You might remember that, a few weeks after surgery, he was having trouble gaining weight, and his hematocrit (red blood cell count) was low from internal bleeding. During the pandemic, our vet has been open but all dogs are dropped off to go into the hospital alone. The vet calls the owners to talk while the owners are in their car. It seems like a safe way to take care of our pets.
Afterwards, our vet told us that R got a hero's welcome in the hospital. Due to his many health issues over his lifetime, he's spent a lot of time in that hospital. All the front office staff, techs, and vets know him. Our vet said that everyone in the hospital figured out a way to take a brief break to greet our Black Dog during his visit. I feel sure that he reveled in the greetings and reciprocated with enthusiastic greetings of his own. Each of the people in the hospital has played a role in his happy "extra time". I am so glad that R got to say thanks.
The great news is that R has reached his ideal weight, and his hematocrit is now in the normal range. At home, his energy is still improving, and he's getting more courageous about moving around the house despite his blindness.
After his hospital visit, our vet said that R's paw might be tired from signing "pawdographs" for all his loving fans in the hospital. I am so happy that he can touch so many people.
He touches my heart every day. Yet, I feel happily surprised each time I hear that he touches the hearts of others in a similar way
Happy Black Dog Sunday!
Yes, dear R is touching hearts at home, at the vet hospital and of course all over the world.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased it was good news this week.
Cheers, Gail.
What great news! We all love you, R♥
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ReplyDeleteBravo R!!!!!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
What a lovely, happy post! Way to go, Black Dog! Bask in the love!
ReplyDeletehe even touches hearts in blog land, he is such a specail dog and I am happy for him he has a special MOM. Happy Canine Mothers day
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he certainly has my heart. xoxo
ReplyDeleteR darlin' you are so deserving of all that extra super duper attention. BOL BOL sore paw from autographs.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
that was such a huge surgery for any pup especially a Senior. Your recovery was all due to a wonderful vet and all the staff and the TLC of your loving family. You are a rock star.
Hugs Cecilia
That's truly a wonderful report, way to go R, we love you too!
ReplyDeleteFinally, some good news to make us all smile and feel good. Have you ever thought that this might be what R is here for? To get us thru hard times and learn to live a full and comforting life every day. Great teacher.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have been part of the welcoming committee! R is special to us to and it is so good to hear good news about his health. We love you R!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to read the good news, and no surprises that R was so welcomed. A great Vet Clinic is valued along with GOLD, and at times like this when you cannot go in, the staff who take extra care are the best. Today at 4 p.m. we will hear if our level restrictions will be the same or lessened.
ReplyDeleteOh...we had the vet come out to the car, discuss the problem, but then escorted into the examination room. Glad R got the royal treatment if you couldn't be with him.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear about R's fantastic recovery - it must have made everyone's day at the vet's office to see him so well again :)
ReplyDeletePiper was due for a shot - just a routine shot, no exam - and when I called to ask about the current "drill" it sounded like yours: someone would come out and get her, bring her into the office, then bring her back out, and I could pay by phone from the parking lot. I can't even explain this, but I just had a bad feeling about it. I would have been fine with someone coming out and giving her the shot outside while I stood with her (wearing a mask), but the idea of handing her off to someone who she probably doesn't know (there always seems to be new staff at my old animal hospital since they became part of some kind of big medical system) just didn't feel right and after a sleepless night I decided to go with my gut and cancelled the appointment until other arrangements can be made to get the shot either there or elsewhere. It's not a pressing health matter, and I am not worried about consequences of postponing the shot. Reading your post made me wonder if I'm crazy to even think twice about it, but...it's just a gut feeling and there it is.
You are smart to listen to your gut. We've been with our vet for 20 years so I trust her completely. Despite that, if it were Hachi, I'd have made the same decision as you did.
DeleteAlways, always, listen to your gut. I've always regretted it when I didn't.
DeleteThank you both for your reassuring replies!!
DeleteSuch good news and such remarkable inspiration. This news brought tears to my face, but tears of joy. 💙
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear the good report on R. He is a very lucky and very special boy!!! He owes his recovery to his wonderful and loving humans.
ReplyDeleteHe touches my heart as well. And I'm sure the hearts of all who read your blog. Some dogs are like that. And that last picture of him is gorgeous. I love how he is deep in thought, letting the sun play on his face. Just beautiful. I'm so glad to hear he is doing well.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome R update. We are very happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteOMD, I am doin' happy zoomies right nows!!!! This is FABulous news R!!!! I am sure everyone you meet falls in loves with you, cause you are pawsome! Tells your Moms...HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! she is the bestest Mother to you and your pack. ♥
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
How Can You Not Tear Up After This Post - Happy Tears - And Adorable Photos As Always - Pleased About His Weight Gain - Yes, Good News For Sure - A True Reflection On His Humans - Thank You
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P.S. Please Slip A Treat Under BLK Dogs Nose From Uncle T
That is great news about R. We sure know how special he is and we've never met him in the furs.
ReplyDeleteGood News!! Made my day!
ReplyDeleteAww..how sweet! He's obviously such a love.
ReplyDeleteYour Black dog is well loved everywhere. So glad he's doing better.
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