Dasher has laryngial paralysis(update post 45)

[K9karen]

Oh God, I feel terrible for not seeing this sooner, Val. But at least I got to the good news! I'm not Nancy, but I could have told you how much this handsome, sweet, precious boy loves you! Dasher is so special, and a real trooper. He's been through the wringer and bounced back before. Please give a gazillion kisses on Dasher's sweet face for me, and lots of hugs too! I'll be thinking about both of you.

[dukedogsmom]

Hey guys. My apologies for not checking in sooner. I've just been enjoying having Dasher home and have been babying him a lot. When I picked him up, the vet told me he was very happy about this operation. He said he thought it was the best one he'd ever done. And that he'd never heard a dog breathe so quietly after the operation Dasher has been given yet another chance at life. I think he's part cat. He seems really content and happy now. He hardly ever pants. He's even been leading me down the driveway and out in the street for walks. When he's better, I'm going to start taking him on short walks. Day before yesterday, we just laid in the grass, enjoying the sun and breeze. Was so peaceful. I took Dasher by today so they could see how well he was doing and to bring them a thank you card I made with his stamp. Next Tuesday he gets his stitches removed and can play again. Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. Even though its been 3 1/2 years since I adopted Dasher, I feel its too soon for him to go. He deserves many more years of happiness. I'll do my best to make that happen.
The first pic is the night I brought him home. The second one is from today.


Can't figure out why they're not showing up. I'll attach them

[snakemama]

Welcome home Dasher!! I'm so glad to hear that his surgery went well! What a trooper Dasher is!

[Queen of Poop]

So good to see and hear that Dasher is on the mend. Please give him a big kiss from me!

[cassiesmom]

Awwww, hi, sweet boy Dasher! I am glad you ar e home!

[K9karen]

Good Job Dasher! You certainly are sweet, happy boy. I pray you live a long, long time with your beautiful smile and continue making Val so content. Hey, Val, isn't Dasher's birthday coming up? Or did I miss it?

[Karen]

Val, you just forgot the .jpg on the end for the pictures, I fixed that and they show up fine now!

[luvofallhorses]

Aww I am SO happy it went well. He looks so happy and I bet he makes you happy, Val.

[dukedogsmom]

K9karen: You are right. I gave him June 7th as his bday. So, I'll get a good pic of him.
Karen: Thanks I was in a rush that day and didn't realise it
Luvofallhorses: I'm so very happy. And I think he's a lot happier, too. He's loving having canned food all the time. He does seem more content. Today I take him to get the staples removed from his neck. I've been calling him Frankenstein. I'm going to start taking him on short walks. He's been leading me up the street when I take him out to potty. Before operation, he never wanted to go walking and no wonder. With such a hard time breathing, I wouldn't either. Thanks again to everyone. I'm so happy and relieved. I treat him even better than before He's such a good dog.

[cassiesmom]

Hi, Dasher and your mom! I've been thinking of you! I hope you are breathing much better now. From mom's post above it sure sounds like that's the case. I'm glad you want to go for a walk. Please have mom give you a BIG ((((HUG)))) from me!

From your admiring fan,
Elyse

[K9karen]

Val, if you made his b-day June6, we could celebrate together! Of course he's a living doll, he's a GEMINI!!!!!!

[dukedogsmom]

Karen, I didn't know that Geminis are great.
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One thing about this makes me sad. We had repair guys at the house today and mom told me Dasher had tried to bark. She just heard a few soft noises Vet said his bark would change but I didn't know he couldn't do it at all. Maybe after his throat has healed more it will be louder. Am I silly to feel this way? I don't think it bothers him.