Tallgreydogmom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Wonderful update. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Great news!! Asia sweetie, you be as noisy as you want..just heal quickly and kick this crap in the ARSE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 good news so you can come home sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Glad to hear she's doing so well! Hopefully she'll be home and zipping around like her old self soon. BTW, which leg was it? ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Glad to hear that she is doing well after surgery. Sending healing prayers for Asia. Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Glad to hear she's doing so well! Hopefully she'll be home and zipping around like her old self soon. BTW, which leg was it? left front "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...
Batmom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What a relief it must be to you, that she's thru surgery and doing so well. Some tough days ahead, I know, but at least that first bit is over. Lots of hugs for you, and some extras for Asia when she is home again. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 So glad to hear that the surgery has gone well and that she is on her way to recovery now Good girl Asia Not to detract from the wonderful forum we have here of course but I do like to point people in the direction of a small, new but growing website which is for 3 legged dogs and their parents. It can be found here http://www.tripawds.com/forums It's nothing to do with me - I just post there with my Darcy stuff Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I hope Asia recovers well and will get used to her new 3 leg situation without too much suffering! My best wishes for you both! -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Audrey, I have been thinking ofyou and Asia today. I'm glad this part is over for you, and that everything went as expected even Asia telling everyone off. You have some hard days ahead of you, but know we are here for you. Prayers for an uneventful healing Miss Asia, and behave yourself please those vets and vet tech's probably haven't experienced a little Diva like yourself. Hugs to you both. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I hope Asia heals quickly and well, and is soon zipping around your house. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Good girl, Asia, you tell them that nothing can keep a Greyhound down! It warms my heart to hear that she is up and anxious to move around. She'll be home soon. Thanks for posting the updates. I know we're all thinking about your girl. Audrey, do you have steps in your house? How do you have things set up for her? Carpet? Wood floors? 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...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending hugs to Miss Asia and praying for a positive & speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terri643 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 My eyes fill with tears as I write...but you are doing the right thing for Asia. Be brave! Please know that so many of us out there love you and wish the very best for you and Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 So glad to hear that the surgery has gone well and that she is on her way to recovery now Good girl Asia Not to detract from the wonderful forum we have here of course but I do like to point people in the direction of a small, new but growing website which is for 3 legged dogs and their parents. It can be found here http://www.tripawds.com/forums It's nothing to do with me - I just post there with my Darcy stuff What a greyt idea for a forum! And what wonderful news about Asia! Glad that she is already up and about and telling everyone who will listen that she is good to go! Make sure you get plenty of meds to bring home, especially as you are bringing her home on Friday. Hope you get some rest today. Continued prayers and healing thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I'm glad she's over the first hurdle and I'm sure she'll feel so much better once she's home. I really hope things go well for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending more healing good thoughts!! 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...
Guest LadyChester Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks for the update ... stay strong, Asia. Audrey, be sure to rest up before her return. You'll probably need it! Prayers for continued good news and healing progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hoping for a speedy recovery for her and you!! Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Good girl, Asia, you tell them that nothing can keep a Greyhound down! It warms my heart to hear that she is up and anxious to move around. She'll be home soon. Thanks for posting the updates. I know we're all thinking about your girl. Audrey, do you have steps in your house? How do you have things set up for her? Carpet? Wood floors? WE are still a bit raw downstairs as far as the addition goes. Still need to install the radiant flooring which will be next month. Asia came first and we need her to heal. So we still have concrete floor and rugs. She will not be able to slip on the floor. I got a baby mattress and I have plenty of towels and quilts. She had a raised feeder and I also borrowed a blow up mattress for myself to sleep on down there with her. I am taking off Friday Monday and Tuesday, I have to be here for a meeting on WEdnsday do Bob will stay home with her. That will be 8 days with around the clock care. I am hoping I can work on Thursday and tend to her needs at lunch from that point on. I don't know I will have to wait and see. Bev I have explored that site, that is where I saw that harness that I guess I dont' really need. I have not gone to the forums yet. Guess I will see you there! "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...
