Guest Adrianne Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Just wanted to check in and see how Wilbur is doing this morning. I hope he had a good night. Thank you for asking. I can hardly believe the difference in him. I have seen more healing since Friday than I had in weeks prior. I credit all the good thoughts coming his way and the Clavamox. I believe there was some infection deep in his leg that my vet wasn't seeing. Today, the edema in his leg has gone down considerably. He still has two spots on his leg, but they aren't actively draining. When I massage his leg and push the fluid toward his hip, they drain. The fifth spot that I was sure was going to open has stayed closed. When it swells with fluid, I gently mash it down and the fluid immediately drains out the other two spots on his leg. It doesn't feel as soft now and is not purple anymore. The big open spot from a week and a half ago is completely healed. The best part is his attitude and his demeanor. He feels better, he's up nosing around and getting into stuff. Three times now he's managed to get to the cat food, even though I move it and hide it from him. He was up a whole lot last night, but he wasn't in pain or distress. He took lots of bathroom breaks, so I wonder if he's peeing out all that fluid that's collected on his leg. Before he broke his leg, he was always somewhat of a night owl. He would always go out into the backyard and prowl around in the middle of the night. I don't know what we're going to find next Monday, but today things look great! Edited January 25, 2010 by Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thank doG he's feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 You are greyt Greyhound mommy! I'm so glad he is feeling better... hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ref Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Have been thinking of you and Wilbur a lot today. So pleased he is feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm so happy to hear he's feeling better and that the leg is getting better. Isn't it amazing how much doggy "nursing" we learn when we have a sick pup! Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am happy to finally be able to report that Wilbur's wounds have quit draining and scabbed over. The new spot never opened and is no longer swelling. The edema in his leg is almost completely gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Wonderful news! Maybe the new antibiotics was all he needed. I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am happy to finally be able to report that Wilbur's wounds have quit draining and scabbed over. The new spot never opened and is no longer swelling. The edema in his leg is almost completely gone. That is the best news of the new year. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Great update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hey Wilbur go find the kitty food and help yourself to a celebratory snack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm so glad that Wilbur is feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 That's a fantastic update! WTG Wilbur and mom! 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...
Guest greymama002 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thrilled to hear Wilbur's remarkable progress! Keep healing, sweet boy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am trying to catch up. I'm sorry to see your vet thinks he may have cancer after all this. Sounds like your fella is doing much better the last couple of days so I'm keeping fingers crossed the future brings nothing but good things for Wilbur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Sending hugs to you and Wilbur... Edited January 25, 2010 by VinnieAndRexsMom Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am like you. I would not want to push it. I like to think positively and finding out, especially when your brain thinks it is bad, your heart can think it's not. I am so glad that is more like himself. I am praying that it was just a lot of infection. NO OS!!!!! Know that my prayers will be with you today and through the 1st! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Sending warm healing thoughts for continued good news and a speedy recovery. 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 IrskasMom Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 OMG such an Improvement.I am so glad to hear the good News. More Hugs and Prayers for Wilbur and you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 good news! you both continue to be in my thoughts. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirls2 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'm so glad Wilbur is feeling better. We'll be keeping all paws and fingers crossed here that next Monday's prognosis is a good one. Hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'm so happy to read Wilbur's latest update!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Wilbur!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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...
5blackgreys Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just checking in to see how Wilbur's night was and how he's feeling today. Glad to hear his sores have scabbed over and the swelling is going down. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milosdriver Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thank goodness! So glad Wilbur's leg is showing improvement. We'll keep him in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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