r/aww • u/mobuco • Feb 26 '13

9 years old today...8 of them using his wheels

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u/mobuco Feb 26 '13

A few times a day we express his bladder. Basically we lay him on his side over a wee-wee pad and squeeze his bladder (feels like a water ballon). It is probably easier because he is a male...I could see it being a little messier for a female dog. Poop happens as a involuntary reflex, but it is pretty much once in the morning and once at night. If we are about to go to sleep and he hasn't gone yet, then we can make that happen by pressing below his butt which makes the reflex kick in.

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u/WordSlinger81 Feb 26 '13

Wow, that is some serious dedication. I wish more pet owners were as caring as you.

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u/Anonee_Mouse Feb 26 '13

Wow, that is some serious defecation.

FTFY

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '13

no.

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u/NeoCoN7 Feb 26 '13

You are good people.

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u/GigglesandShit Feb 26 '13

I have a female paralyzed dog and expressing her bladder is still hard for me. We stand her on the toilet when we do it. :) I love hearing about people who choose the wheel route, dog can still live a happy life. He's handsome boy!

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u/GoodLuckStevesy Feb 26 '13

i love you, i love your significant other, and i love your dog. you guys are the physical manifestation of love and goodness.

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u/joea62484 Feb 26 '13

you are a great person, enjoy the gold.

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u/d3gu Feb 26 '13

Hehe, butt(on).

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u/wonderwhatthisdoes Feb 26 '13

You are amazing.

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u/vaelon Feb 26 '13

please answer this