Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Ouch!!!! poor baby, I hope she feels better soon, how scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Oh my gosh - poor Fiona! I am SO glad it wasn't any worse. Zeke should be promoted to Greyhound God! I hope she heals quickly & well. (Notes to self - put gloves by back door & be very afraid of raccoons from Maine. ) Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Wow Mary how scarey just seeing that bite! I'm so glad Fiona is back home with you,the best place in the world for her to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Drains always make things look worse :"-( Glad she is healing well. Yes, I'd make a lot of noise when you let them out, in addition to the lights. WE leave two spotlights on in the smaller (nighttime) turnout pen from dusk to dawn, but use the energy-saving bulbs. Helps us see if there is anything out there. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Poor girl! I'm glad to hear she's on the mend 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!). I never thought about it before, but we have a motion sensor flood light and a regular ol' street lamp that light up our back yard...I wonder if that's why we've been lucky to have few encounters with wildlife larger than a squirrel or rabbit. We live in the country and racoons and possums are all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Poor girl, that looks painful! Glad it wasn't worse. I think the motion lights are a good idea. As someone said, they probably won't keep the critters away, but you will be able to see what's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Just to be safe, I will probably still check with my flashlight and search the backyard before letting the dogs out when it's dark. The motion sensor lights will provide the additional lighting to the parts of the yard that are in shadow (those areas that can't be seen clearly with a bright flashlight) and hopefully give me the needed illumination that I didn't have. Fiona is less sleepy this afternoon and has been more active. She's been looking for snacks so I gave her some warm potatoes with pieces of baked ham mixed in. I've also placed a thick baby sock over her foot and secured it with vet wrap & tape. This is so she won't scratch at the stitches (the e-collar doesn't work on her tiny neck and our usual T-shirt method won't protect the face wound). She has that "Oh Momma, what are you doing to me?" look on her face. I ran to the store for milk and she was at the door to greet me with a wagging tail. :wub: Now that was a sight for sore eyes! 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 jettcricket Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Poor baby girl....it looks so painful. I hope she's feeling better and better each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Oh my goodness - I just read through the entire thread and I really feel for you and poor Fiona! You were so good and prepared, and this was just a horrible accident. You did everything right (even to putting gloves on in the heat of the moment - wow - that's thinking clearly under pressure!!) I'm glad that Fiona will be okay, and that Zeke was able to defend her (good Zeke!!) I've got my fingers crossed that everything heals up quickly and easily. I know it looks terrible now, but you probably won't even be able to tell (other than the missing tooth) in a few months. FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 poor wee thing. Sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Good thoughts to your friend from Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 So glad to hear that Fiona is getting back to her happy, waggy self, and is eating mama's home cooking . And did Zeke enjoy his hero celebration last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 OMG .... This is aweful and that is exactly what I am fearing here in my Backyard ( because there have been sightings of a fat Racoon ) that borders on an Runoff from the County and lots of Trees. Every Morning ,I turn the Decklight on and hopefully , that little Critter hits the Road. This is quiet some Damage he did on Fiona . Sending Prayers and gentle Hugs for that Girl and an uneventful, peaceful , restful Night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 omg ss how scary. lexie got scratched by a raccoon once and we were lucky it went up a tree. prayers for a speedy recovery Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 There's nothing like the sight of a waggy tail. Glad to hear she is doing so well. 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...
Fiona3 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 So glad to hear that Fiona is getting back to her happy, waggy self, and is eating mama's home cooking . And did Zeke enjoy his hero celebration last night? Oh Yes, my big boy had a great time with Peanut Butter Biscuit cookies and some nice vanilla ice cream. He seemed to think we should have it again tonight - I hope he hasn't been "inspired" to go on to look for more creatures. We've had enough backyard adventures for a while! 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...
greyhndz Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You know, Mary, you should really write up a short story on Zeke's feats of do-goodly-ism, to send to CG for their "Hero Hounds" feature! CG submission info And maybe just a wee bit more ice cream tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 OMG....Poor Fiona. Get better riteawayquik pretty girl! Houndie hugs from Kool Aid and Conner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurnerMiller01 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 AWWWW... just thinking of poor Fiona... I just read thru this post now from start to finish... I dont know how i missed it until now... but i did. and I am so sorry that this happened to all of you... what a horrible thing to happen... my heart breaks for you and for the dog .... however I am so glad that she was up and tail waggin... thats wonderful news... but my heart just broke to see that picture of the wound and the drain. Send many Get Well Wishes Your Way.. and many prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Was looking for an Update . How did the Night go ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hope she continues to mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ouch that looks painful. Hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Fiona is doing very well this morning. She had an easier time eating her softened breakfast and seems more herself. It was nice to see her climb on the couch a while ago - she hasn't done that since this happened. She was perkier when I took her outside and is definitely on the mend. The swelling and bruising on her face is not as harsh today and when the drain comes out it can really start to heal. Fio gets her medication with her food (including the pain pills) so she is back to being "fuzzy" again but sleeping and healing is what she needs right now and she seems to be pretty comfortable. We feel very fortunate the damage wasn't worse and are relieved to see her looking better each day. Thanks again for all your good thoughts - they are definitely working big time! 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...
Tracey Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Glad to hear she's doing so well. How soon do the drains come out? Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Glad to hear she's doing so well. How soon do the drains come out? The drains will come out Friday Morning and for the moment there doesn't seem to be any more discharge coming out. She (and I) will feel much better when they are removed. It's one step closer to moving the healing along. Our vet thinks there may be only a tiny scar left when her hair grows back. Poor little pumpkin has such a tiny face! She's the smallest of our greyhounds. 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...
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