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chowmama

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8. Keep checking the 'ins and outs'

Fri Dec 19, 2025, 05:18 PM

Friday

Eating, drinking, elimination. His scruff, when gathered up in your hand, should fall right back when it's released and not settle slowly. And his whole abdomen should feel soft and not elicit any tensing when you gently grope it.

I know you know all this already, but I'm worried and need to say, I don't know, something. It's all I got.

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Hmm... 2naSalit Friday #1

I hope he will be ok! It's scary when they are not themselves biophile Friday #2

Do keep us in the loop, and tell him all his devoted aunties and uncles here on DU... 3catwoman3 Friday #3

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He's definitely peeing. Siwsan Friday #9

I second that. piddyprints Friday #11

I have a couple who will go through things like this, slightlv Friday #5

Churu, Sheba and water...excellent therapy.. patphil Friday #6

Good vibes to Merlin MustLoveBeagles Friday #7

Keep checking the 'ins and outs' chowmama Friday #8

He's back to his regular self Siwsan Friday #12

Good. nt chowmama Friday #13

So glad he's OK, I know the anxiety that goes along with all that Walleye Friday #10

I'm glad he's doing better. MIButterfly Friday #14

Merlin, Merlin you are causing us great anxiety. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #15

He's back to his mischievous self Siwsan Yesterday #16