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How`s he getting on Bruha?

Great idea.

That's a really good idea, phoenix. I agree that seeing his owner would probably distress him [and you too Bruha]. Hope he picks up soon.

Just a thought, and perhaps a silly one at that. Could you find a jumper of yours, or a blanket from a dog basket to take in and leave for him?

The familiar smells might be a comfort to him.

Oh dear bruha that's really tough for you. I'm not sure what I would do but agree that it would probably upset him to see you and not be able to go home with you. Most probably I'd leave him in the capable hands of your vet until it's time to come home. I'm sure that the nurses there would be more than happy to give you a daily report on how he's getting on and he's bound to have company. Hope it goes well for you both - let us know how he gets on

Welcome Bruha I have two dogs and I'd be exactly like you not knowing what to do for the best. Please let us know how Danny goes on. As soon as he's well enough to come home you can spoil him a little

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow, hope there is a simple solution to the problem and no difficult decision to make. Like others I feel he might be upset by a visit, but it could reassure you -a tricky choice! Please let us know how it goes.
I look forward to reading future contributions from you on Gransnet, welcome.

Welcome Bruha, I hope your dog is better soon.

Oops pressed the wrong button anyway thank you all again I think I will leave it until we know the outcome. It lovely to talk to people who understand that pets are more than just animals

Thank you for all your replys I think as Marelli said I feel he would expect to go home with me I know that he is being loved & looked after at the Vets I've been with them for 25 yrs.
Until they find out what is causing it I have no idea how long it will be there is talk of a complicated operation seems it a fairly rare condition
My other dogs are missing him & and I get depressed when I think of him
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Hi Bruha hope your doggie gets better. We take in these lovely pets and give our love, care and attention and they pay us back with their love and fun and loyalty. At one stage I had two Labs [mother and daughter] and two cats. My last dog died at age 14 years in 2005, I found her passing so traumatic that I can't bear to get another one, though I do miss them so much. One cat fled in terror following our place catching fire and we never saw her again. So now I'm left with my dear little black and white cat aged 12 years old. And very hale and hearty she is too - only two visits to a vet for an illness in all tht time.

It's awful, isn't it, Bruha? I felt the same when my cat was in the vet's for a week, but I didn't go and see him, because I couldn't bear the thought of him thinking I was going to be bringing him back home with me. I knew that he was being fussed over by the vet nurses there, though. It made it a wee bit easier. Welcome to Gransnet.

HelloBruha welcome to GN sorry to hear about your dog. I think we all know our own animals and know how they will react in different circumstances, My old cocker spaniel would have been upset if I had gone in then left her again, but its down to you, have you any idea how much longer he will be in?

Oh Bruha what a worry for you. You must do what you feel is right - it might distress him to see you (waggy tail) and then see you go again. Best of luck!

Welcome Bruha , enjoy your time here .

Only you can know whether to visit your pet , you know him better than anyone .

Do what feels right .

Hope he makes a speedy recovery .