Updates on Mas.

Lovely to see him up and out...AND a poo. It's a good size one. I'd take him home too, the familiar surroundings will help him, and heaven forbid he should take a turn, you can be straight back to medical care.
 

HAH

Moderator
Location
Devon, UK
This photo shows just how much weight he has lost 😔View attachment 4103
It also looks like he’s wagging his tail? Little Mas. I bet he’s a lot more comfortable with you which helped the poo (really good work on that); can sympathize with your negotiations with OH, it’s going to be better for all of you if you can care for him at home - it won’t stop the worrying but it will give you a positive outlet and focus. Best of luck with planning xxx
 

Candy

Biscuit Tin Guardian
Well done Leanne and Maslow. I think the fact that he managed a poo once things were even a little bit back to normal should help inform your decision and boost both your and OH's confidence in the fact that as caring, loving, responsible owners very often YOU will be what's best for your dog. In the words of the song (altogether now,Labrador Friends around the World) 'Bring Him Home'!xxx
 
Well done Leanne and Maslow. I think the fact that he managed a poo once things were even a little bit back to normal should help inform your decision and boost both your and OH's confidence in the fact that as caring, loving, responsible owners very often YOU will be what's best for your dog. In the words of the song (altogether now,Labrador Friends around the World) 'Bring Him Home'!xxx
That song is wonderful , but makes me cry xx Very apt x
 

Emily_Babbelhund

Mama Red HOT Pepper
I'm with the 'bring him home' crowd. I can understand that your OH is worried - you've both been through the ringer. But Mas will be happier at home and digestion/stomach issues have so much to do with mental well being as well as the physical. Case in point, I imagine it was no coincidence that Mas finally had his long-awaited poo while on his walk with you.

As long as you have an emergency plan if you need it over Sunday, get your boy back for some home cuddles. :nod:
 
I agree with the others, if you have an emergency plan in place, why not? It will probably do you all the world of good to have some cuddles with him. And it will no doubt be wonderful for him to be at home with all of you too.
 

Leanne

Sniffer Dog
Location
Shropshire, UK
OH has been shopping 🙈

We now have more chicken in the house than he could possibly eat in a lifetime. Some is cooking, some is in the freezer, some is in the fridge.

We have fleecy blankets, lots and lots of cleaning solutions.

He’s coming home!!

Well he’s coming home as long as he doesn’t deteriorate.

OH is like the voice of doom.
Just remember
He might not
I don’t think

Blah blah blah 🙄
 
Oh, excellent news.
He'll be so much happier and much more likely to recover in his own den with his own pack.
Poor, poor OH (and you). Now your challenge is going to be trying not to give off too many vibes of stress and doom... Mas will wonder what on earth is wrong with his hoomans!
Hope all stays well for the next few hours, that you get him home safely and that he settles happily.....with a massive poo as a result.
Big hugs

By the way, Pongo really, really wants some of that chicken. And did you mention cheesecake?
 
He will be better off at home, much more relaxed and less stressed. You will probably be watching him carefully which the vets/nurses cannot do as closely as you can. If anything goes wrong, you will be on it immediately and straight to vet.
 

Leanne

Sniffer Dog
Location
Shropshire, UK
Picking him up at 3:30!!!!
Not had diarreah or sickness since we saw him and has been fed so he’s obviously able to hold himself. He is going utterly bonkers in the kennel. Barking and howling.

Coming home with lots of gastro food, 5 (!!) different lots of medication (antibiotics, bowel movers (wtf?) rantadine, some sort of vitamin and a electrolyte concoction) that has to be given 3 times a day.

HES COMING HOME!!!
 
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