Gizmo keeps peeing

[gogogiraffes]

Gizmo has peed in my bed twice in like the last month. And on my couch.

I had his urine tested a little over a week ago he got put on clavimox. The SEEMED to help but who knows.

I don't know what to do. He woke me up trying to cover it up and he he was DRIPPING in urine. It's just so not like him to do this.

[Anniesmom]

I guess I would get him in to see the vet Elizabeth. Maybe the medicine isn't agreeing with him, maybe there is something physiologically wrong. Having been through what we have with Annie, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Maybe you could call in?

Good luck!!

[CorgiMum]

I agree with Deb, I'd put a call into the Vet.

If Gizmo is eating, drinking & going out to pee on a routine there shouldn't be a problem, but of course there is.

Was it maybe that he needed to go out and was trying to wake you to let him out to pee & he couldn't hold it?

After my boys have their last potty break at 11pm they go to their open door kennels for the night, but the laundryroom is sectioned off with a babygate. They do not sleep in my bed or have free rein of the house at night so that we all get some good sleep. You might want to think about not letting Gizmo in your bed or on the couch during this problem. Pretty hard to clean up I am sure once the urine gets into mattress & cushions.+SAD+

Hope the Vet will have an answer for you, please keep us posted.

[gogogiraffes]

Our vet opens at 7 tomorrow for drop off, and so that's what I'll do. They thought it was something like just a normal bladder infection. And said if clavimox didn't work, we'd probably have to do xrays because there was some crystalization in his urine, and it was a little more acidic and a it had a bit of blood in it.

He was up until like 3 with us, and I picked his bowl at like 10. And he went out around 2 230. And at 7am when I woke up it was cold, and the way it was on him it was like he was asleep. The look on his face when I made him sit in the shower while I stripped the bed.

Thank god, I just bought a new comforter, so I had both of those on there plus both sheets and the matress pad. We got one that's something special to soak up liquid because I bought a new matress and they said if you get it wet it'll void the warrenty.

Side question: does this need a visit to the vet today? Our emergency vet, run by our vet, is only a wee bit more than our vet. And xrays and stuff are the same as they use the same equipment and such. Same staff and all.

[CorgiMum]

Our vet opens at 7 tomorrow for drop off, and so that's what I'll do.

Side question: does this need a visit to the vet today? Our emergency vet, run by our vet, is only a wee bit more than our vet. And xrays and stuff are the same as they use the same equipment and such. Same staff and all.

If it were me, I'd take Gizmo into day. I know that you want to make him feel better as soon as you can, so why wait. Looking at it from a $ view, since it's only a 'wee bit more' than your regular Vet visits, it might also save you $ in the end if you have a big problem and need to throw anything away.

[Anniesmom]

I agree with Barbara. Take Gizmo in today since the $$ aren't that much higher than a normal visit.

Have you ever heard of the ol' saying: Pay me now or pay me later? Sometimes the later can be the most expensive.

{{{Hugs}}} to Divo from the Diva! Hurry up and feel better soon!

[gogogiraffes]

Well, I think the couch is already done for. I'm going to try to wash the cushion but I think it'd done in.

I'm going to have to take a nap though. As we didn't go to sleep till late, Gizmo was awake with us, and he woke me up at 7..

Then I'll give the vet a call and see how long the visit is.

[Bobbie]

While you are trying to solve the problem of why- save your furniture with diapers! Go to Walmart, and buy Assurance adult belted diapers. They aren't like pull-ups, more like regular ones but no velcro. They will pin or tape around a male corgi's body and catch plenty of urine. No diaper cover needed. He might try to take them off during the day but probably not.

[jeepgal]

I hope poor Gizmo starts feeling better and you figure out what is causing him to pee a lot. +WUBCLUB+

[Kassie]

Hope you find a quick solution for your and Gizmos sake. I'm on the vet run side too. "Penny saved pound lost" Good luck and keep us posted.

[Jespah]

Check out the cranberry capsules that Deb (Mtoy) was mentioning - even if he is going to the vet's - it's a good idea for maintenance.

I know people who have a yellow Lab who has had chronic urinary infections her whole life and she is on cranberry juice and capsules and is much better now.

