Belle had surgery; doing well

[phesina]

Dearest Belle, that is wonderful news that the surgery went so well! We are wishing and hoping and praying that your recovery goes well, too, and you are soon back to your regular routine and activities.

[Freedom]

Thank you Randi, Karen, Sandra, cats4ever, Phesina and Pat.

Belle is doing fine. Finished the Tramadol, so no meds for her. She is such a great patient, walks right into the x-pen when we return from a trip outside. She is clearly confused as to WHY she can't be with us, and sleep in the big bed at night; but she is amenable.

Yesterday morning I did take the other 4 out in the car for walkies at the park, where they can run off leash. Soon as she realized she was NOT coming Belle started barking and whining. I felt terrible, but it is for her own good. That long incision needs to heal up before she starts moving, romping and playing. She was quiet by the time we returned, which is good.

I've emailed the photos to Karen, so in time they will appear in this thread.

[Karen]

Pictures are now in the first post!

[cats4ever]

Belle is so cute and such a great patient.
Those e-collars are such a pain for everybody, but a necessary evil.
Hang in there, Belle.

[Catty1]

Sweet Belle - you'll be playing with your friends soon, pretty girl!

The Cone of Courage - brave Belle! Wishing you fast and complete healing and the best lab results.

[Freedom]

Belle is so cute and such a great patient.
Those e-collars are such a pain for everybody, but a necessary evil.
Hang in there, Belle.

I have an inflatable one which I have used often w/ the fluffs. Belle is so small that is it too large for her! Since she is confined in the x pen, the cone is not really an issue. If she were free to move about the house then it would be banging on things until she learned the size space needed to fit through with it on.

Frankie is afraid of the collar so he won't go near Belle! Very funny, periodically he is still (3 days later) getting to the point he sometimes has to bark at her / it.

Thank you Karen for adding the photos!

[Karen]

Frankie is afraid of the collar so he won't go near Belle! Very funny, periodically he is still (3 days later) getting to the point he sometimes has to bark at her / it.

Thank you Karen for adding the photos!

Silly Frankie! I wonder if he thinks it's contagious - if he gets close, he might sprout one!

And you're welcome!

[Randi]

Oh, it's good that you can take her outside, cone on or not, I bet she enjoys it. Give her some extra kisses.

Silly Frankie! I wonder if he thinks it's contagious - if he gets close, he might sprout one!

He just might think it is.