Thoughts for Keegan please.... updated post #53 5-7-07

[shais_mom]

She has several lumps on her back etc - The vet told me they were fatty tumors not to worry about. There was on on her hip area that came to a head last week and she allowed me to get some bloody infection out of it. My sweetie let me poke and prod on that sore spot. I dropped her off Saturday nite @ my parents - when I picked her up Sunday it was the size of a tennis ball. :( I was able to get some more bloody pus out of it and its stayed that size - I called the Vet Tuesday and took her over today. The vet's first words were "oh my goodness". :( She is spending the nite to have it opened and drained.
She also had a small round dime sized area on the inside of her cheek that after Jess and Raven's scare I kept a close eye on for about a week. The vet looked at it and said it was just a normal variation in the mouth tissue.
She hasn't let the sore spot on her back effect her mood or activity level any. She was very active and bouncy and happy today - and was so excited to go with the vet I don't think she even realized that I wasn't going with her! :eek:
On a positive note - the last time I had her @ the vet in March - she had gained a lot of weight. She was @ 116 lbs! :( I started documenting her food and acitivity level - and she was down to 109 today!!

Thanks everyone!

[Rachel]

Sometimes these things do get infected and I'm thinking that the vet might prescribe antibiotics. Hannah had one on the hip that we we had *watched* for years and it started to get *bigger* quite rapidly. About 5 months ago, the vet finally agreed that it should be removed. She did real well through the surgery and recovery and now I can't even see a scar, although it looked horrible at first. It was NOT cancerous. So these things can sort out well even though things look ominous.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

We need Ya for a Konsult Trip down here onna ole Durt Ball ...
Fur da BRD, aka Keegan, Miz Staci's ball fetcher.

Please hop onna Silver Klowd an meet da White Coat -
we need ta get ridda dat lumpie thing on her back.

We'll all be krossin Pawz & Klawz fur a quick fix ... she needs ta be in
shape fur da Findlay Bash this month.

An a {{{God'sHug}}} fur Mom would be nice, too.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Logan]

Staci, I"m right here, praying hard that everything will be fine for Keegan. Congratulations on her tremendous weight loss!

Logan

[shais_mom]

Sometimes these things do get infected and I'm thinking that the vet might prescribe antibiotics. Hannah had one on the hip that we we had *watched* for years and it started to get *bigger* quite rapidly. About 5 months ago, the vet finally agreed that it should be removed. She did real well through the surgery and recovery and now I can't even see a scar, although it looked horrible at first. It was NOT cancerous. So these things can sort out well even though things look ominous.
yup they said that she'll have to go home on antibiotics...

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'll be keeping Keegan and you in my thoughts and prayers, Staci. Kisses to her from me when she comes home, please. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Great news on the weight loss!! Congrats. I'm working on Delilah myself. :)

[Ginger's Mom]

Prayers and good thoughts going out for Keegan.
And I too must say congrats Keegan on the weight loss. When you get home and are recovering maybe you can share some of your secrets with Ginger, she could use some. ;)

[shais_mom]

Just called the vet - they said it was a pretty good sized abscess - (I knew that it was about the size of a tennis ball!) she had to have sutures put in and will come home tomorrow with a drainage tube.
Thanks for the continued thoughts - I bet the cats will be bored tonite while I'm at work without her!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Sending more prayers out Staci!! GET WELL KEEGAN!!

[ramanth]

Awwww poor Keegan! I hope she feels better soon. *HUGS*

[pitc9]

{{hugs}} to you both!
I know you can't wait to have her back home with you!!

[jesse_3]

Poor baby! Keegan get better!! This is terrible, and I will be praying for the both of you. (((((HUGS)))))

[lizbud]

Sorry to hear Keegan had this ouchie. Prayers for a quick recovery from
the procedure.Congrats on the weight loss for Keegan. I'll be sure to tell
my Maggie all about it. :)

[Vela]

Awww poor Keegan. I hope it heals up quickly and she is back to her normal self soon.

[Freedom]

Keegan, you try and get some rest at the vet's tonight lady. The cats will be SO bored at home without you, and you need to heal up so you cn get them back into shape!


Best wishes for swift healing!

[joycenalex]

oh staci, i'm so sorry to read this. i know how awful i've felt every time i've had to leave the wonder dog at the vets overnight. i'll be keeping both keegan and you in my prayers.

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way!

It is scary as our babies start to get a tad older, the bumps and lumps that are appearing. Cincy has one now on her stomach we are watching, and Sadie had 2 removed last summer. Can't they stay puppies forever??

[Roxyluvsme13]

(((HUGS))) I hope she feels better!

[Giselle]

Aww, Keegan. I hope you feel better once you've got all the nasty pus out of that abcess. We'll be thinking about you!

[anna_66]

Oh Keegan, I'm really sorry you had such a big owie. And it really stinks that you have to spend the night without your kitty girls:( I just hope your home and feeling better soon. (((HUGS))) to you big girl! Oh and congrats on the weight loss!!

