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08-10-2008, 06:51 AM | #376 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario,Canada
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| That breaks my heart to see her face like that. Poor baby...I'm praying they figure out something that will be better for Emma. She's been through so much already. Dena you must be devastated to see her like that again. Praying for strength for you too. God bless you both
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08-10-2008, 07:35 AM | #377 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MARIETTA GEORGIA
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| She is so cute,even with her little face with her stitches coming out,i have been watching her blog and she has a lot of energy for a little one. |
08-10-2008, 08:06 AM | #378 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| That poor little one. There must be something to hold those stiches inplace while her mouth heals. I hope something works for her Dena so you can stop worrying and just enjoy this baby and get her to a good weight. Hang in there. Finger's crossed for the two of you. |
08-10-2008, 08:17 AM | #379 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Oh Dena....I know you must just be a mess having to see her like that. This just breaks my heart. She still looks like such a little angel though, and I am hoping and praying that there will be more than the doctors can do for her. I will keep checking back for updates sweetie
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08-10-2008, 08:18 AM | #380 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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| It's just so frustrating.... Tracy (Beabble) and I talked in length about WHAT WOULD WORK.......... and we just couldn't come to any real options. They can't possibly keep stitching... they are ripping right through her skin... then it splits... the stitches are in tact, but the face is torn.... I'm not even sure she has anything left to attempt to stitch to! I actually went out at 3am and bought super glue to try to close up the wound.... but got home and was too afraid to try it. I would think that would be an option for the vet though.... "surgical" super glue (same thing) and I bet it would hold better.... the only reason I didn't do it, is because I'm unsure of the possible toxic reaction being in the area where the wound is. The fumes alone are enough to burn MY eyes, let alone her little nasal airway. Maybe the surgical stuff is more of an option... So I'm waiting to see the vet.... She's up to 95 grams today.... let's hope she at least continues to gain... I wouldn't be surprised if she were fighting an infection soon....
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08-10-2008, 08:22 AM | #381 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Oh gosh that poor little girl! I know it has got to be so incredibly frustrating to just not be able to help her right away. I am so happy that she is gaining weight though, that is wonderful. And I totally agree with you about the super glue thing - it may definitely work, but WOW is that stuff super strong and having to put it right by her tiny little nose....gosh, I can't even imagine I hope like heck that Emma doesn't get an infection...I am saying tons of prayers for her Dena
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08-10-2008, 08:22 AM | #382 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | it sucks that her stitches keep popping. it has nothing to do with the fact that they are dissolvable, though. they are usually used in oral surgery, just like for people. if only you could keep her from rubbing her face. i'm sure that's causing a big problem. what about a bathroom sized paper cup? if you cut out the bottom would that fit around her head and be long enough for her not to rub?
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08-10-2008, 08:23 AM | #383 | |
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08-10-2008, 08:29 AM | #384 | |
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The stitches are staying in tact... it's just that every time she even opens her mouth to nurse... yawn... or even cry.... the skin is now pulled so tight from the second "clipping" and stitching, that it rips the skin away from the stitches....
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08-10-2008, 08:47 AM | #385 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Those stiches are starting to be a real problem! I hope the vets could come up with a better solution. More prayers of strength coming your way from LA! |
08-10-2008, 09:09 AM | #386 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida
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| Ouch poor baby! I read this thread this morning for updates and it breaks my heart to know that she is struggling so much with this. I see what you mean about the not being enough skin to keep stitching up I hope they come up with a solution soon. I know her palate is intact which is great. Maybe they might have to let the lip heal like this until she is bigger and has more growth around her lip area that they can attempt it again. I don't see how they would keep restitching I know the vets know when to stop and when they feel that they can proceed. I'm still very happy to know that she is continue to gain slowly. I wouldnt try the NewSkin glue either. Here's what I found on that skin glue: The adhesive is similar to crazy glue and some other skin adhesives used in Canada and Europe, but, according to Quinn, it is stronger, more flexible and less toxic. It works by simply squeezing the wound together and applying the glue on top, essentially forming a bridge. It can be used practically anywhere on the body except the hands, feet and around mucous membranes such as the lips. The glue does not have to be removed; it simply wears away as skin cells are sloughed off I'm praying that she can get relief from her mouth. ((hugs)) Genie,Cookie,Lola,Angel & Lucky |
08-10-2008, 09:17 AM | #387 |
Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny
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| As soon as I read that Emma's stitches tore loose again, my first thought was the glue that is used for wounds. That poor little one is trying so hard and it's a shame nothing is working. The vet did such a tremendous job fixing her little face. Maybe tying gauze or something all the way around her head to help keep her wound from opening. Hold it in place with a rubber band or something. I can picture it in my mind, but I can't really describe what I see as a possible help. I'll keep praying for a solution. Hugs.
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08-10-2008, 09:19 AM | #388 |
Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC
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| God bless you for taking this baby in and it breaks my heart to hear this. Prayers for you, the baby and everyone involved.
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08-10-2008, 09:34 AM | #389 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: maine
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| Any chance of possible keeping her sedated a few days to give it some time to heal? |
08-10-2008, 09:41 AM | #390 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida
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| I thought of those little butterfly bandaids . They are tiny and hold a cut closed together. I'm sure even those will have to be cut to fit her tiny lip and will have to put changed a few times a day maybe.I know I'm probably being a PITB =pain in the butt just thinking of anything that may work.It must be extremely frustrating for you . You are doing the absolute best anyone could ever do for Emma.There was no one else that could have helped Emma better than you have been doing. Good Luck today at the vets,will keep praying and crossing my fingers that somebody at the "Dogtors" has a "Lightbulb Moment" and has an idea that will work! Genie,Cookie,Lola ,Angel & Lucky |
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