Elis has been a good boy this week. He's doing well with his bottle feeding and is still putting on weight at a good rate. He is now 2.9kg which is 6lb 6oz. His steroid dose has been reduced once more and his oxygen requirements have remained stable at 0.5 to 1 litre. Yesterday he was given his 12 week immunisations - 4 weeks late, but hey, who's counting?! He's been happy enough though, feeding well and having reasonable periods of alertness and interest in his surroundings. We're going to have to find him new toys for when he comes home!
The great news is that there are mutterings amongst the doctors about him coming home in the not too distant future, assuming he increases the number of feeds he can take orally and maintains his weight and respiratory progress.
The gutting news about Elis coming home is that we need to find a new home for Dookie dog in a hurry. We have to do everything possible to minimise the risk of infection and sadly having a dog isn't conducive to having a germ-free home. If anyone knows someone who could give Dookie a happy home, please let me know asap. What can I say? He is loyal, intelligent, well behaved (most of the time) and truly lovely but can be boisterous so wouldn't be suitable for a household with young children. Truly gutted.
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Hi lovelies,
We are so glad you have all had a good week. Just watched video of Elis and he has cheeks to die for - asking to be munched!
Sorry that Dookie will have to move house will ask around to see if anyone my end will take him. We'd have him here but think he'd refuse to come as he has already met Captain Chaos and his light sabre.
Let us know what clothes you already have so we can sort some out for you as Elis is a growing lad and am sure wants to look good for the chicks.
We are excited for you that he may be home with his Mam and Dad where he belongs very soon so anything we can do for you all let us know,
Lots of love hugs and kisses
The Rocks
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so sorry to hear that Dookie Dog and Elis are just not compatible. Don't think he'd like London life, but will certainly see if anyone I know may be interested in a lively, but very cute dog!
Talk to you in the week - still hoping to get down and see you all very soon. Obviously germs allowing!
Love
Laura
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Wish we could help with Dookie but it would mean Wes having to move out, as dogs bring on his asthma. On the other hand ..............
Well Done Elis on another good week. Hoping to be able to come visit again soon, just need to get someone to look after my little monster first.Would be so great if he would be able to come home, and just in time for his first Christmas too!
Sorry to hear you have to find a new home for Dookie, he would be welcome with us if we didnt have Daniel, he's not the most gentle around dogs!!Will ask around to see if anyone will take him.
Lots of Love
Kim,Paul & Daniel
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