Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

Hi everyone

We are doing OK, back at work last couple of days. Flynny is goodish! He has had loose BMs last couple of days, yesterday quite yellowy, today back to brown but loose. So back on poop patrol. I have put him back on the low fat GI, I changed him to home cooked meals including chicken rice vegies or a bit of finely chopped trim steak and veges. But his weight has gone from 12.8kg two weeks ago to 13.6 yesterday! :eek: He seems to go up and down quite a bit, I do weigh him on the vet scales each time. He always seems to get quite loose bowels on home cooked meals. The other thing that has changed is his Losec stopped, I asked about keeping it going but they said to try him off it, maybe he needs it a bit longer. I really need to talk to someone about his diet, his vets are back at work next week so I will schedule an appointment. Yay we made it through their time away without having to go see anyone, we have not been to a vet in 9 days!!!

Im a couple of weeks I have to go do some work in the city where the pet hospital is located. I might try and see if I can schedue him an appt then for checkup and he can come with me. I would like them to check his heart too, as he does pant quite a bit and it worries me and I wonder if the weight fluctuation is fluid??!?

But overall, holding our own.. he is loving his walks and getting back into his normal routine. He is starting to run outside when I open the door and barking... I used to shush him but now I LOVE to hear he has the energy to get back to his usual job of protecting us!

So sad reading the posts on here about the doggies passing, feel so bad for their Mum's and Dad's who take such good care of them so more hugs for any of them reading this xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hmm that is strange, I am sure I did a lengthy post a couple of days back. It is showing up on my phone app but not on here?!?

Anyway, all going well and not much to report really. Flynn is doing well, had a couple of days of loose bowel motions, but I have put him back on some GI/low fat rather just home cooked and that seems to have done the trick. Not sure why my cooking did not go down well!

He has been a little slow to lie down, like a bit stiff. I had stopped his previcox when he had loose poops, but gave it this morning and he is a new dog tonight, much more energy. So I think he still needs something, he has arthritis as well in hips/back, but I would like him off that drug at some time.

He is still trembling which worries me and panting a little more than I would like. But as I keep telling myself he is still recovering, after all he has had two surgeries in only a month poor boy! Ken said it took Shiloh up to 3 months to fully recover, so taking that on board Flynn is still really early days although it feels like forever since the adrenalectomy.

He he is loving his walks, I am letting him run loose regularly now. He is outside right now barking at the people playing ball with their dogs in the field next door to us. I was out there before and he was bringing me his tennis ball to throw for him and he always gives a few woofs for that game! I have new neighbours, they must be wondering where this barking thing has come from after all has been quiet the past few weeks! :D

I must get his BP checked sometime this week, now his vet is back from holiday. Did not want to harrass him the first day back on the job :D

Can you believe we have not been to a vet in 12 days!!!!!!!!!! HALLELUJAH!! :D:D
Love to you all
Trish and Flynn xx

Hmmm now that is even stranger, as soon as I posted my update the old one appeared?~? :)

gremlins, must be posting gremlins:):):)

Hi Trish and Flynn,

12 days with no vet visits???? Totally cool:D:D:D:D:D:D

Zoe had minor surgery and it took her awhile to recover so I can only imagaine after two surgeries, it may take Flynn some time to be 100%. I watched a program the other night about hospital errors and leaving swabs in was right up there with the top 10 mistakes. They explained how everything is full of blood and sometimes the swab gets tucked under another orgran and they just cant see it. So this happens to humans alot:eek::eek: Maybe his insides will take awhile to heal from all of that. Glad to hear he is running, that is so positive.

Will keep thinking positive.:D:D:D:D:D:D

Yay, long time between vet visits. That is awesome. Hope his BP is okay too.
Yep, it took awhile according to Ken for things to be back to normal. So, patience! :)
Hope you are having some perfect weather, not too hot, to enjoy

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

love to hear Flynn hasn't been to a vet for 12days. It gets exhausting. I hope he continues to regain his strength. He has certainly been through a lot in a short amount of time.

Hugs,

Ro

12 days!!! Yeah! That's awesome! I'm sure he is still recovering. He certainly sounds happy playing ball! I hope the no-vet streak continues!

Julie & Hannah

happy to read this trish !!! please give flynn extra hugs and kisses from us and maybe an extra treat....over the moon to read this!!! patty(milo)meka xoxox

Hi everyone, just checking in. All going fairly well here... no new vet visits :D It has been very hot so I think that slows Flynn down as he still seems very tired. Very keen to go on walks, plus playing with his toys at time so I am not letting myself worry too much over that. He is eating and pooping well. We stopped the Losec and I do see some signs of tummy irritation, hanging head, smacking his lips so I might ring and ask the vet if we can continue it a bit longer as he did seem better taking it. He has not had BP check as I rang to schedule and his vet is off again until next week.

Thanks for checking in on us, we love to read your messages :D:D:D

HI! Glad things are still on the up swing for Mr. Flynn..

That is awesome. It is so nice to take a little break from being a worried mom.
Have a great weekend. Hope it doesn't get too hot.