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jatx wrote:
Recovery
Happy and not even missing that hind leg! Margo is back home and recovering well. The amputation went well and there are only minimal issues. She's draining a little more than normal (according to the vet). I've had to express the wound multiple (More) |
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blacklablove wrote:
The deer
Before all the snow hit i was outside with both dogs. Our 3 year old American Bulldog/Boxer was on a tie out leash. Our 12 year old black Lab tripaw was loose. I was cleaning up the yard. It was a beautiful day. I was standing on the edge of our pro (More) |
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jerry wrote:
How to Prepare for Pet Loss Before It Happens
Preparing for pet loss of your beloved dog or cat is never easy. But you can take some steps now that will make your pet's final moments easier on both of you. Prepare for Pet Loss and Honor Your Best Friend In memory of Skyla and all our T (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Tripawd Tuesday: Jerry the Cat Leaves a Legacy of Love
Perhaps the famous veterinary surgeon / writer James Herriot was talking about Jerry the Cat when he said: "I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions o (More) |
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kara wrote:
Kara with puppy Charlie, and the fawn boxer is Shilling my old man. (More) |
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4haunteddogs wrote:
Friday night Ruby
seems to be better so far, other than the stitch she ripped. I called the Vet and spoke to her on the phone. I told her about Ruby still trying to get to the stitches and that she is able to reach them even with the cone on. She told me I might ne (More) |
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4haunteddogs wrote:
Ruby rips stitches
Day 22 post op, these stitches/staples have been in for too long Ruby says! She did this a few days ago, but at times keeps trying to do more little by little. You can see the slimy substance on the incision line of what is left of seepage. She is (More) |
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c1nicolei wrote:
Sarge update
We went to have his ultrasound yesterday to evaluate where the abdominal bleeding was coming from. In typical Sarge style, he was excited to greet the veterinary staff and had his excitation nub wiggle going in full force. The tech that has done hi (More) |
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c1nicolei wrote:
It's so hard to say goodbye.
Sarge has slowed down in the last few months, but has faced each day like a warrior. The night before last he was clearly distressed and we actually thought we might lose him. He became unresponsive very quickly, his gums were white as paper and he (More) |
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Ashley wrote:
Post-Op Day 1
Last night was a little rough. We did not get much sleep. Around 1am all the hospital meds started wearing off and I got really, really anxious. The way my leg felt was not normal so I started whining to let moms know how unhappy I was. Mommy Ashl (More) |