Anvik needed surgery..Latest update post 161

**cyber-sibes** · 02-02-2007, 08:44 PM

Poor boy! good thing you rushed him right to the vet (as you always do!) Did the doctor think all his injuries happened in the dog fight, or is it possible his muscle or kidney problem may have started some other way? We'll have all paws crossed for him. May you hear the death howl soon and loud, so you know he's feeling better.

**Bengalz** · 02-02-2007, 08:54 PM

What a fright for Anvik and for you

Glad to hear his surgery went well but very sorry about the kidney problem

The poor boy must be in dreadful pain. Does icing do anything to numb it or help with swelling? Was your vet able to give him anything to ease the discomfort?

Two weeks can be such a long time ... lots of healing vibes for that sweet boy and good thoughts for you Tamara. Your patience in these situations just overwhelms me

How lucky your dogs (and cats

) are to have such a caring and nurturing mommy.

Hugs,
Betty

**Jakesmom** · 02-02-2007, 09:28 PM

I'd suggest asking your vet again for some pain meds. NSAIDS (meloxicam, rimadyl, etc) are potentially damaging to the kidney (though in a trauma case as this is, not intrinsic kidney disease, I wouldn't be quite so cautious), but narcotics are primarily metabolized in the liver. He should be able to get codeine, fentanyl, etc without damage to he kidney. People have kidney transplants (and just have the one new kidney), and they get plenty of narcotics for the pain.

Good luck, and hope he feels better soon.

Jake's mom

**ramanth** · 02-02-2007, 09:42 PM

Oh Poor Anvik!!

I hope the bloodwork comes back okay and that he heals quickly.

How could so much damage be done without the skin getting ripped!? It's just so hard to imagine.

**Catty1** · 02-02-2007, 10:01 PM

Tamara - if the vet won't go for the liver-processed narcotics listed above...would a higher dose of Rescue Remedy help? Maybe not so much with pain...but like Tylenol with Codeine...it still hurts, but you don't care!

I hope you find something for the poor boy!

**Glacier** · 02-03-2007, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Catty1

Tamara - if the vet won't go for the liver-processed narcotics listed above...would a higher dose of Rescue Remedy help? Maybe not so much with pain...but like Tylenol with Codeine...it still hurts, but you don't care!

Oh, that's a good idea. I have Rescue Remedy on hand. Might be handy for keeping him quiet in his crate once he's feeling better too! I have a friend who is a nautropath. She brought over some Arnica for him. Said it would help with the swelling and inflammation and apparently speed healing.

He has actually perked up since he got home. Still hurting obviously but he went outside for a pee and was moving ok. He ate like he was starving and is gnawing on a chicken flavored chewie roll right now.

**Glacier** · 02-03-2007, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by cyber-sibes

Poor boy! Did the doctor think all his injuries happened in the dog fight, or is it possible his muscle or kidney problem may have started some other way?

He said it was basically "blunt force trauma", all from the scuffle, and a total fluke! Anvik was in the exact wrong position at the exact wrong moment! If I live to be 100, I will probably never have this happen to another dog!

**Cinder & Smoke** · 02-03-2007, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Glacier

Anvik was in the exact wrong position at the exact wrong moment!

If I live to be 100, I will probably never have this happen to another dog!

LORDY ~ Sure HOPE you never have a "repeat" of this!

You and Anvik will prolly get a write-up in the Vet's Favorite Magazine ...
ONCE otta be enough!

"Feelin Better" already? ... That Boy has some SPUNK!!

**kallisto4529** · 02-03-2007, 05:13 AM

oh my gosh poor boy, bless his heart, i just cringe thinking of the pain he must be in, and how much your heart must be breaking not to be able to ease it for him. my prayers and positive thoughts are with you both.

**chocolatepuppy** · 02-03-2007, 06:02 AM

Anvik will still be in my prayers, that he will heal quickly and that his kidney will be ok. {hugs} to you Tamara, this has to be so hard on you, seeing him in pain.

**borzoimom** · 02-03-2007, 06:31 AM

I am so glad he is home and on the way to recovery. In my prayers for sure.

**lizbud** · 02-03-2007, 10:28 AM

After reading the lastest update on Anvik, I can say to WOW. It's nice
to be a first in a medical journal, but please don't do it again sweetie.

I wanted to say thanks to Kay for printing Anvik's picture. I still can't put
a name with a face right away & know who it is in an instant when i see
that sweet face. I'm glad he did well on his outie this morning & pray his
recovery is smooth & sure. Gentle hugs Anvik.

You too Tamara.