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Title: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: joanne_v on March 17, 2009, 01:59:22 PM
Poor little krumbum isnt a happy chappie. Was very quiet yesterday and looked like he had a bit of a sore left eye. Just before bedtime I noticed it looked worse (red and gungy) and that his face was slightly squint and his left eye was bulging out of its socket  :o Gave him a biscuit as usual but he yelped and dropped it. So took him to vet first thing and he has a severe infection behind the eye socket and in the roof of his mouth. Possibly caused by a foreign object such as a piece of stick going into his gums and travelling up. He's on high strength antobiotics used for bone infections, strong painkillers and is to go back in 2 days. If no better he'll need to go to Glasgow for an MRI scan to see whats going on. Small chance its something more sinister such as a tumour  :-\

His glands are 4 times their normal size and he has a slight temperature which is why vet is confident its an infection. He said it is a very painful place to have the infection so its no wonder he's so miserable. Poor wee man.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Michele on March 17, 2009, 02:08:58 PM
Oooh poor Krumble, that sounds very painful. Make sure you get lots of TLC little man and I hope you feel better soon.  :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: JennyBee on March 17, 2009, 02:09:12 PM
Poor wee boy, it must be so sore :'(.  What a shame for him, I hope it heals quickly and he’s soon back to his normal self.  Give him a little cuddle from Brodie and I :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: White Bryony on March 17, 2009, 02:09:33 PM
Aww poor Krumble  :luv:

Hoping the antibiotics do the trick and he is soon on the road to recovery.

Sending him healing thoughts and gentle squishes  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: MacTavish Boys on March 17, 2009, 02:17:15 PM
poor little Krumble, i hope the meds kick in quickly and he is back to his normal self very quickly. sending gentle squidges to Krumble  :luv: :luv:

Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Linz13 on March 17, 2009, 02:33:41 PM
Poor Krumble - hope he's better soon  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Mrs K on March 17, 2009, 02:36:21 PM
Oh poor wee KrumBum  :'( Molly sends you a big slobber and I'm sending a big hug that your mummy can pass on  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Crazy Cocker Gang on March 17, 2009, 03:01:48 PM
Poor krumble hope it is just an infection and clears up soon  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Beth on March 17, 2009, 03:03:58 PM
 :o ouch! that sounds horrible, poor krumbum :luv: hope he feels better soon. :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: BettyBoo on March 17, 2009, 03:05:10 PM
Poor baby :'( Hope the antibiotics and painkillers are doing him some good. Betty says get well soon and sends cocker kisses:-* :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: bibathediva on March 17, 2009, 03:09:44 PM

Poor Krumble  :'( sounds very painful  :-* hope the AB get to work and it clears up  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: jarbaha on March 17, 2009, 03:14:25 PM
sounds awful..bless him  :luv:..hope he feels better soon and the antibiotics kick in quick..
lots of hugs and positive , healing thoughts being sent your way  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: skyesmum on March 17, 2009, 03:16:56 PM
Krumbum you poor wee sausage.  :luv:

I hope you get better very quickly, Skye de Pie and Roo Roo Belle send lots of snogs with tongues!  ::) ::) ::)

Gilly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: BabyB on March 17, 2009, 03:33:18 PM
Ahh, I hope Krumbum feels better once the tablets have kicked in  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: bernie on March 17, 2009, 03:40:15 PM
Ouch, thats sounds really sore. Poor Krumble, hope he is feeling better very soon.  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 17, 2009, 03:42:45 PM
OMG, poor wee krumbum

sending lots of love and healing thoughts to the little sweetheart - hope the antib's kick in and there's no need for the Glasgow MRI  ;)


 :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Nicola on March 17, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
Poor wee man, he'll be looking even more miserable than usual :'( :'(  I hope it starts to clear up overnight with the antibiotics, I'll see him tomorrow for a squidge :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: JaspersMum on March 17, 2009, 03:48:01 PM
Aww, Hope Krumble 's OK and doesn't need the scan.

gentle hugs
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: debsallen on March 17, 2009, 03:49:34 PM
I am sorry, that sounds really painful, gentle squidges for Krumble

Will be keeping my fingers crossed that the drugs do the job
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: *Jay* on March 17, 2009, 04:07:49 PM
Oh poor boy, that sounds painful! Hope the meds kick in and he feels better soon  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Countrygirl on March 17, 2009, 05:36:39 PM
Poor Krumble, that sounds very sore.  Hope the medicine starts to give him some relief quickly.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 17, 2009, 05:46:13 PM
Ouch, that does sound sore  :'(  Poor Krum and poor you.  That's the problem with having more than one animal - it seems like there is always at least one who is ill   ::)

