I'm In Tears Over Spencer's Dental Tomorrow (1/2)

[Guest KRKWMU]

Thinking of you and Spencer this morning. He'll be home soon.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Thinking about you here too.

[Batmom]

Sending some hugs. Know how you feel. Gotta keep reminding yourself that it doesn't help to get upset -- maybe set a 15-minute limit? Pupper will want mom to be smiling and happy when he comes home :) .

[Guest budsmom]

I know exactly how you feel. I just went through this with Bud the week before Christmas. It was the first time I had ever left him anywhere! He was fine and I know Spencer will be too!! You're doing the right thing, try not to worry, it will all be ok!!!!

[MerlinsMum]

Gotta keep reminding yourself that it doesn't help to get upset -- maybe set a 15-minute limit? Pupper will want mom to be smiling and happy when he comes home :) .

 

Indeedy. I'll have to remember that next time.

 

Thinking of you and Spencer. Update when you can!

 

:goodluck

[patricia]

My heart and prayers are with you today.

[PatricksMom]

It sounds like you have a great vet, with lots of experience with your pup, but I'll pray for Spencer and his nervous mom (I'm the same way).

[CaliforniaGreys]

I know it's probably still too early but just checking in. We're all waiting with you

[Remolacha]

Donna, I am sorry I didn't see this last night, but I will be thinking of Spencer today. You absolutely did have to do this, they can get all kinds of nasty from bad teeth! I know you can't help but worry, but when he is home, everything will be better

[Guest SoulsMom]

Checking in here too . . .

[silverfish]

You're not being silly - not at all - but try to stay positive. As others have said, if you are a nervous wreck, he will feel it.

 

Eight is not old, not to be worrying unduly about the anaesthetic, but your concerns about his back, and for his fears are very valid. However, as you say, those teeth will cause him serious problems and discomfort, if they're left, and your vet knows to be careful.

 

Drop him off with a cheerful smile and some love tomorrow (even if you do feel you're saying goodbye in your heart), and busy yourself making him some nice chicken and rice for his supper. He's going to want it when he gets back home.

 

Good luck!

[JedsMom]

Checking in for an update. I hope all went well.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Checking in here too

[Guest greytloves]

Just checking in. Update?

[Guest Spencers_Greyt]

****UPDATE****

 

Spencer is now home and doing quite well. When I had dropped him off, I mentioned his trouble recovering from anesthesia and of course told the tech about his spinal problems. The vet did Spencer's dental first so he would have plenty of time to recover so by the time I picked him up this afternoon he was pretty "normal". The vet had called me during the procedure to tell him that he recommended that 2 of Spencer's molars should be removed because of gum disease and root exposure so I had him go ahead and do that. They are the middle molars on each side of his upper jaw. The vet said he didn't think they would be any concern for eating etc. This is the first time Spencer has had tooth extractions. The vet also told me that he did a few tests with Spencer before his dental to check his reflexes and said that he's still slower to react with his back left leg but that he thought he was doing extremely well and said when he walked you would never even know he's got back problems. That was nice to hear! I'm still taking him in for bi-weekly acupuncture treatments as I think that's why he's doing so well.

 

So thank you all sooooooooooooo very very much for keeping Spencer in your thoughts and prayers. Greytalkers are the BEST and you helped me so much through all this! When I dropped Spencer off this morning I was all happy voice and smooching on him with lots of petting so he didn't know I was upset. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!!!

 

 

[Guest greytloves]

[CaliforniaGreys]

He's home. Way to go young man!! Glad all is right with the world

[MerlinsMum]

Checking in... YAY! So glad he's home and all went well! :yay I bet his mum is relieved

[MandysMom]

I'm so glad to hear Spencer is doing well!

[duncan41]

Just catching up with everybody/everything and was so relieved to read that Spencer is home and doing well! You obviously have much company in the fear department - I cry just thinking about making an appointment, but as you were so successful in pulling off, I too remain calm, nonchalant and cheerful until AFTER I get in my car! Then I go to pieces!

I'm sure Spencer will be none the worse for wear and probably more comfortable without those sensitive, exposed roots!

Edited January 2, 2009 by duncan41

[Guest greythopes]

I'm so glad he did well.

[Guest argolola]

I'm so happy he is back home where he belongs, and he did so well.

[JedsMom]

I'm glad everything went well and that he's home.

[Guest SusanP]

Wheaw!

[patricia]

Best news ever! You rock sweetie boy!