Thalie
Posted : 6/4/2011 10:32:03 AM
Thanks for asking and to everybody for the continued good thoughts.
If you ask me, she is doing fine. The side incision looks OK, a little bit red but not swollen or weeping; I am keeping an eye on it. I was able to take a peek at the gum and it looks like somebody took a little thingie to make cantaloupes balls and used it there. It seems to be fine also. She finally pooped yesterday morning.I knew it might be a while after the surgery but did not think it would take 48 hours;. I was very happy to see poop, lol. She is eating well, sleeping well, has her energy back, and does not seem in pain. She only tried to reach her stitches a couple of times but she will wear that cone until they are out and some more after that.
If you ask Flem, she is the most deprived and bored dog on the planet. Here is her list of complaints - I am glad she is not unionized or I would be in trouble :
Flem : Why are we not going on walks ?! I need to keep all those squirrels in line !
Me : You have a 2 inches long gash on your side, Flem. It needs to close off a bit better before you can put stress on it.
Flem : Why am I kept on leash in the yard, allowed only short outings, and cannot lay and roll in my grass ?! The lizzards will take over and the puppy one house over needs overseeing !
Me : It is around 100 with full sun, you do not need a sunburn, Flem. You know, that gash we talked about... it needs to stay clean. Same for your mouth, no poop allowed in there.
Flem : Why am I not getting my ice cubes after being in the yard, my stuffed Kong in the evening, my stuffy to carry around, my rawhide to gnaw on ?!
Me : You have a hole in your gum, Flem. We want it to close and stay as clean as it can in the process. We do not need you to keep reopening it. Once you are allowed hard kibble, the other things will come back also. By the way, give me my flip flop back.
Flem : Hurmph ! Pftttt ! Argh !
Me : I know. I love you too.