chocolatehunny Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi everyone. I just thought I would post my hell of a week. I dont require sympathy. Just chatting with some fellow greyhound lovers. Weve had one of those horrid weeks, one thing after another. First the death of a family member and then the diagnosis of stage 3 lung cancer in another. Then the finally top things off. I work nights. I was at work when I got the call this morning at 7.20am. I was shortly due to finish. My husband in a panic. One of the dogs has gone. Since he had the two children and I wasnt yet home he couldnt go out looking for him. This is a dog who is very timid, wont go to anyone else. He loves us and trusts us dearly. He is soon 10yrs old. When my husband posted on Facebook for some help from anyone who may have seen him, there it was a black Lurcher has been knocked down in the village by a car. It was so davastating. Apparently the impact was so bad the car slung hun across the entire road in the air until he landed on the verge. He got up and ran covered in all sorts of nasty deep cuts and wounds. He was then found by a man who took him to our local vet who rang me about an hour later whilst we were out searching high and low for him. I suspected the worst and when she said those words I need you to come in ASAP as you have some decision to make i couldnt breathe. I was running on coffee and zero sleep and my adrenaline was pumping hard. Not another black Lurcher of ours killed by the road I thought. We got to the vets and he was full of meds and antibiotics and cuts so deep all over, the vet said it looks like hes been shot not like a RTA. Theyve stitched him up and hes survived. I have no idea how. There is a God! The woman who witnessed came to see us and said she would be surprised if hadnt broken something or gotten internal injuries. She said I should ring the vet and ask for x rays or scans. I did this and they said it was unnecessary. Hes now on his way home, OH is collecting him. I cannot wait to cuddle him and kiss him. But I am so worried, what if its done more damage that we cant see. How can the vets be so sure? So thats my week in a nutshell. I am ready to drink a very large glass of red wine. And I am going to treat milo to a lovely feast as soon as hes well enough to eat normally. Lisa xxx Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatehunny Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi everyone. I just thought I would post my hell of a week. I dont require sympathy. Just chatting with some fellow greyhound lovers. Weve had one of those horrid weeks, one thing after another. First the death of a family member and then the diagnosis of stage 3 lung cancer in another. Then the finally top things off. I work nights. I was at work when I got the call this morning at 7.20am. I was shortly due to finish. My husband in a panic. One of the dogs has gone. Since he had the two children and I wasnt yet home he couldnt go out looking for him. This is a dog who is very timid, wont go to anyone else. He loves us and trusts us dearly. He is soon 10yrs old. When my husband posted on Facebook for some help from anyone who may have seen him, there it was a black Lurcher has been knocked down in the village by a car. It was so davastating. Apparently the impact was so bad the car slung hun across the entire road in the air until he landed on the verge. He got up and ran covered in all sorts of nasty deep cuts and wounds. He was then found by a man who took him to our local vet who rang me about an hour later whilst we were out searching high and low for him. I suspected the worst and when she said those words I need you to come in ASAP as you have some decision to make i couldnt breathe. I was running on coffee and zero sleep and my adrenaline was pumping hard. Not another black Lurcher of ours killed by the road I thought. We got to the vets and he was full of meds and antibiotics and cuts so deep all over, the vet said it looks like hes been shot not like a RTA. Theyve stitched him up and hes survived. I have no idea how. There is a God! The woman who witnessed came to see us and said she would be surprised if hadnt broken something or gotten internal injuries. She said I should ring the vet and ask for x rays or scans. I did this and they said it was unnecessary. Hes now on his way home, OH is collecting him. I cannot wait to cuddle him and kiss him. But I am so worried, what if its done more damage that we cant see. How can the vets be so sure? So thats my week in a nutshell. I am ready to drink a very large glass of red wine. And I am going to treat milo to a lovely feast as soon as hes well enough to eat normally. Lisa xxx Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wow. Not what you needed after the week you had already and working all night. Glad to hear that it sounds like Milo will recover. I'm a little surprised at the decision not to x-ray, but will assume they know what they are doing. Hope that Milo is back to his old self soon. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatehunny Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 It turns out they x-rayed in the end. Every body part in fact. Hes as fit as a fiddle with no internal damage but has a fracture to his pelvis. They want to keep him in tonight on a drip as hes in a lot of pain. And talk to a specialist tomorrow to see where we go from here. Lisa x Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 It turns out they x-rayed in the end. Every body part in fact. Hes as fit as a fiddle with no internal damage but has a fracture to his pelvis. They want to keep him in tonight on a drip as hes in a lot of pain. And talk to a specialist tomorrow to see where we go from here. Lisa x I wondered how they could be sure without the x-ray, but also figured if they did any they may not have been read yet. Hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 He might need surgery for the pelvic break, but he's a lucky dog if that's the extent of his serious injuries! Good luck to him and to you! Breathe! 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...
cleptogrey Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 he sounds like my deceased father- at 89 fell broke some ribs, healed. at 92 fell broke his pelvic and more ribs- that guy was once a carpenter carried doors and beams on his back. he was also hit by a car in his late 50s, technically retired- stopped carrying heavy doors and doing framing but worked at trade shows until his late 70s. once an athlete, always an athlete. speedy healing and many more lives for the miraculous milo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytMom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh my goodness. How completely frightening! Hoping Milo heals very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Praying for a complete and easy recovery for Milo. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Quote 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...
Scoutsmom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 May you never again have a week as bad as this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocolatehunny Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thank you everyone. I appreciate it. I dreamt about him. Hope he comes home today. Lisa Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Hoping he is feeling better and gets to come home soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatehunny Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thank you. Vet just rang. She wants ideally to keep him in. However he wont eat for them. She thinks hes a bit down and would be better to come home as she feels he may eat. She said they have all fallen for him, hes been such a lovely dog especially after all hes been through. She said hes coughing but they have checked him over and there is no fluid on his lungs so she thinks its bruising. However she wants me to come and assess whether or not to take him home or not as she said he looks terrible, in a very bad way and it may make the kids frightened. So Im going down at 4pm with the boys to see him xx Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Maybe take some food with you and see if he'll eat from your hand? Milo the brindle lurcher sends his best concentrated healing thoughts to Milo the black lurcher. 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...
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chocolatehunny Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thank you Ellen. I did just that. And he took it and scoffed it up immediately. The vet then said yep I think he needs to be home with you, as much as Id rather keep him in, I think he will actually progress at home better. So home sweet home he is. Hes sedated a bit and very calm and content right now. He was so glad to see his bed bless him. Im so happy to have my baby boy home (well, old man). Hes cost us an absolute fortune but my god hes worth every penny. Xxxx Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm so glad he's home and know you are too. I hope he continues to eat well and makes a full recovery under your loving care. Milo Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Hope he continues to heal without any problems. How scary. 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...
Remolacha Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Glad he is home, they generally do better and heal faster at home if it is at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Milo Sending continued Quote 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...
chocolatehunny Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thank you everyone. X Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1017 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just seeing this today. Any updates? How is Milo feeling? I hope he's improved? Quote Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatehunny Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 He is getting much better thank you. He currently has a lump of fluid on his spinal area where there were lots of deep wounds. But this should go soon. He is still on antibiotics and metacam but he has made such a great speedy recovery. We just cant believe it. The vet said she isnt sure how he is even alive, never mind the fact he even got away with no broken bones or internal damage. Miracle! Xxx Quote Lisa, Eddie and Milo 💕 🐶 🐾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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