I'm still so amazed at how well he's doing. He's so happy and runs around just like nothing ever happened. Several people we met at the beach asked what happened to his leg and after I explained, no one could believe it had only been 6 weeks!
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Back from vacation!
Buster and I went on vacation the week of Labor Day (6 weeks after his leg was amputation). This was his first trip to the beach. He had an awesome time! He loved the ocean and laying in the sun and exploring! The house we rented was on stilts and he had no problem going up all the stairs several times a day. Every time we left the house, he was running to the door, ready to go.
I'm still so amazed at how well he's doing. He's so happy and runs around just like nothing ever happened. Several people we met at the beach asked what happened to his leg and after I explained, no one could believe it had only been 6 weeks!
I'm still so amazed at how well he's doing. He's so happy and runs around just like nothing ever happened. Several people we met at the beach asked what happened to his leg and after I explained, no one could believe it had only been 6 weeks!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Pics - incision & metal sutures (not cutesy pics)
I wanted to post some pictures just to give an idea of the size of the incision (without being too graphic - the area is not very pretty right now). Everyone (including me) has been surprised at the size of the incision. They remove the shoulder joint too so I guess that's part of the reason for the long incision. Also including some pics of metal sutures since I was totally shocked by their appearance.
This picture gives you an idea what the metal sutures look like. See the metal pieces sticking out? Each stitch has two metal ends sticking out. Oddly enough, they don't seem to bother him. They have scratched his neck some where they're rubbing when he curls up. He has about 6 inches (??) of these although the original incision was several inches longer.
He's standing on the "step" I made to help him on/off the couch. Apparently it seemed like a good place to eat :)
The 2 pics below give you an idea of how long the incision is. It goes from the top of his shoulder/back to up under where his leg used to be and down onto his chest. It's a lot longer than I had expected. The original incision is a few inches longer than the part that is now metal sutured (part of it had healed but most of it had to be reopened and metal sutured).
Ignore the demon eyes :)
These are not flattering pictures at all but they give a good indication of the size of the incision and what the metal sutures are like.
This picture gives you an idea what the metal sutures look like. See the metal pieces sticking out? Each stitch has two metal ends sticking out. Oddly enough, they don't seem to bother him. They have scratched his neck some where they're rubbing when he curls up. He has about 6 inches (??) of these although the original incision was several inches longer.
He's standing on the "step" I made to help him on/off the couch. Apparently it seemed like a good place to eat :)The 2 pics below give you an idea of how long the incision is. It goes from the top of his shoulder/back to up under where his leg used to be and down onto his chest. It's a lot longer than I had expected. The original incision is a few inches longer than the part that is now metal sutured (part of it had healed but most of it had to be reopened and metal sutured).
Ignore the demon eyes :)
These are not flattering pictures at all but they give a good indication of the size of the incision and what the metal sutures are like.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Super Buster
Every time I pick Buster up from his daily bandage change at the vet's, they have a new colorful bandage on him....today, they really outdid themselves! How cute is this?!
Back at home laying in his bed.
Notice he has a piece of dog food that he's keeping his eye on!
Back at home laying in his bed.Notice he has a piece of dog food that he's keeping his eye on!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Back from the emergency vet
I got to pick up Buster and got home a little after midnight. The doctor said they had to pretty much open the entire incision. They cleaned it out and cut away the bad tissue and then "laced it up". I need to call my vet when they open and then take him in daily until they can close it. After it's closed, he'll need a drain to help it heal properly.
He was still coming out of anesthetia when I picked him up but he seems to be feeling ok this morning.
Gidget is not quite sure what to think of all this...
He was still coming out of anesthetia when I picked him up but he seems to be feeling ok this morning.
Gidget is not quite sure what to think of all this...Tuesday, July 22, 2008
5 days after surgery & first day home alone
He is blowing my mind with his progress!
This morning (his first day home alone), I had his bed all ready on the floor - since he can't get up on the couch by himself. I put him in the bed and made a big deal out of it hoping he would like the bed since he's not used to it. I walked away for a second and came back and he had somehow gotten up on the couch and was on the top of the back cushions! I was in total shock and he just looked at me like "what mom?". I still can't believe he did all that by himself. The funny thing is that he does this stuff while I'm not looking :) So I just left him on the couch this morning when I went to work.
I came home at lunch because I was worried about him on his first day home alone. The pain patch only lasts 3 days so it "ran out" around 10:00 this morning...the vet had said there was a chance he might be in some pain once it got out of his system. So I took it off at lunch because it was looking loose and I didn't want Gidget to get tempted to play with it (it can be fatal if they lick it or eat it). He ate pretty good at lunch too (still just baby food).
When I got home after work, he seemed more energetic and ate a few bites of canned dog food (the first time he's done that). He doesn't seem to be in any pain....I'm not sure how long the meds from the pain patch stay in his system but so far, so good! He hasn't gotten up on the couch by himself anymore that I'm aware of. He seems to like his little bed though - he's hanging out in it right now! I've been taking him outside at night and he seems to like walking out there better than inside (I guess it's softer and better traction than my hardwood floors). And he went up the side steps all by himself tonight!
