Lucy The Foundling - Update Well, after all your great advice and encouragement, Lucy (the old gal Yorkie I found) had her surgery yesterday. She had a spay, 3 mammary tumors removed, and 8 rotten teeth extracted (some were embedded in the sinus cavity). They did a pre-op exam, blood work and a chest xray before the surgery. Even with precaution, she still had trouble with her heart rate / blood pressure while under the anesthesia. The surgery went well, though the vet recommends Lucy not have anesthesia again. She was slow to wake up, and is in a lot of pain. They continue to give her pain injections, and monitor her closely. They think recovery will be slow. They want to keep her until Thursday evening for pain management and observation. I got the ear, respirtory infection and dermatitis cleared up, she has put on a few ounces (though she'll probably lose weight again), her foot pads have healed (from the embedded toe nails), and she's now utd on her shots. The Anipryl for the dementia is working great. We've been busy girls! My poor little Lu has been through so much. It just breaks my heart because I know she doesn't understand this is all for her own good. I know it's for the best that she be at the vet, but I just want to hold and comfort her, and tell her to keep on fighting. Wow, how quickly she has wormed her way into my heart. I am completely and hopelessly smitten. You guys gave good advice, but no one warned me about that. ;) I guess there are just some things us "newbies" have to figure out for ourselves. But after reading some of the other posts, it appears I'm in good company. :) Thanks for listening!- Kim (Lucy's Mom) |
Glad to Hear Good News Poor Lucy, she really doesn't understand anything right now. But, she will soon know how much better she feels each and every moment. She will really be able to grow and thrive with your devotion and love. It is amazing how these little dogs wrap their paws around your heart and change your world. Keep us updated and we will keep you and Lucy in our prayers.:) |
Thanks so much for letting us know how Lucy is doing. The poor thing has been through so much. I'm sure when she gets a little stronger and the treatment helps her feel better, she will be so thankful for her mommie. I really do think they know we are helping them. Knowing yorkies, I am sure she is as smitten with you as you are of her! Thank you so much for being there for this little one - she is so lucky you found her. Please keep in touch and keep us updated.:):aimeeyork |
Thank you for getting Lucy the care she needs and for loving her so much. I hope she's feeling better and give her lots of hugs from us!! |
Poor little Lucy. It's so hard when she can't understand why all this is going on. But she will know soon that she feels much better and that she is loved and the apple of your eye. Thank you for taking such good care of her. |
Lucy is so fortunate you are taking great care of her. Hopefully she is home with you soon to completely recover! We are in Baltimore too - Inner Harbor / Federal Hill area. |
Thank you for the update. I hope you and Lucy have many happy years together. |
I've been thinking about you and Lucy a lot, wondering how she was doing. Thank you for posting such a good update on her. :) I'm hoping you get to bring her home tomorrow and start giving her lots and lots of lovins. Bonny |
They may not be able to understand all that is happening to them with dementia, but they surely understand the feeling of being loved. Thank you for giving that to her and making Lucy feel safe and cared for. |
So glad to hear the worst is over. I always fear the don't understand that we are doing things for them and not to them. Wonderful that you found each other and just in time for little Lucy! Hugs from Marcy and wags from Sophie :aimeeyork and Bella :aimeeyork |
I am so happy Lucy is on the road to recovery. She will feel so much better soon. You are truly her angel. |
I am not familliar with your story of finding Lucy but I do want to say Thank you for being such a good Mom to her. Keep us posted and may Lucy have a speedy recovery. |
I think you'll discover that under your care and wrapped in your heart, Lucy will make remarkable progress. Bless you both. |
I just loved reading the update on Lucy. Poor baby she has been thru alot, but rest assured that she will soon forget about what she has gone thru. With the love you have for her she will certainly thrive. I hope she is doing ok now, I'm sorry to hear she had a rough time with the anesthesia. Please keep us updated on sweet Lucy. Thank you again for giving this sweet girl a home and love. |
Love goes a long long way in making things right in the world. Thanks for giving Lucy the blessing of unconditional love that she may never have had before. I wish you all the best. |
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