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* Oscar isn’t feeling well, so I need to take him to the vet. He won’t eat or drink (he even refused a hot dog yesterday) and he’s obviously not his old self.
Here he is yesterday cuddling with his Uncle Rob…
Think positive thoughts, please. Thanks!
…Adding… … They are giving him some fluids to make him feel more comfortable and then they are going to run some tests and I should know something in about an hour or so.
…Adding More… The tests all came back negative. He ate some treats but he didn’t want any water. They are now going to take some xrays.
…Adding… The X-rays were negative except that he had an irritated stomach and bowels. They are putting him on a canned, bland diet for now and giving me some medicine for his nausea. We are going home now.
…Adding Still More… We’re home and he’s eating his new food. Wolfed down an entire can. What a relief…
I’ll be posting again in a few.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:06 am
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Get well soon Oscar
Comment by frisbee Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:08 am
Oh no!!! Poor guy! Get well, Mr. Oscar.
Comment by Politix Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:09 am
Godspeed, Oscar! I hope your back on all four paws and chasing squirrels as soon as possible!
Comment by Colin O'Scopey Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:09 am
Wow, poor guy wouldn’t take a hot dog. That is an indicator. Last time I offered a hot dog to Steve (Jack Russel) he nearly took my hand off trying to get at it. I hope he feels better soon. Good call on getting him in. You don’t want him getting dehydrated.
Comment by Honeybear Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:13 am
Let us know what the vet says. It’s always such a painful mystery when our pets get sick.
Comment by Politix Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:14 am
My pup and I are thinking of you both. Get well little guy.
Comment by Threepwood Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:23 am
Oscar, feel better soon!
Comment by Grousou Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:25 am
Give Oscar some ear skritches from me…
Comment by Stu Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:25 am
I’ll be thinking of both of you, Rich.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:28 am
Oscar; My dog Agnes sends her best. Get well and start enjoying the Fall - truly a dogs season. .
Comment by The Professor Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:28 am
Wishing Oscar a speedy recovery, & a shot of whiskey for his papa.
Comment by Mama Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:30 am
“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’” —Dave Barry
Feel better Oscar!
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:37 am
Oscar is lucky to be in your good hands. I hope it’s nothing more than a temporary upset tummy. But going to the vet is certainly wise.
Comment by Responsa Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:39 am
When members of our families are hurting, we all feel the pain.
Best wishes to Oscar for a quick diagnosis and complete recovery. My thoughts with you as well Rich for your continued recovery.
Comment by illini Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:40 am
Thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you and Oscar!
Comment by L.A. Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:43 am
A sick pet is a special kind of hell. Godspeed and good health to you and to Oscar.
Comment by West Sider Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:50 am
Our Keeshond Crew hopes that you feel better real soon, Oscar! Your Dad is very wise to take you to your vet.
Comment by Bootleg Carhartt Designer Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:50 am
Best wishes. Hopefully, it is just one of those minor funks dogs get into occasionally.
Comment by Pelonski Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:55 am
Best wishes to Oscar.
Hot dog? Those things aren’t fit for human consumption for gods sakes don’t give em to your canine buddy!
Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:56 am
@Rich Miller,
1st I hope Oscar is doing ok. Our dog had a similar issue, luckily it wasn’t anything serious.
The serious part was the $1800 vet bill after all the various tests, IV’s, medications etc.
Luckily we carry pet insurance. If you don’t have it, you might consider it going forward. It’s relatively inexpensive, about $40/month. Well worth it. We were able to get back about $1400 of the vet bill. If you want info, I’ll email you the name of the company as to avoid ‘advertising’ on your blog.
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:56 am
Sending positive vibes to you and Oscar.
Comment by chiagr Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:59 am
Hang in there Oscar - Issie sends you her best wishes.
Comment by skeptical Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:59 am
Maybe he needs a little vacation away from Illinois politics.
Be well both of you. We need you for our sanity to return.
Comment by Niblets Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:00 am
My Scottie boys send their best wishes to Oscar. They both put me through some scary moments in the last two weeks, so I completely understand your concern. We all hope there is a quick diagnosis and a quick fix for your best buddy. Give Oscar a hug from us.
Comment by Archiesmom Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:00 am
He’s very cute. Good luck at the doctor Oscar!
Comment by Flynn's Mom Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:01 am
Get better loyal friend!
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:04 am
Our Chorky had the exact symptoms a couple weeks ago. We had the Vet look at him and she prescribed a couple of drugs. In the end, we think it was related to him chewing on a pencil. He bounced back in a couple of days. Hope Oscar has a quick recovery.
Comment by Brian Reardon Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:06 am
At the risk of speaking for the entire class, of all the sons-of-ß¡^¢#€$ to be featured on this site, Oscar is our favorite.
Hoping for the very best for both of you.
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:07 am
Our cat who was raised by a dog and thinks he’s part dog sends his best. I hope Oscar is okay.
Comment by PolPal56 Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:20 am
After a long summer of depressing news, this is the worst. Hope he gets better soon.
Comment by Anon. Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:29 am
Get well soon, Oscar.
