My nightmare the past week or so...

[BiewerYorkie]

First of all, I HATE Pitbulls. I know, "mine isn't like that" but I still don't like them at all and think having/breeding them should be outlawed. Off my soapbox now.

I am so sorry about your baby. I agree that the wound should NOT have been closed completely. I would go to another vet if I were you.

I had a similar people experience. I had major abdominal surgery that was sutured shut with staples. I was in the hospital a week. I was surprised to see the doctor did not put in a drain.

Well, when I went to get the staples out, it BURST open and the drainage shot way up in the air, shocking the surgeon half to death. Needless to say, I had a major infection and had a big hole in my abdomen. It took weeks of wound treatment at the hospital as well as HEAVY dosages of antibiotics (which, BTW, caused an allergic reaction with a head to toe horribly itchy rash).

Your baby needs to be on antiobiotics for sure and as I said before, you need to find a new vet. I won't be going back to the surgeon that did my surgery anytime soon.

Praying,

Louise

[BiewerYorkie]

Originally Posted by Nanee5

Hi all! Just to let you know what is going on with my Gizzy... Well, the wounds, as you know, abscessed. Both sides where his wounds were started to rot away, and he was my zombie dog for about a week or so. Last Friday, he had reconstructive surgery and the vet cut all the dead rotting skin away and now, he is my frankenfuzzy dog He is doing wonderful and will get his sutures out this coming Friday. Thanks for all your support and prayers for our family. It was a rough month for sure!

PS -- I'll post pics soon.

I am sooooo glad he is doing better. It is horrible though that he had to go through such a terrible thing.

Keep us up to date.

Hugs,
Louise and Zachary

[Katie Jo]

I'm so glad your dog is going to be okay. My mom's dogs were killed by pit bulls that entered her house in September. Sad sad day- glad your baby is okay.