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I keep crying thinking about the procedure coming up. I know it’s for the best I really do and I’m so glad he’s getting it, but I’m just so NERVOUS.

We’re getting ready for neuter/gastropexy. I’ve already gotten a lot of good advice on here, and I’m so grateful.
I’m getting a surgery suit, a doughnut cone, and I have somebody coming to stay with us so that I can leave the house for medical reasons without him being alone.

I guess I’m worried that he’s gonna be scared and confused about why he’s in pain, I’m scared his personality is gonna change, and I’m scared he’s gonna think that I hurt him. I guess I’m looking for reassurance? I don’t want him to think I would ever do anything to hurt him, and when the vet mentioned pain meds it just made my stomach drop. I love him so much.

Always tell your fur babies and your plants OUTLOUD how loved and beautiful they are. It’s important 💚🥰
I want my berner baby to live a long and healthy life, and he knows that without a doubt.
(Also look at that plant thriving back there)

Hiii! It’s almost neuter/gastropexy time for Leo. 🤞

I plan to stay home with him 24/7 after surgery, but I have dialysis every other day for about 4 hours, so I’ll have to leave him during those treatments. I’m planning to hire someone to stay with him while I’m gone for the first
few days, but I’m trying to figure out how long that will realistically need to be.

For those of you whose dogs have had a neuter and gastropexy (especially for Berners ), how long did recovery take before you felt comfortable leaving them alone for a few hours? How many days would you recommend having someone there to supervise?

Just trying to get everything lined up ahead of time so I can plan accordingly. Thanks! 💚

Every time I see him walk this scene plays in my head. 😂😂😂

Leo found the hack. His new favorite thing is to grab his ball, come lay on my lap, and then play catch. He’s so smart, he’s always finding ways to make things a little more convenient. He’s a great problem solver

Hiii. I live in the city now so our potty brakes consist of a lot of cement, and it’s starting to get hot out. At what temperatures do we need to start putting shoes on them, and if you have any recommendations for good kind for our giant babies, please share. Thank you!! 🙏🏽

I wanna know everything that you do/did with your bernie. The food you’ve fed them, any vitamins, everything.

This is Leo, short for Leonardo da Vinci.
I would call him “the babiest puppy in the whole wide world”, which eventually changed to “the babiest baby in the whole wide puppy” which eventually changed to “the bobbiest Bobby in the whole wide Bobby” and now he’s, you guessed it… Bob.

Hey y’all, I’m really struggling with making a decision on whether I should get the gastropexy procedure when I get Leo neutered. He hasn’t had any health issues, and it really comes down to the cost of getting both procedures done. But I would hate for something to happen to him just because I didn’t have the money to spend on the procedure.
Do you guys have stories or recommendations on what I should do? If I have to figure out a way to get the money to do the procedure I absolutely will, Leo is my whole world. But I could literally save thousands of dollars if I only get him neutered, because I could get it done at a “Humane Society“ type place. Which brings me to my next question… Is getting it done at a Humane Society a bad idea? I found one that does large breeds, but again, if enough people tell me that I should just figure out a way to get the money, I will.

I swear he knows what I’m trying to get a picture of him, he never lets me. He starts throwing a fit if I point the phone at him 😂 but the little crimped ears have been around a lot lately cause it’s been rainy and I just think it’s the cutest thing ever.

Is anyone else’s Berner very afraid of like… everything? It’s become excessive for Leo it seems like. If there’s construction going on outside which they’re always says, if there’s a semi truck or something big and different outside, any random loud noise, he’s just constantly looking behind spinning around and freaking out and it makes going potty difficult. It took me about 15 minutes just to get him to feel safe enough to squat to go pee today. Granted it’s extra construction and it’s been rainy… But I just don’t know what to do. How do I desensitize him? There’s another Berner in my building and she said that hers is jumpy and scared of things too so is it just how they are? Has anybody figured out Berner exposure therapy? He’s almost 2 btw.

I’ve been on Dialysis for nine years, I started when I was 23. I really just need some help with medical bills/co-pays/prescriptions, etc., and most importantly right now I just need help keeping my lights on and affording food for my dogs. I’ve been in the hospital a lot lately and been unable to make any sort of money and unfortunately your life around you doesn’t stop when you’re in the hospital. I would appreciate any assistance that anyone is willing to give. I’m not sure how this all works but I talk about it all more in detail on my social media accounts which I will share if anyone is interested in knowing more & if anyone wants to see more about the truth of my story and my request. I have a gofundme, Cash App, Zelle, PayPal. I also can make Venmo or Apple Pay work if needed. If anybody is willing and able to donate I would be very appreciative. This is difficult for me.. im in Nashville, and I’m trying to earn up to 1000$ this month to catch up and stay above water. Thank you in advance. Here’s the link to my gofundme. https://gofund.me/345a39d34 is my gofundme.

I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on different beds for my dogs. Leo, my Berner, will always sleep on the hard floor. We’ve lived in three different homes, he always finds the coldest, hardest corner in the house to sleep. He will jump up on my bed and cuddle for no more than five minutes at a time. I always wish he would stay, he lays directly on top of me and acts like the best compression blanket in the world. He’s also a service dog and knows when I’m gonna have a seizure, and he will lay on me during a seizure, and then happily prance right on back to the hard floor when I’m good. I’ve seen a lot of you say the same thing about your babies.
I’m a sucker for a cold house, it’s always 60 maximum overnight, and Leo still just could not care less about a bed. My other dog and my cat are obsessed with the softest coziest surface possible, so I guess it works out! Every time I notice a funny quirk Leo has, I hop on Reddit and see that the majority of Bernie babies have the same quirks. Love it.

Also, I selfishly wish I had more cuddle time on the bed with him. I cherish what I do get. 🥰