Guest GiJenn51 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Taffy was in a fight, and the losing end of the stick. It's been over a week, and she is being labored over. She requires quite a bit of care. Most of it is doing skin perforations to relieve some air from under her skin-- also called subcutaneous emphysema. She is wrapped with ace bandages not to tight, but tight enough to hold the skin to the dermal layer so that it can re-attach and no more air can get in. She has air from her ears, to her back knees, and makes a horrid noise when she walks. She still is pretty bruised, and her lymph nodes are swollen. I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow morning for a chest/throat xray to make sure its just air and no fluid. Her spirits are high and she is doing her best to get through this! She is starting to eat with gusto, and I will give her anything and everything she'll eat. She can use some prayers, and good thoughts. Edited November 16, 2008 by GiJenn51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor peanut! Hope it *is* all air and nothing worse. Is she making that funky crackling sound when she moves? Man, that is one noise that really creeps a person out. Quote 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 My God!! Lots of good thoughts and prayers coming from the desert 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 GiJenn51 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 she makes air noise and then some. I have been using the comparison of that old short lady in Poltergeist, or 16 Candles. She sounds just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor sweetheart. Is she living in your closet Jenn? Quote 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...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 She had been. But she is living among the masses just fine. She has yelped just once, and that was when I was trying to get air out of her. She is anti closet, and crating. She wants to be one of the "kids". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Taffy, feel better soon. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 May God bless and heal this precious girl. She will be in my prayers. Thank you for being her guardian angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor baby! We will think lots of good thoughts for her. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Get better soon, Taffy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Whoa! That was a tough fight. I'm glad she's eating again and acting better. Those are some scary injuries. Feel better soon, Taffy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Awww sweetie, get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ohhh poor Taffy, how awful. Hope and pray she mends fast. Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 poor little girl! I hope she keeps healing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor little girl, lots of prayers from here for her. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor baby. Sending prayers for easy and quick healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor girl. I'm just NOW "getting" the title of this thread--'cause about five seconds ago my post was going to be "but whose mummy is she?" Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Mummy, as in wrapped up like a mummy, not Mummy as in mother! I'm getting slow in my old age--like a hound! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sending healing prayers..... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Poor peanut! Hope it *is* all air and nothing worse. Is she making that funky crackling sound when she moves? Man, that is one noise that really creeps a person out. Ohmygosh when Banker & Pegasus got into a knock down, drag out...Banker made that crackling/bubble wrap noise & I didn't know what it was. Dr. B told me & everything was okay after that. Bless her heart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Since Jenn is at the Jaguar/Titans game with Anne (a much needed fun break for her), and Chris is working the race card, Bill and I stopped by to let The Creek dogs out for a potty break and checked on Taffy. "Mummy" had apparently jumped over the baby gate that was meant to block her in the closet, but it looks like she was a good girl. We rewrapped her and let her play outside with the other dogs. She really is a very good girl, and has the most adorable little overbite and super soft thick fur. She has plenty of energy, has a good appetite, and Bill thinks she is going to be fine. It will take some time and attention to get her body back to normal, but at least until that happens, she is in good spirits. Thank you for all your prayers for Taffy. Jenn is definitely a good samaritan with a very compassionate nature. Taffy is not our dog, but she was at our farm and was unfortunately in the wrong place at the wrong time when the girls got into a fight. FYI - as of today, we have a new very greyhound experienced person helping at the farm, and the one who was at the kennel at the time of the fight is no longer working for us. He was a hard worker and conscientious when he first started, but it has become clear that he no longer has the same work ethic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Poor baby! Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Chase had that air under the skin thing after her stomach surgery I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Poor sweetie. Hugs and prayer for a quick and full recovery. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest runner615 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Awww, we had a 'Taffy' when I was little...she was a beautiful German Shorthaired Pointer, who was the best! On the field and in our home. Jenn, you are so sweet to help out Taffy.....I just know she's going to come through with flying colors. Poor baby girl......minding her own business and before you know it, bad things happen. Well, I'm sending her some of our Jersey Vibes and some hugs for extra measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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