My pup is going under surgery today :(
 

Yesterday morning I woke up and noticed Ted's face was all puffy, and when I picked him up he wouldn’t let me touch him. At first I thought his hair was just messed up until I touched and could feel the squishiness. I was a little concerned and people told me not to worry it was just a bug bite. So I go to work, and then come home at lunch to check on him. What I thought was just swelling at the time, had gotten bigger and now just under his chin was getting puffy as well. Then I called the vet, they told me to bring him in so they can give him something to reduce the "swelling".

When I got to the vet they looked at him and found where he had been punctured. There was puss coming out of the side of his face. They were able to extract some fluid from it and saw that the entire side of his face and under his chin was filled with puss. They came to the conclusion that the 2 dogs were playing and he got bit by here and it got infected.

Now he is going into surgery today and I am very scared. He's so small and I don’t want anything to happen to him.. they are going to have to make an incision on his cheek and pull 4 teeth. The vet thinks the teeth are making the situation worse. He has double teeth, the baby ones have not fallen out yet.

But regardless, I am very worried about my baby :(

The poor baby. Bud and I are sending prayers for Ted's safe surgery.
Hope your little fellow is running around again in no time. Keep us
posted. Carol & Buddy

GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!! Good thing you got him in - bless his heart - that could have turned really serious if not caught in time - I bet he'll be fine in a day or so - but Hang in there and all the best

Poor Ted. Good thing you are such an observant Mommy!!! Prayers headed to you and Ted.

Big hugs to you and Ted! We will keep him in our prayers and we will also pray for a speedy recovery!

Before you know it he will be back to his romping self!

Poor little guy he must have really been feeling bad with all of that bacteria in his system. He'll feel so much better after the surgery. Prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep us updated.

Prayers are on the way .

Prayers and warm thoughts from Izabela and Pepper.. I'm sure after the surgery he'll feel much better, no more infection and the double baby teeth might be bothering him as well. Please update us on your little guy

Prayers and hugs are with you.... Poor baby, keep us updated.....

We are praying that your baby get well real soon! :)

Update on Teddy
 

I just got a call from the vet. He had to pull 6 teeth. He also had to shave the side of his face and he has stitches there with a small hole for drainage. I havent seen him yet. I dont get to see him for another 4 hours. I hope hes ok. He must be so scared.

My other little one is walking around the house sniffing and crying looking for him.

Thanks for the update. I am glad he came through surgery just fine. Too bad about the teeth, but I'm sure he is pretty out of it right now. I would go buy a heating pad since they seem to have trouble regulating their temperature after anesthesia. Be sure and ask your vet for some pain killers to take home with you.

I just read this. I'm glad that Ted is out of surgery. I remember reading your posts about his bad mouth odor. This must have been so painful for him.
Wishing you both a speedy recovery.
Jessica

I am so sorry that your baby had to have surgery! Kudos to you though for you for being such a good mom to notice he wasn't feeling well.
Please keep us updated on his progress!

Michele & Bailey:aimeeyork