LadyBailey Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Good to hear that she is doing well! One of the things I found helpful with Carrier was to have a few water bowls around within close distance to him because I didn't want him to have to walk to where it was normally kept as he was still gaining strength. So by having water bowls closer and in various spots it allowed him to drink easier. He was thirsty because of some of the meds and also the hard work he had to do with three legs. Sending you many healing thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Great idea I will add the water bowls! "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...
LadyBailey Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 here is a copy of one of my messages on Circle of Grey. The people were waiting for their grey to come home after the amputation. It was a list of tips that I learned after Carrier came home. It sounds like you are already doing some of them, so ignore my duplication on those, but I don't have the brain power to edit right now. Hugs to both of you. ---- Copy from original post from CoG: It was really tough at first, especially when you are trying to gage if they are in pain or just needy or even not feeling that great. But you figure it out and before you know, life is back to normal. Don't hold back on the pain meds though. Carrier was at OSU for 5 days and high as a kite for 3 of those days. When he came home, he was on pain meds for another week. Although, Dr Couto told me that the pain from the surgery is gone after 5 days. If they are crying after that, it's probably more muscular/skeletal, since they are using their body different... not to mention only having three legs to walk. I started giving Carrier massage and that really helped him. Also, here is a copy of a post that I wrote when Dempsey, a CoG hound had his amputation. Some of it may not apply as you are already at home with Poppy, but some might help. Good luck Poppy - stay strong and before you know it will be warm and you will be running as fast as you can! eva and carrier. --- Here are some things that I found really helped when Carrier came home: Have his regular food on hand (if he eats it, great because that is one less change in his life for now) but also have alternatives, especially soft food a variety of flavours. Baby food was also something Carrier ate - plain chicken was his favourite. If you have hard wood or ceramic floors, make sure you have runners or area rugs down him. He will slip otherwise. Sleep with him in the same room so you can monitor him and be near if he needs you. We slept with Carrier for two weeks on the living room floor. Sleep with a night light. we do now and it was a while until we started using one, but I think Carrier finds comfort in it. Have water bowls in various rooms that he is in. In the beginning they don't have the strength to walk all over the place, so for example, if you are going to set up camp in the living room, make sure that there is a bowl of water for him there. This will also encourage him to drink and get up and walk for shorter periods. Try to have him do his pee and poo before he eats. Unfortunately, our normal routine was eat and then go out to do the pees and poops. This really upset Carrier because he had a full tummy and then he was bouncing all over the place going to the bathroom... major indigestion. Allow him to eat in the comfort of his bed if he doesn't want to get up. But make sure he doesn't eat too fast because when they choke it's tough for them to get the kibble out while sitting down. I hand fed Carrier for a long time - one because he wasn't eating, but also because when he did eat, he would hover and then choke. He has remembered how to eat properly now... on his own and standing. You can also feed smaller portions throughout the day. Carrier ate half of his food in the early morning and then the rest in the late morning and the same for dinner... but he is back to normal now with his schedule. Sleep when he sleeps. I don't know if you are working or able to be home with him, but it's impossible to stock up on sleep before they get home, so I made sure to take advantage of these times and catch some zzz's while he is. During the first week of recovery Carrier had muscle spams around the amputation area - he was shaking so hard that I thought he was having a seizure or something. I quickly learned from Circle of Grey and also a phone call with Dr Couto that his muscles were adjusting and this was normal. Light massage and comfort with his CoG healing blanket helped him through that. This one is probably the hardest, but don't panic or jump at everything they do or don't do. I was an expert at this - the panic part, not the calm part... but I quickly learned to read Carrier and not jump at every movement he did. They figure it out... sometimes they just need to burp or stretch... now I watch him before I jump to see what he needs/wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 So glad to hear that she's doing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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