Guest Rogersmom Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Please pray for Roger. He was bitten at a play date. The wound is not healing. Due to the fact that a piece of skin is missing, the vet said he needs surgery to heal. He is being operated on tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 23, 2010). I questioned the vet to make sure that she knew about greyhounds and anesthesia. She assured me that she has operated on many greyhounds. Please pray that Roger comes through everything OK. Being unemployed for over two years, what I need is a job and not worries about my Puppy Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 We'll be thinking of him. Good luck and I'm sure everything will be fine. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Good luck! Beth just had surgery last week to do a skin repair where she had a ruptured cyst -- she came through it well (after a rough first night with anesthetic aftereffects) and eight days later it's amazing how much progress there's been in the healing of the incision. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Many many prayers and good thoughts for handsome Roger. If you need anything Liz, please don't hesitate to call 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...
Houndtime Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hey, Liz, I am sure Roger will be just fine. Good thoughts coming your way. 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...
djsgreys Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Been just where you are way too many times with my thin-skinned boy. Sending prayers that all goes well for Roger. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Many, many prayers and good thoughts for Roger. If you need anything, let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sending prayers for Roger 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...
dex95lucy Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Liz, I am so sorry to hear about Roger. I will most certainly pray for the both of you. Please keep us updated. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Lots of prayers!!! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Prayers for sweet Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moremoney Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Lots of good thoughts for you and Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sending lots of good thoughts for your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Prayers from Carol and Magic who know what you're going through. Magic promises to keep you company tomorrow. Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sending healing light to Roger and a big hug to you Liz. Keeping you both in my prayers. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rogersmom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Sending healing light to Roger and a big hug to you Liz. Keeping you both in my prayers. Nancy Thank you Nancy. I know your heart is still aching. Who would think a play date could end up like this? Poor Roger was panting, shaking, and crying non stop Sunday night until Monday afternoon when we finally got a tranquilizer for him. It knocked him out (25 mg. acepromazine) which he really neededs as he was so scared and bit me really good when I tried to give him an ice pack to ease the pain. We did also have Rimadly for pain. It briefly helped him to sleep but then a noise woke him up and he was back to crying, panting, and shaking. I thought I could use a tranquilizer. Thank you all. It is comforting to have your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 This sounds just awful to go through, for both of you! We'll be thinking of you today and hoping things go super-smoothly. 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...
Guest Rogersmom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I am going to pick Roger up now. He has a drain in place until Sunday. The vet said there was a deep pocket under the bite. She said this happens when a dog bites and pulls away. She said everything went fine and he is in good shape. Thanks for all of your prayers. Liz and Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Heal well Roger 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...
Guest Rogersmom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Roger is home from his surgery. He has two drains in place. It seems there was a large pocket under the bite. The vet said that comes from a dog biting and pulling away. Here are some pictures of Roger's incision and drain and him wearing his collar. So much for being a needle nose which makes him need a very large collar. He is having a hard time walking around and not banging his collar into things so he has chosen to just lie at my feet. I hope the pictures post in this messasge. Liz and Roger, aka Boo Boo Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zippysperson Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Feel better soon, Roger! Zippy and Zippysperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Awwwwww....nothing more pathetic looking than a dog in a cone. You could probably trim it a bit shorter. He still needs to be able to get a drink. Just trim it enough to let the end of his nose stick out...doubt if he'd be able to turn his head around and reach the wound if you took a couple of inches off. Hope Roger feels better soon. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Feel better soon, Boo Boo Boy! And your human, too. Might Roger prefer a soft cone instead of the plastic lampshade? 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 Rogersmom Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Roger seems to be doing better today. He is getting really spoiled. I take his cone off and walk him to go potty instead of letting him in the back yard as I am afraid he will jump in the garden pond which is something he loved to do. He is lying on my bed now, wearing his cone, and being somewhat sedated from his Rimadyl. I had to hold his food dish today while he laid on the floor, cone off, and beg him to eat. Such a prince! At least he is not crying, shaking, or panting anymore. I did get Rescue Remedy for him. I am not sure how often to use it. It is also difficult to tell if anything sprays out of the container or not. If I were to cut the cone down, we could have gotten a smaller one. The vet said it had to cover his nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 poor Roger! :( sending healing hugs his way :bighug 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...
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