Comment by jim Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:31 am
Oscar has the ability to always bring a much needed smile and chuckle to reading what can be our doom and gloom state political world.
Oscar, a very speedy recovery to ya, little guy.
Comment by Cindy Lou Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:36 am
Hope he gets better soon
Comment by Mio Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:43 am
Sounds like he ate something he shouldn’t have. Hopefully he’ll be fine in a day or so. There is nothing more sad than a sick doggy.
Comment by Just Me Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:49 am
Best wishes.
Comment by Norseman Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:51 am
Oscar is young ..it may be something like pancreatitis …because of….diet…which happened to Jerry When Jerry was 19 it was heart and kidney failure…Oscar will be fine I bet you get a diet lecture….
Comment by jerry the dog Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:53 am
oh little buddy, hope you feel better! ok, Rich that was for Oscar, but it is for you too! so hard when the small furry ones are sick as they cannot tell you where they hurt and how they feel. it’s so hard for the humans! Oscar, you always make us happy. hope you are happier by later today!
Comment by Amalia Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:54 am
Good luck Oscar! hoping its nothing
Comment by Ghost Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:56 am
Feel better Oscar. My lab CeCe says so too.
Comment by FormerParatrooper Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 11:59 am
Feel better Oscar! Thoughts with you bot Rich
Comment by Mark Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:00 pm
Hope the little guy’s up and running around in no time. My thoughts are with you.
Comment by Carhartt Representative Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:09 pm
Feel better soon, Oscar, from AA and Louis the Wonder Dog.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:15 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the both of you from me and Oreo, our 5 1/2 year old Border Collie. Dogs can say a lot with a look or a lick, but they can’t tell you when or what’s wrong when they’re sick. Oreo gets no people food and we stay away from hers.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Prayers for the best. Take care of yourself and Oscar!
Comment by RD55 Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:18 pm
12:18 post labeled ‘Anonymous’ was really me. Damn computer has a crummy memory.
Comment by Behind the Scenes Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:20 pm
Poor puppy! Get better soon!
Comment by G'Kar Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:23 pm
My dogs wish Oscar the best with his stomach issues. We all hope he is back to his normal chipper self soon!!!
Comment by Belle Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:35 pm
Best wishes to Oscar, from my dogs Bueller and Anyone.
Comment by Pius Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:38 pm
Pulling for Oscar.
Comment by illinoised Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:40 pm
I hope he feels better soon!
Comment by Littleone Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:40 pm
Never hot dogs for Oscar. If he is off his diet, try white rice, cooked w some chopped chicken liver. Fairly easy to digest, and hard to resist.
Comment by Langhorne Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:41 pm
All my best wishes for Oscar - As a dog mom I know this is a stressful time for you too.
Comment by Waldi Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:46 pm
Man’s best friend for sure!!!! Get better soon Oscar
Comment by Red Ranger Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 12:48 pm
Hope Oscar feels better!
Comment by Very Fed Up Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 1:01 pm
My friend’s dog had the same symptoms 2 weeks ago. The vet couldn’t find anything wrong. Then she seemed to be better - now its day to day. Hope they both feel better asap.
Comment by Fr. Murphy Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 1:12 pm
Get well, big eyes.
Comment by Bogey Golfer Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 1:19 pm
If you point out a squirrel, or rabbit, and the terrier runs to the door you know it is not serious. It works with our Scotties. Best wishes Oscar.
Comment by Njardar Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:02 pm
No Oscar! You can’t go on a hunger strike until the budget impasse is over!
Comment by BobO Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:02 pm
Great!
Comment by illinoised Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:05 pm
Best wishes for Oscar to feel better soon! Give him a good cuddle.
Comment by bluecollargal Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:08 pm
Great news, glad to hear nothing serious. Oscar is one great dog.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:10 pm
Get well soon Oscar!
Comment by Jack Stephens Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:10 pm
that’s a relief. Gatsby and I were so worried.
Comment by Soccermom Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:11 pm
No one commented that Oscar’s uncle is better looking than his dad.
Comment by What's in a name Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:14 pm
Glad to hear that he’s okay. I’m sure you got the chicken and rice recommendation already. My dog is on her second day and her digestive tract appears to be settling down.
Comment by Aldyth Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:22 pm
Good news. And good job, Dad.
Comment by Politix Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:28 pm
A “bland diet” and meds are relatively easy remedies. Hoping all progresses well. Keep us informed - and with you as well.
Comment by illini Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:33 pm
Uh, just be sure to give Oscar plenty of opportunities to go outside as he’s recovering - irritated digestive systems sometimes want to move things through very quickly! I’m happy to see the photo of him eating. Rehydration alone can work miracles.
Comment by PolPal56 Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:34 pm
Great to see that the tests came back negative. Get well soon, Oscar!
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:34 pm
Good Puppy!
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:34 pm
woohoo! I’ve been checking in all day. Happy Friday all!
Comment by lurks Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:39 pm
May God Bless you & your four legged friend!
Comment by Edd Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:39 pm
What was it Lincoln said? Something about,
“Find out what he’s eating and give some to all Illinois politicians.”
Comment by Bigtwich Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:39 pm
You really need a “like” button.
