meg_marsh Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 The doctors finally let me bring my little guy home - it was a very tough surgery and I have enough pain meds for another 5 days - that's 10 days on pain meds which is a lot for a dog. He is very worn out from the ordeal but happy to be home. The vets were great. Lots of stitches and I have to keep him quiet for the next 2 weeks - that's when the stitches come out........... I am so glad that the simple little surgery which became a very difficult surgery was a success and he is now home. Now, it will just take lots of TLC and time............ He'll get his Christmas bath after Christmas - not until the stitches come out ......... plus I will have to clean up after him - unusual - but he can't control his little "pp" very well right now - I will keep towels under him until things get better - poor little guy............ but I am a happy camper to have him home and I can spend lots of time taking care of him - the Christmas chores are done - just one more quick trip to the grocery store and then I will really be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Glad to hear Tucker is mending. What happened to him? Take good care of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 He had kidney stones and one got caught in the urethra. He is only 5 1/2 lbs. so all surgery is very exacting - all his little parts are very small. The docs got the stone back into the bladder so went ahead with the surgery to remove all 3 stones. Unfortunately, the stones kept wanting to return to the urethra making it very difficult to get them out. There were 3 docs working on him and the all said that it became a very difficult and extended surgery. He was supposed to come home the next day - instead 3 days. He had very good care and it will just take some time...... He is here sleeping next to me right now............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Meg, I'm so glad you had such good docs for your little guy. Pets are so important to us; they are really part of our families. You are sure to have a very Merry Christmas now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Meg, I'm glad to hear that Tucker is doing better. What kind of dog is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Coleen, 1/2 Maltese & 1/2 Papillon. Not a designer dog - just an elderly woman had one of each and wanted to know what puppies would look like - 5 1/2 lbs of all boy! Found him on the internet classified section in Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I am glad he is home and recovering. It is so hard to have our pets hurting. I have 4 chihuahuas under 3.7 pounds so I know how hard it is on the little dogs. It is so easy to spoil them too. Right now, I have 3 of them on my lap:) while working on the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Meg, I'm so glad Tucker is home with his mamma...I'm sure you are both much happier now. You could go to the medical supply store and buy some of those disposable pads they use on the beds. Much easier to just roll up and throw away and they are plastic coated so no leaks like towels. Enjoy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Actually, he has been trained to potty pads - buy them at the pet store. But, because of this type of surgery, his control isn't the best. I am concerned because his urine is pale pink so I know there is some blood in there - may be due to the nature and severity of the surgery - will have to check with the vet. Since they don't use potty pads at the vet, I don't think they would have picked up on this - moms always pick up more than the docs!!!! He did have a good first night at home and has eaten a little but is refusing water - may have to resort to the dropper and force some water - will wait awhile and see how the morning goes - sometimes I think I should have been a nurse - between dogs and my daughter have done way more nursing that most people I know .......... oh well - at least not much fazes me ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Meg, Sounds like you have it under control and little Tucker is lucky to have such a caring loving nurse to take good care of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Meg call the vet right away...ask weekend people what they think about the pink Urine...there may be a bleeder that they didn't get all the way closed and you shouldn't wait till tomorrow. I don't mean to scare you, but its better to bug them now than to wait and find out the damage is to far gone..... Glad to hear that Tuck is home, and let us know what the vets said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hi Tucker! Abby and I are so glad to hear you are home with your Mommy and feeling well enough to eat some. Get better real soon and take it easy. Abby says to milk it for all you got as Doggy Mommy's are suckers for our big brown eyes and will do anything they can for us! Love, Abby May Licks-a-little and her Mommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Poor little Tucker! Hopefully he will be back to his puppy self in a short time. Sherry, your Abby May is darling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsigler Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hi, Meg, I had to go to your webshots and find out what little Tucker looks like! SO CUTE! Poor