Deuce is home.

[Glacier]

I picked Deuce up this afternoon. He was very happy to see me. I got lots of kisses in the clinic. His back leg is a mess. He won't weight bear at all, except when he forgets and tried to jump up. Then he falls over rather quickly. It's pretty pathetic looking. He has two wounds on the injured leg. One big one and a smaller puncture up higher. There are drains in both of them. I hate drains!!! The smaller one can come out tomorrow, but the other one needs to be flushed for five days. I hate doing that. He isn't going to like it much either. He's on Cephalaxen for 10 days.

The biospy results will be back in ten days or so. My vet said he didn't have a clue what it was. I don't like the sound of that!

Deuce is happily resting in the arctic entry right now. He's not nearly has hyper as usual. I'm hoping I get him brushed while he's still calm. He's hungry and drinking lots. He's wagging his tail and seems happy to be home.

I'll keep you posted about his recovery and his biopsy results when they are back.

[finn's mom]

Wow, not knowing is pretty scary! So, y'all don't even know if it's an animal bite or anything? He was alone, though, huh? that's good that he was happy to see you! You couldn't have known what to expect. I'm glad he's home, though! I hate drains, too, my Bruno had them once, but, I didn't have to flush the wound, thank goodness. Good luck with helping him heal!

[Glacier]

Originally posted by finn's mom
Wow, not knowing is pretty scary! So, y'all don't even know if it's an animal bite or anything? He was alone, though, huh?

Oh, no. I know what caused the wounds on his leg. That was Raven. Well, she might have had a little help from Founder, but I doubt it.

My vet didn't know what the bump on his nose is from. He's had that lump since before he got here and we've tried several things to clear it up. None of them worked. So my vet said we should do a biopsy. It was booked for next week, but when this happened, it was done earlier. That way Deuce doesn't have to be knocked out twice. Rick, my vet, took a quick look at the tissue sample and in his exact words "I don't have a bloody clue what that is" . Don't like the sound of that! But it's being sent out to a specialist and we'll have an answer soon enough.

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Glacier
Oh, no. I know what caused the wounds on his leg. That was Raven. Well, she might have had a little help from Founder, but I doubt it.


Ah, ok, I thought I read everything, but, I must have missed that. Sorry 'bout that. ;) And, I didn't know he had a bump on his nose, either, gee, I way behind! I hope everything comes back ok with the biopsy. Poor Deuce! Thanks for catchin' me up, though! :)

EDIT: ok, i went back and read, and, i guess I'd just forgotten that he wasn't in a pen on his own anymore, but, i think i was so concerned as soon as i read about his leg, i immediately hit "reply" and didn't even read about his nose. oops!

[luvofallhorses]

I hope he gets to feeling better soon! ((((hugs)))))

[Oggyflute]

He sounds happy to be home, and I hope the lump is nothing too serious.:)

[gemini9961]

Hope everything goes well and I'm glad he's back home.

[dukedogsmom]

Poor Deuce. I hope he's a lot better soon. I've never had to deal with those drains and aren't really sure how they work. I'm sure they get messy! I'm glad he's home. He'll feel much more like getting well there. Hug him for me.

[Ginger's Mom]

Welcome Home Deuce! Rest up until that leg heals up, big boy. I hope everything turns out alright on that biopsy.

[cyber-sibes]

Glad to hear he's back home. Sounds like HE'S glad to be back home! We'll keep paws crossed he heals quickly and the biopsy clears him of anything serious. ((hugs))to Deuce!

[Bigyummydog]

Yay! DEUCE is home. I bet relieves him alot. Hope his nose thing turns out ok...xoxoxo

[lizbud]

How is Deuce doing today? I hope he's being a good patient.
Best of luck to him on the biopsy that it's nothing serious.

[Glacier]

Originally posted by lizbud
How is Deuce doing today? I hope he's being a good patient.
Best of luck to him on the biopsy that it's nothing serious.