Hope the meds clear up the infection and he starts to feel better soon.  ;)

Sending Krumbum gentle hugs and Coco sends sympathetic cocker slurps.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: 6thSense on March 17, 2009, 05:52:17 PM
Ah, bless him poor Krumble. It sounds very like what one of my Cocker Bitches had. We thought it was just a bit of an eye infection until her face swelled up and she was clearly distressed and in a lot of pain. Very unwell poor girl. We rushed her up the vets and they had to keep her in and knock her out to have a good look. I was so worried. She had a hole in the top of her mouth where infection had got in, so they drained it and gave her some pills and in a couple of days she was much better. Went back for a check up,but really no need as she was right back to herself. Here's hoping it's the same thing, although horrible not serious. 5 lots of Cocker kisses coming Krumbles way and positive healing thought from me.  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: cdpops on March 17, 2009, 07:27:24 PM
that sounds really painfull, poor Krumble, I hope the antibiotics do the trick and he doesn't need a scan.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 17, 2009, 07:30:37 PM
Krum says fanks for all your messages. He is feeling (and looking) a little better and managed to force himself to eat yummy nature diet which was all nice and mashed up!
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 17, 2009, 07:31:41 PM
Krum says fanks for all your messages. He is feeling (and looking) a little better and managed to force himself to eat yummy nature diet which was all nice and mashed up!

Ah, bless  :luv: :luv:  I hope you fed him it on a silver spoon Jo  :shades: :005:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 17, 2009, 07:32:54 PM
Krum says fanks for all your messages. He is feeling (and looking) a little better and managed to force himself to eat yummy nature diet which was all nice and mashed up!

Ah, bless  :luv: :luv:  I hope you fed him it on a silver spoon Jo  :shades: :005:
Does a silver coloured bowl count?  ::)
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 17, 2009, 07:33:40 PM
Krum says fanks for all your messages. He is feeling (and looking) a little better and managed to force himself to eat yummy nature diet which was all nice and mashed up!

Ah, bless  :luv: :luv:  I hope you fed him it on a silver spoon Jo  :shades: :005:
Does a silver coloured bowl count?  ::)

Only if he was sitting on a velvet cushion  :shades: :lol2:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Rats and Dogs on March 17, 2009, 07:34:06 PM
Aw, poor Krumble, that sounds so painful. Here's hoping the antibiotics do the trick and there is no need for a scan. :-*

I'm glad he managed to force down some food! :D
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: doughy on March 17, 2009, 08:26:48 PM
Oh bless  poor little Krumble hope hes better very very soon !
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: dkirkuk on March 17, 2009, 10:31:38 PM
sounds like the antibugs will do their trick. It's amazing how quickly they go down with an infection. My last lab got an infection in her neck where a bit of stick went through the gum at the back of her throat. One day she was find, next day I honestly thought the old girl was on her out. Her infection turned out to be so deep seated that they needed to put her under anaesthetic to get at the infection to drain it, but thereafter she recovered with amazing speed.

All fingers and toes crossed for Krumble. Let us know how he is tomorrow

Luv Debs & Daisy
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Lynne L on March 17, 2009, 11:41:05 PM
Ouch - get well wishes from here. Good luck with follow up appt - hope antibiotics work quickly and Krumble is more comfortable.
Lynne and Paddy :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 18, 2009, 08:00:16 AM
how is he this morning Jo?

Hoping that the infection is being zapped and all the swelling is going  :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Jay06 on March 18, 2009, 08:10:48 AM
Hope he (and you!) is feeling better this morning Jo  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 18, 2009, 08:22:53 AM
Hope the Krumbum is on the mend Jo  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Mrs K on March 18, 2009, 08:31:51 AM
How is he today Jo. Sounds like our ickle ones are keeping us on our toes just now  >:(
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: debsallen on March 18, 2009, 08:32:01 AM
same as the others, any news on your little man?
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Harveypops on March 18, 2009, 08:49:21 AM
Poor Krumble. I hope he's better this morning.  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 18, 2009, 08:50:11 AM
Still looking wonky but his tail was going at warp speed this morning when I got my morning kisses in bed so he must be feeling a little better!
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 18, 2009, 08:51:02 AM
Still looking wonky but his tail was going at warp speed this morning when I got my morning kisses in bed so he must be feeling a little better!

awwww  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: skyesmum on March 18, 2009, 11:36:12 AM
Bless him - he's saying 'thanks for looking after me, mummy'  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Ailsa on March 18, 2009, 01:14:20 PM
Poor Krumble - hope the antibiotics sort him out. Sounds as if he is feeling a bit better though which is great news.  :luv:  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Michele on March 18, 2009, 01:47:34 PM
Still looking wonky but his tail was going at warp speed this morning when I got my morning kisses in bed so he must be feeling a little better!

