greyhndz Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 GRAPHIC PHOTO BELOW Mafi, the Queen of all Galgas, has to have an emergency tail amputation tomorrow. She'd developed an ulceration over the course of about a week. My vet saw her Monday, did an xray (I didn't see any bony abnormalities but Fiona thought she saw something subtle), started her on Baytril (I'd already had her on keflex) and dressing changes. Came home from work and she was clearly unhappy and painful, and was guarding her tail. This was a vast change from before I left for work in the morning. This is what I found. GROSS & DISGUSTING PHOTO ON THE WAY.... The dressing was intact, so this wasn't from licking at it. The original wound was only about 1 cm, but now the entire area is painful, red, swollen, and probably necrotic. Luckily, my vet was still in, and after talking on the phone (and sending her e-photos -- hey, telemedicine!!) she's going in first thing in the morning to have her tail amputated above this area. This was one fast-moving infection, so I'm glad she can have the surgery tomorrow. So Mafi is spaced out on tramadol to keep her comfortable, and very sadly, that long, beautiful, skinny rat's tail will be gone tomorrow. Please keep my sweet, loving Mafi McMuffin in your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Owie! Best wishes for tomorrow! 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...
sabrina Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Paws crossed for you, hope all goes well Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sending good thoughts your way. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Owie! Valentino says, hey, no big deal losing some tail! Some of the best dogs we know have little tails! We'll keep her in our thoughts and prayers. 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 dizzyLu72 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Paws and fingers are crossed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh, gross! How does something like that happen? Poor Mafi. Her friends in New Jersey are sending good thoughts and wishes her 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...
tbhounds Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sending positive thoughts. Wonder if mrsa was involved?? She's so pretty and I'm sure shell be just as pretty after her surgery- fingers crossed for a smooth recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 We will be thinking of you here. Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh, that has to hurt - big time! Poor Mafi! Makes my eyes water just thinking about how uncomfortable she must be! I will be keeping her tucked tightly in my prayers tonight , tomorrow and as long as it takes to see her through this surgery and recovery. Hugs to you :grouphug and extra treats for Mafi when she feels like it after waking up tomorrow. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Mafi That has to hurt like h*ll. She's be glad to be rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sending lots and lots of good thoughts for that sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh, that looks so painful! Poor little baby! Sending positive thoughts and white light for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ouch! Mafi. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ouch, that hurts to look at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Jordan, that looks incredibly painful. All my good thoughts will be with your beautiful girl. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ouch. Poor Mafi McMuffin. Tail, schmail, no worries little one. Sending all good thoughts and healing power to you, sweetie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Owie! Mafi, LIttle Dude says you will still be one hot babe even without all your tail. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Looking for an update............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh my goodness, that looks painful! Poor girl. Sending healing thoughts for a safe surgery. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Many many prayers for Ekko's BFF!!! and of course for mom who will be a wreck 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 zombrie Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ouch, that looks very painful! Poor girlie. She will feel so much better without it. Plus, she won't miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tatum Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi greyhndz, Regarding the tail amp> Last summer my grey Tatum had her tail shut in the back door. We doctored it for three weeks but it got worse and worse until the vet finally said we had to amputate. I was sick about it, but knew it was the only way we'd get it to heal. She had a rough day after surgery but after that day she became her happy self again. The tail healed quickly and was kind of cute as a stub. Good luck to you and Mafi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Whew - just got the word that surgery's done and she's awake. Most of her tail had to be removed because of the location of the lesion. And we agreed that the tail needs to be sent for biopsy, to be sure we're not dealing with the "O" word. She's seen it in the tail of one greyhound but it didn't present with a draining sore like Mafi did. I'll be bringing my little galga/Dobie home later this afternoon and update when she's home. I'm so grateful this has been taken care of quickly, but ohhhhhhhhh, that beautiful, skinny, long tail! Thanks so much for your good thoughts! ETA:: thanks, Tatum! I actually had to have a tail amp done on one of my first hounds, Robbie, back in 1992. She had constant happy-tail, and with all the blood-baths and the risk of the tail becoming necrotic, it was amputated down to about 6". She loved it! She could wag twice as face -- I called it her wagette. Edited January 6, 2011 by greyhndz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Lots of good thoughts and prayers for a swift and uneventful healing for lovely Mafi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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