[Vinniedoggy]

A quick (and wonderful) update on Karmen! My mom took her to the vet today and the vet said that the healing is progressing wonderfully. They are very happy with how things look and are pretty certain that Karmen won't need to even be bandaged after this week. They said that the skin is growing inward like it should and there are no signs of infection. Her rear is still bandaged, so we can't see the wound, but when I saw it last week, I found it hard to believe that enough skin would grow back. At this point, they do not even think she'll need any surgery!!

I have to admit that I did not think we'd be at this point when I first posted here. My family was seriously discussing euthanasia, as we just thought that given the extent of her injury and her age that recovering from this wasn't possible. But she is acting completely normal and eating like a horse. Our vets are clearly pleased with how things are progressing.

I doubt we are still completely out of the woods, but things could not be better at the moment. I have always really liked the veterinary practice we use, but I have a totally new respect for what they do after this. Seeing Karmen get better from this is just amazing.