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dryoasis88 · 04-24-2011, 02:35 AM

Hepburn is still recovering, but so much better. He is playing, although I try to keep him calm and resting like the vet says, we all know how hard that can be... The drain in the wound was pulled yesterday and I finally saw the wound (stitched up of course) for the first time (I refused to see it before yesterday, I was having enough trouble with the image of the attack in my head, I didn't want to add the image of his wound to that). It looks horrendous and it will look bad for a while longer. Hepburn is back to his old self pretty much and wants to be petted and have his bandage rubbed a lot (the stitches are pretty itchy I guess). He even made his sunday trip to the junk market around the corner today and got extra loving from his friends there. We go back on tuesday for a bandage change, friday for a bandage change and a week from tomorrow to get the stitches pulled. They are concerned about one part of the wound that it might have healing problems, but so far it looks great and the vet was surprised at how well it has healed thus far.

yorkieusa · 04-24-2011, 05:25 AM

I'm so glad he's recovering well. I hope the wound does heal completely. It sounds like he is feeling ever so much better and I think it's a good thing that he gets out and about to do things. Let us know how things go, especially, the wound healing.

Lisa and Pic · 04-24-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I'm so glad he's recovering well. I hope the wound does heal completely. It sounds like he is feeling ever so much better and I think it's a good thing that he gets out and about to do things. Let us know how things go, especially, the wound healing.

Just want to ditto what yorkieusa posted and also add that it was good to hear in your posts that the store owner took responsibity for this unfortunate incident.

Buster Brown · 05-03-2011, 03:23 PM

I was just checking up to see how Hepburn is doing. I hope the wound is healing well and that he is feeling great. Best Wishes

dryoasis88 · 05-03-2011, 09:08 PM

Sorry for the lack of update: Hepburn is doing fantastic! His wounds healed all completely and his stitches were removed two days ago. Luckily, the one part of the wound area that looked like it could cause problems just healed up and all is good. He still is wearing a bandage, but mostly to keep him from scratching with his hind legs. The vet said to leave the bandage on for 3 days after the stitches go on, so I am removing it tomorrow afternoon when I am home to watch him, just in case.

Thanks again for all the support!

orlnurse · 05-03-2011, 09:20 PM

Glad to hear Hepburn is doing so well

04-24-2011, 02:35 AM	#61
dryoasis88 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 99	Except for the Bandage, it is like it never happened! Hepburn is still recovering, but so much better. He is playing, although I try to keep him calm and resting like the vet says, we all know how hard that can be... The drain in the wound was pulled yesterday and I finally saw the wound (stitched up of course) for the first time (I refused to see it before yesterday, I was having enough trouble with the image of the attack in my head, I didn't want to add the image of his wound to that). It looks horrendous and it will look bad for a while longer. Hepburn is back to his old self pretty much and wants to be petted and have his bandage rubbed a lot (the stitches are pretty itchy I guess). He even made his sunday trip to the junk market around the corner today and got extra loving from his friends there. We go back on tuesday for a bandage change, friday for a bandage change and a week from tomorrow to get the stitches pulled. They are concerned about one part of the wound that it might have healing problems, but so far it looks great and the vet was surprised at how well it has healed thus far.

04-24-2011, 05:25 AM	#62
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm so glad he's recovering well. I hope the wound does heal completely. It sounds like he is feeling ever so much better and I think it's a good thing that he gets out and about to do things. Let us know how things go, especially, the wound healing. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-03-2011, 03:23 PM	#64
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I was just checking up to see how Hepburn is doing. I hope the wound is healing well and that he is feeling great. Best Wishes __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

05-03-2011, 09:08 PM	#65
dryoasis88 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 99	Hepburn is doing great! Sorry for the lack of update: Hepburn is doing fantastic! His wounds healed all completely and his stitches were removed two days ago. Luckily, the one part of the wound area that looked like it could cause problems just healed up and all is good. He still is wearing a bandage, but mostly to keep him from scratching with his hind legs. The vet said to leave the bandage on for 3 days after the stitches go on, so I am removing it tomorrow afternoon when I am home to watch him, just in case. Thanks again for all the support!

05-03-2011, 09:20 PM	#66
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Glad to hear Hepburn is doing so well __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae