My Graham had an accident...

Leslie, I too am glad to hear that Graham will be able to walk again pain free. I know the sadness you feel in not being able to do agility with him. Have you considered doing regular obedience? I find it just as rewarding. It may be the answer to keeping him around other dogs and giving you an outlet to work him. Check in your area for training clubs. I think you will like it if you give it a try! :D

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Keep us posted on how Grahams surgery goes.

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Originally posted by Dixieland Dancer:
<STRONG>Leslie, I too am glad to hear that Graham will be able to walk again pain free. I know the sadness you feel in not being able to do agility with him. Have you considered doing regular obedience? I find it just as rewarding. It may be the answer to keeping him around other dogs and giving you an outlet to work him. Check in your area for training clubs. I think you will like it if you give it a try! :D </STRONG>

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The wonderful woman who is the ansthestesologist (sp?) at the vet specialists has 2 mixed breeds whom both have their CD titles, and one is working of furthering the title. I had no idea mixed breeds could get obedience titles. I do know that they allowed "pure breeds" with an ILP. I know that Graham has the potential, and he already has prior obedience training, although he's a bit rusty, so I asked my husband if that was an option in the future when Graham is healed. He loves to think, and he strives to please me. Without a "job" I think he will not be as happy. He loved agility SO much. I want him to enjoy life to it's fullest so I am strongly considering it. It's hard to think about anything financially, though. I do know that Graham would be happiest with something to do, becides just be my friend, but even that is fine with me...he's so good at being my friend :)

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Unfortunately, I think it's too late for pet insurance :( I thank you for the site, but I don't think they will pay for pre existing conditions. I will certainlly get pet insurance for my next dog, and maybe after Graham heals completely from this surgery and possible P.T. I will consider for him. Thank you :)

So sorry to hear the news about smilin' Graham's bad ankle... :( I sure did like lizbud's angle on the vet bill, though--I wonder if a small-claims court would make the maintenance people pay even just half of what Graham's costs are going to be? (In a perfect world, they'd willingly pay the entire bill.)

Take heart, Leslie: Graham will get the best care, and he'll soon be the happy active boy you love! ;)

Leslie:
In spite of the news about poor sweet Graham needing surgery, it's great to know that he'll be able to walk again without pain. After the recovery period, he'll be as good as new and then you can find something fun for him to do. Jackie had a good idea about training him as a therapy dog, especially for children with disabilities. With his smile and happy personality he'll be able to bring joy to so many :D Give him many hugs and kisses from us, we love him dearly (and you too ;) )

After thinking about it for awhile I too agree that the best avenue for Graham the Wonder Dog is to be a therapy dog. Think of all the lives he can touch and make a difference in! :D

You are right about that Dixie. Graham has charisma. This dog can turn on the charm and make one instantly feel that you matter to him ...that you are special to him. In addition to being absolutely beautiful he is well mannered and polite. He really is epitome of what a therapy dog should be.

AdoreMyDogs,
Just checking in to see how you & Graham
are holding up..Hope Graham is not in too
much pain.
Please know that Graham & Family are in my
thoughts and prayers!!!

Things will get Better,I just know it..
Good Wishes & hugs from Buddy & Liz.

Is surgery still scheduled for this Friday? Our fella is on our minds constantly. It will be good to get this behind us and the boy on his way to healing.

Love and kisses from Hannah, Tucker and Rachel.

How's he doin??

Thanks for the concerns. We are counting down the days. I keep telling Graham that he has to be brave and hang in there....this surgery, according to what the orthopedic surgeon says, is quite complecated and lengthy. I suspect he will be depressed and in alot of pain when it is all over with.

Surgery is still planned for this Friday. I drop him off before work, and I am taking almost 2 weeks off work to help him through this. I did check to see if other vets do the surgery and found the other emergency vet specialist in the area actually seems to be about the same in price, if not more. None of the regular vets do the surgery, only the specialists seem to be doing it.

