Merlin needs an operation on his spine.

emmabeth · Post by **emmabeth** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:20 am

Eek! Have got fingers x'd for Merlin and thinking of you.

(Off to cuddle Abby, shes a bit poorly today

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Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:17 pm

It was really a lack of information by them and lack of knowledge by me. I have reorganised the car so it won't happen again and I can reorganise the dogs when travelling so he isn't on the back seat. I wasn't told that he mustn't be walked on a collar only a harness which he normally is but when going to the vets I use a collar because it takes so long to get it on and off. He has a lovely emerald green bandana so will probably have that on him now.

As long as nothing develops, he can come home tomorrow.

I now know what I am dealing with and will be reorganising some things in the house as well.

I don't think he felt ready to come home, he was pleased to see me but didn't want to get into the car. think he wanted another night there, he has got it now

What is wrong with Abby? Do you want Reiki sending to her? if so, pm me a picture.

emmabeth · Post by **emmabeth** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:52 pm

Fingers x he's ok tomorrow to come home!

Abs was sick and had the squits this morning.. several times. Didnt want any breakfast either and quite 'flat' most of the day.

Shes eaten her tea and is returning to normal - the problem with her is the merest hint of a trip to the vets and shes stressed to the point i fear she would have a heart attack!

Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:16 pm

Reiki has been sent to Abby Em.

katowaggytail · Post by **katowaggytail** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:19 pm

Read the post earlier on today, been a bit busy. I hope Merlin will be okay enough to come home, what a shocker for you as well. Lots of love winging it way.....

Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:45 am

Merlin is staying another night in the vets

It seems that he is so comfortable that he isn't moving, not even to turn round. The vet went to check if he was still alive last night because he had been in the same position for several hours, as soon as he opened the door Merlin sat up. I told him this was normal for Merlin

Ocelot0411 · Post by **Ocelot0411** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:56 am

Ahhhh! Oh bless him. its rotten he's away from home Mattie, but at least he seems - ahem- 'relaxed' at the vets

! Hope he is better soon and ready to come home. I am sure you must be missing him.

emmabeth · Post by **emmabeth** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:36 pm

He likes the hotel experience? (Does he knwo there are no towels and soaps to steal?)..

Abby is infinately improved, perked up a lot last night and this morning, breakfast eaten - no poo as yet and what there was last night was still runny.... but she played in the snow

:D So shes obviously feeling much better, did she take a lot of reiki Mattie? Im fairly sure her health is slipping generally (she is 13) but in herself she still seems pretty young in her mind!

Thanks for the reiki, tis much appreciated

Ocelot0411 · Post by **Ocelot0411** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:43 pm

Glad to hear Abbie is better too Em. And I think she is doing very well for her age.

Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:40 pm

I am so pleased Abby is better Em, yes she took quiet a lot of Reiki.

I got the impression yesterday that he didn't think he was ready to come home, he has done this before but when he was ready, he couldn't get home fast enough.

Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:25 pm

Merlin is home

His back legs are still swollen but most of the bruising has gone. He was so much better than he was on Satuday, he wanted to come home today, he didn't on Saturday.

Thank you for all the support, I really needed it, it has been a terrible couple of weeks. Merlin is to have 3 five minute walks a day now.

katowaggytail · Post by **katowaggytail** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:39 pm

. Soooo pleased for you both. Lots of R&R now and that inculdes Merlin! x

Ocelot0411 · Post by **Ocelot0411** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:02 pm

Ahhhh back home with his mum where he belongs. So glad he's home Mattie, I am sure he will get better much quicker at home with you, afterall there is nothing quite like your own bed.

emmabeth · Post by **emmabeth** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:08 pm

Yay Merlin... and Yay you too! How many owners would actually recognise such a thing as a dog NOT wanting to come home yet.... bet thats not many!

danabanana · Post by **danabanana** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:39 am

Ah glad he's home x