Anti-biotic resistant lip-fold pyoderma

[Dunton4]

All the very best for the forthcoming face lifts. If you are worried, I posted a thread on here about Buddy's recovery, with some photos. Do a quick search if you like.

I found the thread Annette started invaluable when I was deciding whether to have Jades done or not.   

Yes, thank you so much Annette, I have previously looked at your thread, which was very helpful.  Thanks to your thread, I won't be too shocked to see the extent of Tilly's stitches on Tuesday!  I think if I hadn't seen your photos I would have been quite shocked and upset, so thanks for preparing me!  I'm also thankful to hear how successful this op has been for most of your cockers.  I can't say I'm looking forward to Tuesday, but it will be good to get this sorted out for her once and for all.  She's already a more relaxed dog now that her mouth isn't so sore, so I know we have to do it for her sake 

I have found all your suggestions for treatment so helpful - thank you everyone    I hope our collective experiences might prove helpful for anyone whose cocker is suffering from this horrible and painful condition.

Sue and Tilly (currently upside down asleep on her favourite chair  )

[*Jay*]

Hope all goes well for Tilly on Tuesday.  Dallas had his done years ago (with infection present as nothing was shifting it) by the most amazing locum vet we had EVER! When I nipped up to the kennel room to see him, I thought he was still waiting to be done! Every dog I'd seen after that op had lots of stitches and Dallas only had 2 tiny ones either side that you had to look really close to see  He was on antibugs afterwards but he never had any problems afterwards at all.

[paulette]

Hi everyone I am like a cat on a hot tinned roof have phone the vets to see how Honey lip fold op has gone and they have had a problem bring her around, so I have to phone in 1 1/2 hours its now 4 15 and she has been got since 8 o clock this morning, I have already phoned twice today, I miss her so much, this is the second lip fold op she had, the poor little soul has been through the mill. She loves to sit on my husbands lap at night so hope she is well enough to come home.

[ladylola]

Hope she is OK and gets home tonight.

[Dunton4]

Crikey paulette, I'd missed that Honey was going in for her op today.  I do hope she's back with you soon and having that cuddle on your OH's lap.  It's awful when they're away isn't it?  The house seems so quiet and empty    Let's keep everything crossed that this time the op is successful, Honey has been through the mill, hasn't she?  Sending her gently squigges 

Let us know how she's getting on. 

Sue and Tilly

[Helen]

Paulette - everything crossed that Honey is ok 

will be thinking of you and Tilly on Tuesday Sue 

[paulette]

Hi everyone Honey arrived back at 7 45 she has been very sick and has the runs, I have given her a little wash and she is fast a sleep, they put a bonnet on her which I took off as she does not scratch it just makes her stressed, she has to go back on Tuesday for a check up. My sister has been staying with me from Yorkshire, I took her to Benenden  Hospital where I use to work, she has been ill for a long time and has cancer, so dear little Honey has been great therapy for my sister this week, and she gave me half the money towards Honey's operation which was wonderful. Thank you for all your kind words they means a lot to myself and Honey.  I just love this little girl so much 

[AnnieM]

I was just posting to say I hope she is back with you so great to hear she is.  I am sure she will be feeling much better tomorrow.  How lovely of your sister.   
Get well soon Honey.   

Good luck to Tilly for Tuesday Sue, will be thinking of you both. 

[Saffaroo]

Just catching up with this one - hope she is feeling a bit brighter today

[paulette]

Hi everyone Honey is still not moving very much and not eating we carried her outside and have given her painkiller and antibiotics, we have cleaned her mouth and she is gone back to sleep, I have got some good medication that makes them eat which I will give her if she not eating in the next 24 hrs it was was given to me by the Royal Vets Hospital for my cat and works wonders when they are not eating and its very safe to give. Thanking you for all your kind words.

[AnnieM]

Aaw, poor Honey.  Would she maybe eat a little bit of chicken and rice, this was what I was advised to give jade for the first couple of days as her mouth was very sore, I chopped it up really fine so she didn't have to chew and put it into a nice wide flatish bowl, so that she didn't bump her mouth trying to get it into her chow bella bowl.  Hope she is feeling better soon.      Sending her gentle hugs from me and my girls.

[Dunton4]

We hope Honey is feeling a little better today.  Poor wee girl    We're sending positive vibes to Honey from Leicestershire to help her get well soon 

Sue and Tilly

[Dunton4]

We hope Honey is feeling a little brighter today.  How is she doing paulette?

Sue and Tilly

[paulette]

Honey is now feeling a little better today is Monday, we had a very bad weekend she had not eaten since Thursday I always give chicken and rice but she would not touch it and never moved off her bed, we gave her painkillers and antibiotics, and I have been syringing water into her mouth, Sunday night at about 11.45pm she had her first mouthful of food      I was so pleased and this morning the tail was wagging and that was wonderful. She had a infection around her mouth when she went in for her operation but that has gone and the smell has gone as well she has about 17 stitches on one side and 15 on the other, as this is the second time she has had it done it looks totally different and look a lot better, the first operation £875 and the second £450 but done by a different vet, this little girl has never complained once what a brave girl she is. I never want her to have anymore surgery again, I have felt sick to the pit of my stomach and I have an abscess on my tooth but I don't want to leave on her own just yet. We go back to the vets for check up tomorrow. Thank you once again for all your kind words. 

[Dunton4]

We hope Honey is continuing to improve 

Tilly is back from her op.  The vet was pleased to see her go as Tilly has been "very vocal" since she woke up 

She has a very large bucket on her head and is feeling very sorry for herself.  Mind you, she has just eaten a small bowl of chicken and rice and is asking for more (she can have some more later)  I haven't had a chance to look at the work she's had done as I don't want to disturb her whilst she's so sore.  We're off for a cuddle on the sofa now 

Sue and Tilly