Christian Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 (I'm glad you explained MWD - I was racking my brains .) Sorry! It is a FB thing that started! Everyone wants more updates on FB, so might have to set up an account for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Ahh lovely update on the wonderful Milo. He sounds like a very happy dog and you sound like a very happy owner! If he's not fussed on breakfast you could just feed him one meal a day in the evening, some dogs prefer it (not Tango, she likes about 20 meals a day, greedy dog! ). He will soon get the hang of sitting out on his walkies too. Tango was a bit confused to start with too, she thought she only needed to do it at home but now as soon as a treat comes out she parks her bottom on the floor. She also has an embarrassing habit of going up to strangers, sitting nicely in front of them and waving her paw in the hope of a treat (and it often works ). You should definitely set up a facebook page for Milo, it would be a great way of hearing all about his adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I was tempted to feed him only once a day, but on advice from the vet, he said in the Winter it is better to feed twice as they need more energy.... He is back from his walk now and has eaten the lot! Flaked out in front of the Rayburn now, so that will give me a couple of hours to get housework done, then some sewing - I am really behind on a baby quilt I am making for ex OH's niece! Have a week off now, so training will continue. Recall is the vital one, as until I can trust him to come back, I won't let him off his extendable lead. He did escape this week as I had a carpenter in and he left the gate open, but after running to the field down the lane, I called and he sprinted back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Glad to hear that he's responding to his training, and that his digestion has improved. Most dogs are better on two small meals than on one bigger one - it has less of an impact on their blood sugar and energy levels that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sorry to hijack the thread but it seemed to fit as talking about food. We got our puppy about the same time as MWD and have just got her on the food we want. It's only meat and veg no grains or filler so you feed less of it volume wise. However coco wolfs it down, it doesn't touch the sides. All gone in less than 30 secs without chewing. Expensive food shop says that is because she loves it. Um. Thoughts please. Does it mean she's starving as no fillers. she didn't eat the previous food so enthusiastically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 All puppies are like that - they eat far too fast try getting her one of these to get her to eat slower. There are various different types on the market if you do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have an 18 months-ish dog who eats like that - she is very enthusiastic! I feed wet dog food in the morning which I mush up as much as I can to slow her down, if it's in chunks she just wolfs it down whole but if it's mashed up a bit she has to work harder to get it out of the bowl. In the evening she eats raw meat (e.g. chicken thighs, lamb ribs) which she has to work at to eat as it can't be hoovered up like wet dog food and it does take her a good few minutes to have her dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Milo took 2 hours to eat breakfast again today. About 4 minutes to eat dinner He isn't a greedy dog - something I am not used to, having owned 2 Springers before. He likes the crunch of his kibble, and has spent ages on a marrowbone from the Butchers today. I wasn't too keen on giving him a bone just yet, but he seems to enjoy it and his weapons grade flatulence has diminished.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I love these updates on Milo he sounds brilliant! I've never had a dog so finding it really interesting. Hopefully one day...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Lovely to have a happy update from you both.....I have two labs who inhale their food & one who chews every mouthful, depositing anything unliked on the floor around the edge of her bowl ......they are all such characters Keep up the good work and the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I love these updates on Milo he sounds brilliant!I've never had a dog so finding it really interesting. Hopefully one day...! Me too. I work from home and we have a safe garden...and i like a good long walk and being outside...so it seems perfect! DH isn't keen though, so am also watching the 'how do you get round your other half' thread with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Awww its so lovely to read your updates. Milo sounds like he is having a whale of a time. What a heart in the mouth moment it must have been for you when he escaped My George also can take hours to eat his breakfast but minutes to eat his tea so maybe its a small dog thing? Ive started giving him about half the amount i used to at breakfast and he seems happy with that. I love the picture, he just looks so happy and content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 So glad he's doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Tanner takes some food and walks off with it - he then either drops it or stands and munches it! I think the running off with food stems from his time with his brother and mum at the breeder - I think it was all for one - one for all! as far as food went. He runs off with it looking to see who's chasing him for it! ummm no-one!!! I sometimes sit with him so that he'll stay closer to his bowl and eat nicely, but he still tends to drops it on the floor all around his bowl and then eat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 you can tell that Cyrus was a pound dog at some stage; he's not food aggressive at all but he will wolf down anything that is offered then start on Ruby's grub if she so much as looks like leaving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well, I took him in at 8.30 ready for his op at 11. He was so good and got in the crate with his blanket and sheep. Waiting frantically for the vet to call to say all is ok. He is being 'done' and microchipped today, plus a pedicure Am baking like a lunatic to try and take my mind off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He'll be fine Christian - a bit groggy, and will only want a light supper. If he tries to mither his stitches, then just dab a wee bit of something menthol near them and he'll leave them well alone. I use Vicks Vaporub or Tiger Balm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks Clare, he has a collar ready. That'll be fun as he likes to sleep under my bed and there isn't much room The vet has just called and he is fine. Although he does have a slight hernia Must have been cart-dog in his previous life?? He has repaired it, but wants to keep a close eye on it just in case. I could hear Milo howling in the background, so I might not have to wait until 4pm to pick him up. Think the howling will drive the vet nurse mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 funnily enough they always want to let Rubes out quickly You may find that the Cone of Shame will upset him more than the menthol. If you put it on early on then they don't get into the habit of checking it out. I use it on Cyrus who would lick anything until it forms a granuloma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Bless Milo, he will be just fine after his op. Tango was spayed a few weeks ago and apart from being very cold and shivery when I brought her home from the vets (shock? side effect of the anaesthetic?) she was back to normal far too soon! I chose to have a doggy babygro/t-shirt rather than the cone of shame for Tango as I knew she wouldn't have tolerated the cone. The t-shirt covers the whole stomach area so the dog can't fuss at the stitches (needs to be hooked forward crop-top style for wee wees though!). She was fine with wearing it. Milo may well not fuss at his stitches but if he does I'd be happy to pop the t-shirt in the post to you - might be better than the cone? I think he's a similar size to Tango, she's about 10.5kg. Hopefully he won't be bothered though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks LB, the vet said he hasn't started licking yet. He is 12 kgs a stocky little fella (like his owner ), so maybe it would fit? Will let you know, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks LB, the vet said he hasn't started licking yet. He is 12 kgs a stocky little fella (like his owner ), so maybe it would fit? Will let you know, thank you! I hope Milo is back to normal really soon. I liked the post above it made me raise my eyebrows. I have never seen a picture of you but have read many of your posts and the above doesnt fit with my mental image, isnt it funny how we build mental images- Oh dear now wondering if I'm weird and if it is just me that does it In my mind you are about 30 give or take 5 years, tallish (5 foot 10 or so), slender with short mid colour hair. note to self must stop building mental images of people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Actually, I'm 6'4 and broad with a mane of thick luxurious hair....... He is back home and very subdued. A lovely green bandage on his paw, but hasn't been bothering the wound site yet. He is really sleepy and docile, but is eating a bit of dinner and drinking. He remembered his bone and is still dragging that around the house. An early night for both of us I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He will probably be quiet for 24 hours or so But it's good news that he isn't bothering at his wound. Lots of TLC tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Not a happy dog this evening. Whining, moping around and can't settle. I'm sure he will be ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
