Day 4 Update and Saturday's Update

So, I did not get around to updating last night.  Overall, Oakley was doing really well - a little whiny, but much better than the night before.  He did much better riding in the car on the way home.  I hope he continues to get calmer and calmer, because it is super stressful driving with him in the car.  He justs so whiny, barky and anxious.  John, myself, Oakley and Maya all went on a nice long walk Friday night, and he was much more energetic and did really well. He is still eating really well, too.

This was the 2nd day in a row that the U did not call us when Oakley was ready to picked up.  My husband was home today and could of have picked him up any time in the afternoon.  As it was, since I didn't get a call, I ended up getting him at 5:30, on my way home from work.  I left the Oncology department a message that I was not happy about the lack of communication and that we want to be able to pick him up as soon as possible, because I want him to be there as little as possible.

Today (Saturday) he has been doing great.  No longer whiny like he normally is after treatment.  The time off is definitely having a positive effect on him; seems relaxed and much happier.  He's my little shadow though.  He follows me everywhere.  John said that we could get him a nice bed - one of those thick mattress type dog beds and set it up right next to me in our bedroom.  Oakley loves being able to sleep in our room with us now and I just love having him next to me.

Here are some pics.  This one is from Friday night - with Maya included:

They took out his catheter on Friday.  You can see on his leg there it's shaved and looks kind of bruised.  It must kind of be itchy or something, because I caught him licking it quite a bit Friday night and had to make him stop.  I guess they take it out for the weekend and put back in Monday morning.

Here is a picture from today:

Such a cutie!  :)  He was waiting for me to give him his Sam's Yam Sweet Potato treat.  If you've never given one of these to your dog, find a bag.  They will go nuts for them!  They are on the expensive side though...you have to either order them online or at one of those smaller pet stores, not like PetSmart or Petco.  We get our food and treats from Pet Junction in Shoreview.

Well, until tomorrow!  Goodnight!