We received a call at 2 AM yesterday morning from Dozer's foster dad saying that Dozer had vomited his dinner and was still restless off and on.  Since he was resting comfortably at the time of the call we agreed to talk again in a few hours to see if he was still OK or getting worse.  Unfortunately, Dozer vomited again and what came up were pieces of foam from his bed. 

Dozer was taken to the hospital for an exam and radiographs.  The xrays were inconclusive and the doctor said that Dozer "looked good", however, to be on the safe side Dozer stayed at the hospital for the day on IV fluids and radiographs were again taken at 5 o'clock.  Although his stomach contents had reduced in size there was a definite suspicion that there was foreign object. 

Dozer was kept at the hospital over night on IV fluids and the plan was to take more radiographs this morning.  Should the xrays still show that there was something in his stomach he would then be transferred to the 24 hour Emergency Hospital.  These last set of xrays did show that Dozer's stomach had a foreign object and he was transferred to the ER hospital to be seen by a specialist. 

The specialist at the Emergency Hospital confirmed the diagnosis.  They first attempted to remove the object endoscopically but this was unsuccessful.  Dozer was already sedated and went immediately to surgery.  I am waiting for the doctor's call and will let you know the outcome as soon as I hear.  Please keep Dozer in your thoughts.

Dozer continues to thrive.  He is doing extremely well in his new foster home and is a joy to have around.  He returned to the veterinarian for another blood test and we were thrilled when his levels all came back in the normal range.  Below is an update from his foster dad:

"Well Dozer is now settled in and doing just fine.  His diet has been transitioned to California Natural, Lamb and Rice, 1 3/4 cups 2 times per day.  He is weighing in at 63.2 lbs. and his ribs only show when he really stretches; his hip bones are hardly noticeably.  I feel 3 to 5 lbs. more and he will be a super fit boxer boy.   

I'm also running Dozer in the dog park daily so that the weight he puts on will be mostly muscle.  He runs like the wind and very few dogs can keep up with him.  He does just great with all dogs but I keep him away from the few antagonists that want to start trouble.  He holds his own playing roughhouse and is definitely in love with a particular white boxer girl. They run together jumping laterally over each other; you have to see it to believe it. The nights after their interludes Dozer howls sweet nothings in his sleep and kicks his feet like he's running.

He's okay on the leash except when he has a mind to play or go back into the house to get his meal then he bites the leash and jumps up and down like a "jumping jack" and charges me.  I'm dealing with it as you said to, by not resisting, and turning my back.  Other than that minor nuisance he's turning into a very desirable dog. 

Now about Dozer’s antics:  He really does not like cats, but he really loves food (he is easy to train).  He also loves to cuddle, and is simply thrilled about riding in the car; if given the chance he would drive the car! 

He is a really a great buddy, but he is sometimes distracted by things (lots of things).  It's his age.  I'm sure he is less than 2yrs old judging by the dogs he chooses to play with, and his attention span (other than with food).  So.....Attention to all you fence sitters, make up your mind before this great dog is grabbed by someone else.

It certainly appears that Dozer is ready for his forever home although he's welcome to stay with me as long as is necessary for his true home to come for him.”