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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Did you get a chance to have the Vet take a look at Willow today?
Sometimes incision sites actually end of having a "drain" put in. I know it's "disturbing" to keep seeing the draining. It does happen sometimes after surgery.and it also does eventuw stop!! Others will jave to share their experiences, but it can go on for several days at least. I still would jave a Vet look at it.
Extra hugs!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
flora said
How long does this drainage last?
Each animal is different. Some drain for several days while others do not, and other get a seroma because it didn't drain (that's what happened to our Jerry). So drainage is good as long as it's not smelly or green. Let your vet know that you are concerned, that way they can take a look at it.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi.....drainage seems to have slowed down considerably. Anxiously waiting for next week so these stitches can come out. I think that's when I will breathe a huge sigh of relief!! She has a pretty good appetite (for ground hamburger😊)!
That's great news! I am glad to hear that she is feeling a bit better 
We would love to see some pictures of her if you have a chance.
Jackie and Huck 
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
And we finally peed!! Yay Willow! But I think she has overdone it for the day. She is definitely doing a lot better today than she was when I first posted. I think I'm still in over my head, though. Going back to work for two days. I'll be worried, can't lie about that. Thanks for all the advice and words of encouragement.
paws120 said
That's great news! I am glad to hear that she is feeling a bit betterJackie and Huck
I don't know how to post a picture
You are doing an EXCELLENT job!! Give yourself credit, recovery is not easy and you and Willow are standing strong and staying the course!!👍
For someone who thinks they are "in over their head", you sure are showing us all what a WARRIOR WOMAN looks like!!!
Soooo happy to see this great update😁
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too !
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Here's a link for adding images
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
benny55 said
Here's a link for adding images
I will try tomorrow from my desktop at work. Thanks!
Hi everyone. Update on Willow....went to the vet yesterday for a laser treatment. Everything looks good! She is getting around pretty good now. One week home and all is good, considering. Thanks for all your words of encouragement. Today, I'm not so overwhelmed!
Whew! That is terrific news. Laser therapy is great for incision healing, I love that she was able to enjoy it.
Relax and breathe, you've earned it!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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YAAAAAAAY FOR WILLOW!!!! 😙 SOOOO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR UPDATE!!
Things should get better and better now....slowly but surely. Her sparkle coming back is the best thing in the world! And it's still early!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Update! Willow got her stitches out yesterday. And she finally got a much needed shower. She will have one more laser treatment in two days. She is quickly getting back to her normal self and figuring out life on three legs.i cannot thank everyone enough for your encouragement and kind words. It helped me immensely these last two weeks.
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