little guy. I hope he isn't in pain and mends quickly. Hopefully the pinkish urine is normal while he heals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Well - did talk to the vet - yes the pinkish urine is normal for a few more days - I had figured that 4 days would be all, but guess this will take awhile. Did go over and get some additional pain meds - they sent me home with an anti-inflammatory - isn't enough. He keeps shaking and I think it is pain, so now he also had some true pain med. Hopefully he settles soon and gets some rest which he really needs right now. He is my little buddy. Thanks for all your kind words and good wishes. Warm hugs to Abby May - SOOOO CUTE! It looks like these 2 are about the same size! Little bodies, Big hearts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 So glad to hear that its normal for now....poor little tike....I so wanted a little dude like this one when I got Sara...but we will keep her for now...., but I so want a smaller dog the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Meg, I was so glad to see this post this morning. I was thinking about Tucker last night when one of my dogs was sitting in the chair with me. He will be his ole self soon!!! Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Oh my, so happy to hear that your little guy is mending Meg, it's so scary when our furry family members get sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 He was home - but I really had to take him back last night. He was refusing water and food & it is difficult to force enough water for proper hydration. Anyway they put him on an IV and gave an injection for pain - maybe today will be better - Just feel so sorry for the little guy - was a tough surgery. He has lost 1/2 lb. and he started at 5 1/2 - he better not loose anymore - I have to fatten him up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm so sorry about your little friend. We had to take care of my MIL's schnauzer when it went through a tough time. We live 45 minutes away, and for three or four days, I was traveling back and forth from her house to the vet--another 30 minutes. The issue was finally resolved and now she has another schnauzer. MIL is 84 years old and is happy to have a warm little body to sit in her lap. "Wilson" is a younger pup but tolerates the love she gives him. I feel for you and what you're going through. Those critters pull our heart strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept_id=130&brand_id=299&cm_mmc=Google-_-Dog+%26+Cat+Food+Brands_Canidae-_-Canidea+dog+food-_-Broad_Ad_935659029%7C-%7C100000000000000011930&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000011930-_-935659029 Hey Meg - Try changing Tucker's diet to an all natural food without any ash which some manufacturers add for a filler. Ash causes stones to form in older pets. Canidea is an all-natural brand and above is the web site for ordering by mail. Perhaps you can find a local supplier. You might find another brand too, so just read all the labels. Also stay away from corn meal as it is highly abrasive and difficult to digest. Science Diet that some vets carry isn't good for sensitive pets. You can always cook your own pet food and I'm sure there are suggestions on the web. Hope Tucker rallies soon. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Oh Meg, I am sorry for little Tucker, bless his heart. I hope that he gets better today and you can bring him back home. You are both in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Poor little dude....hope all is better today....Give him a hug from a human Auntie....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreacher Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Another pet food that is super is Taste of the Wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks for all the input on diet - the vet and I have worked together over the years with his diet - he has always had a sensitive tummy. They have sent the stones into UCLA for analysis and from that we can make the best determination for his diet. He was on a low residue, no ash, very pure food before - now, until we get the results, he is on a food high in brown rice and chicken - also low residue. My vet is very sensitive to the issue of diet - especially with these little guys. He won't be home tonight but we are hoping tomorrow. The vet thinks he may have an infection that the antibiotic he is on is not taking care of. Will do a urine culture today - had the xrays last night. So, will go visit him later & I am glad he is on IV fluids until we can figure out what is going on. The second issue in my life - my DH almost didn't make it out of Seattle for xmas - well, he is not out yet! The airport ran out of deicer and all flights had been canceled. Luckily they got some deicer and a few flights will be going out today - He and the guy he is traveling with did get a flight to San Diego (luckily they are both gold members with Alaska Air) and they will drive over from there very late tonight - that is as long as Sea-Tac stays open. I may get everyone here after all. So for those of you in the PNW - stay warm & I do hope travel plans for you &/or your loved ones are successful. It has been horrid this year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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