Duke made it home

Fingers, toes, eyes, etc. crossed. I'm holding you all close to my heart and hoping with everything I have that Duke recovers.

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You might try some baby food chicken or beef mixed with some boiled white rice. Canned pumpkin (not pie filling) is supposed to be good for dogs with gastric distress.

My dogs never had much appetite for regular dog food when having stomach troubles. I would give them boiled, skinless boneless chicken meat, cooked hamburger, cooked eggs, mixed up with pieces of soft bread. Some people swear by hamburger and rice, but mine have never liked rice that much, bread would work better. Another thing good for a recovering stomach is, yogurt. I would give them some vanilla yogurt, nothing with fruit in it. Cottage cheese is another thing most dogs like, that is easy on the stomach. Here's hoping he improves each day!

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Maybe he is just tired of burgers and rice. At this point to keep his strength up, offer him anything he will take.

My dog Sharpie was attacked by coyotes and wouldn't eat. His appetite varied wildly. Whenever he wasn't interested in one food, I tried another one. One of his fav's (which I didn't think was to healthy) was those little Vienna weenies in a can. I almost always could get him to take one of those. Works great for getting meds down too.

My prayers are still coming for you both.

well, he is currently on a diet of chicken nuggets and hot dogs, lol!

For a heartwarming update, see my post "Ummm I take that as a yes." He is much more with us now, though his muscles are starting to waste away and I need to start trying to excercise those back legs. He still has a tickle reflex in one back paw, but not the other; he can, however, move both legs still and wag his tail. I have started some ice therapy on his spine in case of swelling, needless to say we won't be using a lot of steroids now. I will also be switching it up with some heat.

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Good to hear he is feeling better! I may have suggested this already, but it sounds like he would be a really good candidate for a dog wheelchair to help his recovery. You can learn about them at www.handicappedpets.com
My vet had one that we were able to borrow, so perhaps you could ask about it at the vets you are using. It is amazing how much it helps them, both physically and mentally.

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Thinking of y'all!! Your post wondering if that was a yes gave me chills...wow! I hope Duke pulls through this and I totally understand what it's like to fork over thousands on treatment like this. We did it with Tori (still haven't gotten the bill, but not complaining, either) and still lost her last month. It's all up to Duke right now...and know you're doing the best you can for him! He's lucky to have you!

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homeschooling mom to 2 awesome boys, married to the man who makes all my dreams come true, and lovin' life on our little farm.