Hope he is okay - even if you don't get the diapers, you may want to keep him contained in an area where you can easily clean-up after him for a bit.

Poor Giz - ((hugs)) buddy!!

[thebeach.corgi]

Hope Gizmo feels better soon.

[mtoy]

Poor Gizmo! Corgis are usually so good about pottying properly, I think they hate it when they can't. Hope it's resolved quickly!

Nice heads up on the adult diapers, too. You never know when you may need something like that, I'm glad to know something to use if the situation arises.

[gogogiraffes]

All our vets around here who are open today have like 4 hour waits (I wonder why... CHOCOLATE, that's what they all said).

I'm going to call back around 6 or so and see what it is. They left a message, our doctor actually works the 6 - Midnight shift today. So hopefully the nurses will give him it and he'll give me a call.

[MrsBeez]

Keep us posted. I'm surprised to hear about the accident even with the Clavamox. I'll be interested to find out what the vet says.

Feel better Gizmo!

[ZdogZ]

Poor Gizmo! I hope you get some answers soon and I hope he starts to feel better, too.

[gogogiraffes]

Keep us posted. I'm surprised to hear about the accident even with the Clavamox. I'll be interested to find out what the vet says.

Feel better Gizmo!

We only did a week of it. They might give him another week. They gave us a refill on it.

He's acting great. Chewing his bone, playing, we played hide and seek, and I hid in his crate, and Cody took him outside while I hid in there, and he ran past his crate, and he walked around for a few seconds and the nose went up in the air and he started sniffing and then BOOM into the crate he went! Kill the pighead, and hide-a-squirrel.

I'm trying to encourage him to drink water. We're going back to going out every hour. Maybe earlier. We'll probably go out every time out during our game we're watching tonight. NBA All*Star game! (I'm rooting for the West)

[CorgiMum]

How was everyone's overnight as your house? Hope Gizmo is feeling much better with the meds refill.

[gogogiraffes]

How was everyone's overnight as your house? Hope Gizmo is feeling much better with the meds refill.

Gizmo did fine last night. I woke up and peeked in his crate, Cody is usually the one to let him out in the morning as I am not a morning person and Gizmo is not a morning dog. And he was on his back true corgi style. And I never see him like that. We're still goin to do xrays today to see how everything inside looks. But I have to drop him off for that, and I'm never good with, see ya soon bunners. Even last night thinking about dropping him off, I got tearey eyed. And I can't help but feel guilty for this. I'm his only source of relief. And he's always done so well with going outside. This is the most accidents in a single period I've ever has him have. I seriously got off easy with the puppy stuff.

[Kassie]

Glad to hear last night went well, at least everyone got some rest. Hang in there while they have him for x rays, it's always harder on the moms than the kids (4 or 2 legged!)+FUZZHUG+ We'll be watching for updates!

[thebeach.corgi]

Sure do understand that drop off and see ya later. heart tug. Even though we know they are well cared for, they don't have their trusted comfort people.

Hope you get some definitive answers so Gizmo can get better fast.

Glad you all got some sleep!

[gogogiraffes]

It'll be after at least 1pm eastern time. So don't worry until then! I was going to take him this morning. But they didn't open for drop off until 7:30 am, And I have to be to work at 7:45AM and I was going to take my break, and take him, but my co-worker is sick so no one can cover the front area until 12:30, when I get off.

I'm going to try to discourage him from going to the bathroom until we get to the vet, so it's nice and freeesshhhhhhh haha. They joke and call him my little pee-er (but a naughtier word, that rhymes with kisser).

[gogogiraffes]

Well we dropped him off. So we'll see in a few hours. They have to keep him a special area because of resource guarding. And the fact he's bit.. it was so sad leaving him there.

[CorgiMum]

{{{Elizabeth}}} I'm sure that Gizmo will be fine at the Vet's. Fingers crossed for a good outcome with the tests.

[gogogiraffes]

The vet just called and said that she thinks it's probably just urinary incontinence when he's sleeping. That he's going to sleep and his bladder is filling up and he's not realizing he needs to go. So we'll probably have to pick up his water earlier. She wants to pull blood and urine before she sends him home, and see how the urine turns out before she does x-rays if they aren't needed.

