Yesterday and today, Chester has spent most of the day in the yard, supervised. He's eating, drinking and has had a couple of good poops. Good news for all involved. He's back to the vet early Monday for another x-ray...

I think we now know the true meaning of the dog days of summer...
   

Yesterday and today, Chester has spent most of the day in the yard, supervised.

 JustineFromWyoming wrote:
Indeed.  And this us SUCH a great picture. . . .
C'mon, little Chester . . . we're all pulling for you.

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

 

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

 

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

 

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

 

oh em gee. It's like a photo of heaven for dog lovers.

Yesterday and today, Chester has spent most of the day in the yard, supervised. He's eating, drinking and has had a couple of good poops. Good news for all involved. He's back to the vet early Monday for another x-ray...

I think we now know the true meaning of the dog days of summer...
 

Yesterday and today, Chester has spent most of the day in the yard, supervised. He's eating, drinking and has had a couple of good poops. Good news for all involved. He's back to the vet early Monday for another x-ray...

I think we now know the true meaning of the dog days of summer...
 

Update on Silver: Tests, tests, inconclusive tests...

The latest theory is mild diabetes insipidus that was exacerbated by an infection of the prostate, or something else. He's responded well to antibiotics and we'll be adjusting his food for a bit to see how that plays out. They are recommending a monthly dose of antibiotics to help keep him free of the various things that seem to knock him out of whack and keep the bi-monthly testing bills in check. He's an old dog who has been through a lot, so as long as he is happy and comfortable we're not going to be too invasive with testing and treatment.

He's still a bit skinny, but we'll work on that with diet. They think that will help with leg strength too. Overall he's back to just being our normal goofball. :shrug:

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and helpful PMs.

Having dogs is the reason I'm no longer afraid of the dark. Well, for the most part. Sometimes I do a mad dash down the long hallway if I'm the last one up. I'd hate to feel that hairy monkey paw on my back....

He had a (Savage/Stevens BTW you POS MF's)shotgun blow up in his face once while shooting skeet with only  a few rounds left and his response wasn't to borrow   somebody elses  gun and finish the round like a normal person would do  with half their face hanging off. Instead,he drove home, got his backup gun ,came back and  knocked off the last few for a perfect 25/25 and then went to the hospital.

He had a (Savage/Stevens BTW you POS MF's)shotgun blow up in his face once while shooting skeet with only  a few rounds left and his response wasn't to borrow   somebody elses  gun and finish the round like a normal person would do  with half their face hanging off. Instead, he drove home, got his backup gun , came back and  knocked off the last few for a perfect 25/25 and then went to the hospital.