Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Update on Braeden

First of all, a BIG Thank You to everyone for their comments, support and POTP for Braeden! He was able to come home tonight! We are still watching him like hawks, but he seems to be doing well having been so sick! He's a bit subdued, although a little restless, and seems happy to be home. He still has the catheter in his leg for the IV, but it doesn't appear to bother him.

Braeden is allowed to have a tablespoon and a half of food every hour and a half. He's on a low fat food, and he is tolerating it well. Honestly, it doesn't look very appetizing, but you would think he was feasting on prime rib! After 36 or so hours without food, we suppose anything tastes good. He's drinking water, but is having a bit of trouble with cone interference BOL That's probably more my fault than anything else. We haven't had much experience with the Cone of Shame.

We have an appointment with the dogtor at 8 am tomorrow. If all goes well tonight they will remove the catheter and let him come home. He will be on a restrictive diet to help prevent any more occurrences. A small price to pay to keep him healthy! We are very grateful to have such a wonderful dogtor and staff take care of Braeden.

Braeden wants to tell you that he has agreed to let me post pictures of him if he could watch Animal Planet tonight.  So here goes…looks like it's gonna be an exciting evening of TV watching!


This is humiliating. Can we decorate it? Like you would sign a cast?

This is where my catheter is. I think red was a great choice of color, but I hope they take it off tomorrow

Sometimes ya just gotta put your paws up and relax. It's a great night for Animal Planet.

Thanks again for all your well wishes! It means the world to us!

Grateful Waggies,
From the Scottie Shenanigans Clan







38 comments:

  1. Crikey Braeden ..... you're home!!!!!! How good is that?????? Doesn't matter if you can't eat much ..... you're HOME!!!!!!!!! You'll get better, mate ...... just lay off the fatty food. There's lots of good stuff out there with not much fat in it. Small price to pay, aye?? Your HOME!!!!!!!!! How good is that?????

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    1. I know, it's pawsome! I'm just chillin' on the chair watching Animal Planet. Funny thing Charlie, Mom doesn't feed me much besides my kibble and treats. Last time I had any human food it was turkey and green beans…and that was in November! Do you think they turkey did it?

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  2. Braeden buddy, you deserve to watch animal planet....enjoy it and make Mom sit there we you....get well buddy

    Susie & Sidebite & Mickey

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    1. I think so, too! I get to eat in another 10 minutes or so. Do you know how SMALL a tablespoon is? Also, we've been reading all of the training blogs. I can't wait for my first assignment. I'm gonna be real good and follow the dogtor's orders so I don't have to take a sick day!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  3. Braeden we are so glad you are home and on the mend!

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  4. Thanks guys! I'm glad to be home and I'm feeling much better. If I could just figure out how to score a couple of treats it would be great. Another hour til my tablespoon + 1/2.

    Waggies,
    Braeden

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  5. 1) the cone of shame is easier with an inflatable.
    2) What he has is painful, but not fatal-Kyla had it bu recovered.
    3) Never, ever forget that we love you.

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    1. Thanks guys. The cone is a real pain in the tail. Mom tried for the inflatable but the dogtor said I could get to the catheter so we had to stay with the original version. :( it's a small price to pay and it should be history by tomorrow! We love you guys (gals) too. So thankful for your friendship!

      Waggies,
      Braeden, et al

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  6. Oh dear Braeden...we are so happy to hear you are back home watching Animal Planet! Good thing you have such a great dogtor who's taking really good care of you.
    oxox
    Daisy

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  7. Thanks Daisy! I'm glad to be home. I may not get treats, but I'm totally in control of the tv remote! She is such a pushover...putty in my paws 😏

    Waggies,
    Braeden

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  8. We are so very glad you are home Braeden and hope you get all the way better real soon!!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Arty, Jakey & Bilbo

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    1. Thanks guys! I'm doing much better! I'm home and boy am I glad!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  9. Thanks for the update. We've been thinking of him.

