Zack Has Arrived

Karen G · Master

RE: Zack Has Arrived

Missy · Master

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement its really nice to hear.

I forgot to mention that out of the 9 visible ribs he's now down to 6 visible so he's now only got a min of 4 more ribs to disappear under some body fat and he will look absolutely terrific.

I will get some more pictures of him soon. The ones I took today are not brilliant.

mel · Old Hand

Katrina

just had a look at ya piccies Zak n the crew looking good,Zak n Sanna are the spitting image of each other,had to look twice there lol.good to hear Zak doin good, Sanna also putting on the lbs..nasty worms all away...halleluyah give Zak a scooby snak from us all n the rest of the gang ..look forward to hearing how things go

mel the crazy crew xx

Missy · Master

Just a point to note in the group photograph...

1. The person isn't me its my sister Evelyn
2. Dusty our lurcher is in the fore-ground
3. On the bank from left to right is Zak, Max and then Missy. Note that Zak had spotted me taking the photo as you can see he is looking directly towards me.

Zak looks quite small but he was standing in a dip on the bank and Missy was standing on a rise.

Zak is going to make someone a great pet - I've still had no issues with him.

Christine Young · GAL Newsletter Editor

Hi Katrina

Great photos - and Zak is looking fantastic! What a difference a bit of TLC makes. I'm delighted that he's settled down with all of you so well. You're doing a grand job!

Christine

Missy · Master

Zak was at the vets again today.

Another bandage change.... his wound is looking pretty good considering. The skin is starting to grow back across the raw skin and is healing nicely.

Weighed him and yes he's gained again ..... he's now 33kg

Well done Zak

As he has done so well with gaining weight and his wounds are healing, I've now booked in for his neutering for the beginning of November - lets hope everything goes well for him. Shhhhhhh ! don't tell Zak!

Missy · Master

I've added a few more pictures of Zak on Yahoo.

To view them then please follow the link below.

Thanks

Katrina

Updated Photo's of Zak

Teresa · Enlightened One

isn't he just so gorgeous???

ssshhhh... we won't tell him about his op !!

Siouxsie · Enlightened One

Katrina,

He's a real stunner, and looking better all the time. All because of the TLC.

Siouxsie

Sarah · Graduate

What a beautiful boy! You should certainly be proud of him

Luv from Team Trouble xx

greyhoundluvver · Old Hand

Hi, Zack really is a looker and you've really cared for him so well.

Great Job xx

Dave · Enlightened One

great pictures Katrina, he really is a lovely looking boy, I cant help thinking about him every time I put my trousers on, you know the ones he pee'ed on..

....I can't help thinking how much he looks like Missy, what a smashing pair they would look together...

Missy · Master

They do look rather good together don't they ?

He make's Missy look small (and she's not !) what a big cuddly boy oh and they cuddle on the sofa already.

There Must Be Love in the air !!!

Katrina

Siouxsie · Enlightened One

Katrina,

Doesn't it sound like Dave is hinting about you expanding your household by one permanently?????

Siouxsie

Missy · Master

A HINT is only a HINT !!!

neeroz · Master

He is just gorgeous lookin!

Are you sure Zak is 2 and a lurcher? Cos he looks and sounds alot like Dexter.

Missy · Master

Back to the vet today for yet another bandage change.

Vet seems to think maybe only a few more changes to go before Zak's wrist is healed over completely. So healing really nicely.

Zak is in for the snip on the 2nd November so Shhhhh don't tell him - he's also gonna get a tooth pulled whilst under bless..... poor wee soul.

Only put on about half a kilo this week but nice to see that he's not piling the weight on at such a rate now.

BOWGANG · Master

Katrina

What a great job your doing with Zak. You should be very proud of yourself as he looks so happy and content...must be all the cuddles!!

Keep up the good work and all the best for the 2nd...ouch!!

