SIGreyLady Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) My Sterling boy had a cut on his tail - about 2" long about 2" from the tip of his tail. We tried hard but it just wouldn't heal properly. I took him yesterday to our vet, and the news was not good. He had about 5" removed and has 3 stitches. I picked him up late in the afternoon and he's been sleeping a lot (and drooling and shaking) Vet said he should be more comfortable now than with the bad tail tip - I hope so. Please send the GT healing light his way. (on a side note I told Kelsey not to call her brother "Shorty" ) Edited November 25, 2008 by SIGreyLady Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Praying for a speedy recovery. Scritches to Sterling:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Awww poor guy! Big hugs and healing thoughts to Sterling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Of course we won't call him Shorty! Now no chewing bandages, etc. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Lots of good healing thoughts!! Wayne lost his tail to happy tail and he did great. And Wayne said to tell Stering that he will be just as handsome, if not MORE!! 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 LoveMyJoseyBean Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Oh poor sweetie! Skritchies and biskies to make him feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do KNOT worry Sterling, you can still be a seggzy dog without a tail, see how good I look!?!?! And my momma sez that she is glad she doesnt have to cut anything off your stocking... yea... think about that! so do KNOT feel bad and just give Kelsey the ole stinkeye........ Streamer, the tailless wonderdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyandHollyluv Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Poor Sterling. I so understand. About three years ago, my Indy's tail got clocked in the door at the vet's office, for cryin' out loud (long story, but it was my fault.) Of course, as soon as we entered the lobby, Indy had to happily wag his tail and blood went flyin' everywhere. Looked like a crime scene. Sigh. Vet sutured and bandaged his tail, which got clipped about 3-4" from the end. Took Indy back for frequent dressing changes over the next ten days or so, but unfortunately, blood flow was compromised and the tail couldn't be saved. Vet had to amputate approx half. Needless to say, I felt just awful. But we survived the episode, and Indy aka Stumpy did just fine. By the way, I used a ton of Glad Press'n Seal to keep his bandages clean and dry. What a fabulous product. Well, just tell Sterling an abbreviated tail will simply give him more character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Copper and Savannah say <<< Welcome to the 1/2 tail club >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Copper and Savannah say <<< Welcome to the 1/2 tail club >>> oh! you have the kitchen sink I have always wanted!.... and the beadboard.... oops, sorry hijack over...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SIGreyLady Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Tanks eberybuddy fur de healing thots and wishes and to know dat der are mor houndies wiff short tails. Sterling Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 weer heer for ya buddy!!! Streamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sending healing thoughts for Sterling. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Short tails are cute. Heal well, sweetheart! 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...
RobinM Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Poor baby- prayers for a quick 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Awwwwwwwwwww. Too bad! My last dog had a really, really bad case of Happy Tail, and because he had major surgery for something else, I asked the vet to cut off the bad part. It was one of the best things I did for the poor boy! Once it healed up, it was never a problem again because the vet folded up extra skin over the tip for protection! Lucky for Kramer, his tail was abnormally long to begin with, so he didn't have to endure any teasing at the dog park. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Less drag means faster wags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for a quick recovery. 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 Exena Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Our Grace had to get four inches or so amputated from her tail in April after a door incident. We had a heck of a time dealing with her messing with the bandage, though! Wish I had known about the BiteNot collar when that happened. All is well now, though we still feel terrible about her accident. Sending fast healing vibes to Sterling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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