Staci you must have been worried sick when you seen it got so big, I know I would have been.

I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Alysser]

I'm sorry about your scare with Keegan. I hope she feels better. {{hugs}} to both of you.

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Keegan, that's gotta hurt. She will probably feel much better now that it's drained. Don't worry about the cats being bored, Keegan will probably make up for lost kitty time when she gets back home! Heal up nice & quick, sweetie!

[cmayer31]

Poor Keegan :( I'll keep her in my thoughts for sure!

[Cinder & Smoke]

They said it was a pretty good sized abscess.

She had to have sutures put in and
will come home tomorrow with a drainage tube.

:)
Glad it was a pretty *quick fix*!

Here's hoping the sutures and drain tube will be "out of reach" and not need "protection".

Hey Keegan ~

Leave that Zippur an Drain *ALONE*
No *lickin* - *scratchin* -or- *pawin*!

Hope yo're Feelin Better and ready for Ball Fetchin real soon!!

;)

[gini]

Aw, poor Keegan - that must hurt! But you have the bestest Mom ever and she won't let anything happen to you.

Just think of the stories that you can tell your kitty sisters when you get home, Keegan. It's o.k. if you exagerate a little - make your stories really good.

Now - Staci - I think I should get on the next plane and have you put me
on Keegan's diet. I could stand to lose a bit myself!

Big hugs to you - I know you miss your girl - but she will be home soon.

[K9karen]

Get Well Soon Keegan! I hope you can get back to ball fetchin' soon! You're such a sweetie pie. Hugs to you and your beautiful mom.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Hope you are feeling better soon Keegan !!!

Thankfully you will be home soon to play with your mommy and the kitties!

[cloverfdx]

Ouch feel better soon Keegan :(. Sending lots of healing vibes your way.

[Kfamr]

The Utah & Florida gang are thinking of you Keegan!

[4 Dog Mother]

Staci, I am so sorry to hear about Keegan. That would have been so scary to see something so big and sore looking. I am glad she will be all right and soon back to her old self.

[Cinder & Smoke]

"BRD" is almost home!

Feelin kinda "perky".

Look OUT, Kats!
:D

[Cataholic]

Positive thoughts coming up the interstate, Keegan and Staci!

[shais_mom]

yupper the Big Red Tennis Ball retriever is home!
She keep trying to get to the tube but its just far enough away that she can't get to it hopefully she'll figger it out and leave it alone.
The shaved area is rather large 10 inches by 6 inches or so, with 2 incisions. It was simply a large abcess a result of a fatty tumor that had walled itself off and came to a head and caused a large pocket of infection. There was no need to send it to biopsy to see if it was malignant or anything.
She is too be restricted for 7 days - (acck) and is to go back to the vet on Monday to have the tube removed (hopefully) There was some drainage when we got home on her skin.
Thanks everyone for the continued well wishes! :)
I'll get some pics of her when I get home from work or tomorrow -

[Cinder & Smoke]

The Big Red Tennis Ball retriever is home! :)

She keeps trying to get to the tube but its just far enough away that
she can't get to it; hopefully she'll figger it out and leave it alone.

She is to be restricted for 7 days - (acck) ...

Welcome Home, BRD!
Sounds like your TB Retrieving will put on hold for a few days. :(

Let's hope the BRD doesn't recruit one of the KatSis to try to pull the drain tube! :eek:

Hope The Neighbor can drop in tonight to check on her.
Prayers Continue for a Speedie Recovery.
;)

[shais_mom]

here are some pics of her incision.
It isn't too gory there isn't blood or anything. :)
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[Randi]

I'm glad to hear Keagan is back home, I suppose the worst is over now, right? :) You've been a brave girl and I think a few treats are in order.

Keep getting better, Keagan - and leave that tube alone! ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here are some pics of her incision.

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Feel Better Soon, Miz Keegan!!
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[anna_66]

UGH :eek: That's a BIG place there girlie girl! I hope it feels better than it looks.
I just know this next week is gonna fly by and you'll be playing with your tennis balls in no time:D
(((HUGS)))

[Daisy and Delilah]

WOW!!! That is a huge spot there Keegan!! It looks really good though. Staci, you must have about lost it when you saw that. I know I would :(

Take it easy sweetheart and get all better.

[lizbud]

Poor baby. :( She has to be careful how she sits. :( I'm glad she got
to come home & hope time passes quickly for her. Hope you better soon
Keegan.

[cyber-sibes]

:eek:
Yeowzers, that a big spot! Keegan, you're still one big beautiful girl! And your fur will start growing back in no time. Might be a bit "breezy" back there for a while, though ;) Heal up quickly, sweetie!

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Keegan, you poor baby! Hope you are feeling better soon!

[joycenalex]

wowsa!!!!that's pretty big. will your parents (and how is the dad?) keep an eye on her while you're at work?

