[Cagdu] final word on Edison

[Robert Stigile]

Hello Ken,
I am glad to hear, that Edison is on the mend.
I am also pleased to hear that GDB is informed of all that is 
taking place.
Yes, replacing those springs is a good thing, but you may in the 
future, always want to double check that the gates are closed, it 
will give you peace of mind.
Take care,


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:08:27 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison

Hi all.  Yesterday we took Edison to a full service animal 
hospital just north of Sacramento.  They were going to do ultra 
sounds, but we already had one.  Every test they asked to do, we 
had already done.  After all the speculation about rat poison and 
diaphragmatic holes bruising his liver and I don't know what all, 
the worked is, Edison has four broken ribs and will be on the 
injured list for about 6 weeks.  Dr.  Runion advised against 
surgery, and Dr.  Wong agreed.  They upped his pain medication 
and said that I shouldn't feel guilty, as I had done all I could 
and more.  They did offer one caution.  "Edison's going to want 
to play tugg-a-war in about two weeks.  Give him the full six 
weeks to just rest".  So he's not quite himself, but he offers 
everyone a lick and a wagy tale.  His ears are down.  They look 
folded into themselves.  The docs say I will know when he's out 
of pain because his ears will once again be up and listening.  
Thanks for all your thoughts.  GDB has been following me through 
this whole process  Next week, I'm having both gates fitted with 
springs so they'll close by themselves.  That's all I can do.  
Other people have suggested invisible fences, but I don't want 
Edison to be afraid of going outside, etc.  Thanks for your 
support.  I'd appreciate calls or posts.  My phone is 
209-464-6766.  Thanks.