Shirley

Missy · Master

Zak went again lastnight to the vet for another bandage change. As he's booked in on Wednesday for the chop he's also going to get a tooth pulled and his wrist wound stitched. There has been sufficient new skin grown to allow it to be stitched together now which is good news. It will also reduce the bandage changes required.

So the poor lad won't know what to feel sorry for the most.... his missing tooth (sore gum), Sore Leg or Sore B

s!!

He's not gonna be talking to me after this !!!

Will keep ya posted as to how he gets on next week.

Katz

Missy · Master

Oh forgot to mention he's now 34kg !!! weight gain is slowing now thankfully.

So he's gone from 29kg to 34kg in the time we have had him.

Well Done again Zak!

Carol · Master

Cor Blimey Katrina,

that's amazing! What have you been feeding him? Has he been sneaking all the pies?

It's good to hear he is well on the road to recovery.

Missy · Master

Its not what I'm feeding him.....

Its because he doesn't have anymore worms eatiing his dinner !!!

The first week was three meals a day.

Second week was two meals a day with added calories like pasta and rice - stodge !

Third week onwards two standard meals a day.

I use food products from Purena - Omega and Beta Greyhound which also helps to keep the poops solid enough for the dogs to extract a lot of nutrients etc.

I'm currently trying out the Beta Greyhound which is slightly higher in protein as our Missy is struggling with her pooo's. Looks like it might be working... she finally had a very solid poo which I've not seen from her before.

Zak does get the treats aswell as all the others and he is also a rather large tealeaf. The thing is he can reach further onto the counter tops than Missy.

max · Enlightened One

He is such a handsome and looking so well. CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work.

He is so like Sasha .

Missy · Master

The countdown has begun!

12 hrs to go !! Til he loses his plums (oh and his tooth) ! Don't tell Zak !

Now on starvation until morning so guess the other pooches can't have treats as it would be unfair on poor old Zak.

Keeping everything crossed for Zak and hoping everything goes fine for him. Will let you know how things are once he leaves the vet without his horse !!

Wish him luck please !!!

Katrina

Siouxsie · Enlightened One

Good Luck Zack. We will be thinking of you. And you know that Missy will be waiting patiently for you coming home. And mum Katz will be there to give you loads of tlc too.

Siouxsie & Co

Teresa · Enlightened One

got everything crossed for Zack - i'm sure he'll be fine

Christine Young · GAL Newsletter Editor

Good luck, Zak for later on today!

Christine

FAJ · Enlightened One

Good luck for Zack for today! Hope all goes well.

Missy · Master

I've picked up Zak at about 5.45pm tonight

He is quite bright considering what he's had done but I guess its the pain killer keeping him that way but he does nod off when he lays down.

The vet has had to drill out a rear molar which could be a bit painful tomorrow and had of course removed the plums. Apparently he was a bit of a big boy in the plum department so we are to expect some swelling. He's also back on antibiotics as the tooth was infected aaaaahhhhhh !!!

He's just had a lovely dinner of tuna and scrambled eggs and will probably get another meal before bed as he's absolutely starving hungry.

When we arrived in the vets the first thing I said to my daughter Rosie was..... "Thats Zak!" He was howling the surgery down.....probably saying .... Get me Out of here or I want my MUMMY !!! wa wa waaaaa !!!

I'd bet the vets were glad to see the back of him IF he's been howling all afternoon.

Missy today has been a nightmare... everytime I moved she would be on my heals... I guess she has been missing Zak! Awwwwe ARE THEY IN LOVE

Anyways Zak is doing fine so far - will let you know tomorrow how his night was.

Katrina.

Christine Young · GAL Newsletter Editor

Hi Katrina

Glad that Zak's op is over and he's home to recover! He seems very well considering what he's been through - and I'm sure he'll enjoy all the TLC you'll be giving him. Give him a big hug from me and Vegas - oh and one for Missy too. I'm sure she was missing Zak when he was at the vet's.

Christine