brindlebaby Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) My sweet Callie is going in for a dental tomorrow and also getting a growth (lump) removed from her chest (right between her front legs). It has grown from the size of a dime to the size of a half a golf ball. It is soft and moves and the vet acted like it was no big deal and she could take it off while Callie is under. She is 9 years old. To say I am a nervous wreck is an understatement! Please pray my baby girl comes through alright. I am so scared! Here's my nosey girl and her sister July watching mom takes some pics this evening. Edited June 5, 2008 by brindlebaby Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Many prayers coming your way.Please let us know how she does Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending good energy your way... My Kebo has his dental done tomorrow also (first time with new vet) so I will be pacing along with you. Hope the lump turns out to be nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I will be thinking of you and Callie :hope Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending good thoughts from Down Under!!! 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Kim, we'll be thinking of you and your sweet girl tomorrow. I know she'll do fine, and will feel much better with shiny clean toofers and without that unnecessary lump. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thank you all. I'm just so nervous about the anesthesia. We went and had the pre-op bloodwork done on Monday night. I will just be a wreck tomorrow. I will drop her off on the way to work and then wait for the vet to call... I know I won't get any work done. Our vet is pretty good and she knows how much I worry. I will get to talk to her when I drop Callie off, so I will go over my fears again. Sending good energy your way... My Kebo has his dental done tomorrow also (first time with new vet) so I will be pacing along with you. Hope the lump turns out to be nothing. Oh please let us know tomorrow how Kebo is tomorrow, I'll be thinking of him and you! He and Callie can compare shiny teefers! Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Kim, sending hugs for you and Callie! Lots of good thoughts coming her way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsahounds Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Try and stay calm Kimmers! Callie will do fine as long as you don't make her nervous! Let me know how you both are doing tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending prayers. 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...
Guest argolola Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I have your sweet girl on my prayer list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsysmum Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Very best wishes for Callie coming from over here. Quote Sue from England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending prayers for your sweet girl today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sending prayers and positive thoughts for Callie. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 How did Callie do with her dental and surgery? Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I was able to see the vet when I checked Callie in. She kept telling me not to worry, but she understands because she is my child. She said she does greyhounds all the time, and she knows all the worries about the anesthesia thing, they are monitored constantly by machines and humans, etc... The sty that was on her eye was completely gone (not sure if I mentioned that in my first post), she even looked up in the computer to see where it was. She said she would check it out while she is under to make sure it's gone. (IT WAS!) The vet called when she was out of surgery ~ she said Callie was nervous (me too!) so she took her first. She lost two teeth, a front one (which never would get white ~ I thought at her last dental she mentioned that it may of been from antibodys in her mother's milk or something ), but anyway she pulled that one - it's one of those little teeth on the top, but to the side. She said that from the gum around it, it looks like it could of been hurting her. She said it looked like wood... and my mind immediately thought of George Washington. The other small tooth way in the back (a wisdom?). She said Callie did fine during surgery. She threw off some PVC's (but said that is normal in greyhounds ?) and they gave her lidocaine and she didn't have another one. She was still groggy, but resting comfortably. She took the lump off her chest and said she cut it open and it looks to be fat. She said she doesn't think it needs to be sent off to the lab, but she could if I wanted. I didn't. I had the absolute WORST DAY at work, and I wanted to sneak out a bit early to get her, but ended up leaving late. Everything that could go wrong, did (although I will put up with that if I got a good report back about Callie). I didn't pick up my girlie until almost 5pm. I paid the bill and they had her tooth in a plastic bag (how sweet! ) Ack, it's long and red... ! They brought Callie out and I guess I didn't expect her to be so out of it! She had thick drool hanging out of her mouth, her eyes were all glassy, she looked so pitiful. Everyone standing there waiting to pick up their pet said, "Awwwwww." She was walking really slow and I had to boost her in the car. She laid down and I kept worrying something happened, because she is usually more active in the back seat. I had to help her out of the car when we got home and once inside, she had all this thick yellowish bloody drool coming from her mouth. My mom is feaking out asking over and over is she ok. I took her to our bedroom and tried to lift her on our bed, but she jumped herself. I was trying to calm down telling myself that it is only about 5 hours after surgery and she had a lot done. Once she laid down I looked at her stitches, wow, I never expected them to be so long! I got her settled on the bed and she slept comfortably. The dogs (especially July) were real sweet with her... July was really gentle (that is AMAZING!!) and was licking her ears. I laid down with her and was out like a light! I am happy to report that Miss Callie is pretty much back to normal today. She ate a good breakfast and is just lounging about, like any other day. She is on antibiotics, I think we go back in 2 weeks to get stitches out and as I am typing this I just notice that she starting to lick them so we will see about that! Thanks again all for thinking of Callie ~ I cant tell you how much that helped me! I am sorry this is so wordy! A couple pics of Callie from last night. p.s. I got the dental vaccine for her and now am worried. I will be watching her like a hawk and thinking every out of the ordinary thing is a reaction. Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Glad your baby girl is okay and hope she heals well Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I just saw this ---- glad she made it through! The drool is probly from the tooth pulling - just like us! If something happens and one socket starts bleeding, dampen a tea bag (lipton type) and press it against the socket. Should stop it quickly. A tshirt would also help protect her chest. What's a dental vaccine??