I think he is overall doing great, I just don't think he has much energy. He gets tired easily. For instance, this morning I didn't open the door right away and he laid right in front of it on the patio. He got right up when I opened it but he would normally not do that so quickly. I gave him some pepcid last night because his poo was a little runny, which I think is from all the human food. I need to get him back on his dog food. I am going to go to the store and get some wet science diet to mix with the dry. He likes that.

Katy - no, the upstair steps aren't carpeted. Hardwood, so that is scary! The basement are but he never does down there. If I did want to give him a shower I'd have to lift him in the tub, whereas the upstairs bathroom he could just hop into.

Nosey - you're welcome! I love that picture.. You will be doing that in no time too. When was your amp?

I will keep you updated when I hear back from the vet. Julie

Here is the meat. Its all natural too.

I just called the vet. They said he was very good today. He is sleeping now but every time they came around or took him outside he was happy and wagging his "nub!" She said they did take his staples out which is good. Do you think I'll see a difference since they are removed? I can't wait to pick him up! Yes, he is going to have a great re(home) coming. I just hope he's happy with his main course, it's no steak or chicken!

Till later, Julie

We're home.... Brody is good. His stitches are out and he's happy to be home. I made him a big bowl of dry dog food mixed with a 1/2 can of wet and he woofed it down. That wasn't so hard afterall. So now he's got a full belly and is laying under the kitchen table. He is allowed to take walks now, so I'm excited to try this with his new comfy harness I bought today. How long should I walk him for? I don't want to overdue him.

Erica - I hope you're right... I'd love for him to be his playful self again. I did push the cushions up on the couch so he can lay there if he's like. We'll see if he tries. My husband said that he looked comfy laying partially on one of the cushions that were on the floor. Maybe I can move 2 down to floor and he can lay on those and get comfortable moving around and adjusting himself on them.

Off to put kiddos to bed. They went to fall ball tonight and had a blast dressed in their costumes. My son is a ninjia and my daughter is bat girl and I was her robin!!!

Nite, Julie

SOOOOO... Today is a FABULOUS day! The sun is shining, the wind is blowing and Brody is HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!

When I came downstairs this morning I asked him if he wanted to go out. I know he needs to go out but as usual he just looked at me. I got 2 pieces of cheese to bribe him but it didn't work. I eventually had to gently pull/push him out. He just doesn't initially like to go out but once he's out there he goes along and does his business.  I gave this the cheese of course just for getting outside. I fixed him a bowl of dry and wet and he woofed it down. Back the rug and resting he went.

Then the kids had a birhtday party to go today outside at the local park/fields. They are off school today so it was perfect. There were tons of kids running around, riding bikes and scooters , playing kickball, soccer. I decided to go get Brody and let him enjoy the day with us! Boy was he excited 1) car ride 2) attention 3) walk!!! I walked around the field with him. Then I took off his lease and he took off - I think he was sooo excited to see all the kids playing kickball he wanted to join him. He was on the field with them. I quickly caught up and brought him back to the outfield. It was great, I sooooo wish I had my video camera out, it would have been so great to share with you! So we stayed there for about 30 minutes. He drank water, walked around, got attention (and a hotdog) and I brought him back home.

Did I also mention that he enjoyed laying outside today on his blanket? That' my Brody boy!

BTW - the harness was to big, I guess I need a medium instead of large.

Have a great day! I know I am...

Love, Julie