And he was super happy to get some mail today from Mama G and family!!
This morning (his first day home alone), I had his bed all ready on the floor - since he can't get up on the couch by himself. I put him in the bed and made a big deal out of it hoping he would like the bed since he's not used to it. I walked away for a second and came back and he had somehow gotten up on the couch and was on the top of the back cushions! I was in total shock and he just looked at me like "what mom?". I still can't believe he did all that by himself. The funny thing is that he does this stuff while I'm not looking :) So I just left him on the couch this morning when I went to work.
I came home at lunch because I was worried about him on his first day home alone. The pain patch only lasts 3 days so it "ran out" around 10:00 this morning...the vet had said there was a chance he might be in some pain once it got out of his system. So I took it off at lunch because it was looking loose and I didn't want Gidget to get tempted to play with it (it can be fatal if they lick it or eat it). He ate pretty good at lunch too (still just baby food).
When I got home after work, he seemed more energetic and ate a few bites of canned dog food (the first time he's done that). He doesn't seem to be in any pain....I'm not sure how long the meds from the pain patch stay in his system but so far, so good! He hasn't gotten up on the couch by himself anymore that I'm aware of. He seems to like his little bed though - he's hanging out in it right now! I've been taking him outside at night and he seems to like walking out there better than inside (I guess it's softer and better traction than my hardwood floors). And he went up the side steps all by himself tonight!
And he was super happy to get some mail today from Mama G and family!!
Monday, July 21, 2008
4 days after surgery
I took Buster to the vet this morning and picked him up after work today. They un-bandaged him and had him dressed in his cute little shirt when I got there to get him. Everyone kept saying how happy they were with how he was doing. And vet came me liquid antibiotics (yay - no more force feeding him pills)! She also snuck some special food in my bag that he really liked day...she said it's very nutritious if they aren't wanting to eat much (it was cute to see the vet look to see if anyone was looking and then stick the can in my bag real quick)!
When we got home, I put him down when he walked on the door because Gidget was quite excited and wanted to check him out. After she calmed down, he walked over to the pee pad and went potty! While I was telling him what a good boy he was, I started to put his meds (5) in the fridge and I turned around and he was gone! He had went over to his water bowl and was drinking water! Then I took him in the living room and put him on the couch. I ran into my bedroom to change into my bum clothes and hurried back to find him sitting on top of the back of the couch! A few minutes later, he was done with that and got down on the seat part of the couch....then a few minutes later, he was back on top again! Then back down again - all by himself (and of course when I wasn't looking). Such huge progress since yesterday!!!!!!!
And we don't have to go back to the vet until 7/28 (to have staples and stitches removed). I'm pretty happy about that - driving to Kville seven times in the past week has been a bit much especially with the gas prices!
Some pics from this evening:
Taking a rest break...
Wondering what the heck Gidget is doing.Apparently she has decided to help mommy with the weeds in the yard.
Gidg loves rolling around in the grass. Buster is a bit prissy and insists on a blanket when outside!Saturday, July 19, 2008
Shopping!
I found these shirts at Target this morning! Supercute!! I love that they have short sleeves and were only $4.99 and they are travel related. I couldn't resist the Eiffel Tower one even though it's pink :) Too bad Gidget won't wear clothes!I found cute shirts at WalMart but they were all sleeveless so his incision area would still be a tad exposed.
These protect him nicely and they're just sooo cute!
He's home!
I picked him up at the vet today and he's doing so much better. His eyes are sparkling again and he seems to feel so much better. He walked at the vet's earlier and ate. The girls at the vet even commented on his improvement and how much better his eyes looked!
Once I got him home, he walked a little bit too :) He was looking antsy on the couch so I took him in the kitchen and put him down and he walked over to his pee pad and went potty. He's really improved a lot since yesterday. His mood seems better too. He seems happier and you can tell he's a lot more comfortable.
(blurry pic from my camera phone)
Once I got him home, he walked a little bit too :) He was looking antsy on the couch so I took him in the kitchen and put him down and he walked over to his pee pad and went potty. He's really improved a lot since yesterday. His mood seems better too. He seems happier and you can tell he's a lot more comfortable.
(blurry pic from my camera phone)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Pics - evening prior to surgery
I took Buster this afternoon to get the pain patch put on. They also decided to try to go ahead and shave his leg and shoulder area. They said they like to try to do it while they're awake so they aren't under anesthetia as long. He let them do it so he's ready for surgery tomorrow. I also found out that my favorite vet is doing the surgery (along with another vet). That makes me feel better.
I was worried that Gidget would try to mess with the bandage around his neck (over the pain patch). She's usually very curious but she's totally ignored it. The vet said it can be fatal if she were to lick or mess with the actual patch so I'm glad she has no interest in it! Hopefully she'll be the same way when he comes home on Saturday.
I was worried that Gidget would try to mess with the bandage around his neck (over the pain patch). She's usually very curious but she's totally ignored it. The vet said it can be fatal if she were to lick or mess with the actual patch so I'm glad she has no interest in it! Hopefully she'll be the same way when he comes home on Saturday.
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