[Kassie]

Hmmm. seems odd. I'm glad they're doing the blood and urine anyway.

[Bobbie]

Normal, healthy corgis at less than 2 years can go all night without leaking or having any incontinence issues. If he were going over and peeing by the door, I might think the issue was making him wait too long. But something else is going on with Gizmo. If he were 12 and your vet said that, okay, fine. Not at 2. If your vet cannot find anything try another vet or a specialist (though I don't think they have veterinary urologists.)

[CorgiMum]

I agree with exactly what you have said Bobbie. I'd be pushing for more answers.

[gogogiraffes]

We have an appt tomorrow with another vet referred to us by a friend.

And I have a 3rd if needed. But they seemed very puzzled when I told them what was told with me, and they had never heard of it either.

Also, the vet we saw monday was not the same one that we usually see. I feel like she's the on-call doctor if one of the others is out. Or something like that.

[CorgiMum]

Glad that you have an appt to get another opinion about Gizmo's problem Elizabeth. Hopefully you will get some answers to help your wee boy get better soon.

[MrsBeez]

Elizabeth - I'm glad too that you have an appointment for a second opinion. If that doesn't give you any answers, maybe you could find a university's veterinary medicine clinic. Here in New England we have the Tufts University school that runs an emergency clinic and also has all sorts of specialists. Worth a try maybe. Good luck we have our fingers and paws crossed.

How is Gizmo doing in the meantime?
-Melissa

[gogogiraffes]

Gizmo is acting great, he was super excited to see me when I got home, I even got an "arrroooooooooo" from him. And a super extra long frog dog.

Cody said when he came home, Gizmo wanted to drink a whole bowl of water. So that's the second full bowl he's had today.

Could it be diabetes? When I was younger our cat had diabetes? And I remember he was urinating on himself a lot.

[Kassie]

I'm glad you're getting a second opinion too. Something just doesn't seem right about the answers you're getting (or not getting)

[Dillydoodle]

Did they test his blood sugar, Elizabeth? Has Gizmo been losing any weight? I would ask the vet to specifically test him for that.

I too had a diabetic kitty. My Misty cat went to the bridge 3 yrs ago at the age of 16 1/2. She was diagnosed with Diabetes at age 10. The signs that alerted us to a problem were that she was drinking a TON of water and urinating a lot... i am talking about flooding the cat box. she would pee these enormous clumps in the cat box. She was eating a lot and she was losing weight. Once diagnosed, she was managed for 5 yrs with proper diet, daily blood testing ( using a human glucometer- easy and painless for her) and insulin shots - in the end the diabetes wasn't what got her, it was kidney faliure so common in elderly cats.

I am glad you are getting a second opinion. Hugs to gizmo.

[Jespah]

I don't think he would have diabetes at his age - he may just have been really thirsty. My dogs and cats drink more in the winter due to the heating and dryness.

The second opinion is a very good idea - you need to rule everything out.

Good boy Giz - a nice arrrrooooooo to Mom and Dad coming home is always nice. :CUTE:

[gogogiraffes]

They did bloodwork but never called me back about it.. I'll call them tomorrow before I go to the vet.

Our cat who had it was about a 25 pound maine coon who was 17 years old. He only went a few months. The flooding the litterbox is why I thought of it with Gizmo because every time, it's been a HUGE puddle, I'm talking, a quarter of my full size bed, soaked through all 4 covered and such.

He hasn't lost or gained any weight, no food changes. Just he gets less water, picked up at 8:30 or 9pm or so. And he gets it back at 7am. I put it out before I leave for work. And Cody crates him 8:30am or so. I usually get back home by about 1 or 1:30. Then I leave for night classes at about 6 or so. And that's about when Cody gets home and the water gets picked up whenever I make it home. He's fed at 8am and 8pm.

[Anniesmom]

I too am glad that you are getting a second opinion! In the meantime, we send healing and pawsitive vibes to our buddy Gizmo and his mom and dad!

[gogogiraffes]

Well we're at the vet (right now, the wonders of technology!) they did xrays and an ultasound, and he's so full of poop they can't get a clear view! I wonder if that had something to do with him, everything has been so compressed inside, and it shrunk his bladder down. We did have to up his food as he was losing a bit of weight. But this vet said the same thing, the urethral sphincter failin isn't what it should be. If they can't fin anything there is a specialist that will do a dye test to see where everything is. It could also be ectopic ureter.