As long as Graham has that splint and cast on, he is in little pain...but when that splint and cast comes off....WATCH OUT!!! Without the support of it he screams his poor head off :( I am going to insist that he is anesthitised for any further bandage changes, at least until I know that he's not in so much pain.

Thanks again for your concerns. I am real worried, but both Dan, Graham and I will get through this. I will let you know how his surgery goes. I won't have him back with me until at least Saturday...probablly Sunday. I know I can count on all of you to help me get through this with your kind words and prayers :) It's already been easier then it would have been without all of your support :)

Leslie we will definitely be thinking of you and Graham on Friday! What a wonderful mom you are to be taking two weeks off to help Graham. I know you feel so lucky to have found Graham, but Graham was also very blessed to have found you. Take care, both of you. We'll be praying for a complete recovery for your precious Graham.

Leslie - I don't know how I missed the postings on the update of your precious Graham's condition. I want you to know that I will be thinking of all of you and praying that Graham will go through his surgery like the champ that he is. I just feel so awful that this had to happen to him in the first place by no fault of your own or Graham's. Leslie please consider the help that everyone has offered in regard to the bills -I'm sure among all of us we could sure take the edge off that terrible fee for you and I know I'd be more than happy to send some bucks to your vet to help with this. I respect your feelings and you are such a wonderful, caring person. The love you have for that wonderful dog is awesome. Anyway prayers be with you all. I'll be posting in after Thanksgiving to see how everything went. God Bless your family!!!!

How wonderful of you to take off to be with him. He will need your help. My prayers will be with you and Graham every step of the way.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, Dan, and especially Graham on Friday! Keep us posted and you are such a good momma! It will help him recover faster with you home to give him tons of TLC. :D

[ November 14, 2001: Message edited by: Dixieland Dancer ]

Prayers, love and kisses for Graham.

From your friends in New York,
Thelma, Yertle the Turtle,
Elvis and Danny

Leslie:
We will be thinking of you and sweet Graham on Friday and praying all goes well. He'll be so happy to have you all day for himself that he'll recover very quickly. Could you ask the surgeon to give him something for the pain, at least for the first couple of days? I'm not in favor of too many pills for pups, but perhaps this is one instance when I would change my mind. Love to you both.

Dear Graham and Leslie. All of our prayers and thoughts and hopes for the speediest recovery will be with you on Friday. Leslie, I know that having you there to assist Graham during his early recovery will be the best healing medicine of all. You are SUCH a wonderful, loving mommy :) And Graham, I don't think we have to tell you how special you are to all of us! All of our love to you Graham, and to your very special family. Love, Sandra, Cody and Star

Extra prayers for Graham and Leslie tomorrow, everybody. We love you two sooo much.

Merlin here; I'll have mom help me with my pup prayers for you grammy get well soon.

Good luck, Graham. We're praying hard!

OOOh tomorrow's the big day! We have butterflies in our stomachs! :eek: Still thinking about you Leslie and praying for sweet Graham that all goes well.

Dear Graham,
We heard you have to go to have sir jury tomorrow. :( We are really, really sorry. So far, except for once, our doctor has been able to fix everything without doing the Sir Jury on us. He did do one sir jury on each of us one time, to make sure we stayed healthy and didn't have any babies. But we don't think that is your problem.
Our mom told us to make sure that you and your mom and dad know that we are really crossing our paws and sayin our prayers for you tomorrow. We hope that everything goes great for you, and that you will feel ok very soon.
Love,
Honey and Lilly, two of your many admirers
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Good luck Graham! We're praying for you, sweetie!

oh dear,dear graham,leslie and dan!!!! delilah and i will be praying for you....i hope that this is the last of any surgeries that you have to endure!!!! you cannot get him back till sat. or sun.?????? can you go visist him??? i know that he will be missing you!!!! big hugs for you all!!! and lots of crossed paws!!!! and praying paws!!!! the deli dog!!!xoxoxo for thr graham!!!!

