Ripley gets the "Big Snip" today

[Pam]

This morning I will take Ripley for his neutering appointment. He is my little sweetheart and even though he has only been a part of our home for a little over a month now, it seems like he has always been here. He has become a very special family member. Of course am worried about him as he goes under the anesthesia just like a nervous momma. :) If you think of it, and would care to, please say a little prayer for my special little boy that his 'sir jury' will be smooth. :)

[robinh]

Ripley will most definitely be in my thoughts and prayers today. Whenever I hear of a PetTalk family member going for surgery - I always say a prayer.

It's a short procedure, but still surgery and I know every time I take one of mine - I worry. So, take care of yourself and keep busy. He'll be home before you know it. Then you can spoil him lots. :)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Ripley is going to do just fine. He's a brave lil guy! And he will feel so much better when he comes home to his mommy and big sister Bella! They are going to give him all the TLC he needs to have a speedy recovery!

Ripley is in my thoughts!

[tatsxxx11]

Ahhh, Mama Pam!! TRY not to worry! We're thinking of you and the little Ripster!! I'm sure he'll come through Sir Jury with flying colors. Big sister Bella is probably already organizing his "Welcome Home" party!;) Give him a big hug for me and please let us know when you hear how he's doing! Love, Auntie Sandra, Cody and Star! {{{hugs}}}

[Logan]

I'm sure that Ripley is so happy to be in his new home that he will not mind all the pampering and love that comes after his sir jury, Pam!!! We will definitely keep him in our prayers. I just hate that I won't see an update on him until we get back!!

Give him a hug from me when he gets home!!! :)

Logan

[wolf_Q]

I will be thinking of Ripley! I'm sure he will be just fine! :D I was completely *paranoid* when I took Nebo in to be neutered! lol I hope Ripley comes home without the giant cone--and he probably will, lol, he's not naughty Nebo... ;)

[Pam]

I just got a phone call from the vet's office and my heart stopped. Thankfully they started out with "Ripley is fine" so that I could exhale. :) He is apparently under anesthesia now and the vet has found that he still has 3 baby teeth in his upper jaw. His second teeth are in so there is quite a bit of crowding. He just wanted my permission to remove these teeth. Whew! I knew I wouldn't be hearing from them until later this afternoon so for a minute my heart stopped! :) Maybe he is younger that we all thought he was.

[robinh]

I can see why you would panic - getting a call this early! Wow, that would have given me a shocker. :eek:

Still has baby teeth - he definitely must be younger. That's great - younger means he'll recover better and faster! :)

[lovemyshiba]

I'll be thinking of Ripley today, during his sir jury--I know he'll come out fine!!!
Let us know how he does, and I hope he doesn't have to wear a cone:)

[KYS]

Many special woo woo good thoughts for
a speedy recovery.

Lots of slurpey kisses
Sheba, Rocky and Pepper

[sasvermont]

Lots of hugs, prayers and good vibes coming your way. I bet you will be fine little Ripples.......

I bet your Mom will spoil you for the next few days too. Get ready!

Love and hugs to all of Ripley's family,
SAS

[ramanth]

Good luck Ripley! :)

[lizbud]

Yea Ripley !!! Glad to hear his surgery went o.k.:) Sounds
like your vet is really checking Ripley out good in finding the
three baby teeth.LOL. Ripley is such a cutie. Hope he does
great in bouncing right back after a little rest & recoop time.:D

[AmylovesMisty]

Ripley will be in my prayers!!

[Karen]

Be brave, Ripley, and don't bite Sir Jury, even with the extra teeth! :eek: :)

Sounds like you have a very nice, thorough vet there, Pam!

Bella, no making fun if the little guys kinda wobbly when he gets home, okay?

[tatsxxx11]

Ahhhh, little Ripley's really having a busy day! The "big snip" and dental work...wow! Glad to hear everything's ok Pam!! I'ts almost over...hang in there!:)

[Rachel]

Good for your vet to check out other stuff. Now the baby boy doesn't have to go *under* a second time, although he may have a bit of a sore mouthy in addition to a sore.....well you know!
Pam, I know you are not going to be really relieved until the baby boy is back in your arms again and you can be giving him extra pampering. Tell the little fella we LOVES him.

