Remolacha Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Beautiful little girl in her stripes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Stripey girl! I so wish they could tell us what they're feeling. 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 She looks awesome! One of the possbilities with the panting could be phantom pain. This is a known issue in people after amputations, and they will have pain sensations as if the amputated part is still there. I don't know all of the details but assume it's due to nerve endings that were affected by the surgery. I would assume that it's a possibilty in dogs as well. For whatever reason, most of our hounds have loved having a fan on and will often just sleep with their head right in front of the fan. Except Kate- Kate hated the fan and knocked it over to break it. I watched her do it. She also tried to knock over the replacement fan, but knowing what happened to the first one, I tied it to a piece of furniture with paracord so that it couldn't be knocked over. She was not happy when the fan wouldn't fall. I miss Kate.... 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 She looks fantastic! Very bright and happy. I hope you are able to figure out the panting, or that it subsides on its own. It's great that she's mobile and eating. Go Willa! 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Time4ANap said: She looks awesome! One of the possbilities with the panting could be phantom pain. This is a known issue in people after amputations, and they will have pain sensations as if the amputated part is still there. I don't know all of the details but assume it's due to nerve endings that were affected by the surgery. I would assume that it's a possibilty in dogs as well. For whatever reason, most of our hounds have loved having a fan on and will often just sleep with their head right in front of the fan. Except Kate- Kate hated the fan and knocked it over to break it. I watched her do it. She also tried to knock over the replacement fan, but knowing what happened to the first one, I tied it to a piece of furniture with paracord so that it couldn't be knocked over. She was not happy when the fan wouldn't fall. I miss Kate.... Aww, Kate. Gotta respect that she made her preferences known! I think you're probably right about phantom pain...we'll just keep going with the gabapentin and hope it subsides eventually. Fortunately it does not make her walk like a drunken sailor like it did with Sweep! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Willa’s surgery was just a week ago today and look at that girl! She is awesome! Hang in there, mom and dad, you are awesome too. Quote 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...
LBass Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Beautiful Willa already looks bright and happy. I'm so glad that her recovery is going so well. Kate, a girls who knew what she wanted and knew how to get it. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Willa 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) Updates: Stitches came out today (she was SO ready), and everything looks good. She'll have a few more nights wearing t-shirts because there's a small bloody area where a scab came off and they don't want her making it a problem when it isn't. We've been instructed to apply Dermagel to it. They're very pleased with how well she's getting around. Her brother keeps her agile by being completely oblivious to her personal space. Still awaiting the pathology report from her amp, not that I am expecting anything but the obvious. First chemo is Monday, and they will do all the tests and imaging needed for her Friday appointment in Cincinnati for the Yale vaccine. Road trip for the sibs! Today while waiting in the Wendy's drive-thru for cheezeburgers plane. (Boy, does Doolin get the better end of this deal. No pain, just gain.) Edited August 15, 2023 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 What an fantastic update! Mark said he wants to know more about cheezeburgers plane.... 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...
Jerilyn Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Way to go Willa! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Willa! (Love that collar on you!) Doolin, PT Assistint. Quote 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, FiveRoooooers said: Willa! (Love that collar on you!) I do too! But we'll have to go back to the harness soon—the leash bounces all over now that she has a kangaroo gait and it must be very annoying to her so close to her face. Until now it hasn't mattered much since we had to restrict her activity, but just now she walked a HALF-MILE. Exactly two weeks after amp. Edited August 15, 2023 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: I do too! But we'll have to go back to the harness soon—the leash bounces all over now that she has a kangaroo gait and it must be very annoying to her so close to her face. Until now it hasn't mattered much since we had to restrict her activity, but just now she walked a HALF-MILE. Exactly two weeks after amp. Oh Willa, you are indeed a Sweet girl Quote 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...
palmettobug Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Willa, you deserve a Skyline Chili when you go to Cincinnati. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 minute ago, palmettobug said: Willa, you deserve a Skyline Chili when you go to Cincinnati. Only if you'll drive her home afterward! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Willa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 52 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: Only if you'll drive her home afterward! Roman is a big tooter, a/c on high and a clothespin for your nose! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Wonderful update. I love her curled tongue. Nothing says, "Hurry up with those cheezburgers plane!" like a curly tongue. 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Biopsy confirmed osteo. No lymphatic or blood vessel involvement. Onward. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Willa …you’re lookin’ mighty fine 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...
Remolacha Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: Biopsy confirmed osteo. No lymphatic or blood vessel involvement. Onward. osteo you already knew, that’s been dealt with. For the rest Willa’s got this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, Remolacha said: osteo you already knew, that’s been dealt with. For the rest Willa’s got this Exactly. All this does is solidify the plan, because we couldn't do the Yale vaccine if it turned out to be something other than osteo, and we'd be pursuing Torigen instead. We had Torigen/Vidium do the histopathology just in case, but we won't have them proceed with making the vaccine now. Road trip to Cincinnati still on! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Quote No lymphatic or blood vessel involvement. Onward. You 1/2-mile marathonista! Road trips are just a reason to get more cheezeburgers. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Road trips include cheezebergers plane! Willa Quote 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...
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