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Maverick has bilateral avascular necrosis in his hips and will be getting a femoral head and neck ostectomy on the right side next week, followed by the left side four weeks later. The vet said he'll be able to run and play like a normal dog afterwards and he has a very good reputation, so I'm hopeful. This vet is in the same office as the doctor that did Maverick's elbows last year.Maverick has an appointment at the specialist tomorrow to see what they can do about his back legs. This is the same place that did both of his elbows last August. Just hope we can get him at least to a place where he can play and run without pain. Unfortunately it'll probably take another surgery.
I have been up all night with arrow. He did not like wearing the cone in bed. On top of that, he’s an old guy and normally has to wear a diaper in bed at night because he leaks, but I didn’t have the heart to put the diaper and cone on him so of course we had a little accident.
So now I’m laying on the couch in the living room with him, at 4am, cone off, just trying to keep him calm and not paw at his eye. Seeing him in pain and so confused is absolutely heartbreaking.
I am not sure there is enough coffee in the world to keep me going today.
I have been up all night with arrow. He did not like wearing the cone in bed. On top of that, he’s an old guy and normally has to wear a diaper in bed at night because he leaks, but I didn’t have the heart to put the diaper and cone on him so of course we had a little accident.
So now I’m laying on the couch in the living room with him, at 4am, cone off, just trying to keep him calm and not paw at his eye. Seeing him in pain and so confused is absolutely heartbreaking.
I am not sure there is enough coffee in the world to keep me going today.
Poor boy. If he has to wear for a couple of weeks they do make a soft cone for dogs. Much easier to sleep in.I have been up all night with arrow. He did not like wearing the cone in bed. On top of that, he’s an old guy and normally has to wear a diaper in bed at night because he leaks, but I didn’t have the heart to put the diaper and cone on him so of course we had a little accident.
So now I’m laying on the couch in the living room with him, at 4am, cone off, just trying to keep him calm and not paw at his eye. Seeing him in pain and so confused is absolutely heartbreaking.
I am not sure there is enough coffee in the world to keep me going today.
Poor boy. If he has to wear for a couple of weeks they do make a soft cone for dogs. Much easier to sleep in.
We used an E collar called comfy cone. I just checked and they sell it on chewy.com. love that placeI was going to look into one of those today. I wonder if they will prevent him from rubbing his eye? Do you have one to recommend?
Nice looking pup, I have several Shepards they are calm in nature for the most part, he looks to be in great shape as well. He will make it keep positive thoughts.A couple more pictures of Kona. This guy has been great, so calm and well behaved, not sure if its just his nature, or if having heartworms makes him quiet and lower energy.
He starts the really serious part of the heartworm treatment in a little under two weeks, which will start a really stressful month or so for all of us.
Kona looking like he's posing for the camera:
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Our Lhasa Apso, King Tut, has a sizable growth on his hind end. We had it tested and it’s benign. The Vet said unless it causes an issue with walking, sitting, or going to the bathroom, it’s not necessary to surgically remove it. It isn’t bothering him at all. Should we have it removed because it is unsightly or just let him live with it? Kind of afraid to do unnecessary surgeries at his age. Tut is at least 12 years old. We don’t actually know because he was rescued from the pound.
Sorry to hear this. She was a beautiful dog!If it isn't bothering him I'd let the old boy live with it. Like you say, surgery at his age would make me nervous.
We just lost our beautiful 12 yr old pitbull Maggie to cancer. She was rescued from an abusive situation and let me tell you, she was the best.
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Rest in peace princess.
That's always tough after a surgery. Still praying for him and hope you get some much needed rest soon Morgan!!I love Arrow so much, I do, I love him more than anything in this world. He’s my baby, but right now it’s like he’s a newborn and if I don’t get some sleep soon, I am not sure I’m going to make it. At best I’m getting 4 hours a night, and that’s being real generous.
Thursday morning (stitch removal day) cannot get here soon enough!