[Pam]

I had to be out of the area for a couple of hours today and recently got home and checked in with the vet. My little cutie pie is just fine and can go home any time now. :) I think I'm going to wait until hubby gets home so I can hold my little boy in my lap for the drive home. Bella has been acting a little strangely today. When I returned home this morning without him she really did seem to notice. I also just noticed that her breakfast hasn't been eaten yet! I just said his name to her and her tail went straight up and she got that poised excited look on her face. Yep, this little guy is really one of us! Bella has claimed him as her own as we all have! I'll try and get a picture tonight and I forgot to ask if he will need a cone. :rolleyes:

[tatsxxx11]

Woohoo!!! Good boy, Ripley! I'll bet right now you're all cuddled up with Mommy and family, being smothered with love and kisses! I hear Bella really missed her little pal!:) What a sweet big sister!!:) You take care, little one and mind your Mommy!. Can't wait to hear how you're doing! Love, Aunt Sandra, Cody and Star

[Rachel]

Oh what a sweetheart of a sister Bella is. I guess Mommy and the rest of the family are all TUCKERed out and probably won't post any more until morning.

Rest well ebberbuddie!

[Sudilar]

Ohhhh poor little Ripley! Hurting on both ends!!! Hope you feel better real soon. {{hug}}

[Rachel]

No news is good news, no news is good news, no news is good news.

[Pam]

Ripley is doing just fine. Thank you everyone for your nice notes of concern. I was presented with a little tiny plastic bag with his baby teeth in it when I got there last night. :) It had his name and date on the outside. I should have put it under my pillow last night I guess. :) I was told not to feed him last night as he had the dry heaves a little yesterday. When we came home Big Sis Bella and Trevor and Andy all had to sniff him. He didn't seem to mind at all. I do think Bella realizes he has a BooBoo. Hopefully this and the rain, which is melting the snow and causing them both to sink in the yard, will keep his activity level relatively low. He seems to be fit as a fiddle and ate like his normal little piggie self today. He sends lots of wags to his fellow dog buddies and lots of slurpy kisses for being so nice and asking about him. :)

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am glad you are back home, Ripley! Pretty soon you will forget about the whole ordeal, and you can run and play just like you used to :)

What did the vet say about his age, now that he had obvious baby teeth? Did the vet give you a different guestimate of his age, since he still had the baby teeth? If so, then what age did the vet say?

What a sweety pie Bella is. What an absolute darling! I bet Ripley missed her just as much as she missed him. I am so glad that they are back together, and all is almost back to normal.

Pam, when you get a chance, I would love to see some new pics of the cutie, Ripley.

[sasvermont]

Oh Ripley, I am so glad you are on the mend and already eating up a storm.

Hugs and warm cuddles from all of us up north.

Love,
SAS and her brats

[tatsxxx11]

Welcome home, Ripley Man!!:) I'm so happy to hear you're scampering about and chowing down!!:) I know you're being loved to pieces and spoiled rotten, but please have your Mommy give you an extra BIG hug and kiss from me!!:) Take care, little man and mind your zipper!;) {{hugs}}}

[ChrisH]

I am so pleased that Ripley is home and on the mend. Please give him a kiss from me. :)

chris

[Rachel]

Just wondering how the Ripster is recouperating. Everything okay dokay?

[Pam]

Dear Auntie Rachel ~ Ripley here! I am doin' just fine! The first night I came home I only wanted to rest in my mom's lap and even the next day I was a little like a toy whose battery is runnin' down. Then, Presto! I started to feel so much better. In fact my mom says I was feeling too much better and she was worried about me. My Big Sis Bella and I was runnin' all through the house and she put us on the "time out leash." She hooked Bella's leash to the basement door in the kitchen and my leash to the handle on the sliding glass door in the kitchen. We could look at each other but we couldn't reach each other. It was weird. After our punishment was over I behaved much better. She said I had to be careful of my 'snipped area.' Actually the White Coat man used glue to put me back together and not stitches. Once in a while I licked at my glued up area but my mom told me to leave it alone so I did. I likes to be a good boy. Anyways, I am fine and really do 'preciate you askin' about me. Tell your beautiful Hannah (**whistles**) and my friend Tucker Love that I says Hi.

Love, Ripley (aka, The Ripster, Ripper Man, Ripples, etc.:rolleyes: )

[Cookiebaker]

So glad to hear that Ripley came through fine...he's such a cute little man!! I echo others....more pictures please!! :D

[Sudilar]

Wow! Ripley! You were really a good boy, leaving your glue alone like that! Glad you felt good enough to have a run through the house! Keep healing!!!!