ricey Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi all Hobbes has not been a well dog since Christmas. He has/had very severe constipation and hasn't been able to crap under his own power for 6 days. Probably his christmas present, combined with not getting his usual 5 km walk on Christmas day and boxing day, were the reasons for this. Here is a picture or two of the boy with his christmas prezzie. After 3 enemas under general anaesthetic and 4 or 5 'normal' enemas (if there is such a thing ), the vet reports that things are moving. Actually, from the way that the vet described it the "thumbs up" emoticon is probably not appropriate; more like "wrist and forearm, up to the elbow" Dogs! I love 'em ;) Peter D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Erggghhhhh too much information Poor Hobbes. I hope his internal pieces start to work properly again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Actually, from the way that the vet described it the "thumbs up" emoticon is probably not appropriate; more like "wrist and forearm, up to the elbow" Oh god, I was eating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 aww, poor hobbes! glad things are moving now - you'll have to try not to spoil the little man anymore Ricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Think he swallowed it whole? Glad to here things are moving along nicely again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 (edited) Hot dang this is a topic right up my alley, Pete How is he this year? eta Gee those pots look like they need the help of Dolofa! Edited December 31, 2005 by raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Oh dear... Poor Hobbes, hope he is feeling better today... Give him some hugs from this side of the country... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffiend42 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Poor Hobbes! Hope the vet took off his watch first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Geez, how much of that Chrissy Prezie did he manage to consume?? Poor boy... its no fun what so ever... glad he's doing better!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricey Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi all Hobbes is back He went into the vet weighing 27kg (2kg over his normal weight), and came out today weighing 25kg My wallet has lost a bit of weight too; to the tune of nearly $1,400 ;) But he's worth every cent and more. Pet ownership does cost an arm and a leg at times; anyone who thinks that purchase price is the big investment is going to get a rude awakening :D I'm just so glad that he's back Peter d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 So did that bone weigh about 2 kg Glad to hear his back home and hope he continues to go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberdave Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 hi pete good to hear hobbes is ok , next time we meet i will give you my vets contact numbers , he looks after Chloe and he even goes to lectures to learn more about wobblers , so he is a goodun , my sis is a vet nurse and has been for over 30 years ,so i will run it by her if an emergency occurs it could be ok to call her and pass her number on . just happy to see hobbes safe mate , he is a great dog regards dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm sooo glad that Hobbes is back at home and fighting fit My thoughts and sympathy go out to the veterinary assistant that was on cage duty over the last few days though :D (2kgs of it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 My thoughts and sympathy go out to the veterinary assistant that was on cage duty over the last few days though ;) (2kgs of it ) :D Glad Hobbes has improved, must be a relief for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina77 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Glad he's lighter and feeling better That bone cost about $350 per lb , figuring it may have weighed about 2 kilo's Whats he getting next Christmas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Glad to see Hobbes is doing ok. Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Sort of puts a whole new perspective on "xmas cheer". Gee those pots look like they need the help of Dolofa! I noticed that, too, Raz. Don't know about DOLOFA tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky in Oz Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Glad Hobbes is okay. Sorry about the wallet. I'd do the same though. Gotta love em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 bloody hell Ricey! Hobbes sure gave you a scare and himself an experience i am sure he would rather have done without. So glad he is now 2kg lighter ( pity about the cost per kg tho) Give the lad a suitable greeting from me. God i miss having a bully breed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 My wallet has lost a bit of weight too; to the tune of nearly $1,400 My lord that's a pricey enema, Petey!!! You're talking Hollywood prices at that rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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