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12-03-2008, 10:49 AM | #16 |
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| Liquid stitches was the only thing I could think of too. Thanks for the good thoughts
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12-03-2008, 10:49 AM | #17 | |
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I wish loving them was enough to be a good mommy, but the truth is, its a lot of emotional and physical work! And I am proud you didn't let your fear keep you from taking care of ralphie and getting him neutered! He will be so much healthier now!
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12-03-2008, 10:50 AM | #18 |
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| I had liquid stitches on the top layer when I had my appendix out...
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12-03-2008, 10:57 AM | #19 | |
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You are right about the emotional and physical aspect of loving these babies. It can be soo rewarding and soo terrifying all at the same time. I am so happy that his surgery is behind him. The vet told me that I was more knowledgeable than anyone he has ever had in there. He asked me if I was studying to be a vet, LOL. I said no...I am just overly obsessed and in love with my dog and I have Yorkie Talk!!
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12-03-2008, 10:58 AM | #20 |
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| Oh yeah, the vet also told me that i was a bit neurotic But that it was a good thing. Ha Ha!!! As if I needed him to tell me that.
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12-03-2008, 11:14 AM | #21 |
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| I know - I am 'obsessed, neurotic mommy' too! I was in with my dad and the vet when we did Louis' titer tests and my dad asked what a titer test was and I explained it to him - and the vet was like "Wow! Can you come and be my assistant!?!" Its rewarding to know our obsession pays off in knowledge that we can share with others and help others out with... I am the QUEEN of diarrhea knowledge because of Louis and I know TONS about hypoglycemia and immune deficiency because of Ella!! I made her a little bandage out of gauze and medical tape and coated the paw pad in Calendula, which is a homeopathic antibacterial, healing ointment...and I am sure she will be ok. I am buying her booties though!! LOL!!
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12-03-2008, 01:27 PM | #22 |
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| Oh my gosh, I can't wait to see her in her little booties...as if she isn't precious enough
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12-03-2008, 02:19 PM | #23 |
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| Is Ralphie home yet? I bet you can't wait to have him back home!!
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12-03-2008, 02:38 PM | #24 |
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| Yes, he is home...YAY The poor baby has stitches up both sides of his little belly. They look so gruesome and painful. I am just not cut out for this kind of thing. He was really happy to see me and started clawing at the nurse to get to me, and he started screaming in pain because he was over doing it. Just about ripped my heart right out of my chest He was pretty out of it but wouldn't sit still in his car seat and he kept yelping and whining. Finally I unhooked his harness and let him snuggle in on my lap with a blanket and then he was still. Poor baby just wanted to be near his mommy. I got him home and he peed and drank some water. He was really gulping it but they told me not to give him too much because it could make him throw up. I put him in his little onesie because of course the little stink was messing with his stitches. He took a little nap and when he woke up he was starving so I gave him 1/2 of a NV raw chicken medallion. Now he is sleeping next to me on his bed. I just hate this. I am sooo afraid that I am going to hurt him or rip out a stitch or something. The Dr. was way right when he called me neurotic, ha ha. I just love the little guy so much I can't stand it Thanks again for the support, I needed it so much and I'm sure I will need some more before it's all over with...lol.
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12-03-2008, 02:45 PM | #25 |
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| Whoooo!!!! I'm sure you'll do fine! Ralphie will heal fast! Did the vet give you pain medication for him? Poor guy yelping in pain would break my heart!
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12-03-2008, 02:50 PM | #26 |
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| Yes, thank God they did give me some pain meds for tomorrow and they gave him some shots for the pain today. And yes, the yelping was gut wrenching
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12-04-2008, 08:29 PM | #27 |
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| How's Ralphie boy doing today?
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12-04-2008, 08:33 PM | #28 |
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| He is actually doing really well today. He slept for the 1st half of the day and the rest of the day he was back to his "stinker" self, wanting to run around and play with his toys. He has left his stitches alone fairly well which really surprised me. I kept him in a onesie until this afternoon and I will put it back on when we go to bed. Thank you soo much for checking on the little Ralphin-ater!!!
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12-04-2008, 08:37 PM | #29 |
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| Awww so glad ralphie is home and doing well. I know how you feel about these little guys. I have 4 children and 3 babies. The babies really just kill me when they are sad and mushy. I'm sure your little guy will be up and about in no time. COCO PEBBLES TRIXIE |
12-04-2008, 08:47 PM | #30 |
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| Oh I know! When I 1st picked him up and saw those sad little doped up eyes I died a little inside And Ralphie is the type of dog that NEVER acts hurt or sad. No matter what he is going through. So when you see him sad, and yelping in pain...you know it must be bad
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