I have to leave him for a few hours because he's so full. They have to do an enima.. We'll see how this turns out

[LaRogue]

Poor Gizmo! Sounds like he's in for a trying day. I bet he'll be glad to get back home and hopefully you will be able to have some answers.

[gogogiraffes]

Poor Gizmo! Sounds like he's in for a trying day. I bet he'll be glad to get back home and hopefully you will be able to have some answers.

Well, we'll get an answer from this vet. She wasn't happy with the other vet sending me out without any answers except some pills.

[CorgiMum]

Poor little {{{Gizmo}}}. I am understanding correctly that part of the problem is that he is extremely constipated?

Hope you get some answers today and that your boy in on his way to recovering quickly.

[gogogiraffes]

Poor little {{{Gizmo}}}. I am understanding correctly that part of the problem is that he is extremely constipated?

Hope you get some answers today and that your boy in on his way to recovering quickly.

She doesn't think so, he has no problem pooping. He just has alot of it. That was just my idea that it was compressing everything inside of him. She said, on the first xray they took they couldn't see ANYTHING. Ultrasound was a lot of shadowing. They took him out to poop, and he did. And that only emptied out his lower bowl, so we're waiting for his stomach (breakfast) and upper bowl, partially digested. To move. They were going to wait about 20 minutes, give him a chance to poop, x-ray him, and see where everything was then.

[Jespah]

Oh poor little guy!!! Sounds like some bran muffins might be in order.

I wonder if it might be that he is pushing down to get rid of the poop and peeing instead?

Good for you for following through with another vet. Let's hope he's feeling better soon. ((HUGS)) to Giz!

[CorgiMum]

Fingers crossed for a clear and good x-ray.

[gogogiraffes]

Fingers crossed for a clear and good x-ray.

They were crossed a little to late. He's still full. And they said they don't feel comfortable giving him another with him being a new patient. So we're going to get him soon, or I can board him overnight (that option was crossed off right away in my mind!) And he'll fast over night tonight (you know he'll whither away to nothing shortly after he figures that out)..

I'm not being charged for anything but an office visit today (they've done GREAT with working with me with that) and back in tomorrow at 7:30 to get him xrayed and they said they'll have him done by 11:30 hopefully so I can get him before work.

Well, everyone now knows, Gizmo has not be starved ever!

[CorgiMum]

Starving a corgi is never easy, but I'm sure that it will be worth it tomorrow. Sounds like Gizmo is in good hands with the new Vet.

[gogogiraffes]

She seemed very concerned about it. And she said we could either do it tomorrow, or friday, because she won't be in tomorrow. But she's going to brief the vets that are there (the one we were actually referred to) so he'll know come tomorrow.

[MrsBeez]

This second vet sounds really great. Fingers crossed for you and Gizmo.

I nearly fell off my chair at the thought of poor Gizmo getting an enima. :SHOCKED:

Thanks for keeping us posted!

[Anniesmom]

Poor Gizmo, poor mom and dad!! Fingers and paws crossed that everything comes out OK!

[thebeach.corgi]

Oh, Gizmo, you poor little man. All that you have gone through and now no doggy dinner.

Hope you can empty out so the Vet can get some clear pictures tomorrow and find out what is troubling you.

+FUZZHUG+ to all. We will be on the look out for updates.

[Dillydoodle]

This vet sounds wonderful! I love the fact that she is actively persuing an answer and not just shooing you away with a bottle of pills and some lame-o excuse for no answers. Poor gizmo having to starve for a day... that stinks! I am sure he will let you know that you have forgotten something VERY important +POKE+ ehh hemm +EAT+

Oh and an enema +EEKOUT+ I am sure he could have done without that indignity! poor dude!

I hope tomorrow goes well and that they can find the issue and get you some solutions so he will feel great really soon! +YEAH+

[ZdogZ]

Poor Gizmo! I hope you get some answers. I will say a special prayer for him (and you)! Keep us posted.

[Jaxerspal]

we've been following this thread pretty close and sure hope Gizmo feels better and you have answers soon.

