Just a quick update on the little tyke -- the photo is from last week, when he was out on the back deck during that warm spell for a change of scenery one day. He is recovering well from his eye surgery, and has quite the daily routine of multiple eye drops from morning to night and a regimen of medications. He continues to be a wonderful patient through all this. I took his eye pressure over the weekend with our Tono-Pen, and it was in the normal range. That's the best indicator that his eye is doing great following the removal of his lens. If the pressure is off, then we've got a problem.
We shuffled things around and he will be seeing the ophthalmologist next week for a re-check (it had been scheduled for this Friday). Hopefully at that point his cone can come off.
It's funny how all the photos make him look larger than he really is. He's only 8 pounds, and is a one-handed "scooper-upper," as I like to call it. Wilbur is an absolute joy, too -- we've really fallen for this little guy. He's not one of those demonstrably affectionate ones -- you know, kissing and cuddling and jumping up and all that. Wilbur is very quiet ... he's never barked or whined or made any other sound besides his piglet-like snorts and grunts. His only I-love-you "signal" is an intense wagging of that tail. When he sees us, the motor at the base of his tail fires up and it just starts going. In fact, the only time his tail isn't wagging is when he realizes we're coming over to pick him up for another round of eye drops. That's when the tail motor suddenly shuts off.
He is so cute!! What a brave,
sweet boy. Way to go Wilbur!!
Posted by: Mae - Jefferson City | March 31, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Aw, I just love Wilbur! So glad everything went well and that he's on his way to healing quickly and feeling so much better!
Posted by: Ann | March 30, 2012 at 04:07 AM
What a sweet little guy. He will be adopted in no time I am sure.
Posted by: Ev | March 29, 2012 at 05:42 PM
I "heart" the Wilbster! What a precious little guy.
Posted by: Mary H./Washington state | March 29, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Did you talk with the vets about the possible fistula in his mouth that makes his snort and grunt? Is it the kind of thing that can just be left alone?
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | March 29, 2012 at 09:23 AM
So glad to hear Wilbur is doing well!
Posted by: Ashley | March 29, 2012 at 08:44 AM
hes such a lil doll. i have chis and they are so dear to your heart. my prayers are with him and hope for a speedy and complete recovery and a wonderful and forever home....
Posted by: [email protected] | March 29, 2012 at 08:36 AM
I just adore Wilbur. Chihuahuas are my favorite. My Lena was 7 pounds so I can imagine his size. I'm so glad he's doing well. He looks happy and I'm certain he's glad to be some place where he knows he's safe and loved. Finish your recovery Wilbur so you can run outside without your cone and play!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | March 29, 2012 at 08:17 AM
What a cutie-pie!:-)
It's great to hear that Wilbur's recovery is uneventful and that he's coping well with all his daily medications.
Please give him a BIG hug for me.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | March 29, 2012 at 04:24 AM
Glad he found his forver home!
Posted by: gayle | March 28, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Love Wilbur...love RDF!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | March 28, 2012 at 02:14 PM
Buy Wilbur a pipe and a little sailor cap to complete his resemblance to Popeye! He's adorable. I'd love to hug him.
Posted by: Moon Rani | March 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM
He needs a little corn cob "puppy pipe" hanging out of the corner of his mouth and a crushed captain's hat on his head to rival Popeye the Sailor Man. He's very cute and it looks like his body is becoming a little more streamlined with the exercise he now gets. It's good to see him doing so well!!! :) :) :)
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | March 28, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Wilbur - so far, so good. And look at that ... a see-through cone! Good to know they make 'em.
Posted by: Lisa K. - San Diego | March 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Hello darlin' little Wilbur! I hope you can get that eye healed soon so those eyedrops and meds can be whittled down. :):)
Posted by: Angela | March 28, 2012 at 10:49 AM
He is so precious! I had to give a kitty eyedrops twice a day for many months so I know what a joy it can be! Wilbur is a lucky boy.
Posted by: Linda Murphy | March 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM
This is wonderful news about Wilbur!
Prayers that the re-check visit will go well and that soon there will be at least a reduction of drops/medications.
Posted by: Chloe | March 28, 2012 at 10:01 AM