PT prayers still needed. Update post 137

**ChrisH** · 03-24-2009, 07:17 AM

It was hard leaving him there at the vets ... his face ... 'why are you leaving me, Mum' kind of thing.

They are going to be removing both 'armpit' lumps, seems better to get the smaller one out now rather than wait until it grows bigger.

I'll update later.

**king2005** · 03-24-2009, 07:51 AM

Bob will be in our thoughts all day

**Randi** · 03-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Oh Chris, I can just picture the look in his eyes.

It is better to get it removed now rather than later, and I'm sure it will go well!

Sending more positive thoughts to your sweet boy, and hugs to you!

**slick** · 03-24-2009, 12:50 PM

I've emailed you Chris.

slick xoxo

**Prairie Purrs** · 03-24-2009, 01:00 PM

Best wishes for Bobby boy today. I hope everything goes smoothly and that he's home and happy in no time.

**Seravieve** · 03-24-2009, 01:21 PM

We had a bump removed on Zeke. It was on his chin, started out small.. and just kept growing. And he was real sensitive to it. We could barely look at it because he didnt want us touching it. It looked like a big raspberry, had indentions where the hairs were growing, and was purplish.

We had it removed at the Vets.. was about $350 worth of work.. and they said it could come back. Hasn't yet, and its been a good 6-8 months. It wasnt cancerous, but it would keep growing and it hurt him. I can't remember the name of it now... =)

I sure hope Bob isnt too uncomfortable with stitches in both armpits!

**ChrisH** · 03-24-2009, 05:16 PM

Thanks guys.

He came through the surgery just fine. Has a drain in the one side which is due to be removed Sat morning and the stitches taken out on April 3.

I'll update properly tomorrow.

**lizbud** · 03-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisH

It was hard leaving him there at the vets ... his face ... 'why are you leaving me, Mum' kind of thing.

Oh Chris, I know what you mean, that look always melts my heart too.

I am glad the surgery is over for Bob & hoping for a quick, complete
recovery.

Did he ride well in the car?

**ChrisH** · 03-25-2009, 08:50 AM

Liz, I don't know if he rode well in the van to the hospital, I do know that he caused some problems coming back to the surgery ... I haven't asked for any more info, I'll only end up apologising for something I warned about. He was fine coming home from the surgery with me, my granddaughter and my son in his car, but he was mostly out of it so I don't know if it counts.

This is when he got home.

This 'you are so cruel and I hate you' look yesterday evening.

We had a some trouble with him being in the crate this morning - he couldn't get out of there for ages, his cone kept stopping him - so I've folded it up and put the blankets in the corner for him.

I noticed that there is more flesh showing just below the top drain than there should be so we go back to the surgery tomorrow morning to have it looked at and sutured.

I'm putting this picture as a link because it shows the wound more clearly and maybe some would like to pass.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...9/IMG_1991.jpg

**sasvermont** · 03-25-2009, 09:07 AM

Oh Bobby. You look so unhappy in the photos! I surely hope you have a speedy recoverery and all your results are fine!

Also, please do behave yourself as your Mom is stressed enough! Be a good boy Bobby! You will get such special treatment so sit back and enjoy it to the fullest.

Get well soon Bobby Boy!

**Barbara** · 03-25-2009, 09:13 AM

I am just seeing this thread- sending all my best thoughts for a speedy and full recovery. Of course anyone can look sad when it goes to the vet's but nobody can do it as heartbreaking as Bob does.

**lizbud** · 03-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Awww, poor baby.

The wound looks like it's in a uncomfortable spot.
Rest up Bobby & hope you can get back to ball playing soon sweetie.

**king2005** · 03-25-2009, 10:39 AM

Chris, just don't be alarmed when red liquid drips out of the tubes. There will be blood all over the area & we were told not to wash the area as it had to stay dry. After a few days it was ok to take a damp cloth & clean 1-2 inches around the stitches, but it wasn't necessary. After a week we could wash the area better & once she was all closed up & the stiches were out, we could wash the whole area with a damp cloth.

The dripping will happen wherever Bob walks, so if you have white carpets somewhere, I advise to move them, or keep him out of those areas, or put something on the carpet so the dripping wont stain it (unless you don't care about the carpet

)... The same goes for your pants... try not to wear fancy clothing near him, as he might drip on you when hes walking around more.

Cadeau dripped all over the house & all over everything! It was kinda gross, but it was a good sign

Have you tried to give Bob a relaxer type of pill so car rides aren't horrible for him? My sister is doing that to her cat so she can go in for xrays today. The cat FREAKS because a past vet assaulted the cat (it was really bad) & the cat was just standing there calm

Anyways, after the xray the cat will be placed into a med sized dog crate so my sister can take her home without trying to calm the cat down for 2hrs sp she can pick up the cat (ya its that bad now)... But if it'll help her cat have an easier time at the vets, maybe it'll help Bob too?