[Dailydrool] Kelvin Day 15

[Carmen Kraus]

Quick update on the old man:
His incontinence seems to have mostly cleared up after finishing the 
pred and diuretic, now he only has a problem if he drinks too much.  We 
have to really watch him there, if we don't he'll drink until he can 
barely move, he pulled that one on me the other night while I was 
dealing with another dog and her issues.  He waddled around for 3 hours 
after bed time with us walking him every half hour until he had passed 
all the excess water.  Tried it again last night and tonight.

He shows more signs of abuse every day, now when we get close enough to 
pet him he will usually drop and flop over to show the belly, but his 
eyes are really worried and it's a complete 'I'm submitting, don't hurt 
me' thing.  He still ducks if we move too fast.  With any treat he 
hasn't been given before he will take it then drop it and wait for us to 
give it to him again before he will eat it.  Almost like he's afraid he 
can't have it but after the first one I'm usually having to keep him 
from jumping for the treats.

Monday will be his checkup at the vet, I will be talking to him about 
some labored breathing Kelvin's been having in the evenings and we'll 
get a weight update to see if he's gaining enough.

Today he really didn't want to be out with the others (with Curie 
sitting on his head I don't blame him) and was getting anxious while I 
was shooting this video, so he doesn't appear as happy as he normally 
is.  But the light is better out there and it was sunny and warm, I 
think he may need that more than he thinks he does.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=7fxFcg9_S4E

carmen