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01-01-2008, 09:04 AM | #1 |
Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California
Posts: 6,700
| Tweedle had her surgery! A note from her foster mommy... Good morning, For those of you who have been following the story of Miss Tweedle, she had her surgery yesterday! Below is a note from her foster mommy, Valeri. Many of you sent cards and gifts to Miss Tweedle and Valeri said she is overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of YT members. Personally, I can't thank you all enough for your prayers, well wishes and kindness for this angel. She is on her way to being well and ready for her forever home and much in part to your prayers. Have a happy safe New Year! Dear Tweedle fans, Today was the first knee surgery. The right knee was done as planned. Tweedle incase you did not know has been debarked by her former owner(s). Debarking is done frequently by breeders and those who want to hoard dogs but as not to have neighbors notice etc. It is a delicate procedure where the vocal cords are notched in order to deal with 'volume control'. There is not a way to do this with precision. You will not know if the dog will be able to make some sound or none at all. You need to be very careful that only a tiny amount of cord be removed as not to cause a lot of scar tissue build up over the years. Tweedle can make no noise, this means that she had a real butcher job done on her vocal cords; she has extreme scar tissue which made it almost impossible to intubate her for the surgery. When she was finally Intubated she was completely purple due to lack of oxygen! Very scary for just the beginning of the procedure. During the surgery she did great!!!! She is resting comfortably on medication and the more we keep her off the leg the better. She will have her spay, the left knee surgery and a surgical excision of the scar tissue in her throat to prevent her from having heart failure at a later date. We are planning for early Feb. I do have a couple of photos from the surgery, not for the squeamish. I will send later. Valeri
__________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster |
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01-01-2008, 09:09 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca
Posts: 2,376
| It's very good to hear about Miss Tweedles great recovery. A precious gift of her healing and doing great makes it a Happy New Year.
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01-01-2008, 10:00 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 2,133
| Bless her precious little heart! Do thank Valeri for the update, and the sweet thank you card she sent! Our Tweedle couldn't be in better hands! Thanks for keeping us "in the loop" Kathy - our prayers continue to go up for this sweet girl and all who care for her!
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! |
01-01-2008, 10:01 AM | #4 |
Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR
Posts: 2,056
| Awww. I'm glad she's doing ok after surgery. Thanks for the update!!
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01-01-2008, 03:42 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va.
Posts: 757
| Glad everything went well.
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01-01-2008, 04:27 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada
Posts: 5,514
| glad she is doing good, poor little girl. hugs and kisses to you for looking after her as you are. post pictures when your ready... pooh's mum |
01-01-2008, 04:35 PM | #7 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,111
| This is the first I heard of this surgery for Tweedle and Im glad to hear she did well..Im so sad about her being debarked and that she can make no sounds at all..thats simply....sad...Im glad she is so loved by you now!! I hope her upcoming surgeries go well too!! Dawn |
01-01-2008, 04:40 PM | #8 |
Lovin' My Mika-Monster Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,462
| i'm so glad she pulled through the surgery all right i hope her next surgeries go well, too
__________________ Mika & Ollie |
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