Peppersdad Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ouch looks nasty healing prayers and thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 So sorry to read this! Hope Roo feels better and heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mhall Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Poor Roo! Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooMomma Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thank you so much, everyone, for your good wishes. That has meant a lot to me. Roo came home about 8 last night. He cried out everytime he had to step on that front leg. I had to get a neighbor to help me lift him out of the minivan. He shook and panted all night, but he seems much better this morning. He finally drank some water, so I am glad about that. Here's the "after" photos.... He ended up with 9 staples in his shoulder. I'm impressed, I didn't think they'd be able to close it up so nicely. Roo has a puncture wound on top of his head, and another under his chin which is still draining and bleeding. He is on pain meds and antibiotics. He seems to be in less pain today, though certainly not back to himself. Lots of resting time for the next 2 weeks. Thank you again for the support. It was a rough 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Lookin' good, Roo! Hang in there all. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Hope it heals quick for you! Poor baby. Vet did a nice job. Edited July 23, 2007 by greyhound1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Sending lots of healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Oh, dear Roo... I hope the healing is quick and the pain meds can help him get comfortable. Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Oh no, poor Roo! Looks like the vet did a good job. When Fenway had stitches in his side I put a t-shirt on him, and he left it alone. I hope you can find a trick like that for Roo too so he heals quickly and nicely. Get well soon, Roo-ster! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 It looks really good considering what the before picture was. I second the t-shirt idea, I use a large or extra large t-shirt and cut straight up the back about half way and then you can tie those ends up to keep the shirt up close to his body. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Healing vibes comming Roo's way Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunshine123 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Wow, poor guy. He is looking good now. Here is to a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 The vet did a wonderful job!! Sending more prayers to Roo for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Tell your vet that it looks like he did a beautiful job on that closure. Been there and done that. If the cops ever come thru here with luminol, they're gonna start tearin up the floorboards and lookin for the bodies.... Hope that everybodies wounds heal quickly and uneventfully. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I am so sorry that must have been horrible to wake up to! Bless their hearts! But my two got into a really bad fight in the beginning and required stitches but they have never fought since and now they are Best Buds. But you are right it is never woth taking a chance! Hope all is quick healing and hugs to you! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 It looks really good - sending good thoughts for a quick and complete recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I am sending prayers and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hoping today is a better day for Roo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hope he is doing better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Glad to see he is on the mend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Oh boy what a slice! But I must say the vet did a terrific job stitching Roo up! Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Wow! That looks really good, considering! Hopefully both the flesh wounds and the emotional wounds will heal up without a trace. :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 How's he feeling today? Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hoping sweet Roo is feeling a little better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooMomma Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Thanks everyone! Roo is so much better today! He is eating and drinking normally, and he even trotted around in the backyard. The wound on his chin has closed up and isn't draining anymore, and the swelling has gone down significantly. The shoulder still looks really good, no signs of infection. Whew! Now the boys are getting used to wearing their muzzles out in the yard. Both of them keep trying to rub them off their noses. I'm not letting them spend a lot of time outside with each other, rotating their turns out instead. All three dogs are confused about the loss of easy access in and out (leaving the door open), but we will get into a new routine, I'm sure. Roo is standing here bopping my elbow with his bald head to get lovies. Yeah, he is feeling much better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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