Guest LazyBlaze Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 She looks so happy! Well done to you guys, you really are doing a terrific job of caring for her. Her wound looks like it is getting there, so I really hope that the infection has been kicked into touch. It's a massive improvement from last week - slowly slowly catchy monkey... Thanks for keeping us updated; I am continuing to send good thoughts for Nell's recovery through the ether! She is a darling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Another great update! So happy everything is going well. 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...
Neighsayer Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Great news! Hope all the bad stuff is behind you. Only continued healing from now on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 She is just lovely Glad to hear the infection is getting so much better. The vet might decide to continue the antibiotics for a bit longer; in a case like this, it is likely better to give too much rather than not enough. But things are definitely moving in the right direction! Give her a kiss for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Ah contentment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I just love that pretty, happy face. I am thrilled to hear that things are going so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bredlo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) On one of the first mild days since her surgery, Nell seized the opportunity to spend extra time outside today... by pretending she urgently had to pee, but then soaking in some sunshine. I happily played along, letting her enjoy herself even while encouraging a bit of exercise - to no avail. Edited March 10, 2014 by bredlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 She is so beautiful.The snow is so glaaaarey, dad! Best to close my eyes and soak in the sun :beatheart every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 She looks so happy to be soaking up the sun! We finally got and about a bit today too - about time! 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...
Guest bredlo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) She is so beautiful. The snow is so glaaaarey, dad! Best to close my eyes and soak in the sun :beatheart She looks so happy to be soaking up the sun! We finally got and about a bit today too - about time! Indeed. While Nina is more interested in the tangible things of life (food, comfortable napping spots, treats), Nell is our contemplative, sunshine girl. A thinker. In fact, of all the little, seemingly inconsequential things that came so strongly to me as we inched towards euthanasia - the fact Nell wouldn't be able to spend her final days in warmth and comfort somehow seemed the most cruel. One of the few times I truly sobbed like a baby during those days, was crouched next to her in the snow... her head just hanging in defeat, waiting to be carried back inside. We're deeply grateful that - as in past years - we'll watch her little personality blossom once more as spring comes. Edited March 10, 2014 by bredlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 She's so precious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1017 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I LOVE her!!!! :beatheart :beatheart :beatheart Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Sooo cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 She reminds me so much of my Onyx, who I had until 15.5! I hope you end up with many more years with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Sending good thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I admit it, I am besotted by the lovely Nell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Oh, that sweet, sweet face - soaking up the sun!! Wishing happy days for Nell and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bredlo Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks all for the complements. Nell had a 5 week checkup today, and aced all her tests. All stitches were removed, as there's (practically) no bleeding left. The pressure sore on that sharp, back pelvic bone is still somewhat open - so it will continue to receive Manuka. Melissa gently cleans the whole region twice a day to keep everything sterile, while Nell soaks in the attention. We are to continue with the pair of MRSA-specific antibiotics for several more weeks, as well as Gabapentin and Rimadyl for discomfort (though she displays none). We weaned her off Hydromorphone a while ago. She'll will have at least one more visit with the original surgeon in another 2 or 3 weeks, but everyone who's seen her has said progress is what they expect. So that's the latest: happily uneventful, beyond my desire to eventually sleep upstairs in my own bed again, one day. Our schedule just isn't quite there yet, as Nell 2.0 seems to enjoy popping up at 4:30 AM and dragging her cone along the baby gates... a maneuver I liken to a prisoner rattling his cup against the bars. "Lemmie outta here, warden!" We'll be back to normal eventually, and in the meantime I'll try and enjoy Nell's impression of Pacino. At-ti-ca! At-ti-ca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Keep up the good work!!!! Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 She looks great and that is a great update! Are you pursuing Chemo for Nell? 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 March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 She looks so wonderful. I'm smitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomies Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Aww, beautiful girl and you guys have just done so amazingly well with her. So glad to hear she is making such great progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Great update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Nell The applause is for all of you. She looks *amazing* because of everything you have done for her. 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 bredlo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks peeps. She looks great and that is a great update! Are you pursuing Chemo for Nell? Thanks for askin'. We haven't talked much about it; I'm not against the idea -- if it would help extend her life, I think we're both open to considering it. I'll research those threads on this site, though until this infection is completely eradicated it's not even on the table yet, in the opinion of one of our vets. I do have a couple references for good oncologists, if and when the time comes for a consultation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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