Fluff Update - The Day After Surgery

Wow, Fluff, You Look Great!

We were so happy to hear that Fluff woke up feeling better, wanting to eat and walk.  We can't imagine how much it must have hurt to eat with 7 bad teeth.  Fluff never showed it though.  He always has a happy wag for everyone!

We also got a few more details about his surgery -- it was long because of the extractions and they had to be very careful with the anesthesia because of his heart murmur.  Yes, our Fluff also has a Grade II (on a scale of VI) heart murmur so dental disease is even worse for him.  The good news is that it does not require medication and does not slow him down!

His Foster Mom says his eyes look wonderful!  We agree!  And Fluff is leaving them alone so he hasn't had to wear the dreaded cone at all so far! Great job, Fluff!

Special thanks to all of Fluff's fans for their well wishes and donations towards his surgery.  We are really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Surgery Day

Today was Fluff's big surgery day.  He went in to get his cherry eyes fixed and his teeth cleaned and checked.  It was a tough day for our Fluff but he made it through and is home resting.  Way to go, Fluff!

According to his Foster Mom, poor Fluff had to have 7 teeth, including one of his big ones, removed.  Oh, his poor aching mouth!  She said he whimpered in the car on the way home, but started to feel much better once he got in the house.  She said he was resting comfortably near her and always keeping her in his line of sight.  I suggested he was deserving of a nice big bowl of cold ice cream.  She said he will get some soft dog food later tonight.

Fluff, we are so glad you are home.  From all your fans, GET WELL SOON!  We love you!

P.S. - Fluffy weighed in at 29.8 pounds before his surgery!  Another .5 pounds lost!

Wednesday Weigh In for June 13th

Hey, Fluff! How are you?  Foster Mom says you lost another .2 pounds! Down to 30.3 pounds! Just in time for your surgery next week.  We know you might be a little worried about it but you will do just great!  We are all thinking of you!  Just think how much more fun eating carrots will be when your teeth don't hurt!  We love you, Fluff!

 Thanks to everyone who has donated to Fluffy's ChipIn!  We are so grateful for your support!

Wednesday Weigh In for June 6th

Way to go, Fluff!  You are down to 30.5 pounds!  That's 12.5 pounds lost!  You are an inspiration to us all, Fluff!

Foster Mom Marilyn says you are gearing up for your surgery later this month.  You are going to get those cherry eyes* fixed and some aching teeth removed.  You will feel so much better.

The Fluff's surgery is going to cost ~$2000.  OBG has set up a ChipIn to help collect donations.  No donation is too small.  Please click here or in the ChipIn box above right if you can help.

* What is Cherry eye you ask? It is a common congenital eye defect in various dog breeds where the gland of the third eyelid known as the nictitating membrane prolapses and becomes visible. After gland prolapse, the eye becomes chronically inflamed and there is often a discharge.  It's important to treat this because the gland is responsible for about 30% of the eye's tear production and the eye can eventually suffer from dryness.

Wednesday Weigh In for May 30th

It was another losing week for Fluff!  He lost .2 pounds.  He has now dropped 12.1 pounds!  Wow!

We also got good news that his most recent blood work came back normal.  As you may remember, when he came to OBG, he had high cholesterol from all the human food he had probably been fed.

Since his blood levels are normal and he has lost so much weight, he can finally have the surgery to repair his cherry eyes and remove some teeth.  Looks like he will have the procedures in mid-June.  We will keep you posted. 

Fluffy loves to help Foster Mom Marilyn garden in her back yard so here are some great new shots of Fluffy in the garden.

Wednesday Weigh In for May 23rd

Yay, Fluffy!  Foster Mom says you had a great week and weighed in at 31.1 pounds!  Wow, that's another .6 pounds.   You are closing in on your 30 pound goal!  Woohoo!  Pretty soon you will be able to get your teeth fixed and the cherry eye procedure.  Then you will be in tip top shape and ready for your forever home! 

We also heard you were quite the star at OBG's COSI with Canines lunch last weekend.  Foster Mom said everyone knew you!  Of course they do!  Everyone knows and loves the Fluff!  Our friend, Richard, caught a few snapshots of you at COSI when your publicist wasn't looking.  We love the one picture with that cute little curl of your lip!  Have a good week, Fluff!

Wednesday Weigh In fo May 16th

Hi Fluffy!  How are you?  Foster Mom, Marilyn, says you hit some sort of plateau?!  Hope you didn't get hurt!  Foster Mom says this is the first week you didn't lose any weight but she said that happens in big weight loss campaigns.  You have lost so much already she says she can feel your ribs!  That is fantastic! 

Foster Mom also told us you had company last week week from her relatives who are Corgi lovers.  That must have been so nice to have cocker spaniel AND corgi lovers together in the same house.  Finally all the people that understand you in one place!

We know how much you love the little people, Fluffy, so we wanted to share some other photos of you with your little fans.  Have a good week, Fluff!