[Kassie]

I am so glad you got another opinion! Sounds like you're in exactly the right place. I know, at some time, when our doge were insisting they were in danger of absolute starvation we thought they were full of s**t, But Gizmo really is!:TWITCHY::WINK:

Hoping to hear some good answers soon!

[MVons]

Sending you wishes of no guilt, firm stance against those pleading, starving eyes that you are receiving from Gismo now.

[gogogiraffes]

Sending you wishes of no guilt, firm stance against those pleading, starving eyes that you are receiving from Gismo now.

Let me get you a picture of Gizmo right now. He's so hungry he can't get off the bed :EEK:

[MVons]

Well isn't it his bed time? Be strong. If he was REALLY starving, he'd plant himself in front of the dog food door. That is what mine do when I forget the time.

[gogogiraffes]

He's been passed out since he got home. I think the enema got to him... We had our cgc class tonight. And it was the last one before our test. He didn't jump on anyone! But he was quite testy with the other dogs, but I think it was because he was really tired. He pulled quite a bit and jumped up on the front counter to get into the cookie basket..

And for the PASSED out corgi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2571.jpg

Gizmo really isn't EVER awake unless we're running outside or in the car.


Oh and poor Gizmo had to see us eating PF Changs for dinner.
We got it for take out, and he had to ride in the car with it.
Here's the menu (http://www.pfchangs.com/index.aspx)

[MVons]

Gismo looks so sweet. Chester was in the same position soaking up the sunshine this afternoon. Gismo is warm and comfy and tired. My thoughts go out to you for tomorrow morning, when he is rested up.

I wonder why an enema is tried if the poop was higher up in the intestine. Doesn't work on humans in that situation either - I can speak for my mom after her back surgery. (Yes, Deb, more reasons not to have back surgery). But her doctor tried three. Your Vet is FAR superior than my mom's doctor. One probably didn't hurt, and might do the job. This Vet does sound great.

Let me guess the PF Changs had to be in the front seat, not in the back with Gismo? That is the way we'd have to do it.

[gogogiraffes]

Let me guess the PF Changs had to be in the front seat, not in the back with Gismo? That is the way we'd have to do it.

Opposite, Gizmo will push the middle divider down.. and hop up front. So we just put him up front, he sleeps in Cody's lap anyway. And the Changs went in the back.

I think his stomach emptied after a bit, so it started to push everything down, it just didn't have room. Maybe to help stimulate everything to move. Because she's trying to see kidneys and such.




Side note: The vet was doing the exam, and she turn him and started to play with his back end, lymphs and such in his thighs. I was saying how she wouldn't have a problem taking his temp once she got past the tucked nub as he just stands there.. and seems to not mind it... +EMBARRASED+ And she said, Aww I love a good nubbin! And so I had Gizmo's front, and was taking to him, and said, See her loves the nubs. And then we proceeded to talk about his nub for about 10 minutes. Because his nub is pretty black. And he's pretty red. It's funny, I'd like to see what his tail would look like sometimes.

[mtoy]

Poor Gizmo, I can hardly see him on the bed, he's so withered and tiny after missing a meal. Seriously though, I hope you find out what the problem is. The vet sure sounds like a keeper!

[Jespah]

Poor Giz - I'm sure that he wasn't feeling too hot.

Hopefully, he'll be feeling like his old self very soon!! +WUBCLUB+

[gogogiraffes]

Well he's been dropped off.

I had to make him breakfast this morning, and let me tell you buddy.... was he up my rear end while I was walking back and forth. But he didn't know, he wasn't getting it....

I had to drop it off with him at the vet. The vet wasn't busy so hopefully they'll get him right in and xrayed so he can eat. They asked me if I brought him food before I even gave them it. And said if I didn't they'd give him a bland food there. I said, you can feed him twice, I'm sure he'll act like he hasn't eaten in YEARS.

[CorgiMum]

Fingers and paws crossed for Gizmo today. Hope that you will be able to finally find out exactly what is wrong so that he get on the road to recovery.
And I'm sure that he will enjoy anything that he is allowed to eat today.:SMILE:

[thebeach.corgi]

Sure do hope you get answers today.

