mom2four Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 When Jamey had his drainage tube removed last week, we were told to just keep it covered and to keep him from licking it. So he's had T-shirts on and was wearing his muzzle the whole time. Normally when we changed his T-shirt (twice daily) there was a dilute blood spot about 2-3 inches in diameter. This morning the spot was huge, it was all over the front of this T-shirt. When I removed his T-shirt (he would not get up, so he was laying down when I did this), I saw that an inch of his stitched wound had opened up and there was some puss there. I got a paper towel to dab this away, and when I did about 5-10 ml (a tablespoon) of pussy blood came out. I put one of the big bandages that we still had from last week over it. I woke Michael up and we went to the emergency vet. They took the bandage off and also got quite a bit of puss out of the opened area. So Jamey is at the emerg vet for the day, getting looked after (IV antibiotics, possibly another drain tube and more sutures.) He had a "high normal" temperature. It was only 0.1 degree lower than what is classified as a fever. We will have to see how things go. He was going to start chemo next week but I don't see that happening! Michael just called that they are going to sedate Jamey and really clean out his pocket of infection. They will keep him overnight (probably on IV antibiotics - this is my thought). Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Poor guy. Prayers for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenznaz Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yikes! Hoping Jamey feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Prayers for Jamey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 poor baby! :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Poor Jamey!!! Glad you found it, and having it treated! :-) He should pull through fine! Hugs and prayers from here! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Sending healing prayers for Jamey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Many prayers for Jamey coming from here. Poor guy has been through quite enough 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...
Patsy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yikes! Glad you caught it and glad they're really going after it to get it all cleaned out. You're in on the nightly candle, Jamey. 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 TheUnrulyHound Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 WOW that is scary!!! I hope he recovers from the infection quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Poor baby. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Lots of good thoughts flying west. Heal Jamey, we need you well to start the road to a cure. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Lots of prayers & good thoughts for Jamey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yikes! Lots of extra, extra positive thoughts coming your way. Poor Jamey! I'm glad you were mommy-on-the-spot and caught it right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 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...
Guest KyGrey Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Poor baby! Sending lots of prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurnerMiller01 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 oh no.. that sounded very scary!! I hope he gets better quickly... Sending healing thoughts and get well wishes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Oh my goodness. I'm glad to hear that the vets are working to get him better. Get well soon, Jamey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 poor guy!!! :( sending healing hugs to your baby!!! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Poor kid.... I hope his infection clears up quickly and he can get back to the business of healing. Sending prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 hope this time is all you will have to deal with theis. Hugs to all of you Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Many prayers for Jamey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VirginiaGreys Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this. I'm glad you caught it when you did though. Hang in there...it's got to get better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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