Great stuff, sounds like he'll be back to full on snogs and licks in no time!  :shades: :lol2:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: GinnyB on March 18, 2009, 04:07:37 PM
sorry he's been poorly but really pleased he's picking up a bit today. Get well soon Mr Krum  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: White Bryony on March 18, 2009, 04:19:18 PM
Still thinking healing thoughts for Krumble  :luv:  :luv:

Sending him more gentle squishes too  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: kalem on March 18, 2009, 08:57:53 PM
Only just seen this, sorry Krumble has been poorly, hope he is feeling better soon  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: sox on March 18, 2009, 09:00:45 PM
Me too - hope Krum makes a fast recovery  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Sarah.H on March 18, 2009, 09:37:51 PM
Aw poor Krumble  :luv: :luv:.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 19, 2009, 09:13:45 AM
Krumble is getting there now. His face looks about normal again but he is still in pain and cant fullly open his jaw (plus his breath really stinks so definitly something horrid happening in there). Back to vet tomorrow to see whats to happen now.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 19, 2009, 09:18:31 AM
Krumble is getting there now. His face looks about normal again but he is still in pain and cant fullly open his jaw (plus his breath really stinks so definitly something horrid happening in there). Back to vet tomorrow to see whats to happen now.

awww poor baby, I reckon it's a bit of stick - good luck at the vet tomorrow (I think some freshly unfrozen tripe would be really soothing on a poorly gob  :luv: :luv: :luv: )
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: crazyspaniels on March 19, 2009, 11:09:11 AM
Willow had a nasty abcess once, in her throat, the antib's from the vet didnt clear it but some homeopathic silica which shoves stuff out basically pushed the abcess out - this was after 2 sets of antib's didnt shift it, so something to consider if the antib's dont manage to clear it up and the vet suggests something more drastic
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 19, 2009, 01:37:54 PM
Krumble is getting there now. His face looks about normal again but he is still in pain and cant fullly open his jaw (plus his breath really stinks so definitly something horrid happening in there). Back to vet tomorrow to see whats to happen now.

awww poor baby, I reckon it's a bit of stick - good luck at the vet tomorrow (I think some freshly unfrozen tripe would be really soothing on a poorly gob  :luv: :luv: :luv: )

Hmmm, and tripe would make him smell even more lovely  :005:

Poor Krum though - it must be sore.  Would give him some live yog while he is on anti-b's too- hope the vet can fix him soon.  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 19, 2009, 02:09:56 PM
Willow had a nasty abcess once, in her throat, the antib's from the vet didnt clear it but some homeopathic silica which shoves stuff out basically pushed the abcess out - this was after 2 sets of antib's didnt shift it, so something to consider if the antib's dont manage to clear it up and the vet suggests something more drastic

silica is a great idea   :D
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Sheryl on March 19, 2009, 02:21:43 PM
Poor lamb.  Hope they find the culprit soon and he can get back to normal xx
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: BettyBoo on March 19, 2009, 02:31:03 PM
Poor little sausage :luv: Hope he's better soon.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Annette on March 19, 2009, 02:34:53 PM
Poor poorly Krum. That sounds awful.

Hope he is soon feeling heaps better.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Nicola on March 19, 2009, 04:26:49 PM
I took Krumbum for a walk with my two earlier and they all had a great time, he's not operating at his usual 100% but he was running around and sniffing. His tail was going nineteen to the dozen as usual, I got some lovely (if ever so slightly smelly :005:) kisses and he still tried to grab my sleeve at every opportunity :005: :luv:  I took some photos which I'll try to post up later on.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: SkyeSue on March 19, 2009, 04:40:48 PM
Only just caught up with this Jo...poor Krumble, must have been horrid for him. Glad he seems to be on the mend now - look forward to seeing Nicola's pics  ;)
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: *jean* on March 20, 2009, 08:03:26 PM
poor wee man!! I hope hes better soon. what a shame. Im glad the antibs are helping a bit tho. xx :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Helen on March 20, 2009, 08:07:25 PM
any news on Krumbum?  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: jemslave on March 20, 2009, 08:12:39 PM
Really hope it's good news. It sounded grim-cockers are too soft to suffer- shouldn't be allowed.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 21, 2009, 10:32:29 AM
Krum is to keep going with the ABs and painkillers for another 2 weeks with a check up in a week again. Cant use silica when its right beside the eye. He looks almost normal again but cant open his jaw more than an inch as it still hurts too much.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: 6thSense on March 21, 2009, 11:57:21 AM
Ahhhhh, bless him. I'm so glad he's doing better. Solly was sore for a bit after it had all gone down and she did have slight issues with her mouth being opened as she expected it to still hurt, but with a little work and time she is much better now and will let you look. I hope he continues to improve.  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: JenSam on March 21, 2009, 06:37:21 PM
Only just caught up with this.  Poor Krumble.