The sooner they complete the testing, the sooner poor Gizmo can get some f-o-o-d!
Really tough on them when the food routine is disturbed.

Fingers and paws crossed for a good outcome!

[gogogiraffes]

This new vet has a thing online, where you can just kind of go through everything they have to offer, as well as order refills and such.

And I was just looking through, and clicked on urinary health and it says...

Regardless of the cause, it’s important to treat any form of urinary incontinence immediately.

So now I feel a lot better about taking him. That I'm not just some worry wart.

[gogogiraffes]

Well... Vet called. Not sure to take this as good news or bad news.

His insides are empty. And nothing is showing up. So they're sending off a sterile urine sample (ultrasound with a needle into the bladder). But his liver is slightly enlarged. His blood panel is coming back clean. No elevated liver enzymes or anything like that.

She's going to show the vet that saw him yesterday, and see what they think.

[thebeach.corgi]

Good that nothing is showing up, his blood work is normal, and liver enzymes are normal.

Rules some things out. Do you when the urine results will be available?

Can you bring Gizmo back home this evening?

[gogogiraffes]

Good that nothing is showing up, his blood work is normal, and liver enzymes are normal.

Rules some things out. Do you when the urine results will be available?

Can you bring Gizmo back home this evening?

The urine will be sometime this weekend. And they're open on Sundays so they'll call me with it.

Gizmo got to come home :) and the vet that saw him yesterday will be in tomorrow so she'll call me with her thoughts.

[Jespah]

That's really great - it makes such a difference that you trust the vet and that she seems so good.

Glad Mr. Giz is home. Take care little buddy.

[Anniesmom]

Glad to hear that our buddy Gizmo is home w/ mom and dad! Sounds like you have great vets out there.
We are still sending pawsitive vibes out your way!

[gogogiraffes]

Waiting on the vet to call us today and see what she wants to do. Not sure is she's going to send us to the (urine) specialist or not. The vet who saw him Wednesday, is looking at the xrays today. And she'll decide what we need to do treatment wise for his liver.

[thebeach.corgi]

Gizmo is back home. That's a comfort.

How was his night?

Vibes for figuring this out and a return to normal! <<<<<Gizmo>>>>>

Hugs to worried parents +FUZZHUG+

Just thought of something. Is Gizmo on any kind of supplements? Can't keep it straight as to who is on what. Sometimes supplements can have undesirable side effects. (thinking liver since much is processed there). Vets should be aware of any supplements and the amounts.

[gogogiraffes]

Gizmo is back home. That's a comfort.

How was his night?

Vibes for figuring this out and a return to normal! <<<<<Gizmo>>>>>

Hugs to worried parents +FUZZHUG+

Just thought of something. Is Gizmo on any kind of supplements? Can't keep it straight as to who is on what. Sometimes supplements can have undesirable side effects. (thinking liver since much is processed there). Vets should be aware of any supplements and the amounts.


He did great through the night. Just slept. Didn't really want to eat. He's on The Missing Link, I told the vet, and he's on the amount for his size. I wonder if when I talk to her today, if we should cut it back. He also gets yogurt in his food.

[thebeach.corgi]

Plain yogurt - not flavored or with sugar/sugar substitute added?

I don't use Missing Link but I would go over the ingredients with the Vet to see if any could cause liver enlargement.

Gizmo and there for you had a good night. That's good news, too!

[gogogiraffes]

Plain yogurt - not flavored or with sugar/sugar substitute added?

I don't use Missing Link but I would go over the ingredients with the Vet to see if any could cause liver enlargement.

Gizmo and there for you had a good night. That's good news, too!

Yup just plain yogurt. I'm sure gizmo would love some strawberry or something but that's not happening. Lol

[CorgiMum]

Glad to hear that Gizmo is back home.:SMILE:

[Anniesmom]

Any medical updates Elizabeth?

How did he fare last night? Still happy to be back at home w/ mom and dad I would imagine! :CUTE:

Hugs and xoxoxox from the Diva!

[MrsBeez]

Yes - we're eagerly awaiting a Gizmo update.

Rub his belly for me. And hugs to you Elizabeth for getting through this week. +WUBCLUB+

[gogogiraffes]

Any medical updates Elizabeth?

