Xan Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm glad Cosmo's doing well! I'll have to check your thread to see how he did last night, all "commando" and all! Brilly just had his first bandage change. It looked remarkably good, all things considered. No swelling, not overly red (as in, no redder than the patch they shaved for his IV). I told the tech about the trick of reducing the stickiness of the tape by dabbing it on some cloth first, and asked her to put some cotton between his toes. She used a nice lot of really soft cottony webbing all around his foot for padding, too. He was shaking during the process, but is recovering his composure now that we're home. He's even putting nearly as much weight on it as he did before the amp, so that's progress. We're still using his harness to help take the pressure off when he does stairs (3 unavoidable stairs at each of our 3 doors), or goes in or out of the car. DH took last night's watch, and said that Brilly was restless, getting up and pacing down to the bedroom door about every hour or so. I think we've reached the point where it will be more restful for all of us to be back together than separated. We're still keeping him safe from the two others, who are both classic bulls in the china shop! Onward to healing! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 It sounds like Brilly is doing great! I've had at least 2 fosters with toe-amps (but long-healed before they came to me, so I didn't go through the bandaging phase). They did just fine without the toe - never seemed to miss it at all. And I agree that you'll all probably sleep much better if you are all together. Keep up the good healing, Brilly! 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...
greysmom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 We put an xpen around Dude at night after his amp to help keep the others from stepping on him. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 That makes sense. Since Pogo, the biggest potential step-on-knock-over offender already sleeps in an x-pen for just that reason, Brilly will get to sleep in the open. ***Wishing for a restful night for us all! *** Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 for a nice restful night 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...
Xan Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 I asked over here, but will try here in case anyone who's following this checks in: Brilly's bandage got wet on a potty walk in the wet grass. (I'm not pointing any fingers *cough*DH*cough*) Should I wait 'til tomorrow's scheduled bandage change at 9am, or do it myself tonight? What do you think? Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Glad all is well and he's home! 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 May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Don't know the answer to your question about bandage change but Glad press-n-seal wrap is great for covering up bandages when you need them to stay dry. Tear off a square, have the dog stand in the middle of the square, and wrap it up and around the foot. I would suspect that as long as it isn't soaked through you should be good 'till morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 I love that idea about the press 'n' seal wrap! I picked some up while he was in surgery. The vet gave us this neat boot that is working great (when it is put on, that is ... ) so we haven't had to use the plastic wrap, but I'm keeping it handy none the less. We did go ahead and change it. It was soaked through to the skin, so I'm glad we did. He was practically asleep through the whole thing, so I guess it doesn't hurt him too badly! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 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...
Xan Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Went in for our scheduled bandage change today, and everything is looking very good. There was some waiting after the bandage was off for one of the vets to come take a look at it, and he actually put his weight on it a bit. It must feel very very weird to him, even more so after being wrapped up in padding for several days. He did stress a bit about being told to lie down and then being held there, albeit in a very gentle and friendly manner, while stuff was done to his sore foot. They did tell me that the path report is going to take a little longer than usual because of the size of the sample. So. Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock ... Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 FWIW, my regular vet (not one of her oncologists), told me that the longer it takes to get a potential osteo diagnosis back, the better - that means there is more bone to dissolve. It already sounded hopeful that this isn't osteo, so I would take this as good news! I'm glad to hear that Brilly's non-toe is still looking good! 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...
Xan Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 To dissolve? That's how they do it? Huh. How about that. Well then, I'll take it as hopeful, too! Thanks! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Sounds like things are going well and you won't need it, but just in case or for future reference that gel I mentioned is Veterinus Derma Gel. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Thanks, Jen! We're doing well so far, no sores or other weirdness, but it's good to know just in case! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Update May 30: Path report came back and there was no cancer! The toe still had to go, as the bone was proliferating and chipping off due to some trauma somewhere along the line, causing pain and chronic inflammation. So, no toe; no more toe pain! WHEW!! :confetti Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Fantastic news!!! 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...
msnikkerdoodle Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Great news! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yahoo for NO cancer!!! And he'll do just fine without that toe. Rest easy now mama and enjoy that sweet old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ain't that the truth! Hey, cristar, how are you all doing? I checked earlier and didn't see any recent updates. Don't make me stalk you! Thanks for all the good thoughts, folks!! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Doing fine. Frannie went in for her revision and the margins are clear. They said no special diet, no chemo, no nothing except to bring her in every three months or so just to check and maybe do ultrasounds and x-rays just to see if there's anything brewing in there. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that no more of those bright red spots start popping out on her abdomen again. Good thing out of all this - I lost 6 lbs. in the past month....dog stress! Thanks for asking. Love that old boy up and look at it this way - you have one less nail to trim now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Xan, it's lovely to read good news like that. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 :yay Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.