MaryJane Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I wish the bruising was a little better resolved before the Amicar runs out though... I'm guessing it just has to disappate & be re-absorbed/excreted. As long as it isn't getting worse, the amicar has done it's job. This is correct -- you now want to be watchful that the bruising doesn't extend it's boundaries further or start to look more purple as that could indicate additional bleeding. Once you have the bruising, it could take 2 weeks to dissipate going through the stages of being less purple to more green and then finally fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry, I forgot to mention in my previous post that if you are giving any fish oil - stop it for awhile. Fish oil has "aspirin like" properties in that it prevents clotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Thanks everyone! I'm guessing it just has to disappate & be re-absorbed/excreted. As long as it isn't getting worse, the amicar has done it's job. Sophie's vet, and the OSU vet that replied to my email, said about the same thing. She is still very bruised but it seems the Amicar has worked, now the bruising just needs to dissipate. I don't think it's getting any darker, just not clearing up as fast as I'd like. Her surgery was a week ago today. Now we have a new issue. Sophie won't eat or drink water today. She has been picky since the surgery, but today is refusing everything. I talked to the vet and we are stopping one of the antibiotics, skipping today's dose on the remaining antibiotic, and starting again tomorrow. I syringed some water into her cheek and I'm boiling some more ground beef now. I need to go buy some yogurt for her diarrhea. If she won't eat that then I'll get some Forti-flora. ~Lindsay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hoping Sophie starts to eat and drink soon! Also glad the Amicar worked as well and that soon all that brusing will be gone. 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...
Burpdog Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Wow....poor her and poor you! Is she getting something for her stomach? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just checking on Sophie... I hope she's eating, and her excessive brusing is beginning to clear up well(?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I apologize for being away! Crazy busy. Sophie is doing great! Her bruising did finally clear up around May 7 or 8. Her legs and feet were still swollen with fluid until around that time too, but then that dissipated also. She got her sutures out on Wednesday May 9, and the incision looks good. She still limps a bit on that leg, but that might take some time. She has started trotting in the yard again, not quite running, but faster than walking. Our plan to pause the antibiotics worked and she started eating again. (She was getting Pepcid). She finished the antibiotics yesterday. She still has diarrhea, despite yogurt, so I picked up some Forti-flora and that seems to have helped. Thank you all again for all of the advice and well wishes! You got me through a very stressful time. I was so worried about her. We seem to be on the road to recovery now. ~Lindsay~ Edited May 14, 2012 by LindsaySF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Fabulous news!! Thank you for this excellent update. That is a pretty good size surgical wound, so I'm not surprised she's not ready to run after only 2 weeks. She's a smart girl. Positive thoughts for Sophie's continued successful healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Glad she is well in the way to a full recovery 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...
FountainLady Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Good news! I'm so happy for you that she's bouncing back nicely now! Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 This is such a good report to see this morning. Linds, maybe some Tylan would help clear up her diarrhea. Good girl Sophie! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
Guest LindsaySF Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thank you again for all of the help, including those that emailed me with advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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