How did he fare last night? Still happy to be back at home w/ mom and dad I would imagine! :CUTE:

Hugs and xoxoxox from the Diva!

Don't know if we say he was happy.... he has become quite the escape artist. He runs out the front door, and we live on a busy street. Lucky we have STOP WAIT down pat.

Gizmo got a new toy. When we get home from dinner I'll get pictures of it for you all.

Gizmo's urine has gotten lighter. Going to call the vet Monday since I didn't hear from her.

My "sister" has had some financial issues that we've been helping her out with. Her husband is a contractor and with all the snow, and the gov't being closed down, none of the permits have been approved so not work for them so they're going down to see my dad and her mom in NC.

[CorgiMum]

.... he has become quite the escape artist. He runs out the front door, and we live on a busy street. Lucky we have STOP WAIT down pat.

I wouldn't trust a stop and wait. "NO:":

We also live on a street where there is a lot of fast traffic. And I know someone that lost her beautiful young lab 2 weeks ago when she was killed by a car. +SAD+

[corgiland]

So sorry to hear that all this has been going on with Gizmo.

Sending lots of healing vibes to him that all will turn out fine.......

Hugs.....

[mtoy]

I wouldn't trust a stop and wait. "NO:":

We also live on a street where there is a lot of fast traffic. And I know someone that lost her beautiful young lab 2 weeks ago when she was killed by a car. +SAD+

True! Be VERY careful.

Our street is pretty quiet, but so many people speed on it, and there are no sidewalks and lots of trees to hide things that may be running into the way. We have a strict rule that no dogs go out the front door without a leash. Never. The dogs know this, but still we never trust them by giving them the opportunity to get out that way.

[MVons]

If a dog is an escape artist out the door, I'd consider a gate/fence around my front door. Isn't that what you have Barbara? At our prior house we put a gadget on the back door to be an automatic closer to prevent escapes. Well I hope whatever was the cause has been flushed out and Gismo will continue to feel better.

[CorgiMum]

Yes Merrie, we have a metal gate outside of the door and a wooden gate in the front foyer. It's very handy as it's short enough for us to step over, and also has a little swing door opening to let the dogs go in and out, we don't have to lift them. We also have 2 plastic baby gates.

How is Gizmo doing today? Better I hope.

[gogogiraffes]

Yes Merrie, we have a metal gate outside of the door and a wooden gate in the front foyer. It's very handy as it's short enough for us to step over, and also has a little swing door opening to let the dogs go in and out, we don't have to lift them. We also have 2 plastic baby gates.

How is Gizmo doing today? Better I hope.

It was only twice that he's done it so we're going to start just crating him everytime we open the front door. Because the second time I was only checking the mail... I was in my bathrobe.... that wasn't pretty...

Gizmo is doing MUCH better. He's trying to bury his treats he's getting. We're working on not running from mommy in our fenced in back area when it's time to go back inside. We had a nice day of weather so we went on a nice like 2 hour walk. Just stopping and sitting on benches.

Gizmo's new toy!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2577.jpg?t=1266812634

Professional squirrel catcher!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2578.jpg?t=1266812665

Yeahhhhh!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2580.jpg?t=1266812716

Wait, what's this thing?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2583.jpg?t=1266812798

What's in here?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/UberSpiffyChik/DSCN2587-1.jpg?t=1266812825

[disraeli ears]

LOL...Rhys had a hide-a-squirrel...he loved it. Except he really just liked to run off with the squirrels and "kill" them. :TWITCHY:

Tell that boy he needs to stay out of your purse! :TONGUE:

[gogogiraffes]

LOL...Rhys had a hide-a-squirrel...he loved it. Except he really just liked to run off with the squirrels and "kill" them. :TWITCHY:

We got him the larger one, we have the smaller one, and there is one squirrel that is balding on the tail, and it's the first one, and the one Gizmo will carry around with him, and the only one of the small ones that squeaks still.

Tell that boy he needs to stay out of your purse! :TONGUE:
Lucky, i just switched purses, to match my outing over the weekend. So that one is empty except some bills. That have been paid.

[dcole]

Just catching up on this thread now. Glad to hear that Gizmo is feeling better now.
Fingers and paws crossed for a good vet report on Monday! +WUBCLUB+

[thebeach.corgi]

Sounds like good news for Gizmo. I hope that whatever was in his system has found the way out!

