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Not getting better! Okay, I am officially extremely frustrated! It has been 8 days since Tucker's liver shunt surgery and he is not really progressing! He hardly ever wakes up. He has been eating, drinking, and urinating fine, until today. He ate like a little pig yesterday and woke up more to play. But now he can't stop trying to chew on himself, he smells horrible (like dead fish...), and he will not eat or drink. He has slept alllll day! Am I just expecting him to be well too soon?!? Is he just having a bad day, and his incision is bothering him?!? I hate seeing him like this, I want my old Tucker back! Any suggestions? |
the smell don't sound normal.. i would call the vet.. could be he has an infection. poor baby. I hope he gets better soon. |
Did they give him an antibiotic? If they did that could be making him tired if not I would take him in to check for infection. When Cali had her surgery she was sleeping allthe time for over a week and her surgery wasn't as extensive. Hopefully he will start to feel better in a few days. It takes a lot out of these little ones. Good thought for Tucker and hugs from Cali. |
they didn't give him an antibiotic, which worried me, but we asked the surgeon and she said no just lactulose, and then our regular vet said he was fine a few days ago upon examination. im worried sick, i wish i could just get him to eat some and he would wake up a little |
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the incision looks good though, i mean couldnt you see if it was infected? |
Sorry to hear the bad news. |
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I think I would be worried about the smell being an infection too. Did you ever get a thermometer? Anything over 103 I would be going to the emergency vet. I think sleeping is the body's way of recovering so that wouldn't bother me as much. He has to at least be drinking though, pedialyte would be best. Keep us posted, I'll say a prayer. |
Thanks for the replies everyone. Tucker still slept almost all day, but when he wakes up he seems more himself (SUCH a relief to me). He does not have as strong on an odor. Because of his shunt he would always have a salty smell from his mouth because of the toxin build up. I've done some research, and we've come to the conclusion that since his liver is rejuvinating almost 4xs in the next few weeks-months that it is having to detoxify more, hence the odor. He has had a better day, but this whole recovery has been a bit of a roller-coaster so I hope it continues to get better with time. His staples come out Wednesday, right now they are driving him insane! I'll keep you all updated. Thanks again |
I'm glad you found some relief! It sounds like Tucker is hanging in there very well & is on the road to recovery. You're a good mom to keep such a keen eye for detail, keep up the good work! |
We are all hoping and praying that Tucker continues to improve each day...hang in there! |
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Poor Tucker . . . I hope he will hurry up and recover soon . . .we will keep him in our prayers. Annika and Tiger sends their slurrpy kisses :) |
I hope Tucker is already well down the road to recovery... Surgery for LS is slow in healing and it can cause the blood values to be off in the blood panel. Please keep us posted... |
Hope your baby gets well really soon! Sending prayers & hugs your way! |
I hope your little one is improving. Can't wait for an update. been keeping him in our prayers! |
I am sooo excited, my little Tuckerman has his "prance" back!! He is acting himself completely, just can't quick scratching! But tomorrow he gets all his staples out and a checkup from his surgeon. I'm anxious to hear what she has to say, but today- the 12th day after surgery my baby is back!!!! YAYAY! |
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WoooHooooooooooo!!! Fantastic news, Megan! Way to go, Tucker!! Good luck at the doctor today, and maybe the itching will stop, too, once the staples are gone? |
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Yay! Keep us updated please. |
Yah... I am so happy for and your little man. Keep us posted. |
back from the bet- he's all clear! he will go back for a bile acids test in 3-4 weeks and after that we can put him on a regular diet! his staples are out, but he most likely has allergies so we are going to start giving him benadryl. thanks for you concern everyone! Tucker is a happy healthy boy now! |
Megan - what wonderful news and so glad Tucker is on the track to a full recovery.:) In regards to his allergy did the vet talk to you about what food you are feeding him? Did he give you any suggestions? What shampoo are you using and does his skin have a lot of flakes? |
Cindy- right now his diet can't be changed, what food do you recommend we put him on when we can change it? He is not using any special shampoo, I don't even know where to start with that. He does have a little dandruff, but he hasn't had his normal bath. He mostly has red bumps |
Sounds great to me! :D |
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:happyboun Go Tucker!:happyboun I am so very glad to hear that he is doing better. |
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