MP_the4pack Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Opal has been having trouble getting rid of an infection in her anal glands. And after 2 months and 4 different antibiotics we've decided to go ahead with surgical removal. The vet and I waited until this morning to make the final decision. He decided that the glands are still in good enough shape for a safer surgery. If the gland degradates, it's harder to get out. So...she's having a bilateral anal sackectomy. So I would appreciates good thoughts and prayers that she comes thru ok and she has no complications. Because I am going to NYC for a show tonight and not getting back until midnight, she's staying overnight at the hospital. It's only because I'm not around to pick her up not because she needs hospital care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hoping all goes well for your girl! 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...
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Riverhound Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thinking about Bwat. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 hoping for an uneventful surgery and an easy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good luck! Be well & heal quickly, Opal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hope the surgery goes well and she will recover quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 She's out of surgery, up, about and alert. The vet said that we did make the best decision. The glands were small and still in good shape. If we waited and they deteriorated the surgery would have been more difficult. But they came out easily and clean and he's predicting no complications. She is still staying overnight because they do need to monitor her and I am out of town this evening. But the vet was very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good update! Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 good news indeed, mary pat. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good thoughts for your girl. 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...
duncan41 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thank goodness! Let the healing begin! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good girl, Bwat. Rest well tonight & go home feeling even better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Glad to hear it went well! All the best to her for a smooth and speedy recovery. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 glad to hear she's doing ok! 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...
Remolacha Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Good to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Glad she is doing well! Sending get well wishes. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sending wishes for a quick recovery. 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...
Guest DeniseL Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) Yay, Bwat!!! Get those pesky anal gland outta there!! I am so glad she is doing well....Hugs for the whole pack (and MP ) Edited December 7, 2013 by DeniseL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm so glad there was good news -- hugs for everyone (and hope you enjoyed the show!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Greyt news. Now prayers and white light for an easy recover. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Heal quickly and completely. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 She came home yesterday. Went outside immediately for a poop. (she's not the best to do her business on leash and she did nothing at the vets). Her backend is shaved and bruised. She was quiet yesterday but today I think the pain meds were making her feel very very good. So much so she chased her sisters around the yard today before I could stop her. That's why she's called "Da Bwat"!! But her back end is healing, no oozing or bleeding. So I think she'll heal fine without any complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 YAYYYYYY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Wonderful news - keep it up Bwat! 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...
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