Today started off really well and then quickly went down south again. The good news is that I didn’t doggie OD so we were all happy about that. I ate and drank this morning and then I had to go potty so my mom grabbed the beach towel to take me out. We went outside and I froze. I didn’t like having the towel on me so my mom finally got the hint and removed it. Boy, did I show her and my older brother what I could do. I hopped to the rose bush and I pee’d all over it. Then I went across the yard and pooped under the tree. My mom was really concerned but she didn’t need to be. I did all of this and then went back into the house without help!! My mom and big brother were smiling and telling me what a good boy I was.
I took my new med and about Noon I started passing gas again and that gave me anxiety. This is the worst gas and anxiety I have ever had and my mom said it really stunk. My mom called the vet after a couple of hours and she is stumped. She’s never heard of a dog getting gas over meds so we’re not sure what’s causing this. So, my mom have me Gas Ex in hopes that this will help but she only gave me half a pill just in case my body wouldn’t take to it. She didn’t want a repeat of yesterday. Well, that helped a little but not much so she gave me the other half a couple of hours later.
I was able to take myself outside to go potty a few times today. I am very stubborn and don’t want help . . . this is the only way I will go out. My older brother said I look like a penguin when I walk . . . . that’s funny. Well, hopefully tomorrow is a less gassy day cuz I don’t like this at all. But I am very happy with my progress and so are my mom, my bro, and my vet.
Guinness, I have to tell you, it sounds like you’re doing really really well considering it’s only Day 3!! I’m sorry about the gas, I’m not sure what could be causing that. Are you maybe eating and/or drinking to quickly?? Whatever is causing it, I hope you feel better soon. But stay strong, peeing and pooping on your own so soon after surgery is really good! Sounds like you’re getting the hang of being a Tripawd amazingly well!!
I agree with maximutt…I think it sounds like you are doing great so far! Peeing and pooping on your own, hopping around a little bit…very impressive. I also hope that the gas issue gets solved sooner rather than later – that can’t be pleasant for anyone in the house…
That’s mostly GREAT news Guinness! Good for you! Day 3 and keep on counting for many more good days. Hope the gas issue resolves itself soon. What about a “brake fast bowl” to help you eat a little slower? Or many, small meals instead of one / two meals per day?