Kia - Kimmy & Andy's FurPup - INJURED & Treated - Prayers Answered 4/25/09

[cyber-sibes]

Oh my! Well it sounds like it could have been a whole lot worse, thank God it wasn't. Keeping paws crossed, sending sibe vibes & pawrayers for Miss Kia!

[luvofallhorses]

Wow how scary! I am so glad she's okay and has a speedy recovery.
(((hugs to you all & Kia)))

[captain]

Phew!!!!! Glad to read the happy uppy-date.
Thanks Phred for keeping us updated.

{{{hugs}} to Kym, Andy and Chipper.
{{{{gentle hugs and kissed}}}}} to Kia ...

[ramanth]

Finally home. Thank you all for the prayers.

Kia was officially discharged at 10 p.m. and I had to take my dad home so we spent a few hours there winding down.

Kia ate her dinner and took her meds like a champ. She's on Tramadol for pain and Clavamox as a preventative against infection in her nasal cavity.

Official discharge form said:

On presentation Kia was bright and alert. A small amount of brusing was noted on her mucuous membranes located at the level of her left maxillary 1st and 2nd premolars. She has mild left facial swelling that is causing squinting and enophthalmos (sunken globe) of her left eye. This is most likely due to pain and will resolve.

Skull radiographs were performed and a closed, non-displaced left maxillary fracture was found.

A consultation was obtained with Dr. Guiot (surgical resident) and his recommendation was to manage Kia conservatively with pain medications, antibotics, and soft food.

We're to keep Kia quiet and rested, and give her soft food for the next 3-4 weeks.

Should she show any signs of difficulty eating, vomiting, anorexia, or further discomfort, she'll need to go back for further diagnostics such as a CT.

Lots of prayers needed that she'll make a swift recovery.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh no poor Kia! I didn't get a chance to pray, but that's a good thing right, not needed? Pawsitive thoughts for you Kia, get well fast!

[beeniesmom]

Oh Poor Kia,
I just saw this. I'm glad you are home and better.
Looks like you have one sore snooter.
Beenie girl did something similar last week. She was running in the front yard and slammed face first into a tree. He face was red and she bled a little on the inside of her mouth (from her teeth hitting her lip) but was none the worse for wear after a few hours of lovies and ice.

Feel better soon.

[Seravieve]

Awww poor KIA! Glad to hear its not as bad as initially thought. Hopefully a couple weeks on some tasty soft food will be all it takes!

Sure would be scary to have a furkid show up will blood running from their face.. yikes!

[Grace]

So sorry to hear about Kia. Thank goodness you are just down the road from MSU!

Really glad she can be healed with just tincture of time, rest and soft food.

[wolf_Q]

Oh my poor Kia. I worry about stuff like that happening to mine when they run full speed around the yard. I'm glad its nothing that requires surgery. Get feeling better soon Kia!

[shais_mom]

omgosh!
I'm so sorry to hear this!
I'm so glad she's going to be ok!
how scary!
our puppers sure know how to keep us on our toes!
Kia - you behave you have to be better for Findlay in a MONTH!

[Pinot's Mom]

AWWW...those pictures! Sweetie, it'll be OK - your family will take good care of you and make sure you don't get in any more boo-boos! Obey your doctor and get well soon!