good luck for today i am sure everything will be fine don't worry too much if they decide to keep him overnight,they did this with diez and it was the best thing for her(although very difficult for me and her brother).i took my other dog out for a huge long walk to really tire him out and he slept for most of the time she was away gentle hugs from me for charlie when he gets home

Hi Griff, thanks for your reply. I am prepared for him to be staying in overnight just in case, the vet did warn me. I guess all dogs recover differently. It's very difficult to keep Jake occupied because it is sooooo hot! It's impossible to walk him with the heat plus he is black! It will also be a challenge keeping them in separate rooms when Charlie comes home. Hey, I'm always up for a challenge!

Signing off now, got to do some dreaded food shopping, and of course a special cuddly toy for my invalid!

Any news yet on Charlie??

Hi Mummysboy fingers cross here too that all goes well for Charlie .

I know it is hard and we miss our little ones when they are not there, but I personally think after a major op it is often better if the dog remains overnight at the vets the reasons being there is a vet on hand if a problem arises/ the dog can be given IV painkillers and sedation if needed and therefore will be less likely to try to move around too much ... So if the vet decides Charlie needs to stay don't be too disappointed remember it's for his own good

Look forward to hearing Charlie is safely home ...

sending gentle hugs to the little lad.

Hi everyone. I have been to see Charlie, he's still very groggy and as suspected he will spend the night at the vets, which is for the best I know. So we have a very sulky Jake waiting for his big brother to return!

Thank you all for your kind words. All being well I can pick Charlie up after work tomorrow and will keep you posted.

Sending Charlie cuddles, and hoping that you can collect him tomorrow x

ahhh poor charlie and poor jake i hope the time flies by and charlie is soon home

Hi, I am sure Charlie will recover well he is in good hands I am sure.

Ozzy had the same op at Christmas last year and he made good recovery and is now able to go on long walks again.

If you haven't got a crate, I would advise getting one, we found it a Godsend having it. It was just about the only way of ensuring Ozzy didn't start scrabbling around the laminate floor and playing with his Kong again! I am positive this helped him progress so quickly.

It is hard work keeping them quiet and off their feet, but it really is the only was to make sure the op is a success. I am sure you and Charlie will cope well.

Big hugs xx

Pleased to hear the operation went well that's the worst part over..

I find it best to keep busy on these occasions, it seems to make the time pass more quickly then Charlie will seen to be home in no time at all.