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I posted last night that Harvey ( 8 mnths) had to get sutures in his paw and of course now his paw is all bandaged up to stay dry. They gave me an IV bag to put over it when we go outside but I don't really feel all that safe doing it ( b/c the snow is so high). I shoveled off part of the back patio and part of the grass so Harvey has a place to stand without too much snow but when I take him out (he's only allowed outside ona leash for 2 weeks), he refuses to do anything but sit there or jump up and try to get the leash b/c he wants to run around like he normally does).
Honestly, at this point- I don't even care if he goes to the bathroom in the house but he's not doing that either! I guess he finally peed on a towel so that was good but he still hasn't pooped (been home since 5pm last night!).
So, it's kind of a weird/difficult situation but any advice?? I tried to keep him in the downstairs bathroom last night with a blanket on the floor and a pee pad in the corner but that didn't work and it's horrible timing b/c my dad (who we live with) is getting ready to have spinal surgery and is in a ton of pain so if he can get sleep, I don't want Harvey waking him up.
Boy, what a weekend!!
Also- any suggestions on how to keep his bandage dry- I put a long newspaper sleeve under his IV bag they sent home but I feel like snow is still getting in. I'm going in for a bandage change tomorrow morning so I am keeping my fingers crossed that they have some advice for me.
Honestly, at this point- I don't even care if he goes to the bathroom in the house but he's not doing that either! I guess he finally peed on a towel so that was good but he still hasn't pooped (been home since 5pm last night!).
So, it's kind of a weird/difficult situation but any advice?? I tried to keep him in the downstairs bathroom last night with a blanket on the floor and a pee pad in the corner but that didn't work and it's horrible timing b/c my dad (who we live with) is getting ready to have spinal surgery and is in a ton of pain so if he can get sleep, I don't want Harvey waking him up.
Boy, what a weekend!!
Also- any suggestions on how to keep his bandage dry- I put a long newspaper sleeve under his IV bag they sent home but I feel like snow is still getting in. I'm going in for a bandage change tomorrow morning so I am keeping my fingers crossed that they have some advice for me.