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Not to worry you further but I would check (now) to see if all of her immunizations are up to date - ie. kennel cough and distemper. I adopted Scooby at the humane society and he came home with kennel cough. With her being so young and having to have surgery plus having to stay there for five days I wouldn't want her immune system to be comprimised with an infection.
I would guess that she has to stay there for a week because she'll have to wear one of those halo guards. I would certainly go and visit, although I would go in calm and cool, like no worries because dogs do pick up on our energy. I have no doubt she will be thrilled to see you and for a little bit she will be with her person. The vet schools are really good at taking care of animals and while it is scary to put your beloved pet under, she will come out healthy and well from this. Have some faith, visit her and keep us updated on her progress! :) ~~~shark~~~~~~~~ |
Are you getting her fixed at the same time? Something I do for all my furkids is to leave with them one of their soft toys, and a blanket of theirs. It is just some comfort to them. When Dino was so sick the last time, I was at the vet hospital with him from 8am to 9pm. I sat on a rolling chair in front of his cage, and talked to him. We both slept together, and my vet and all the techs were shocked with this. I don't think they realized how attached we are. It just really helped both Dino and myself. Afterwards I sent the staff a fruit basket. And I gave the night nurse a tea pot she wanted from a local coffee/tea shop in town. She would rock and sing lulabies to Dino after I left. A previous patient donated a rocking chair to the vet hospital. The night nurse rocks the small animals when they are afraid, or just needing to have a mommy or daddy around. She fills that role beautifully. |
Got a call from the vet yesterday. Bella's surgery is scheduled for Tuesday at noon. I have to take her in and leave her on Monday at noon. I understand that they have to do blood work and premedicate her on Monday night.
With all of the support I received here and in doing research I feel this is best of course to go ahead and get this done. I asked about getting her "fixed" while she was under and they said no. They explained that this surgery is very time consuming because they are freezing each and every eyelash and it will take about 3 hours. They said that was long enough to be under anesthesia and she can't be under longer than that. I'm trying hard to stay strong. I never realized I would fall in love so hard and so deep and so fast as i have with her. She rests her head on my pillow each night and she is always there for me. She has never let me down. I will do the same for her and do what is best. I will update next week when things happen.... Again, thanks to all that have posted here. You are truely angels. It's meant the world to me. |
Oh and she got her first "big girl" hair cut this week. The pic is in the gallery. I tried to put it on my sig line but can't figure out how to....
Thanks again.... |
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As far as visits - I would! It'll let her know you haven't gone away, and the affection from you will help her heal and also give you more peace of mind. Best of luck to you and to her! Sending her lots of positive thoughts for a fast recovery!! |
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Please keep us posted. My Norah :doghead:and I are keeping you both in our thoughts. She'll be fine!
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Took her in yesterday at noon. The vet was very kind and actually butch if my gay dar worked. Made me feel very at ease. Promised me this is a common surgery and she would be fine. But, of course I cried on and off all day and didn't get to sleep till around 4 am this morning. That's ok, I would rather her be doing good and me having problems than the other way around. Sounds like she is doing just fine. They called late yesterday to assure me she was resting and was ok. I had packed her a bag with a few small toys, her favorite baby and her blankie. The tech said that she had those in the crate with her. So, that was comforting. They called this morning at 8:00 to let me know she did good all night and did not have diarrhea and did eat her dinner and those are the two things they watch for if a baby is stressing too much. So, so far so good. Surgery started at noon. The doc said i may be able to pick her up today if she wakes up from the anesthsia good enough. Keeping my fingers crossed tight. Trying to stay busy.....thanks all for your support...you will never know what it means to me... hugs (f) |
Good luck to you and bella I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers, the dogs are a great comfort to me especially at this time while I am sick with the shingles. She'll be just fine!!
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Hey BFF...breath.....Bella will do well and she will be home soon. She is in capable hands and the surgery is a common one. Is she spayed? I dont remember if you spayed her....
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TY lipstixgal...keeping you in my prayers and thoughts as well honey.
BFF, No on the spaying. She just turned 6 months old and they won't do it along with this surgery. Trust me I wanted to. They said she will be "under" for up to three hours because it is a very tedious surgery and that is the longest they can have her out. So, after this, I will have to right away get another surgery scheduled. But, rest assured I will. I always try and do the right thing for my animals...as we all do. Hugs and ty for the kind words. Oh and the breathing? Wow that did help, ty for reminding me....lol. |
((((((((( Belle ))))) hang in there!
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Hip Hip Horray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baby bella is home safe and sound. The surgery was a complete success. She did awesome!!!!! Picked her up a little while ago and other than being a little sleepy, she seems perfectly fine!!!! Her eyes are barely even swollen. She has antibiotic drops I will put in three times a day and that's bout it. I can't believe how truly wonderful it all went. I can now....breathhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. You guys rock, your support was amazing and your words warmed my heart and helped me get throught this... Hugs to ya'll and we are forever thankful to you.... belle and bella (f) |
good to hear that everything is ok
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prayers answered
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So glad it all went so well!!!!! My Norah is too! When will she get spayed?
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I wanted to give an update in case this may help any of you in the future.
If you remember my puppy, Bella, had Distichia (her eyelashes grow in toward her eye instead of outwardly) and I was told by her Vet and by the experts at the UT Vet hospital she needed surgery and she had it of course.... I whined and cried to many of you and thank God you guys were there for me, reassuring me and holding my hand. I honestly could not have gotten through that without you. Now, update....six months later....went in today for check up. Her lashes, the Distichia, have grown back. We are back to square one. Or are we. My Vet called the UT vet hospital and they said that these lashes were probably new ones and not the ones that they "froze". Oh really? Would have been nice if they had told me that this could happen six months after. However, NOW they don't recommend surgery, NOW they recommend once a day eye drops to help lubricate the eye so the lashes don't hurt or interfere with her vision. Ok let's see.......$8.00 a bottle drops vs. $1,000 eye surgery with a huge amount of stress on both of us. Wonder which one i would have picked if given the opportunity back six months ago. I'm not saying that this surgery would not work on other animals and may be needed. But, i wanted to put this out there because i'm a firm believer that information is power and i don't want ANYONE having to go through what we did for .....basically...nothing. Thanks and hugs to you and your babies.... belle Oh and P.S. She got spayed back in November.. :) |
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I guess second opinions are a good thing to get for pets too.
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I'm glad she's not having eye surgery!!
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