LOL at the nose in the purse. Cooper always checks my purse, pockets, and bags that come into the house. I have had more than one bill snagged and shredded by Mr. Cooper!

Been considering getting the hiding squirrels toy. Gizmo will go after the squirrels again and again? Doesn't tire of the game?

[gogogiraffes]

Been considering getting the hiding squirrels toy. Gizmo will go after the squirrels again and again? Doesn't tire of the game?

NEVER He seems to really like the seams inside of the trunk, trying to turn it inside out.

My dad and his girlfriend watched him and said for at least an hour he kept bringing the empty trunk to the end of the bed, and crying for them to put it back. He likes to go in through the top and pull them by their tails.

[Dillydoodle]

This is one of Dillon's favorite toys EVER!!! I do not leave it out, it lives in his alternate toy box ( the boys have one in the living room and a secondary one that is in the pantry.. this way i can swap toys out ). I pull the toy out for them to play with it about once or twice a week. He wants me to stuff the squirrels in ... and then he pulls them out by the tail... he likes when i squeak them and hide them under my leg (i sit on the floor) and then he tries to "dig them out" paws at the floor and at my leg and then i usually toss them so he can chase them down and get them.. he does bring them back so I can hide them back in the log. He could play this game for ever... he never seems to get bored.

I am glad that Gizmo seems to be feeling better. Did you hear back from the vet today? hoping for some answers ..

[CorgiMum]

Dylan and Danny both love the hide-a-squirrel toy, and the birds in the tree, and the balls in the cube!:SMILE:

[gogogiraffes]

Dylan and Danny both love the hide-a-squirrel toy, and the birds in the tree, and the balls in the cube!:SMILE:

We just got the bees. Since it was the cheapest, and prime eligible on amazon. It'll be here Wednesday, I'll get a video of Gizmo opening it, since I think he'll do well with it.

[gogogiraffes]

I am glad that Gizmo seems to be feeling better. Did you hear back from the vet today? hoping for some answers ..

I actually just missed her call today, I got the message at 6 when they closed the phones down. I'm going to call tomorrow before I go to work. I think she wants to focus on the liver now. Since the accidents haven't happen lately.

[CorgiMum]

Glad to hear that Gizmo's accidents have stopped.

[thebeach.corgi]

ALso glad to hear that Gizmo's accidents have stopped. Hope the liver issues are not serious.

Thanks everyone for your feedback on the squirrels-in-the tree toy. I will look for one for Cooper. I just gave him a "horsie" (unstuffed). Cooper is trying to kill the squeaker as I write. Hmmm Maybe a 30 minute toy.

[gogogiraffes]

ALso glad to hear that Gizmo's accidents have stopped. Hope the liver issues are not serious.

Thanks everyone for your feedback on the squirrels-in-the tree toy. I will look for one for Cooper. I just gave him a "horsie" (unstuffed). Cooper is trying to kill the squeaker as I write. Hmmm Maybe a 30 minute toy.

We got this (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3204745&siteID=788QSvDQl0k-qhRo1qaDEuBr7NqGxET3BA) for Gizmo and it's survived quite a while. It has "chew guard" and also, petsmart has given me no trouble in taking back toys that haven't lasted.

[CorgiMum]

We got It has "chew guard" and also, petsmart has given me no trouble in taking back toys that haven't lasted.

Waves as she loads up the van to PerSmart with destroyed toys that didn't last......:TWITCHY:

"Chew Guard Technology toys should stand up to your toughest chewers." Should makes me wonder, but it might be worth a try for Danny-the stuffy-killer.

[Kassie]

We don't have the tree, but we have the turtle, duck and gingerbread house and they are all hits!

[gogogiraffes]

Waves as she loads up the van to PerSmart with destroyed toys that didn't last......:TWITCHY:

"Chew Guard Technology toys should stand up to your toughest chewers." Should makes me wonder, but it might be worth a try for Danny-the stuffy-killer.

It didn't really last with Winston, but Winston is the one that destroyed a kong... But there isn't any stuffing on the inside except the head. And the squeaker sounds weird.