Kopper under the knife. . .

Emoore · 01-16-2013, 09:51 PM

Kopper is at Texas A&M getting neutered and a laparoscopic gastropexy. My poor baby.

It's quiet here with just me and Rocky. . . . .

Kopper's behavior in the waiting room was *awesome* though! Lots of people and different animals, definitely bigger and busier than any vet waiting room we'd ever been in, and he stayed calm and focused. The one time he seemed to start getting distracted, I took him through some simple commands and tricks to re-focus his mind, and a couple of different people said, "What a smart dog!" I was proud of my baby.

Felt bad about leaving him.

ksotto333 · 01-16-2013, 09:56 PM

It's hard to leave them there...hope he's home soon and feeling better...

Jack's Dad · 01-16-2013, 10:00 PM

Aha, a familiar friend.

Good to see you post.

My best to you Kopper and Rocky.

When can he come home?

Stevenzachsmom · 01-16-2013, 10:01 PM

Poor Kopper. Wishing him a speedy recovery!

Emoore · 01-16-2013, 10:06 PM

Hi Jack's Dad! He's coming home Friday. I'm hoping maybe he'll calm down after being neutered, but not counting on it.

Jack's Dad · 01-16-2013, 10:09 PM

Yep. Don't count on him being more mellow.

How are you doing?

Emoore · 01-16-2013, 10:16 PM

Doing well, thanks. Working a lot but happy. Joined a martial arts class for my own fitness and sanity, so that's been fun. Haha no I'm not counting on him being mellow. Just wishful thinking.

RocketDog · 01-16-2013, 10:17 PM

Emoore I neutered Rocket almost two months ago and it sucked leaving him there!! Rocket was 17 months and even though its only been a couple, I haven't noticed much change.

(not that he really needed much).

Best wishes to both Kopper and you.

arycrest · 01-17-2013, 01:14 AM

Sending my best wishes to both you and Kopper, hope he has an easy and uneventful recovery.

Emoore · 01-18-2013, 08:31 PM

Kopper is home. He's woozy and uncoordinated and hating his head cone, but he's home safe. Now the fun really begins. . . trying to keep him calm and quiet for the next 7-10 days.

01-16-2013, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,550	Kopper under the knife. . . Kopper is at Texas A&M getting neutered and a laparoscopic gastropexy. My poor baby. It's quiet here with just me and Rocky. . . . . Kopper's behavior in the waiting room was awesome though! Lots of people and different animals, definitely bigger and busier than any vet waiting room we'd ever been in, and he stayed calm and focused. The one time he seemed to start getting distracted, I took him through some simple commands and tricks to re-focus his mind, and a couple of different people said, "What a smart dog!" I was proud of my baby. Felt bad about leaving him. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 11 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 2 years At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-16-2013, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jack's Dad Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,830	Aha, a familiar friend. Good to see you post. My best to you Kopper and Rocky. When can he come home? __________________ Andy

01-16-2013, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,353	Poor Kopper. Wishing him a speedy recovery! __________________ Jan Natty Boh 6-27-12 Annie 1998 - 8-2-12 RIP

01-16-2013, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,550	Hi Jack's Dad! He's coming home Friday. I'm hoping maybe he'll calm down after being neutered, but not counting on it. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 11 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 2 years At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-16-2013, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jack's Dad Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,830	Yep. Don't count on him being more mellow. How are you doing? __________________ Andy

01-16-2013, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ksotto333 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 736	It's hard to leave them there...hope he's home soon and feeling better...

01-16-2013, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,550	Doing well, thanks. Working a lot but happy. Joined a martial arts class for my own fitness and sanity, so that's been fun. Haha no I'm not counting on him being mellow. Just wishful thinking. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 11 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 2 years At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-16-2013, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
RocketDog Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,295	Emoore I neutered Rocket almost two months ago and it sucked leaving him there!! Rocket was 17 months and even though its only been a couple, I haven't noticed much change. (not that he really needed much). Best wishes to both Kopper and you. __________________ ~Elrond's Rocket of Rivendell, aka The RocketDog 06/15/11 hiker and runner extraordinaire http://redheadsrocketsandramblings.blogspot.com/

01-17-2013, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,913	Sending my best wishes to both you and Kopper, hope he has an easy and uneventful recovery. __________________ Gayle ... Slider, Bruiser & Faith At the Bridge: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, Honey & Mac

01-18-2013, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,550	Kopper is home. He's woozy and uncoordinated and hating his head cone, but he's home safe. Now the fun really begins. . . trying to keep him calm and quiet for the next 7-10 days. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 11 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 2 years At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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