Charlies_Dad Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Like others, just checking in. I hope Mork is recovering okay. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Just checking in.............hope all is well. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks for checking on my boy. After a rocky first night, he's making an amazing recovery. I was told that by the surgeon that they keep the dogs overnight to make sure they are ok/not aspirating. However, Morky is very very stressed at the vet, and my vet was very concerned with his stress level so she wanted us to get him home asap. He came home at 7 pm Friday, and was incredibly anxious. He wasn't supposed to have any food or water and he searched and searched the house over and over and over for his water. We keep bowls in 4 separate places, and he repeatedly went to each place all night scratching at the area where the bowls were We got the go ahead to give him ice and that kept him calm for a few minutes at a time. But after that first night, when he could finally eat...he's doing so much better. Anyway, I wish I had done this sooner. The surgery was done in 20 minutes, and I was told that they don't even recommend changing diet or feeding practices unless it's established that he cannot tolerate it. So he is eating normally and drinking normally. Albeit a little bit less each time until he gets used to eating with part of his larynx open all the time. Honestly, I had forgotten that he ever breathed normally. It's so odd not hearing the rattle of his breath. This dog is amazing. He's been through so much, and he keeps on keeping on like nothing ever happened to him. Pic of him and his [LARGE] incision from yesterday morning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Continued good thoughts for Mork as he recovers from his surgery. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I am glad to hear that he is home with you and doing well. That's quite an incision!!! Just tell him that chicks dig scars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 to the precious boy, and you just keep on keepin' on, big guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Awesome news. Thanks for updating! Scritchies to your sweet handsome 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...
Busderpuddle Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 YAHOO !!! Glad he is doing well. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Wow- so glad he's doing well!!! Good boy Mork!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 glad to hear he is doing so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Glad to hear he's doing so well. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Great news and the incision looks good 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...
DesiRayMom Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yay, Mork! It's so odd not hearing the rattle of his breath. This dog is amazing. He's been through so much, and he keeps on keeping on like nothing ever happened to him. 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...
RyanUOP06 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 He can roach without choking! The difference is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm so glad Mork sailed through his tie-back surgery so well. That first night sounds like it was challenging on Mork, and on you. I'm happy to see him roaching comfortably in his recovery. I assume you already know about the following LP group for owners of dogs (all breeds) with Laryngeal Paralysis: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LP/ My LP hound is not a good candidate for tie-back surgery, but thankfully, she's still doing okay in her calm and cool environment, and slow strolls in cool temperatures. How long did Mork show signs of LP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsysmum Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 So glad he has come through the surgery and is doing well. Hope he continues with a smooth recovery and has many happy times to spend with you still. Quote Sue from England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This is so wonderful...glad he's doing so well :yay 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 jettcricket Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Happy to hear the good update on your boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So glad to hear that Mork's surgery went well I'm sure it will be so nice that he'll be able to enjoy himself even when summer arrives. My Sutra had mild LP, but he didn't have too many issues unless it was hot and humid. I would have considered the surgery for him if it had progressed at all. Yay Mork! Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm so glad Mork sailed through his tie-back surgery so well. That first night sounds like it was challenging on Mork, and on you. I'm happy to see him roaching comfortably in his recovery. I assume you already know about the following LP group for owners of dogs (all breeds) with Laryngeal Paralysis: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LP/ My LP hound is not a good candidate for tie-back surgery, but thankfully, she's still doing okay in her calm and cool environment, and slow strolls in cool temperatures. How long did Mork show signs of LP? Thanks for the link This boy is truly amazing...I wish I were as strong as he is. Looking back, he probably showed signs for at least a year or more. Over the past several months his breathing has become more and more labored even at rest. And he had a scope during his dental last Nov which showed bilateral LP. The surgeon said it was pretty bad when he got in and looked at it. But...he is just about as good as new (I'm not sure if he can bark, he hasn't yet and he barks every day)! I hope you and your girl have lots and lots of time together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Wow, I missed that he was having surgery, and this is great news!!! You go Mork!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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