[Cincy'sMom]

Aww...poor Keegan! That looks owie!! Hope you are feeling better soon!

[shais_mom]

wowsa!!!!that's pretty big. will your parents (and how is the dad?) keep an eye on her while you're at work?
they live about a half hour away so its a bit far - I came home from work and she was doing fine :)
Dad's doing fine thanks - he went back to his seasonal job a few weeks ago. :)
part of me wonders if she only messes with it when I'm around - ya know for sympathy ;)

[K9karen]

Ok..this is a weird thing to say but...all that gorgeous red hair gone... :(

Please smother K's beautiful face with oodles of kisses from me and Mz Klo. Yikes! No fetching and boredom for a whole week!!! Be a good girl Keegan..paws off the tubey!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Part of me wonders if she only messes with it when I'm around -
ya know, for sympathy ;)

Wouldn't s'prise me ...

Kuz it WORKS, doesn't it?
:p

[shais_mom]

Wouldn't s'prise me ...

Kuz it WORKS, doesn't it?
:p

like a charm! ;) :D

[chocolatepuppy]

I hope Keegan heals up quickly. Her pretty hair will grow back in no time. :)

[Freedom]

Okay, Keegan, time to focus all your attention on healing up and getting rest; don't worry, your attention can go back to cats and tennis balls very soon.

And summer is on its way - what better time to have a little cooling area? You'll have that fur growing back by the Autumn when you need it again.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:confused:

Where's our daily BRD Report?

HEY Keegan ~

How's ya Feelin?
Is that drain tube gonna make it all the way to Monday?

Feel Better, Kiddo!!
;)

[shais_mom]

well Mom's been busy all day and just had time to plop in front of the box!
There is a bit of infection seeping from the incisions but not a lot.
She's eating, peeing, pooping, attempting to run and visit the neighbors but has been leashed.
She really can't get to it no matter how hard she tries - I haven't let her roll (when I am around anyway) so the tube is still in good place.
:)

[shais_mom]

We went to the vet today to have the drain taken out. The vet is pleased with the way it looks and is healing. So she doesn't need to go back until she gets the stitches out next Friday. :)

[cyber-sibes]

Good girl, Keegan! You're doing a good job leaving things alone, keep it up. Great news, Staci!

[Cinder & Smoke]

The vet is pleased with the way it looks and is healing. :)

Bet it feels a LOT better without the "extra part" attached!

Has the BRD received proper "rewards" for not tearing up the repair site?

Keep being a GOOD Girl, Keegan!
;)

[Daisy and Delilah]

That's a good girl!! Get better sweetie!! :D

[Rachel]

Wow :eek: Were those two drains for the same nodule? That thing must have been big! Did you take a *before* picture? Good to hear that all is proceeding as it should. And K, don't worry, that beautiful red fur will grow back in now time.

[shais_mom]

Wow :eek: Were those two drains for the same nodule? That thing must have been big! Did you take a *before* picture? Good to hear that all is proceeding as it should. And K, don't worry, that beautiful red fur will grow back in now time.
no it was just one long drain... :)
well I didn't take any pics BEFORE the original procedure.
but here are a couple after the tube was removed, I just took them....


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[Ginger's Mom]

Glad to hear that she got such a good report from the doctor, and that she is being such a good girl about not bothering the spot. Good girl Keegan, lots of scritches for you.

[K9soul]

Aww poor Keegan! Bless her heart. I hope she's feeling better soon. Has she had her thyroid checked lately? It's possible she could need an increase in her meds. Give her lots of hugs and kisses for me. Tommy sends golden kisses to his fellow redhead :D

[lizbud]

Great news. :) It looks like the site is drying up just fine. much better.
Hey pretty girl Keegan. :)

[Freedom]

What a wonderful report! Hooray, Keegan!

[Cincy'sMom]

Aww Keegan!!! That still looks owie!! You're gonna be all better for the big Memorial Day Bash though, right?

[cassiesmom]

Keegan, I hope you feel MUCH better with the infection all out of that spot. I think it looks better already from the photos with the drains to the one without. I still think you are a beautiful redhead girl.

[Reachoutrescue]

Keegan, I hope you are feeling better now. I am sorry I missed this post, but I am glad you are healing nicely. Good luck and feel better soon.

[ramanth]

Great news! :D

[petslover]

Hey sorry I haven't seen this thread yet. I really hope Keegan gets to feeling better.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Way to go, Keegan! :D

[anna_66]

Hey Red! Good to see that your tubes are out now, hope your feeling better!

Belly rubs to you big girl :D

[Logan]

I'm so glad you are doing better, Keegan!!!!! :) We have been praying for you (and your mom). :) I hope you will soon be chasing tennis balls again!

[cloverfdx]

Continued good thoughts for Miss Keegan on the way :).

[pitc9]

Glad to hear the tube is out and things are looking great!!