I hope the Anti-b's do the trick and there is nothing more sinister, although if you need to come through to Glasgow, I would be more than willing to come and steal some cocker kisses!!  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: *Theresa* on March 21, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
How on earth did I miss this.....squidges to the gorgeous Krumbum and hugs to you because of the worry  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Cath on March 21, 2009, 08:41:49 PM
Poor Krum, hope he gets sorted very soon, wee poppet  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Michele on March 23, 2009, 06:24:10 PM
How's Krumble doing today Joanne?
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on March 23, 2009, 08:48:01 PM
How's Krumble doing today Joanne?

Getting better day by day, even managed a tripe stick tonight  :D
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: cazza on March 23, 2009, 08:58:19 PM
Glad he's improving  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: BabyB on March 23, 2009, 08:59:43 PM
Glad to read Krum bum is eating something nice  ;)
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Michele on March 23, 2009, 09:43:16 PM
Excellent news.  :shades:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: Joules on March 23, 2009, 11:19:55 PM
How's Krumble doing today Joanne?

Getting better day by day, even managed a tripe stick tonight  :D

Great news - I always fancy a tripe stick when I've been poorly too  :shades: :lol2:
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: jemslave on April 03, 2009, 10:03:10 PM
Glad things are moving in the right direction.WTG.
Title: Re: Krumble's turn to be ill this week
Post by: joanne_v on April 11, 2009, 08:44:47 PM
Poor Krums in pain again, the abscess has returned  :-\
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Charlie & Jasper on April 11, 2009, 08:51:27 PM
Awww poor Krumble...hope he can fight it off soon.  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: EmmaA on April 11, 2009, 08:53:49 PM
Poor Krumble - I hope he manages to get rid of this nasty abscess soon
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Annette on April 11, 2009, 08:55:25 PM
Oh poor Krumble.
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: JennyBee on April 11, 2009, 08:57:52 PM
Oh poor Krumble :'(.  I hope he’s not in too much pain and the abscess heals soon.  Hugs from Brodie and I :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Michele on April 11, 2009, 09:04:58 PM
That's not fair >:(, get well soon Krumble.  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: JenSam on April 11, 2009, 09:15:02 PM
Awe poor Krumble!  Give him a gentle squish from me  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Helen on April 11, 2009, 09:17:38 PM
poor lad  :'( :'( :'(  so not fair  >:( :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: jools on April 11, 2009, 09:20:43 PM
Sorry, Jo, only just saw this. Hope Krum Bum's better soon. Give him a  :-* from me.
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Harveypops on April 11, 2009, 10:09:51 PM
Get better soon Krumble  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: kalem on April 11, 2009, 10:36:59 PM
Only just saw this Jo  :'(  Sorry Krumble's poorly, hugs for a speedy recovery  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: *jean* on April 11, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
that happened with rolos neck abscess .. he needed 2 lots of antibs incl injections as it built up again.
 the good news was the 2nd lot of antibs did the trick. hope krumble gets better soon. xx
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: SkyeSue on April 12, 2009, 12:07:41 AM
aww Krumble...hope you're all better soon  :luv:
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Joules on April 12, 2009, 07:44:04 AM
Poor Krumbum  :-\  Hope you manage to get rid of it once and for all  >:(
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Karma on April 12, 2009, 08:22:31 AM

Poor Krumble.... hope it gets sorted this time!
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Cath on April 13, 2009, 08:59:44 PM
Get well soon Krum, hope this is the last of it  :-*
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Joules on April 14, 2009, 08:21:21 AM
How's Krum doing now Jo?
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: joanne_v on April 14, 2009, 12:14:06 PM
How's Krum doing now Jo?

He's back on another course of abs. Not as bad as it was before so hopefully will clear up soon
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Heatherb88uk on April 14, 2009, 01:34:09 PM
Sorry I missed this, so sending mega healing vibes for a quick recovery for Krumble - he seems to have been in pain for a long time - poor boy, hope the abcess clears this time for good. Hugs to him and cuddles to all, love Heather xxx
Title: Re: Krumble's abscess is back
Post by: Sheryl on April 14, 2009, 02:47:58 PM
Poor lamb.  Big hugs for him x