Dear Graham. We know today is your big day for Sir Jury. :( Me and Cody will be keeping all our paws together for you today SuperGraham. Hopefully this will be the last of your "big" visits to the white coats. We know that the good doctor and your mommy will take the bestest care of you. You will be in our hearts and prayers every minute. Hope you get home real soon, cuz we know your mommy will be so lonesome without you. And so will we. Love you Graham. Your pals, Cody and Star

Lots of love and prayers go out to our Super Graham today - I'll be thinking of you all day!!!

Leslie:
Carina is asking if sweet Graham had his surgery yet and how's he doing. We are thinking of you and sending many, many wishes for a quick recovery.

I am on pins and needles....Graham has been in surgery for the past 2 hours now...they told me that they expect it to take another hour or so :eek: When I called and they told me that he was now in surgery, my heart just dropped. I can't stand the thought of my baby being operate on :(

I'll update you as soon as I get that call....I hate waiting :(

Thanks for the prayers. I very much appreciate it.

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Hang in there Leslie - I'm on pins and needles with ya - let us know right away how he's doin - Love & God Bless Ya!!!!

We're with you Leslie. Love you Graham.

Leslie, please let us know Graham is resting and well. Worrying fretfully :( Won't go to bed until we know SuperGraham is Super-OK!!

Waiting for an update on the pup with the $1,000,000 smile! Hang in there Leslie!

Graham was in surgery for 3 hours. Surgery went well and Graham is hopefully sleeping soundly tonight with his newly de-jointed leg. Doc is going to call me tomorrow morning to see when I can pick up my baby. Both Dan and Graham are gone tonight...the house is so dreadfully quiet. I never realized how safe Graham makes me feel when Dan is out with his buddies and I am at home alone. I look forward to tomorrow but I am so afraid to see what he looks and acts like.

I'll post again after I pick him up. You all are wonderful. I love you to pieces! God Bless you all.

g'nite

Sleep tight tonight, Graham. Hope you get well quick!! Get some rest, Leslie! Glad the surgery is over. Update us when you can.

Sleep well, Leslie. Something tells me that you will be on the floor with Graham tomorrow night.

Please remember that we love you all, and are wishing the very, very best for our buddy, Graham. :D

Logan

Leslie, I can feel it in my heart that Graham will be fine! I love him to pieces! I know he'll flash that grin when he sees you!
Try to sleep, our boy is in good hands!Love you back!

I won't be on line for a few days,
and I wanted to send special thoughts
and well wishes to Graham for a safe and
speedy recovery.

What a brave boy, GrahamMan. And you too, Leslie. You must be exhausted. But it's done! And soon the smiling Graham will be home again. Rest well sweet boy. Love you guys.

glad that graham got through the surgery all right!!! when can your furkid come home??? that is the best medicine for recovery!!!!! we still have lots of pryers for you and graham!!!! the deli dog

Strange...I am picking up Graham at noon today, he is currently on a morphine drip and he has a pain patch on the actual surgery site. Doc warned me that Graham is going to be in extreme pain for the next couple of days...even so much so that he may not even be able to sleep. He warned me that Graham may become very vocal with his pain and that my sleep may suffer. I have already told hubby that I am camping out on the floor tonight next to Grahams nest. When Graham comes home with me, Doc is giving a perscription of Tylenol 4 for pain! I have never even heard of Tylenal 4, and I remember we were just discussing the danger of Tylenol on another post....I asked doc if he was sure tylenol was safe for dogs, and he said it is fine as long as it's not given in too strong a dose. He said that he was basing the dosage on the amount of codine in Tylenal 4, not on the acedominaphin (sp?) in it. So now we have Deli Dog and Graham who were either advised by a vet or perscribed by a vet to give tylenol :eek:

Sorry to be posting so much...I'll let you know how he is when I pick him up at noon.