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Post by Karla on Jan 22, 2010 18:43:21 GMT
Poor Oscar - sending loads of healing vibes and gentle hugs from the Stoker household xxx
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Post by gilly73 on Jan 22, 2010 20:08:16 GMT
Oh poor Oscar baby... I hope you get lots of rest tonight handsome. Sending you loads of healing and hugs x x Love Gilly x x
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Post by sallybeth on Jan 22, 2010 20:08:51 GMT
Poor boy.... he's probably just sleeping it off and will be fine tomorrow. He's so much like Tilly....... love the scruffies !!! x
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Post by judy on Jan 22, 2010 20:28:23 GMT
Poor Oscar - loving get-well-soon vibes from me.
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Post by boycesmum on Jan 22, 2010 20:45:28 GMT
oh he is just fabulous hope all is well with him tonight x
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Post by murraymint on Jan 23, 2010 10:12:22 GMT
Oscar you handsome fella,hope youre feeling better to day xx
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Post by whywalkalone on Jan 23, 2010 22:59:59 GMT
Dear Oscar
Wot is this boy operation? My auntie Val says I have to have an operation like that too, probably next week. Will I still be gorgeous afterwards? Can I dream of my forever home too?
Love from Slim X
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Post by sallyrolf on Jan 24, 2010 10:06:43 GMT
Dear Slim,
I am not quite sure what happened but I felt very odd for a little while on Friday night. It kept making me cry a bit but I tried to be brave as Rosie was there. Mum tried to put a plastic dish around my head but I soon showed her what to do with that! I felt much better on Saturday and let Mum and Dad know at 5.00am. They did not seem too please too see me but played with me until it was time to go for a walk with Rosie. The worst bit about my 'boys op' is not being able to play and jump about and I have to walk on my lead when we go out. But I feel fine! The nurse said I would be a bit subdued and I proved her wrong - had three walks on Saturday with Mum and Dad and one of Mum's friends and am now ready for a mega Sunday walk - I have lots of energy so I think the op was good! I think I am still gorgeous and Rosie seems to fancy me still, so don't worry. It is not as bad as you think - I don't notice any difference except a small bit of skin that I am not allowed to lick. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Lots of sniffs,
Oscar
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Post by gilly73 on Jan 24, 2010 16:41:09 GMT
Oh bless you Oscar
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Post by Karla on Jan 24, 2010 21:23:10 GMT
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Post by sallyrolf on Jan 25, 2010 13:12:40 GMT
Oscar has just been to the vets again for a 3 day check on his wound. All is healing nicely, although I cannot get him to wear his plastic collar and hope he does not start biting the stitches once they heal more and get itchy. Any ideas or advice on how to cope with this will be gratefully received!
The biggest issue at the moment is having to walk him on lead as he has SOOOOO much energy and just wants to run and play with Rosie. We had a lovely long, spring walk yesterday morning and still needed to take them out for another hour in the eve as they were leaping around in the house. His back leg was a bit stiff in the eve which shows he still has a long way to go in terms of building up his fitness. He is very keen when he goes out for walks and we are trying to train him not to pull on the lead, but it is hard to do this when all he wants to do is have a good run!
He is a very well natured dog and has shown himself to be gentle with children. However, he is very boisterous and may not suit a family with young children as they might get knocked over. He is also a bit of a nibbler and although generally gentle, he can get a bit carried away with nibbling, especially when Rosie is around! He is a very affectionate dog and enjoys contact, both with humans and dogs. He gets very excited when he sees other dogs but it is difficult to assess how he might greet them if he were not on a lead. I suspect he may be quite 'full on', but not in an aggressive way, just an 'I'm pleased to see you' way.
Oscar has obviously not had any kind of training in the past and whoever takes him on will need to have the time to make this a priority as he is a bit of a maverick at the moment. I think a lot of his current behaviour is due to his previous lifestyle. For example, I was not happy to find him digging up my garden but when I saw he was burying a treat I had given him it made sense. When he has had enough to eat, he hides anything else and goes back to it later. I am guessing this is due to infrequent feeding and once he gets more used to his regular feeding times, I am sure this behaviour will disappear. He is a lovely character and, at the moment, a bit of a rough diamond. However, when he get used to routine and has some good training, he will be an absolute gem.
Sally x
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Post by silverlady44 on Jan 25, 2010 14:33:48 GMT
Sounds like Oscars character is beginning to shine through now. ;D He is a happy chappie by the look of it and will be even happier when he can have a good run bless him.