Comment by a drop in Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:43 pm
Oscar appears to really like that bland diet he got put on ! Woo-hoo, Oscar.
So glad he feels better.
Comment by Cindy Lou Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:49 pm
Hope he keeps his new food down!
Comment by Honeybear Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:53 pm
so glad to hear things are headed in the right direction
Comment by Zoe Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:53 pm
Great news. Take care of him, as I am sure he is taking care of you.
Comment by illini Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:53 pm
pobre Oscar! in cats IB issues means trying a different kind of protein while watching to be sure it does not hit the kidneys and helping them cope with how it makes their head frazzled. soothing thoughts to Oscar and all his buds.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:56 pm
glad oscar is doing ok.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:57 pm
OMG……my wife fed me the very same meal, said it was Chili.
Ahhhhhhhhh
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 2:57 pm
So in the end let’s hope that all this was just an expensive “bad tummy.” I have gone through many similar days over 4 decades of pet ownership.
Comment by truthteller Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:07 pm
The problem was Oscar’s digestive tract was reacting in the extreme. It’s now acting in moderation.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:12 pm
Glad Oscar ok. Hope you can relax a bit too Rich. I had to call home just to say hi to my girl.
Comment by FormerParatrooper Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:14 pm
@Rich- Priceless. Maybe you need to get him away from Springfield for a while!
Glad Oscar is on the mend!
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:17 pm
There is something going around the local dog population. My two also had digestive issues. In my case, it didn’t keep them from eating, it just lead to messy accidents in the house.
Comment by Pelonski Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:23 pm
Big sigh of relief for Oscar. Always good when the plumbing works like it should.
Comment by Austin Blvd Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:40 pm
Glad to know he’s doing well.
Comment by Vanessa Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:41 pm
Three cheers for Oscar!!!
Comment by phocion Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:44 pm
This is the most movement Springfield will have seen in a while.
Comment by Albany Park Patriot Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:48 pm
Well done, Oscar! a collective sigh of relief….
Comment by Archiesmom Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 3:59 pm
Wow. 88 comments on Oscar ( not surprising ) and over 100 comments on the MLB playoffs between the Cards and Cubs. And I am responsible for more than a few( with apologies, but I am without my car today ).
Nothing here as heavy as what is going on in our great ( or once great state ) but a great way for many of us to express our sentiments on two totally unrelated topics.
Thank you Rich, best wishes to Oscar and you, and Go Cards ( Had to get that in! ).
Comment by illini Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 4:00 pm
Good news. Hills id anyone?
Comment by Anon Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 4:03 pm
So glad he is home and ate some food. And very glad all the tests results were good. We love our furry babies!!
Comment by cdog Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 4:16 pm
Prayers for the Little Big O.
Don’t eat his food no matter how good it looks.
Peace.
Comment by A guy Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 4:17 pm
Lets try to make it to 100 for the most famous dog in all of Illinois!!!
Comment by Blago's Hare Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 4:31 pm
Go big O!
Comment by X-prof Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 5:09 pm
Thanks to everyone for the kind words and concern. I love that little guy more than I can ever say and it just about broke my (recently repaired) heart to see him so sick this week. I cannot tell you how relieved I am that he’s feeling somewhat better now.
So, anyway, thanks again. It meant a lot.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 5:12 pm
And honestly, I would rather comment on Oscar or the Cards/Cubs playoff game ( and I have done a lot on both today ) with no apologies for not getting into any discussions about our dysfunctional state government. Great relief - I get far less frustrated when talking about our “family members” and our favorite sports teams.
These discussions only infuriate those who know me.
Comment by illini Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 5:13 pm
Rich, glad he’s doing better. Mine had those symptoms last year. Lucky I’ve got three DVM’s in the family. Turned out to be Lymes. Do you know if he was tested for that?
Comment by Led Hed Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 6:27 pm
So glad to hear Oscar is better
Comment by Just a Citizen Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 6:52 pm
Try giving you dog 1 tablespoon of 100% pumpkin.
within 2 hours Oscar will be perfect and healed.
Comment by bebo Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 8:12 pm
So happy for Rich and Oscar. Have a great weekend you, too. unlike my poor Cubs!! sob
Comment by Fr. Murphy Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 8:18 pm
I can take the worst Illinois politics can throw at us but couldn’t bear it if little Oscar got sick! So glad he’s doing better!
Comment by Former Merit Comp Slave Friday, Oct 9, 15 @ 10:40 pm
Glad Oscar is in the pink again. Eating, sleeping, cold wet nose all a good sign. He should be playing and downing franks by tomorrow.
Comment by DonaldTrump Saturday, Oct 10, 15 @ 12:07 am
Get Well Oscar! Don’t forget that hot dog!
Comment by ah HA Saturday, Oct 10, 15 @ 7:26 am
Get well, Oscar!…I suspect you hit The Doggy Lottery when you and Mr. Miller became pals.
Personally , I like many dogs (and cats) more than many humans I have encountered.
Never been lied to or cheated by a Dog….not never.
Comment by Otto Didact Saturday, Oct 10, 15 @ 12:37 pm