krissn333 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Skimmie has always had a little ratty bald tail...but in the last couple of weeks it has seemed red at the end. I figured he was wagging in his crate and just beat it up a little. I put a foam curler on it for a few days and that seemed to help with the redness, etc. The other day it seemed as though the bottom 1/2" was swollen, and it was a little crooked, like he bent it. He was touchy about me messing with it when I could get him to hold still long enough to grab it for a second. Last night, I saw him trying to lick the tip and noticed it was very dark we already had an appointment for this afternoon, so, we saw Dr. Bahns today. I already knew that it was dead. She scheduled us with the awesome surgeon that did Pinky's amputation for tomorrow morning. Poor Beans is going to lose a couple inches of his tail So if you could keep him in your thoughts tomorrow, I'd appreciate it. He will probably have to wear a tiny cone of shame as I don't have a basket muzzle for him like I do for the greyhounds. Here's my little buddy with Pinky (they are best buds): 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...
Feisty49 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Awwwww... lots of positive thoughts for the good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Awww Skimmie, you'll do fine. Valentino says dogs with shorter tails are cool. We'll keep him in our 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...
PrairieProf Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Awww, poor little guy. Hope everything goes smoothly and heals quickly! 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...
sabrina Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Skimmie hope all goes well tomorrow with your surgery 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...
jamngrey Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Fingers crossed for a positive result Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hope everything goes seamlessly this morning, Skimmie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, Holly. 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...
heartdogs Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good thoughts coming to you & Skimmie. Let us know how he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good thoughts for Skimmie! I hope all goes well. Kristen, you need to take more pics of your little guy. He looks adorable. 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...
carronstar Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good thoughts for Skimmie! He is a doll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gurehaundo Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'll be thinking about little Skimmie today. Please let us know how his surgery went. If my IGs ever have any injuries - Tovi gets hotspots sometimes - I use the Bite Not Collar. It works really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Do they sell those at Petco or Petsmart? If so I'll pick one up before I go to get him tonight. Would be better than the cone of shame! 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...
4My2Greys Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 You could try making the folded towel version of the Bite-Not collar. Of course in Skimmie's case you would probably need to use a hand towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Poor baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 just saw this ... hope that all went well today, and gentle hugs for Skimmie!!! Meanwhile, my little boy had a partial amputation and my good friend's little girlie just had one a month ago ... no cone of shame for either of them. Instead, the tip of the tail was bandaged (if you have to change it, you'll need STRONG tape ... get the vet to provide some). For my boy Riley, we used a syringe tube to protect it from getting knocked about when he greets me, but I don't think that was used by my friend's vet. Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 They can lick through a basket muzzle. I had to tape Jake's. If you can't find a tiny bite-not, could you use a wash cloth or a small hand towel and make one like we do for the big boys? I use a towel and duct tape. Works great, but I don't leave them alone while they are wearing them. Hope all goes well with the tail amp. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I hope Skimmie's surgery went well today! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 I usually use a taped muzzle for the big dogs here too. I'm most worried about him getting at it when I'm not home as it heals, so that's mainly why I need a bite not collar or a cone of shame-he WILL get after it, that's just how he is. It's bandaged really well right now and we go for a bandage change Monday morning. I have Elastikon tale here as well as an arsenal of bandage supplies. Ace had her tail amputated in 2007 after a freakish accident, but, I had the taped basket muzzle for her. I've dealt with tons of tail injuries via volunteering at our group's kennel and helping with medical stuff, and tails are just such a precarious situation! The fine line between keeping it bandaged and letting it breathe later is a tough one to walk. I am hoping this goes smoothly for my little buddy! Thanks all for your good thoughts and advice! 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...
krissn333 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I had to do some work in my home office, so I brought Skimmie in here with me to get away from the other dogs and so I can keep an eye on him. This is how he's been laying for the last hour: I'm not sure if he's just at rest or if he's plotting (a la Mr. Burns from the Simpsons...eeeexxxxcellent) 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 What a little cutie he is. 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Bless him, what a sweetie he is. I hope he's feeling better very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 omg, that is adorable. Feel better, Skimmie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, Holly. 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...
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