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    Dental Next Week. Talk Me Off The Ceiling? Pics Added.

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    Some vets let them go home when they're still a little loopy, figuring they'll recover better at home, and some want them to stay at the vet longer. Maybe ask which approach they favor, so you'll know what to expect time-wise?

     

    Given the wonky legs, you may want to bring a harness with you when you pick him up, just in case.

     

     

    We totally need pictures of this.

     

    He had puffy toes yesterday, so the wrap is off. He's still wearing his "hat" when I' not looking, though!

     

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    And yesterday at the vet.

     

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    Arthritis At Four Years Old?

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    We adopted Joe at 4, and he's always had owie back legs. We went through the "OMG! He must have osteo!" thing, had x-rays done, and, as above, it was diagnosed as most likely being a soft tissue injury. He got drugs and a lot of rest. It still flares sometimes, but I know what to avoid, and monitor his love of running around like a lunatic. (I still let him run, but I give an NSAID shortly after anything excessive.)

     

    These guys are athletes. Athletes get hurt. After you've ruled out the worst, you manage, and it's ok.

     

    I also wouldn't rule out a corn unless this is a vet truly experienced with greyounds. Can you post a pic?

    Dental Next Week. Talk Me Off The Ceiling? Pics Added.

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    Thanks, everyone. I'll pretend to feel better now!

     

    He got three stitches in his poor widdle footsie this morning. The vet put a Bite-Not collar on, and he laughed at it! He's wrapped almost to his arse (stitches are just above his paw), wearing a Thera-paw, and has his a towel collar on when I'm not looking. He's a baaaaad boy, and I love him! :wub:

    Rachel - my 11yo Baby just had a dental last week ... having just had one last November and January 2013 (so ... 3 dentals in less than 2 years). And she's started having occasional seizures. And this time, the dental was to remove a canine tooth that had so much gum erosion that the vet wasn't committing to how he was going to stitch the opening. GULP. I know exactly what you're feeling right now.

     

    Sooo ... I prepared by talking with Latifah (animal communicator) who informed me that Baby was NOT happy about this (geesh, thanks). And had some canned food and chicken stock on-hand (to soften kibble and provide soft canned food to mix in -- full cans of food cause unfortunate gastric issues in my hounds). And individual ice cream cups (like the ones you got in school). And peanut butter-filled frozen kongs.

     

    Fast Forward to today ...

    Baby came through the dental just fine. The vet had her first on the docket for dentals, and called by 11:30a that she was recovering nicely and that I could pick my sweetheart up by 3p. She was in a small amount of pain, which was quickly treated (the vet was willing to send pain meds & antibiotics home, but I had previously given him a list of what I already had in stock, and he prescribed out of my own medicine cabinet).

     

    I suggest:

    > if you have medications at home, document them and give them to the vet

    > make sure you know what to expect regarding any post-operative bleeding or swelling that you might expect (my vet told me not to expect any bleeding, so I freaked out when she had some bloody drool the afternoon she came home). You might plan on having some extra towels/blankets on Joe's bedding (to make it easier to clean up any bloody messes)

    > I personally can handle injuries with blood, but not pain. So I make sure the doctor outlines the meds that I CAN give (esp for pain management), in addition to the recommended dosage. And for the first 2 days, "better living through pharmaceuticals" was my motto.

    > make sure you have adult beverages for yourself when Joe gets home. And a friend to keep you company while you watch Joe sleep off the remains of the anesthesia.

    > and because you're still going to worry until you have everything under control, make sure you know what symptoms warrant an immediate revisit (or trip to the evet).

     

    Good luck, and please keep us posted.

    Thank you, thank you! Exactly what I was fishing for!

    Territory

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    If you play rough with a dog, it may use teeth. Brees has chewed on me plenty, and my aunt's mixed breed leaves bruises all the time. She likes to chew arms. My glasses have a gouge on one lense from Joe playfully lunging at me. My fault, not his.

     

    Both of mine have growled at me when I did something stupid that made them uncomfortable. It's ok. Give him space for a good long while.

     

    With Joe, I had a friend stay with him for my first day back to work after bringing him home. She was warned to give him space, not get near him when he was laying down, etc. When I came home, her whole family was there loving on him, in his bed, hanging over him, and generally doing all the things you shouldn't do. He was blissed out! BUT -- you can't use Joe as a pillow. That gets a growl. Brees mostly wants to be inside your body. Just glued to us. Sometimes, though, she gets annoyed when we crawl up her arse, and she growls. Totally fine. We move. Growling is good!

    Dental Next Week. Talk Me Off The Ceiling? Pics Added.

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    RedHead, that's exactly how I'm planning my day to be. Total obsessive mess.

     

    Jen, Violet's rhabdo thing was scary as hell! I'm lucky in that Joe LOVES to go to the vet. Any vet. It's the best. thing. ever. NGAP is about 1/2 an hour away, which is nice. Unfortunately, it looks like hubby can't go, and I'll be on my own. I'm waffling between walking dogs while I wait for him, or going to the mall and eating everything. Everything. I might start that now.

    Dental Next Week. Talk Me Off The Ceiling? Pics Added.

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    Joe's Mom, Reggie is 11 and had a dental in June. His blood work was not normal in April and he had to go on a hepatic diet. Everything was OK in June so he had several teeth removed. He was groggy after, but not enough to miss supper! (softened kibble and cut up chicken) He needs more out, but at his age theysaid to wait about 6 months. Hope all goes well tomorrow. Jean, Connie and Reggie

    Thanks! I'm *just* having a minor freak out. Totally normal in my world. I go worst case scenario for every thing. Logically, I know I'm overreacting. Shame I don't run on logic.

    Barking

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Agreeing with Irene! How long does it take between when she hears keys to when she's with you? Sheesh!

     

    Make your keys quieter.

    Is she crated? Can she not be, or can the crate be closer to the door?

    Stand outside and waggle your keys for a second. Walk in while she's still quiet. Rinse and repeat. Increase key waggling time. Do it more.

    Dental Next Week. Talk Me Off The Ceiling? Pics Added.

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    Posted · Edited by Riverhound

    Joe needs a dental. (It's on the 5th, with bloodwork to be done Wednesday.) He's 8, and hasn't had a full sedation dental in the four years we've had him. He has had several non-sed cleanings. (I booked him for a full dental once, but the vet said he didn't need it.) Anyhow, his canines are icky, and his gums look a little red. He whined last night when he was eating a pig ear, so I know things ain't right.

     

    I'm flipping out, and I shouldn't be. We're going to NGAP, and this is what they do! But, he's my baby, and I'm a total loon. :D

     

    So:

     

    He has wonky back legs. Do they swing them around to get them on the table?

    He overheats easily. They did his neuter, and presumably it was fine. Do I mention that?

    I need to worry and over think this, so give me some ideas to prepare things for his highness afterward. I'm planning on spoon feeding him baby food, cause it'll make ME feel better. What else is good to have on hand?

    He does get really loopy after mild sedation for x-rays. How much goofier will he be after this, and long do the effects last?

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