Guest CindiLuvsGreys Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Poor little girl. I hope she heals quickly. Pleas don't blame yourself. These things happen no matter how much you check and watch them. It only takes a second. You got her to the vet right away and she will be fine. That's what is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Don't beat yourself up about it! We have had a cat incident (domestic short hair) in our backyard, and in Staggerlee's teeth, a rat, and other varments, and WE TOO use the flashlight and go out with ours. Luckily, yesterday, we found the poisonous Cottonmouth Snake before the dogs did! IT IS GOOD THAT YOU WERE OUT THERE, or it COULD have been worse! Hugs and good luck! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Lots of good healing thoughts coming for Fiona. Don't you dare blame yourself! You did everything you could. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, that's just the nature of thing. A huge hug to the both of you. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 for a speedy recovery. Quote 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...
Fiona3 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Fiona's back home and looking tired but happy to be here. Her face is swollen and very bruised and it will take some healing but I feel much better having her with me. She ate a small meal of soft food & baked ham pieces with her medication for pain and is now tucked in on her favorite bed. Thank you everyone for supporting me today - it's nice to know when something happens GreyTalk is here with advice, support and tons of good wishes! You are the best!! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirls2 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Many prayers and white light flowing out to Fiona. I hope her recovery is fast and uneventful. How sacry that must have been for all of you!!!!!!!! Give her a gentle hug from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'm glad she's home. Sending lots of healing thoughts. 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 Energy11 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 GLAD she is home and safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sending lots of healing prayers.... Please don't blame yourself. 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 Mommydog Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Please don't blame yourself, however vigilant we are with our pups, events beyond our control, unfortunately do sometimes still happen. Hugs for Mom and gentle scritches for Fiona. I hope your little girl heals well and quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 That is one of our biggest fears is the racoons also. Fortunately they have stayed on the roof but NOW I am really going to be extra careful. Please do not be so hard on yourself. It could have happened to anyone of us. Hugs to mom and your babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Many healing thoughts coming Fiona's way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Poor baby girl! Don't blame yourself! Glad Fiona is home, sending her lots of healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Sendig healing thoughts your sweet girls way. 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 FullMetalFrank Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Wow, how awful! I always check the yard for critters, too; fortunately the 'coons here seem to avoid the fenced in front yard in favor of my back pasture. Don't beat yourself up; if the animal had its back turned to you, they are very difficult to see. Glad that the damage was not worse and that you had the foresight to use gloves when checking out your pups (but maybe you should still check wih your doc just to see if they think you are safe!) I wonder how the tooth got dislodged? I guess it could have come loose if she got a good hold on the 'coon's head and it pulled away. In any case, sorry she lost the tooth but hoping her other wounds heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I hope she feels better soon. Don't beat yourself up. We share this world with lots of interesting critters, something is bound to happen sometime. You did the best you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Glad she's back home. Many good thoughts for a speedy recovery. 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...
Fiona3 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Fiona had a quiet night and ate some soft food for breakfast this morning. She's doing better than I expected and I am sure the two pain medications from the vet are making her comfortable (although sleepy). Here's a photo of the wound: We were very lucky that things weren't a lot worse. When she's up and about she seems happy (although a little spacey) and is very content to have me sit with her and stroke her fur. The drain will come out on Friday and then the stitches in another two weeks. I am in the process of having motion detector lights installed on the back of our garage to prevent anything like this from happening again. It should deter any critters that want to hang around our property (I hope!). Thanks again for all your good thoughts for Fiona. Edited because after yesterday, I'm a little spacey myself! Edited June 9, 2009 by Fiona3 Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Just read the thread after being off for a few days. Poor baby!! Prayers for a fast healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I am so sorry you are having to go through this and best of luck for poor Fiona. She sounds like she's on the mend, which is great to hear! Just a note about the motion sensor lights - they are unlikely to scare away the critters. They will, however, allow you to see more clearly in your yard. When ours go off at home, the only thing the animals (deer, skunk, raccoon, coyote) do is look around and carry on about their business. I've seen various animal repellant gizmos that deter by sound or water but have no experience with them. Good luck and lot's of healing wishes for your pupper. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 OMG I missed this thread yesterday! I'm so sorry this happened to Fiona. Poor girlie So glad she's home and starting to heal... that last picture looks really uncomfortable, poor baby. But looking at it, it could have been a LOT worse. I hope you're doing okay, too :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Awwwww Fiona sweetie. Feel better darling. Zeke..............you done good big boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 UGH. Poor Fiona! One thing we try to remember to do every time we go outside at night is to rattle the screen door so the squirrels and raccoons can scamper away quickly before I let the dogs out. Stranger loves a good squirrel chase, and takes personal offense at having non-dog creatures on his property. Giving them a 30 second head start to clear the yard works pretty well, and lessens the risk of injury to Rosemary and Stranger or the creatures. Feel better, pretty girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Poor little thing. She'll heal really fast and be back to her old self. Sending healing white light to Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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