    Glad it's progressing well. We'll keep hoping.

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    1. Thanks! I'm doing much better. I'm eating the imitation food and drinking plenty of water. No puking, so all is well. I have a check back with the dogtor on Sunday. Hopefully all will go well!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  10. Glad you're back home Braeden! Dat cone of shame are not fun.

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    1. Thanks Whitley. No it is not. Mom couldn't help but laugh (I heard her). It makes it eating and drinking a little difficult. I've officially retired the cone.

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  11. We continue to send you tons of positive vibes and AireZen, Braeden! We hope that stoopid evil lampshade is history very soon!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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    1. The evil lampshade has been put far, far away. And not soon enough as far as I'm concerned. I can now eat what little food they give me without any interference! Thanks for the good vibes and AireZen. I can feel them working!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  12. We are so HAPPY to hear that you are HOME... that is super news...
    POTP fur your appt. with the Dogtor today.

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    1. Thanks FnE! It went well at the dogtor. Mom left me for a few hours while she went to school, but she has a great Assistant Principal who loves doggies and Mom got to come get me and stay with me at home. We had a good day!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  13. Just keep on gettin' better and better! Don't worry. Your lampshade look gives you character and the red bandage goes so well with your furs.

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    1. Fortunately the lampshade is history. Unfortunately they took my red badge of courage. Pity. It made for a good story BOL Thanks for the well wishes!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  14. Very glad to see you home and able to watch animal planet. Will still send POTP for speedy and complet recovery.
    Bentley

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    1. Thanks Bentley! I love animal planet. Got to watch a bit today too! The dogtor says I should be good, but insists on a restrictive diet. Mom's not budging. *heavy sigh*

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  15. So glad to hear this positive news. Well done Braeden, sending you lots of POTP for continued improvement sweetie
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. Thanks Princess Leah! I feel very lucky to have so many friends who care about me. Thanks for thinking of me and the POTP. It really does work!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  16. Glad to hear Braeden is doing better!

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    1. Thanks Pugs! I'm much better! I've even been trotting around the yard this evening! Woo-hoo!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  17. We continue to send POTP and hope for a fast recovery.

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    1. Thanks Lee and Phod. I'm getting better by the minute! Thanks for sending POTP, I feel better just knowing that you all are thinking of me!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  18. I saw where you needed the POTP and I sure did a fast prayer for you Braeden. Glad you are home and able to watch Animal Planet. Keep getting better!
    Sweet William The Scot

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    1. Oh, thank you so much Sweet William! I'm enjoying controlling the tv remote and watching Animal Planet. The peeps are being quite indulgent. I scared 'em pretty bad. I'm doing much better! Thank you for thinking of me.

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  19. Glad your doing better buddy, I was worried about ya.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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    1. Thanks Sully! Mom was really worried, too. She is used to minor sickies and allergies, but this was a new one. And she does not do puke BOL!

      Waggies,
      Braeden

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  20. OMD! We feel AWFUL, we had no idea you were sick! We are SO, SO sorry and lay ALL the blame squarely at our secretaries feet.
    We are keeping our paws crossed that your check up goes well and that you are back to your old self in no time.
    BIG licks,
    Wally & Sammy

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    1. No worries, guys! Our secretary misses lots of stuff! Sometimes ya just have to cut the humans some slack. We always feel like goofballs when we hop on the yaptop and see how much we've missed.

      The checkup went well, and I'm home YAY!! I'm finally getting some real meals, even if its low fat. Its not tooooo bad. Mom's still watching me, but so far so good!

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  21. So very sorry that Braeden has been sick :( Glad he is home and doing better. We are sending our POTP to help him get better faster.
    Luvs
    Marty and the Gang

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    1. Thanks Marty! We appreciate your sending POTP. Braeden went back to the dogtor this morning because he was throwing up again. Hopefully it will pass quickly and he will feel better!

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