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Sending good energy your way... My Kebo has his dental done tomorrow also (first time with new vet) so I will be pacing along with you. Hope the lump turns out to be nothing. Oh please let us know tomorrow how Kebo is tomorrow, I'll be thinking of him and you! Kebo is one sore pup...six teeth gone. I think he only has one or two incisors left. He was pretty stoned last night but today he seems to be back to his old self again. He is loving the soft diet he has to be on for the next week. Kebo before Kebo's offerings to the tooth fairy This was our first time with this vet and I am so pleased. She met with me earlier in the week to discuss my worries and draw preop labs. As soon as the dental was over, she called to give me a full report. Even better, the bill was about half the cost of a dental at my vet in Florida. She gets an A+ in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I was able to see the vet when I checked Callie in. She kept telling me not to worry, but she understands because she is my child. She said she does greyhounds all the time, and she knows all the worries about the anesthesia thing, they are monitored constantly by machines and humans, etc... The sty that was on her eye was completely gone (not sure if I mentioned that in my first post), she even looked up in the computer to see where it was. She said she would check it out while she is under to make sure it's gone. (IT WAS!) The vet called when she was out of surgery ~ she said Callie was nervous (me too!) so she took her first. She lost two teeth, a front one (which never would get white ~ I thought at her last dental she mentioned that it may of been from antibodys in her mother's milk or something ), but anyway she pulled that one - it's one of those little teeth on the top, but to the side. She said that from the gum around it, it looks like it could of been hurting her. She said it looked like wood... and my mind immediately thought of George Washington. The other small tooth way in the back (a wisdom?). She said Callie did fine during surgery. She threw off some PVC's (but said that is normal in greyhounds ?) and they gave her lidocaine and she didn't have another one. She was still groggy, but resting comfortably. She took the lump off her chest and said she cut it open and it looks to be fat. She said she doesn't think it needs to be sent off to the lab, but she could if I wanted. I didn't. I had the absolute WORST DAY at work, and I wanted to sneak out a bit early to get her, but ended up leaving late. Everything that could go wrong, did (although I will put up with that if I got a good report back about Callie). I didn't pick up my girlie until almost 5pm. I paid the bill and they had her tooth in a plastic bag (how sweet! ) Ack, it's long and red... ! They brought Callie out and I guess I didn't expect her to be so out of it! She had thick drool hanging out of her mouth, her eyes were all glassy, she looked so pitiful. Everyone standing there waiting to pick up their pet said, "Awwwwww." She was walking really slow and I had to boost her in the car. She laid down and I kept worrying something happened, because she is usually more active in the back seat. I had to help her out of the car when we got home and once inside, she had all this thick yellowish bloody drool coming from her mouth. My mom is feaking out asking over and over is she ok. I took her to our bedroom and tried to lift her on our bed, but she jumped herself. I was trying to calm down telling myself that it is only about 5 hours after surgery and she had a lot done. Once she laid down I looked at her stitches, wow, I never expected them to be so long! I got her settled on the bed and she slept comfortably. The dogs (especially July) were real sweet with her... July was really gentle (that is AMAZING!!) and was licking her ears. I laid down with her and was out like a light! I am happy to report that Miss Callie is pretty much back to normal today. She ate a good breakfast and is just lounging about, like any other day. She is on antibiotics, I think we go back in 2 weeks to get stitches out and as I am typing this I just notice that she starting to lick them so we will see about that! Thanks again all for thinking of Callie ~ I cant tell you how much that helped me! I am sorry this is so wordy! p.s. I got the dental vaccine for her and now am worried. I will be watching her like a hawk and thinking every out of the ordinary thing is a reaction. So glad she came through so well! Don't worry about the dental vaccine. Kebo has had it twice with no ill effect. Before he got it, he was needing a dental every 6 to 9 months. We went about 15 months before this dental. I really believe it is because of the vaccine. It doesn't do much for the tartar but his gums bleed much less when I brush his teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Glad she did ok. What did they say about the lump? Was it just a lipoma? My golden has one under his armpit and it grew from golfball size to almost tennis ball size. It doesn't bother him but I'm going to have it removed. Hope recovery is routine and all will be back to normal soon. Good luck with the stitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Sending good energy your way... My Kebo has his dental done tomorrow also (first time with new vet) so I will be pacing along with you. Hope the lump turns out to be nothing. Oh please let us know tomorrow how Kebo is tomorrow, I'll be thinking of him and you! Kebo is one sore pup...six teeth gone. I think he only has one or two incisors left. He was pretty stoned last night but today he seems to be back to his old self again. He is loving the soft diet he has to be on for the next week. Kebo before Kebo's offerings to the tooth fairy This was our first time with this vet and I am so pleased. She met with me earlier in the week to discuss my worries and draw preop labs. As soon as the dental was over, she called to give me a full report. Even better, the bill was about half the cost of a dental at my vet in Florida. She gets an A+ in my book! Oh my, gentle smooches to Kebo. Callie hasn't gotten anything from the tooth fairy yet, but I'll let her pick up something next week at Rescued Racers' picnic. If the tooth fairy would put something under Callie's pillow, her little sister July would steal it I'm sure. Kebo's vet sounds a lot like Callie's vet ~ I can't say the bill was low, but maybe it was for the amount she had done?? ($438.00) The vet always tries to find ways for us to take care of our kids and save us money ~ such as we tried Kodi on a new medication and we just got a couple weeks worth from the vet because she wanted to make sure he could handle it. If so, she said she would give me a presciption so I could order online because it was expensive from the vet. She gives me presciptions with no problem for our cat so I can order her fluids online. Glad she did ok. What did they say about the lump? Was it just a lipoma? My golden has one under his armpit and it grew from golfball size to almost tennis ball size. It doesn't bother him but I'm going to have it removed. Hope recovery is routine and all will be back to normal soon. Good luck with the stitches. Thank you. Yes the vet cut into it and said that it appears to be only fat ~ she said she would send it to the lab, but didn't think it was anything. The stitches look good today, slightly red with no oozing or anything. She seems to have left them alone today, no licking. Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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