Charlie Update

[littlewhip]

He has an absces The vet tryed to dran it but it so large and inflammed he couldnt do it, He got a shot for pain and a antibiotic shot, He has to go back next week, if its not better they will do surgery I feel so bad, why didnt I notice this sooner, the vet said it is common, He sent him home on calvamaxa and some pain med, He seems to be resting better now, I asked if it had anyhting to do with his food, he said no, he is on a good diet, it just happens, he weighs 7.4 pds , Please pray he dont need surgery, I hope it will heal with the help of the meds. thank you all, I appreciate your help & prayer

[Jody Renfroe]

We will be praying for Charlie and you!!

[vainchick5]

Aww poor Charlie!! My poor Coco had this like 2-3 mnths ago. Hers was big as well, and right on her bootie. So they drained it and did surgery, and she was back to herself that night The surgery was quick, and she was done. So try not to worry too much. Coco is only 5 lbs but did great. I have learned my lesson and when I see her scoot I immediately express her anal glands. Keep us posted on Charlie. Where is his abscess?

[Yorkiekids]

Prayers are coming your way.

[Ellie May]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully it shrinks and he won't have to have surgery.

[Ozzie'sperson]

Poor baby! Thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[littlewhip]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

Aww poor Charlie!! My poor Coco had this like 2-3 mnths ago. Hers was big as well, and right on her bootie. So they drained it and did surgery, and she was back to herself that night The surgery was quick, and she was done. So try not to worry too much. Coco is only 5 lbs but did great. I have learned my lesson and when I see her scoot I immediately express her anal glands. Keep us posted on Charlie. Where is his abscess?

That was the one thing the vet said to watch for was scooting, But he didnt do that, It came on so suddenly, Im happy Coco is better, now i know what to watch for if it happens again, Or if any other babies show signs.The abscess is to the right of his anus, he did open it slightly, so its draining some, Iam tring to find some old sheets for him to lay on, it will stain. he also said light bleeding is normal.

[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by littlewhip

That was the one thing the vet said to watch for was scooting, But he didnt do that, It came on so suddenly, Im happy Coco is better, now i know what to watch for if it happens again, Or if any other babies show signs.The abscess is to the right of his anus, he did open it slightly, so its draining some, Iam tring to find some old sheets for him to lay on, it will stain. he also said light bleeding is normal.

Yea it's horrible isn't it? I felt so bad for my poor baby. Now I feel bad for yours. It looked so raw and painful. I also hadn't caught Coco scooting but now everytime I give them a bath, I squeeze their glands just to be safe

[littlewhip]

here a pic of my sweet boy, I made him all comfey on the couch when we got home. He is doing better he finally ate

[sabsab00]

Poor Charlie Im glad he is eating! I hope he heals quickly - keep us poasted!

[marcerella02]

poor little guy. My vet was telling me about the surgery and from what i've heard they have really perfected it.. in the past some dogs would come home with no control in their bum but it sounds like that doesn't happen anymore. Just to ease your mind in CASE they have to, but i sure hope they don't.. i will be thinking of Charlie

[kalina82]

aw i'm sorry he has an abcessed anal gland. As for the surgery, is he just talking about draining it or is he talking about an anal sacculectomy (removing the gland)?

i've seen this surgery done many times and they do really well afterwards.

[littlewhip]

Originally Posted by kalina82

aw i'm sorry he has an abcessed anal gland. As for the surgery, is he just talking about draining it or is he talking about an anal sacculectomy (removing the gland)?

i've seen this surgery done many times and they do really well afterwards.

He said first they will put him under and try to drain it, but if its to bad, then he will remove them both, he said they dont really need them, praying it wont come to that, he is 3 and i have never had any problems with him. Do you think he should be eating any thing speacial?

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by littlewhip

He said first they will put him under and try to drain it, but if its to bad, then he will remove them both, he said they dont really need them, praying it wont come to that, he is 3 and i have never had any problems with him. Do you think he should be eating any thing speacial?

it really has nothing to do with their food, so your vet was right. An anal sacculectomy can be a tricky procedure so if your vet isn't that experienced with it i would take charlie to a specialist to have it done. When i was working at a regular practice the vet had only done a few and she was nervous about the outcome (all the dogs did fine btw) because if its done wrong you can cause incontinence.

[GinosMommy]

awww poor lil guy! I hope he feels better soon!