Bassett's got me strung out almost as far as I can go..

Oh poor Bassett. Prayers of course are going your way. The paralegal in me sees that there was negligence by the vet in not checking on the heating pad and they should assume at least part of the responsibility for the result; i.e., paying for at least part of the treatment. Providing you with the necessary bandages is the least s/he could do. I wouldn't hurt to ask -- the worst thing they can say is no, but I bet they'd be willing to compromise. I know you'll keep us posted.

Gentle kisses and head bumpies from Mishi and Mitzi.

OH no poor Bassett!!! I know the cone thing is rough, Tama's got one on right now too cause he's got a hot spot.

Hang in there Bassett, don't let the burns get you down!!!

Thanks everyone :) Your support means a LOT.

I just got home from a wedding shower, and so I won't be changing Bassett's bandages tonight. She seems ok, and they are in place really well, so I think I'll leave well enough alone. I will be calling the vet tomorrow, so I'll give you a better update tomorrow :)

Thanks again,
Naomi

I called and made an appointment for an xray. Her breathing isn't.. right.. and I can't tell if it's stress from all this fuss over her or if it's something more serious. I'm SO SO SO terrified. I don't want the chyle fluid to come back. Her breathing gets more .. funny.. after she's tried desperatly to clean herself around the cone, so I think/hope/pray that it's just the struggle to twist around with all the bandages and the cone and stuff.

Please, please, please pray she's ok :(

Prayers are on their way.

Oh Naomi I am so distressed to hear what a rough time you and Bassett are having right now, as if you both have not been through enough.

I tend to agree with the others, was it not negligent on their part that poor Bassett was burned in the first place.

I know how they hate the cone so much too, Lexie only had it for ten days or so, and I left it off as much as I could and watched her 24/7, it distressed me as much seeing her with it on, but she will get through it.

I am thinking of you right now and hoping with all my heart her breathing difficulties are not serious.

Take care of yourself, and big hug to you, and nose kisses from Lexie and Ash.

GET BETTER SOON LIL BASSETT, EVERYONE LOVES YOU AND IS WISHING YOU TO BE WELL AND HAPPY AGAIN.:)

I'm so sorry about your setback. I hope her breathing is just from the stress of the itchiness and the cone. I don't blame you for being worried after everything that has happened.

How sad, to have a set back now.:( Prayers are on their way.

Oh, I hope there is nothing wrong with sweet Bassett.
She's in my prayers.

Are you guys having a heat wave too?

Could that be making the situation worse???

I just got Bassett's bandaged up. If she had not been coned, there were three times when I'm sure she would have bitten me :( But, she's all wrapped up and I think it must have felt good to have the scabs washed, because she really streched out for it. I think they are itchy, and I KNOW they hurt because I accidently pushed on the one underneath her (it had it's gauze on and everything already) as I was putting the vetrap around her, and she jumped and growled.. I felt so bad I wanted to puke but at least it was already covered and I wasn't touching bare scab. :( :( Still, I feel bad that I hurt her. I think she forgave me though, because she got to have her supper as soon as she was all wrapped up - maybe that's the key to keeping her still!

Amberlee - It isn't too hot for me, but Bassett is really affected by heat - she always has. Also, she has always gotten so worked up by any amount of fuss.. well, she's been consistantly fussed with for a month now, and I KNOW she's just had enough. I'm hoping that her breathing is a result of depression/stress/anxiety, and she's worked herself up into a bit of a tizzy, and it's not the disease returning.

Another thing that I JUST remembered - part of her surgery included having the omentum moved up into the chest cavity so it could absorb any potential fluid leaks (theoretically), and Dr. Schiller did tell me that sometimes, depending on how she's moving around, that might affect her breathing. Also, her lung surfaces are compromised.. maybe she's just having a rough go of it right now?

Here's hoping and praying that it's nothing serious. I don't know that she or I could deal with any more heartache :( I'll let you know how it all goes tomorrow.

Naomi and Bassett....

It is breaking my heart to read this thread.... sometimes this crazy life calls for a little more strength than what we have.

I am praying for you guys. I don't have any expert advice or anything... but I am believing for a miracle for you guys. I do know that when I am sick and not feeling good I tend to be a grouch too... so Bassett is probably just tired.. and tired of not feeling well. *HUGS* for both of you.


Father God...

I just want to lift up Naomi and Bassett to you Lord. Father I pray that you can give them peace and some rest for this situation Lord.... and I pray your mighty hand move in their situation.... and I am claiming a miracle for them. I know through you all things are possible ... so I am praying that you speak to Bassett and let her know that you are with her and that her mommy loves her very much. Please give Naomi peace and strength... and comfort her. We are lifting this situation up to you Lord.... and calling forth a blessing that Naomi's vet will help with the recovery bills for Bassetts burn... I know that no prayer is too small for you Lord... so I am calling it forth as if it were so ....

In Jesus' name I pray
Amen

Thinking of you and Bassett. *hugs*

Oh no, I'm so sorry for this setback! I'm hoping and praying it's just because of all the fuss like you say, and nothing serious. Seeing as how she has to still be healing inside too, I'm hoping she didn't hurt something inside as she's twisting around, dealing with the cone.

Please let us know what the vet says - although I know you will because you know we're all worried about sweet Bassett too.

How frustrating Naomi - one step forward then two steps back!!
I do hope Bassett will recover and get back her good health very soon. You must be going out of your mind with worry - we're here for you and I'm sending {{{{{HUGS}}}} across the pond to you.

Lynne