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Hey all... what a weekend!  First, i finally got a hold of fumble's nutritionist!  Phew!  That took forever!  We are going to try some new things now to see if we can't get him on a diet that doens't upset his little tummy. 

But!  Yesterday afternoon i noticed there was a little red in his stool.  Well he pooped again 20 minutes after the first time and there was drippy red.  i didn't know what to think, but it could have been strawberries that he ate that morning. although, i think i knew it wasn't likely to be true! because they don't digest like that! and well... it's fumble.  So last night I waited until he went again, just to be sure.  It was POURING AND THUNDERING! for like 5 hours straight here.  I had to try to get him to go out because he doesn't like to poop when its raining out.  But after standing outside like a drown rat for 20 minutes he finally started circling.  AND.... drumroll... the blood was still there.  I ran back inot the house got a bag to get the poop and called the ER Vet.  We went over to the vet, all the while trying to get him into my jeep during a lightening storm!  he didn't seem to notice anything was wrong though.  so it was weird.  So the vet tested him for dehydration and what not.  Took blood sample and checked out the stool.  After 2 1/2 hours they sent us on our way with an antibiotic.  but now i have to watch for "shooting blood" coming out of his bum.  If that happens then he'll have to go and get hospitalized and Ived.  So who knows...

got to LOVE my bubble boy.  never a dull moment in his life!

thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!!  fumble definately did have a great day!    The fumbs is just one big galoof!!  He was definately stuffed and happy yesterday (aside from being super hot! it was very very muggy here yesterday) but he was happy with his ice cube thing!  It was called Kool Dogz i think!  oh yup. here is the site...
http://www.kooldogz.biz/

Clifford's parents... it's so funny how each newfie looks so differently!  I actually just got one picture from one of fumble's siblings from a birthday email i sent out, and she is a female.. she looks just as big, and beautiful... however even though they're from the same litter there it the slightest difference! so funny how they all turn out differently!!  lol!!  I'm sure Clifford will be just a big goofy newfie by the time he turns 3!! 

my computers being WICKED SLW!!!  i'll post some more when i get to work today!

awww... What great parents!!!  How rewarding it must have been to rescue such an adorable little guy!!!

I wouldnt worry about the size thing, he's got plenty of time to grow!! probably another 2 1/2 years!!  one cheat i alwyas used was fumble's paws... as long as they looked too big for his body i knew he was still growing!

Quote from: GoldenPyrs on July 15, 2008, 09:42:48 pm

Good to see you guys.  Mr. Fumble looks like he's having a great summer.  Are there any beaches on Cape Cod that are dog friendly?    Geez, beaches & dogs go together like ice cream & cake!   

BTW, are Fumble & Bear really related?  If so, how cool is that?

I don't think Eiren answered the second half about the Beaches. During tourist season (Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends) I believe Eiren has said only the Offroad Beach is open to dogs, the rest of the year just about anywhere goes. Search the Newf Pics or Meet N Greet forums for Cape or Cape Cod and you should get a bunch of hits from our visits with Eiren, Stacey, and Fumble.

I hope Stacey gets the chance to meet Bear, Jamie, and Micheal, that would be awesome.

I did miss out on the other half of the question.  i think i'ts because i'm so frustrated with the town!  I mean i'm the one who pays the taxes!  They should allow only residents to have a special dog tag to be on the beach!  I mean, i actually clean up after my dog.  and that's the whole reason why.  is becuase tourists don't clean up after their dogs.  You should see me in season, i'll chase after people wtih fumble running (more like lalligagging) behind me with doggie bags to have them clean up their dogs messes.  So horrible!!  Ruining it for everyone else!

The fine went up to $200!!! for the getting caught on the beach.  I unforutnately don't have 200 bucks to be testing the waters.  Last year it was $50.  And i did have one day where i said, "screw the 50 bucks, i want him to go swimming"  We didn't get caught, but i dont' want to go down that road!  I should take him over to Chapin beach the Offroading beach on the bay side.  Maybe i'll do that on my week off.  The weekends is too hard because the parking lot is soo small over there!  It's a plan, i'll do that on my week off in August!!    lol!!

wwooowhoo you're just a hot newfie mama!  

what cutie pies!  Get a look at that paw too!  so adorable.  my favorite angle for photos is below!