CharlieRhea Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 thank you deboosh- i will keep you all in my pocket. the trip is 23 miles, he doesn't like car rides but this is necessary obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Maybe the vet could give Charlie a sedative, just for the car ride? Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 I will ask. Rhea my German Shepherd has Xanax for Alzheimers. I gaveChalrie 1/2 one time for fireworks and it knocked him out. Greyhounds areso susceptible to drugs, still I will ask. I have natural calming treats butI don't think they do anything this is the vet that will do the surgery-i believe Charlie will be in good hands. Dr. Robert Rob McCarthy is a veterinary surgeon specializing in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Although he works primarily with companion small animals, he also performs surgery on exotic, wildlife and zoo animals. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, arthroscopy) of all types. Dr. McCarthy grew up in Natick, MA, and first became interested in veterinary medicine while he was an undergraduate student at Boston College. He was offered admission to both veterinary and medical school, but decided to pursue veterinary medicine at Tufts, where he earned his degree in 1983 as a member of the school's first graduating class. He served on the faculty of Louisiana State University and earned a master's degree from the University of Minnesota prior to returning to Tufts as a faculty member in 1993. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has the best clinical programs, small animal hospital, faculty and staff of any veterinary school in the country, he says. From my perspective, this is a perfect job. Dr. McCarthy's notable cases range from fracture repairs on bald eagles, turkey vultures and hawks at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic, to a penguin at the New England Aquarium, and a wallaby and cheetah at the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. Most recently, Dr.McCarthy has begun performing minimally invasive laparoscopic spay surgeries on large dogs and other animals; among his first patients were two tigers from Southwick's Zoo in nearby Mendon, MA. Dr. McCarthy has lectured on small animal surgery at meetings from Puerto Rico to Australia and in all corners of the United States. He has a strong interest in feral cat management and has coordinated a trap-neuter-release program on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands for the past several years. Dr. McCarthy lives in Grafton with his wife, Paula, a part-time staff member at the Wildlife Clinic. The couple has two children, Sara and Nick, and share their home with two cats and three dogs—two of whom were rescues. He plays tennis and soccer as often as he can and is an avid SCUBA diver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'd say that Charlie is in very capable hands indeed, after reading that. We'll all be sending good thoughts for both you and Charlie! Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Seems like Charlie is in good hands 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I hope all goes well with Charlie's surgery. I know you must be stressed but he'll be home before you know it! These pups are very resilient. 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...
CharlieRhea Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 you have it exactly right Charlies_dad, i am stressed as he has to go back in the car and go away again, 3rd time in 4 weeks and i can't explain why to him. Hanging in as i know this will save his life. This guy is really special, i know they all are but he really has had enough bad times in his short life. i have adored this dog for 3 yrs and i tell myself it will be over soon and he will be ok. Worried about the stairs, guess i will sleep in the basement with him until he is healed. Hoping it is a quick process. Thank you and all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Best thoughts for you and your boy! 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...
CharlieRhea Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 you know, sometime when this is over maybe i can explain how much this means to me. Some ppl have donated and some ppl have lent support, it's all good and needed. I will say briefly, i have loved dogs all my life. I was adopted by wonderful ppl who died when i was a child. I guess i understand the dogs need for love more? No i'm not needy but i relate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 sending along many many many good wishes for Charlie and his surgery 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...
CharlieRhea Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 just read this thread over from the beginning, no wonder i am tired! Tomorrow is Monday, Charlie has hung in there with no symptoms although i imagine his pericardial sac has filled a little, he will be at Tufts in 3 days, i think we will make it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Charlie goes in for 10am tomorrow.3/4 I will have a consult with his Doctor but the surgery may not be until the next day (Thurs) 3x away for at least 2 nights each time in a month. I can't wait until this is over and he is home and healed. XO to all of you for your support through this trying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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teri_d Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thoughts and prayers with you --- please keep us updated - well all be checking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 this has been such a stressful roller coaster for you and Charlie! It sounds like he is in good hands and has an excellent prognosis, so hopefully this will soon be all behind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 We'll all be thinking and praying for you and Charlie. He'll come through it with flying colours, and your boy will be right as rain! Btw, to any techies out there ~~ why is it, that the cursor jumps back to the beginning of a sentence, when you're looking for the right emoticon to insert in a sentence??? Drives me Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 You're both in my thoughts. I'm looking forward to reading positive updates 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...
CharlieRhea Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'll say it again before tomorrow, don't know how i would have gone through this with all your support. So many of you and i love you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Prayers for Charlie........and for strength for you. If I were in your shoes, I'd be a total basket case. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 desiraysmom-i guess i am a basket case but hanging in. One month of this, we are all tired. at least i am, Charlie doesn't know about tomorrow. :-( It will be over soon i tell myself and for the better. It just came out of nowhere seemingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Will be checking in all day for updates -- we're all with you and Charlie in spirit today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looking for an update. Hope everything's ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'm on speed dial--will report with any news --stay strong Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thinking of you both today. Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'm on speed dial--will report with any news --stay strong Barb! Thanks Tracy. I will be checking in for any news, which must all be good by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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