Guest Adrianne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wilbur could use some prayers and good thoughts today. We're going back to the vet because last night, as I was cleaning the wound on his leg, I noticed the drainage has developed an unpleasant odor. The wound also seems deeper to me today. And finally, a third spot has now opened. See attached photo. He's not in terrible distress, but I can tell he's uncomfortable with it today. So, please keep him in your thoughts. I know he's had a tough time these last five weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytwear Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I am so sorry for poor Wilbur, and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 You got it! Give us an update as soon as you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Poor boy. I hope the vet can get this fixed once and for all. Gentle hugs to Wilbur. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hugs to you and Wilbur. I hope he feels better very, very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sending prayers for Wilbur and you. May he heal and feel much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sending good thoughts for your Wilbur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 {{{{you and Wilbur}}}} And lots of good thoughts! Mary Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sending good thoughts for Wilbur 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 wholovesskunks Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 He will certainly be in my prayers! Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 We gotta get better Wilbur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Keeping Wilbur in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hope Wilbur gets better soon.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hugs and loving, healing wishes for you and Wilbur!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Good thoughts for Wilbur. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am hoping Wilbur is doing alright and will certainly keep him in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Wonderful news!!! There is no infection in his leg and after spending the afternoon doing water therapy with him, the large wound is sealed and dry. OMG, the large wound is completely dry! I'm so relieved I could cry. We do still have the new opening to deal with, but it's much smaller and draining so much less. I have just a band-aid on him this evening. I'll be doing more water therapy with that tomorrow. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for all the thoughts, prayers, and advice. I'm hoping this is the turning point on this part of his injury and we can now look forward to February 1st when the rod comes out of his leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 February 1! Hope it's here in a twinkling for you and your sweet boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Great news! I'm so happy Wilbur is doing well. Continued good thoughts and prayers for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 That is fantastic news!!!! Healing thoughts being sent to you and Wilbur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Awesome news! Great job! 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...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 He's dozing right now, and I keep going back to check on him, half expecting the flood gates on the wound to have opened. But it's dry! Doing a happy dance tonight!!! The best part, really, is he seems to feel better and is a lot calmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 The best part, really, is he seems to feel better and is a lot calmer. How are you doing the water therapy? It sounds great. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) The best part, really, is he seems to feel better and is a lot calmer. How are you doing the water therapy? It sounds great. I put a thick towel across his leg just below the wound. I use a small bucket of warm water and a rag. While he's lying down, I get the rag sopping wet and gently squeeze it out over the wound. It runs over the wound, and the towel soaks up the runoff. For about 20 minutes at a time, I repeat it over and over again. Once I finish, I clean it with Betadine and then put antibiotic ointment over it. I did that every couple of hours and by this evening we could see the change. I can't say this would have worked when the wound first opened, because it was obvious it needed to drain; but I can't say it wouldn't have helped. Last week I did warm compresses where I was just putting a warm rag on the wound, and I only did that once or twice a day for about three days. Then I got frustrated with the amount of drainage and quit. I've seen it said on here that water therapy is a miracle, and I believe it. ETA: I did this with him lying down because the wound is on his broken leg, and he's not putting any weight on that leg. There's no way I could get him to stand still for twenty minutes to let me do this. Edited January 16, 2010 by Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 This is great news!!!! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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