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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>