He's doing alright today. He's still very calm, for Deuce anyway. He's putting that foot down occasionally. He's rather frustrated as that leg is the one he stands on while he lifts the other to pee. It's funny watching him try to figure out how to pee from the other side! He won't let me touch the drains to flush them out. So I'm waiting til my hubby comes home. He can hold Deuce's head and keep him occupied while I flush the drains. The top one can come out tomorrow, but the one in the bigger wound needs to be flushed until at least Wednesday.

He slept in the porch and was very good. No noise and no messes this morning. He seems to like it in there. He even figured out how to chew a rawhide with his e-collar on. Right now he's outside in a tiny pen. I usually use it for harnessing up in, but it's the sick bay right now. Gives him a little room to walk around and get some fresh air. I have to go rig up a tarp so he can have some shade. He can't get in any of the doghouses with the conehead!

Thanks for asking about him.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Glacier

He can't get in any of the doghouses with the conehead!


Hey Glacier ~

Read this that I posted for Star the Husky -
it's a great alternative to the "Cone" ...
Works for >>ALMOST<< every injury site >>>

Here's something two of my FurKids have worn instead of the "traditional" Elizabethan "Cone" Collar >>>

http://www.hsus2.org/sheltering/graphics/asmMJ99_bitenot.jpg

It's called the BiteNot Collar - and although it LOOKS a lot
worse than an Elizabethan style collar - it really is NOT!
I've had two dogs wear one - and they both adjusted in short order to it.

If it's put on "tightly enough" - they can NOT bend their neck enough to
get their mouth on anything except their toes!
BIG advantage over the darn CONE is they can eat, drink, and RUN
without jamming the cone into things. Deuce might appreciate one
of these more than the Cone!

Here's the Manufacturer >>>
http://www.bitenot.com (http://www.bitenot.com)
Under "Suppliers" there is a list of Distributors.
And here's a supplier not shown that lists Prices >>
http://www.vetamerica.com (http://www.vetamerica.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=116)

And a couple of reviews >>>
"Restraining Collar Information:

Does your dog have a hot spot or other injury that requires a restraining type collar? Many vets recommend using the Elizabethan collar, a cone shaped collar that sticks out so that the dog cannot reach the offending wound. There is another alternative to this collar though that makes it possible for the dog to still guide and be restrained from chewing on injury sites.
The collar is called the “Bite-Not Collar.” For more information or to order the collar through your vet, contact:

Bite-Not collar
1032 Irving St., 446,
San Francisco, CA 94122;
phone, 415-665-1598; 800-424-8366; www.bitenot.com


Humane Society US Review (http://www.hsus2.org/sheltering/magazine/currentissue/may_jun99/resources_vetcollars.html)
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Feel Better, soon, Deuce! ;)

/s/ Phred
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[cyber-sibes]

****I'll second Phred's suggestion-- I got one for Star and she doesn't look like she minds it at all- no more getting hung up on ever little thing! She'd broken 2 e-collars bumping into stuff in the kennel before.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by cyber-sibes

... I got one for Star and she doesn't look like she minds it at all-
no more getting hung up on ever little thing!

WOW!

:cool:

Ya mean I finally suggested sumpin that WORKS!??? :confused:

:D

/s/ Phred ;)

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear Deuce is home and doing better. Hope he lets you flush without too much of a problem.

[dukedogsmom]

I hope Deuce is still doing well. I love that alternative to those horrible e collars. They look much more humane. Give Deuce some love from all of us here.

[Queen of Poop]

Great big hugs for you Deuce. Let mommy tend to your drains, it's only for a few days. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[cyber-sibes]

Ya mean I finally suggested sumpin that WORKS!???
Yup, and I'm grateful! (and so is Star!) They were very nice folks at vetamerica, too!

[Glacier]

I'm gonna order one of those things. By the time it gets here, Deuce won't need it, but somehow I doubt this is the last time an e-collar will be needed around this place!:rolleyes: