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She is doing great! She is sleeping a little more than normal but I'm sure she didn't rest well at the vet's office. She has an appetite! She ate her breakfast and took her pills with no problems.
I don't have a cone on her yet. I did wake up several times during the night and heard her licking so I said, "Dolly, stop licking - you don't want one of those awful cones!!" and she did. I know I can't let her lick it - but I hope I can just watch her because it seems having a cone just adds another thing for her to contend with. Do most people have to use one after this surgery? The vet didn't have one on her - but the written instructions warn that if they start licking, I will need to get one. I actually have one of the soft ones that I used on a bloodhound foster - may be too large for her, though. Fingers crossed that we can avoid it.
So far, it looks like the swelling has spread a little bit but I'm hoping it won't get worse. I have some pictures but cannot figure how to post them here.
Wow that girl is one tough doggie! Yeah she'll probably spend a lot of time sleeping, but then again she's so tough, maybe not. The cone of shame is dreadful but most folks do use one, there are few dogs who can't resist the temptation to lick the stitches raw. Keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get to 'em or that would be an icky situation.
Have a great weekend together!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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232323232fp93232>uqcshlukaxroqdfv7:35=wp>2337=564=96;=XROQDF>27476;252;234wp1lsi Dolly Momma before surgery
232323232fp93232>uqcshlukaxroqdfv992:=wp>2337=564=96;=XROQDF>27476;2529234wp1lsi After Surgery
232323232fp93232>uqcshlukaxroqdfv5799=wp>2337=564=96;=XROQDF>27476;2528234wp1lsi After surgery
Well - that didn't work - trying to import photos from Snapfish - I'm having technical difficulties 
.......sorry......
Hmm. These are wee images:
When you go into Snapfish, view othe full-size image and then right click, "select image URL" and come back here. Open the "Tree" icon in your editing toolbar, paste the URL and it should appear full-size.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Here she is on her old ratty comforter (instead of the nice orthopedic fleece I bought her)...but it "smells like home mom!!!"
Just to celebrate that I've learned how to post photos - the proper size even - here she is before her surgery.....she still has that beautiful expression, though!
Awwww These are great to see!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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This morning the swelling is moving up under her belly - will this be ok till tomorrow? Vet did say it might happen and if so to bring her in for either draining or bandage.....hoping to avoid the Emergency vet on a Sunday if there is no danger. Thanks!
Hmm. Hard to say since we're not vets but is it warm to the touch? Oozing? Smelly? If not it's probably OK. Have you tried a warm compress for a few minutes to help it drain?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I will try the warm compresses - she is not feeling too great - she is staying in the open crate - doesn't want to eat - I made her take pain meds and antibiotics.... I will take her in tomorrow - because this is a big turn around from just yesterday.
Try not to be discouraged. Many dogs come home super energetic and then crash hard for a few days. The lack of appetite is totally common, the pain meds will do that. But for your own peace of mind, a quick visit to the vet will be worth the effort.
Good luck tomorrow, I hope you have a restful night together.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I hope today us a little bit better for you guys. She is absolutely a beauty, a lady for sure.
Esther and her Snoop
Thanks guys - we were there when the vet opened this morning - she is dripping fluid pretty rapidly - has a large area of seroma under the entire belly - and has an elevated temp.
So - they are keeping her and will call me later today. Hoping this is a minor setback. Not in a panic yet
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