I just got Bassett's bandaged up. If she had not been coned, there were three times when I'm sure she would have bitten me But, she's all wrapped up and I think it must have felt good to have the scabs washed, because she really streched out for it. I think they are itchy, and I KNOW they hurt because I accidently pushed on the one underneath her (it had it's gauze on and everything already) as I was putting the vetrap around her, and she jumped and growled.. I felt so bad I wanted to puke but at least it was already covered and I wasn't touching bare scab. Still, I feel bad that I hurt her. I think she forgave me though, because she got to have her supper as soon as she was all wrapped up - maybe that's the key to keeping her still!

Amberlee - It isn't too hot for me, but Bassett is really affected by heat - she always has. Also, she has always gotten so worked up by any amount of fuss.. well, she's been consistantly fussed with for a month now, and I KNOW she's just had enough. I'm hoping that her breathing is a result of depression/stress/anxiety, and she's worked herself up into a bit of a tizzy, and it's not the disease returning.

Another thing that I JUST remembered - part of her surgery included having the omentum moved up into the chest cavity so it could absorb any potential fluid leaks (theoretically), and Dr. Schiller did tell me that sometimes, depending on how she's moving around, that might affect her breathing. Also, her lung surfaces are compromised.. maybe she's just having a rough go of it right now?

Here's hoping and praying that it's nothing serious. I don't know that she or I could deal with any more heartache I'll let you know how it all goes tomorrow.