Guest AbbyGirl Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 As the days are getting warmer here in Nova Scotia my DH thought it was time to get outside and build a ramp for the dogs potty yard, as Abby is having some problems with her hind end. Oh he was so proud of his workmanship, until the pups went outside after supper for their potty break and Merlin decides to jump the whole thing and misses. He ended up with 14 plus staples to close the gash on his butt! And now has to wear his skin brothers underwear to stop him from licking and he is not impressed with the whole thing either One unhappy boy He is one antibiotics, cold compresses 3x a day for the bruising and swelling for 4 days, and he goes back to the vets to get the staples out in 14days. Is the removal of staples a difficult procedure? I have never had any of my furkids with some before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor guy, he looks so pathetic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor thing. Awh. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor boy. I hope he heals quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oh lawdy........will you look at that face. I don't remember ever seeing such a pathetic looking greyhound before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin! Ouch! That had to hurt! Mommy kiss it and make it all better????? Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kool Aid had staples once and they all fell out before time was up for the doctor to remove. I would not have staples anymore in my guys, I dont like them. Get better MErlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Aww, poor Merlin! (and poor DH, who probably feels almost as bad as Merlin does). I'll hope for super fast healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Owie! I'm clenching just thinking about that!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I must say he looks pretty cute in those boxer briefs!! Poor Merlin get better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 POOR MERLIN! He DOES look cute in those shorts, though. NO, removing the staples is EXTREMELY SIMPLE and doesn't hurt! I have removed many from people and dogs. Good Luck with Merlin! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AbbyGirl Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin! Ouch! That had to hurt! Mommy kiss it and make it all better????? That's what I said the day it happen but Merlin never said boo. I just couldn't believe it! I tried to make it all better with a kiss but it didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin, hope he feels better soon! 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...
Guest AbbyGirl Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 POOR MERLIN! He DOES look cute in those shorts, though. NO, removing the staples is EXTREMELY SIMPLE and doesn't hurt! I have removed many from people and dogs. Good Luck with Merlin! D Thanks for the info. I didn't know what to expect and I wanted to prepare myself for him as I know they can read our anxiety very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) My vet uses a special staple puller & they pop right out. One of these days we need a special thread for "lets see your scars"...wow! I'm just glad he's okay! Edited May 5, 2009 by Pipi5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin! He looks absolutely pathetic. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Merlin, sweetie, I think with your coloring bright red briefs would look extremely studly! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Aww, poor baby. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oh that poor boy I hope he heals well. We've never had problems with staple removers here either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oh poor baby! That looks like it hurts! Staples are easy to remove but I would let a vet do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin. I'm glad he is on the mend. Tell Merlin that he's not alone & Ranger knows the humiliation of wearing pants too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Get well soon, Merlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AbbyGirl Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Poor Merlin. I'm glad he is on the mend. Tell Merlin that he's not alone & Ranger knows the humiliation of wearing pants too!!! Oh my, that made me laugh out loud. They look so hard done by don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Awwww poor baby...heal up soon Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Fell better soon Merlin! It will only take a minute or two to take out the staples....they just use a staple remover tool and it's super quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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