Bourbon's Eye is Swelling Again

I am so glad that Bourbon is holding his own. Kisses to the sweet little guy. I agree, his menu sounds good!

Good for Bourbon, I am so glad he is eating and doing well. Thanks for the update, he is very much in our thoughts.
Jackie

A confession: I've been here at PetTalk for over a month and only just now read this thread. My bad....I am thinking of Bourbon and praying for his recovery! Pepper, you sound like a wise and brave person who is doing everything right. :)

Hang in there, Bourbon. I'm so glad your diet is helping you. I wish you continued good luck with it!! Thanks for the update. We were thinking about you.

I took Bourbon to the vet yesterday to aspirate his bump again. You could feel the fluid in it. My vet (Larry) said he would rather lance it and get all the fluid out. I went with that, got to be with Bourbon so I could see how he took it. He was really good and so much fluid was removed that his left eye is almost totally open again. Larry says that his eye is still working. The fluid was old blood cells and very mucousy (sp). The only problem I'm having now is to stop the leakage from the lance (any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!). Next time I'm going to put on one of those collars for a day. There's bloody gook everywhere. I now have a bandage on it with tape over it. I hope he leaves that on.

He looked so good after the lancing. Larry said if he didn't have that lump on his head, you'd never know anything was wrong with him. All three vets there said he looked great. He's put on four pounds too so I guess I'm feeding him enough. I am cautiously encouraged. What I thought was the lump increasing in size was actually fluid buildup. And the heat from the lump appears to be gone, which I understand is a good sign.

Way to go, Bourbon! :D

Now try to leave the boo-boo tape alone long enough to let the zipper seal up!

Hope yer gettin alotta *biskitz* cuz you were so good ;). But watch those *pounds* ~ put too many on and then the Two-Leggers will start hounding that ya gotz too many of 'em :rolleyes:. Them Hoomins are nebber happie!

You go, dog! I am glad he is looking good. He is so gorgeous. Keep getting better, hun.

Hey Bourbon! It is so good to get a positive report! Your mom, Pepper, sure is taking good care of you! Especially if you gained 4 pounds!! Eat well, and feel well, my friend. :D We think about you constantly and are always glad to get a happy update! :D

Yay, that was even a better report. I'm so glad your getting better!!! Keep it up! :) :)

What wonderful news!!! Good, brave Bourbon! I'm so happy Pepper. Love and hugs to the man! Love, Sandra

I'm so happy that Bourbon is feeling better.

Pepper,
If I read all your posts correctly,you do not have a pc at home. No matter,you can
read this Monday..Still thinking of Bourbon
and You Pepper.Did you get the leakage problem fixed? Sorry I did not know what to
advise for that situation..
You Both are in my thoughts & prayers !!!
I pray for strength to You and Bourbon in
this fight for Good health & Happier times...

Yes, the leakage problem scabbed over that night, leaked a little at lunch the next day and now seems OK. Someone suggested a pantyhouse assembly so I'll have to put my mind to work on that for the next drainage session (which is hopefully very far away). It really didn't seem to bother him; hey, he didn't have to clean up all the bloody gook. And the pressure relief had to be tremendous for him. So, we'll just keep on plugging away. No pun intended, but now he has the runs. Poor guy has been through so much lately, it's no wonder.

Pepper you are a wonderful person to love Bourbon so much to take on so much responsibility for caring for him. I know he appreciates all your love and dedication to him. It has to be hard to see one thing get better only to have something else happen. We will continue to have positive thoughts for you both and a few prayers won't hurt either.
Jackie

Just when you think everything is going well, something else pops up! I hope everything goes well for dear Bourbon! Pepper, you are wonderful for all you do for Bourbon. Keep up the good work!