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Post by whywalkalone on Jan 25, 2010 15:43:44 GMT
Way to go Oscar. No nibbling your stitches, mind! Not much idea how you get a reluctant dog to wear an Elizabethan collar, but hopefully you can distract him with toys, treats and walks to lower his interest in his stitches.
If not, I can only think of making the collar something he wears when he goes out. He may then associate it with walks and want to have it put on. You could leave it on when you get him back home, perhaps. If it frightens him to have it put on you might think to offer him something really tasty as a bribe, though I suspect you'd need help from another person who could sooth him at the same time it goes on.
All the best, Oscar. X
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Post by Karla on Jan 25, 2010 16:37:26 GMT
So pleased Oscar is making such good progress - sounds like he's a joy to be around. Not sure if you've noticed or not Sally but a few of us are meeting up at Manor Farm (where we met the first time) on Sunday 31st for a walk - see walkies section. They have an enclosed dog field there so it might be a good opportunity to test Oscar's off lead approach to other dogs - I'll happily offer Vinnie & Dylan as guinea pigs
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Post by paganmilodog on Jan 26, 2010 9:10:55 GMT
My China buries her treats,bones,rawhide chews etc...and then nicks Genies!!!!! I have to make certain Genie gets hers. Oscars energy sounds like Genies was at first. She is called Genie as in Genie in a bottle. She would burst out into the garden and run madly for five minutes.. Or turn in circles on the lead...as we left the house. Now she is playful but in a much healthier way. Oscar sounds lovely.
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Post by sallyrolf on Jan 26, 2010 18:11:37 GMT
Wow, sounds like Oscar and Genie have a lot in common! When he bursts out into the garden he does pirouettes and runs in circles like a mad thing - glad to hear there is a chance he might settle down! He is a lovely lad and we are really going to miss his endearing character when he moves on.
Thanks for the words of encouragement!
Sally x
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Post by sallyrolf on Feb 2, 2010 16:21:51 GMT
Oscar is now officially up for adoption and has just had his final sign off from the vet. His fourth visit in two weeks and he was as good as gold.
His eyes have cleared up (conjunctivitis); stitches from his 'boy op' out; his cut foot healing slowly (4 weeks now) and cleanly. His hip is still wonky and the new owners will have to be aware of this as it will need on-going supervision and possibly future treatment, but it did not impede his run with Rosie this morning - first one in a over 2 weeks! He is now exhausted and flaked out on ........ the sofa! You guessed it!
He is a lovely houndie and has not minded being prodded, poked, ointmented, bathed and strapped at all, especially when there is a bit of sausage in it for him. He is going to be a dream to train as he responds so well to positive reinforcement (and food) and proved the on-lead whistle training worked today when he was off lead! he has had 2 baths since he has been with us and regular grooming, which he needs as his coat is beautifully shaggy, and not a single complaint. In fact, we call him Laughing Boy as he has a lovely, toothly grin on his face most of the time.
He still has a bit of a thing about food. He has to be 'welcomed' to his food bowl to eat otherwise he is very hesitant and will not eat, and he still takes uneaten food or unwanted snacks and hides them for later, although this is getting less now we have started addressing this with him.
He has been left with Rosie for up to 3 hours and no incidents, although gets very stressed when left on his own. He loves company and will really benefit from having another dog around him (preferably an older, wiser dog who can show him the ropes). He has been clean in the house for quite a while now and wakes me at night if he needs it, although is usually okay until 6.30am - 7.00am. We will miss this lovely chap!
Oscar is a lovely bundle of fluff and I know he is going to find his new home soon.
Sally x
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Post by Karla on Feb 2, 2010 16:48:55 GMT
Sounds like he's coming along brilliantly Sally - can't wait to meet him on Sunday ;D
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Post by gilly73 on Feb 2, 2010 20:38:35 GMT
Well done Sally, you have done an amazing job with Oscar. Can't wait to meet you all Sunday
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Post by Karla on Feb 8, 2010 13:32:00 GMT
What a scrummy little dog Oscar is I was surprised at how dinky he is as the photo's make him look a lot bigger but he's only about 23" ttc if that - seriously cute ;D Considering there were 21 dogs in total by the end of our walk yesterday he behaved remarkably I thought. Wasn't too impressed with the likes of Bodhi, Dylan & Winston body slamming him, but then neither would I be He stood his ground though and by the end of the day was running happily with them all. He'd make a wonderful member of the family for anyone lucky enough to take him on. Good luck little fella xxx
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