Glad Jabby is healing fine! Gloria C "Be strong and courageous... for God is with you wherever you go"
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:33:12 +0000Subject: [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...
