Advice needed....my baby (puppy) is having surgery

princessbelle · 06-23-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

I am sorry to hear that your pup needs this surgery, but I will tell you from past experience, its well worth it.

I had a chow/collie mix who suffered from the same thing and it was just miserable for him until the surgery.

Recovery was really minimal, albeit he was a much larger/older pup than yours. The only one issue I can remember was the halo knocking about the house.

Best to you - I am sure she will be fine.

Christie, thank you so much for the information. So, wow, your baby had the same thing? I've never heard of any other dogs having this. It is so nice of you to let me know that. Makes me truely feel like she's gonna be ok. Did your baby have to stay in the hospital 4-5 days too?

Thank you so much!!!!

christie · 06-24-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by princessbelle

Christie, thank you so much for the information. So, wow, your baby had the same thing? I've never heard of any other dogs having this. It is so nice of you to let me know that. Makes me truely feel like she's gonna be ok. Did your baby have to stay in the hospital 4-5 days too?

Thank you so much!!!!

Belle -

As best I can remember, it was about 3 days before Lucky could come home. This was over 10 years ago and after the surgery (I had both eyes done) he never had another issue.

As with human medicine, I am sure that animal medicine has also made leaps and bounds in treatment and it sounds as if your baby is in good hands.

We have been reading Cesar Milan's books and applying his techniques and philosophies to our schnauzers (two Giants and two minis). I mention this because its so important to remember that dogs pick up on our energies. Try to keep a calm energy with Bella as you take her in for surgery so that she doesn't feel your anxiety. You might be surprised (as we were) in just how true the theory can be.

Wishing you both the best!

princessbelle · 06-24-2010, 08:08 AM

I am astonished, humbled, thankful and honestly shocked at all of the responses to my thread. I am so thrilled at all of the responses to my problem and those of you that have come to offer comfort, information, support has just blown me away. You all rock!!! It means the world to me and omg has helped me so much. I am going to keep this thread going and continue to bring updates and more information until the day comes. Please feel free to ask questions to the ones that post here if there are problems with your animals and you need advice. Great information and support is all we need to get what we need to make good decisions.

Violaine.....I know now why some of my friends referred me to you. Your information is awesome. I can't thank you enough. Thanks for the link and the candid responses to my post. You have helped ease the pain and it gives me much needed strength to go through with this. I want what is best for Bella, no doubt and I am somehow going to get through this. Hugs...

Kim, my friend, you are amazing to me. I had not thought of getting her "fixed" at the same time. I'm going to call them this morning and ask. What a great idea. Thank you so much hon.

Gabriella...wow you've had two dogs had this done? Amazing!!!! Yes, what you say makes sense about keeping them to ward off infection. You have given me so much comfort. Thank you!!!

Brock, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your Hannah. Nothing hurts like loosing your best friend. ((((((((Brock))))))) It is so hard to make decisions on precious little animals that totally depend on us to make the right decisions. It is so hard knowing the decisions are what is best for our babies and not for ourselves. I admire you...you did the right thing.

Christie, you bring up a great point. I WILL try to be calm and upbeat for her and just continue to show her unconditional love as she has given to me. Thank you hon.

Gabriella · 06-24-2010, 09:49 PM

I'm happy I could share information that helped make you more comfortable
with the procedure..As I stated if you have any ? that I can help with feel free to get in touch..Also I feel I should apologize about the absolutely horrid spelling and the left out words on my post, when I reread it today I was mortified, I realized I must never type again late at night when I'm sleepy, I felt like I'd wasted all that money for that college education..

princessbelle · 06-25-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabriella

I'm happy I could share information that helped make you more comfortable
with the procedure..As I stated if you have any ? that I can help with feel free to get in touch..Also I feel I should apologize about the absolutely horrid spelling and the left out words on my post, when I reread it today I was mortified, I realized I must never type again late at night when I'm sleepy, I felt like I'd wasted all that money for that college education..

You were fine. We all have our off days for sure. Thanks again for your information and support, it is so very sweet and very much needed.

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