Thanks for sharing.. So glad to hear she is doing well
Huggles
Pat in OK
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From: argosy68
Date: 8/18/2008 8:34:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Jabby-1st Vet Visit-Post-Op
Well, today we went for our Post-Op checkup at the Vets. Some of the
girls came out to see her before we went in for our consult.
Shortly after we were called in the Tech offered her some liver
treats but she was just too excited/nervous to take it.
Our Vet arrived, checked her over and said she was doing fantastic
and healing well. Her incisions are scabbing and peeling, so I would
think they'd be a bit itchy. The wonderful thing is you can hardly
see the incisions! We set her on the floor and she walked around, but
mostly followed me, staying close. Aww, my Jabby-Gurl! The vet said I
did a great job, now maybe I can take better care of myself and I
almost fainted at the clinic after our appointment. I don't know
why...?
Her pain meds have been cut back to 2X a day and the anti-
inflammatory 1X a day. And, we're allowed to take 5 minute walks, 2-3
X a day, very very slowly. This is to make sure she uses all 4 legs
to strengthen up those muscles and ligaments. We're to keep her off
any slippery surfaces, so no hardwood/laminate/tile/vinyl flooring.
She's been walking around her little blocked off area of the sitting
room (where we spend most of our time). And, been going pee and
poopie fairly regularly again on her pee pads in this same area.
Tonight, she's a bit lame on the right side (grade 4), I'm not sure
if it's from the activity today or because the cat may have stepped
on her when she was burrowed into a blanket tonight. I'm not going to
get myself over worried over it, because I'm sure she'll be better
tomorrow. Not to mention, her pain med schedule has been altered, so
she may be adjusting.
Well, I think that's all for now, I'm looking forward to our first
little walk tomorrow and I hope the weather cooperates!
Blessings All...
