Dada’s Note: Chaplin seems to be doing a bit better after his ordeal. Although we still aren’t sure what it was on the original X-Ray that prompted his vet to send us to the specialist—the ultrasound that was done about 6-8 hours later didn’t show the foreign “mineral/non-food” material in his stomach and colon that the X-Ray did—he has definitely been off for a while. But he is beginning to get back to his old self, demanding treats and asking to play with his toys and annoying his sister. Based on his bloodwork, at the moment, we suspect that whatever he ate irritated his digestive system and maybe caused a mild case of pancreatitis from which he has started to recover. Short-term feeding changes (many small meals of easily digestible food) appear to be helping him get over this little episode, plus we have anti-nausea medication and a prescription for a special GI diet, which we may not end up using, but they’re there if we need them.
In the meantime, Charlee, who had been helping herself to Chaplin’s uneaten portions for an indeterminate period of time before we caught on, has become a little butterball who reports that it’s a nice break for her when her brother is feeling under the weather.
We are sure Charlee was only trying to help out – waste not want not.
Also, if that Rx diet is from Hill’s, please do due (not poop, just do..oh forget it) diligence on it, since Hill’s has had quite a few recalls on amost ALL of their their foods lately. http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall-alerts/
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Chaplin: “Mama tells me it’s Royal Feline, on account of I’m a prince.”
Charlee (muttering): “Court jester, more like.”
Chaplin: “What?”
Charlee: “What?”
Chaplin: “What did you say just then?”
Charlee: “Uh, I said you were the best.”
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we send lots of potp to chaplin and the mama is with charlee, if we help our brothers and men we turn into a butterball… life is not fair at this front… ;O)
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We’re glad to hear Chaplin is doing better and will keep our paws crossed for a full recovery.
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We are sure glad Mr. Normal is starting to show up again!
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I am so glad he is starting to heal. Having sick animals is so hard because they never complain.
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Get better soon, Chaplin! Charlee better watch out for you, not just your food.
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So glad Chaplin is getting better! Hopefully he will have a full recovery soon!
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Whew! Glad Chaplin is feeling better!!
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We are happy that Chaplin is doing better. This whole thing sounds so much like what we just went through with Timber. His tummy is still a bit off, but certainly better than last week.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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We missed the first news , but are glad to hear that Chaplin is doing better !
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We are so happy to hear the you’re feeling better, Chaplin! We are sending your more AireZen and healing vibes and hoping you’re back to 100% very soon.
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Wait, what??? Charlee is an opportunist?! I’m shocked. Not really. 😸
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Oh, I missed this! I am so very happy you are feelin’ betters now! It is never funs to have to spend lots of time at the vetties. Sendin’ lots and lots of POTP and AireZens your way!
Nows….I can’t BELIEVES that Charlee would scarf up the extra foodables!!!! okays…..yes I can….BOL!!!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Aww, we missed the post that Chaplin was not well. Glad he is on the mend , and hope it continues. Sending purrs and POTP!
Charlee, you are a good little cleaner-upper, but um…well, you know!
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Oh noss’ Chaplin wee did not know you were icky sicky!! Pleese get well soon!! Mistur James you musta bin furry wurried!!
Charlee soon Chaplin will bee buggin you again…that iss what Brothurss dew!
**purrss** BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) LadyMew
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i’m glad to hear the Chaplin is doing better! thanks for sharing🥰
Follow @everythingtips for tips and recommendations if interested! It would mean a lot to me🥺❤️
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