Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Please send Cougar some white light and prayers. He's at the vet right now. They are going to sedate him and then give him stitches where he peeled back an inch or so of skin all the way down on his ankle. He slid on the floor and his foot went under the door. He must have jerked it back trying to stand back up right and skinned a big chunk about an inch. They are going to keep him tonight instead of sending him home drunk. I don't care much for these vets, but our new regular vet is too far away (about 40 miles) for this type of thing (open bleeding) on a Friday afternoon with rush hour traffic. I hope they are competent. They just a horrible bedside manner. They talk to you and treat them like they are just dogs, not like they somebody's pet. Cougs has had reactions when he's went under before, but I had his previous chart faxed over so they would know it all. Please cross all paws, send light and say a little prayer for my 11 year old Cougar. Thanks! TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Why do they always do these things on the weekend or late at night? Good thoughts for your boy. I know how you feel. The vet I prefer is an hour away from my home. Keep us posted. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Poor little sweetie! He will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanUOP06 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 This just happened to Matty 2 weeks ago (her leg went into a drainage grate on the road). It healed up amazingly well with 8 stitches. I will be wishing the best for cougar Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarcR Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Ouch! Hope he does well and heals quickly 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...
Burpdog Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I hope all is well. It is amazing how such freak things happen all of a sudden. Sheana slid in the back yard one day and put her foot through the fence and did the same thing. It sounds like cougar did it worse though. Prayers for Cougar :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Awww, prayers for your baby. Hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks everyone. It looks yucky since all he has is a thin membrane left over his vein, but the skin is all still there just scrunched down. I think it will be fairly easy to fix and I am more freaked out about this particular clinic and the fact that Cougar has to go under. Hopefully, I'll have good things to report tomorrow. Thanks again. TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonya Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 :candle :hope :candle :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 keeping Cougar in my thoughts. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Sending good thoughts your way and hoping for a good update tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hope everything goes ok. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sending prayers. 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...
patricia Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sending prayers and white light. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sending healing thoughts for your boy!!! Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Good news! Although, I have not yet unwrapped the bandage (we'll do that a little later today) to see how the stitches look, Cougar is feeling much much better today. Yesterday was pretty rough for him. From the cut, the stitches, the anesthesia, the stress of staying in an awful kennel overnight, he was pretty freaked out and banged and bruised up. I was worried enough Saturday at one o'clock that I called the vet and had him prescribe some pain meds in case he acted out of sorts all weekend. He was violently shaking after only a minute or two of being up on his feet. However, I returned home and he zonked out for several hours, we crated him and left for a few hours and after that he ate and then zonked out again, so I didn't see any more signs of major discomfort and refrained from giving the Deramaxx. He slept well last night and got up twice during the night to go out. He had drank a ton of water over several sessions as I was taking it up so he wouldn't woof down too much at one time. He ate again this morning and when we returned from church he bounded out of his crate pretty much near normal. He has reclaimed his spot up on our bed this afternoon and dozed almost the entire time since I've been home (this is normal for him now at almost 11). He even cockroached up on the bed when I was in there folding laundry. That made me feel so much better. I am normally a low key person, but I was so worked up over this I felt horrible all weekend. I'm glad to report that Cougar feels much better and I've purchased 3 more area rugs for our house hoping this will not happen again. Thanks for all the good thoughts! Tara, Coach and Cougar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 This is great news! I know all to well about getting worked up, you have a right to, he's your baby. Glad he's doing better. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Great news, Tara! I'm so glad Cougar's home and on the mend Heal up quickly, sweetie Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Poor baby, I am so glad he is feeling better. 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...
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