aomagrat Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Fernando is in the hospital. He will have surgery today to close a wound he received last night. He was doing his nightly zoomies and ran into something and ripped his skin. I checked the yard this morning and found some black hair on a door that had blown off the storage building. We've had a lot of wind the last few days. I've got to be more careful with my backyard. The vet said he should be fine. She sees this all the time with greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Wowww , that looks big . Please give this Guy some big Hugs and Kisses from me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Poor Fernando! He should be fine, but here's a hug for both of you. I have to rush off to take one of mine for an ultrasound. But when I come back, I'll tell you about the time I found that greyhound skin can be torn by a small leaf bud on a tree branch! 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 undergreysspell Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hope Fernando has an uneventful surgery today and heals up real quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ouch! Wish a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for Fernando. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Good thoughts for Fernando. That does look bad but he should heal up soon. 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...
robinw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 That's nasty. Good luck! 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...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hope Fernando is out of surgery and at home being spoiled. That looks like it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Wishes for a successful surgry and speedy recovery. 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...
Guest psdirector Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I hope Fernando feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That tissue-paper-thin skin! Heal quickly, Don Fernando. One of Nutmeg's ears doesn't have any fur on it, courtesy of some backyard romp of hers that tore the top layer of skin off the ear. She came back inside without a care in the world, spattering blood all over the house. 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...
greytpups Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 poor guy...hope it heals quickly Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Fernando came home yesterday afternoon with a lot of stitches, a drain tube and a lamp shade. And I am $400 poorer (so far). The vet told me to keep him quiet, no running for 2 weeks. Oh really? This morning at 4 AM he wanted to go out. The first thing we saw when I opened the door was a rabbit in the middle of the yard. So much for no running. I thought he was going to tear the stitches out. I guess I'll have to leash him in the yard now. By the way, he hates the lamp shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 awwwwwww, but he does look adorable in it Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Aww, poor guy. You're not alone. I swear, my guys create ways to get injured! Try a muzzle with a stool guard instead of the e-collar. Much more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 With the wound in that location, a t-shirt would work really well to keep him away from it. Might not need the e-collar or the muzzle. And yes, definitely keep him leashed for trips outside to keep him from running. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Izzy managed to get a gash last week and some staples. She came home with the cone of shame, but I just put a pair of pj's on her and it has worked great to keep her off the wound. Poor Fernando! He looks handsome in that cone, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 One of my girl's had staples in the same area. (no drain needed though) We skipped the lamp shade because she seemed to be leaving it alone. Well instead of licking, she managed to scratch it with a hind foot... while I was looking for a t-shirt. Oy! So back to vet's, swapped the snagged staples for stitches & our little girly got to wear a t-shirt the rest of the time. It worked beautifully well for her. And certainly a cone won't protect drain & stitches from a scratching hind paw. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 With the wound in that location, a t-shirt would work really well to keep him away from it. Might not need the e-collar or the muzzle. And yes, definitely keep him leashed for trips outside to keep him from running. What Jennifer said . I took a clean T Shirt and cut it so that it covered the Wound . No Problem . Give Fernando some big Hugs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) I caught Nando scratching at it so I dispensed with the cone (Much to Nando's relief!) And he is now wearing one of my old T shirts. He still wants to run. When I put the leash on him in the back yard he starts pulling and bucking trying to run. I don't know what's worse for his wound, the pulling and bucking or running free? Edited March 30, 2013 by aomagrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I caught Nando scratching at it ... Just like my little stinker... I don't know what's worse for his wound, the pulling and bucking or running free? He'll probably adjust soon. If you think not then could you set up a smaller potty area for him? Do you have some xpens? I've done that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nando went to the vet yesterday to get the drain tube removed. There is no infection and he is doing OK. He still wants to run. Can't wait until he gets the stitches out next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 ouch :( sending hugs! 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...
XTRAWLD Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well that doesn't look like fun. Sending good thoughts for fast recovery! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Glad everything is healing well. Sounds like he'll be running and playing again soon. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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