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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: PennyB on June 18, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
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Ruby's eye hasn't been doing all that well - she had a 'spike' (glaucoma - so raised pressure and cloudy eye plus lots of pain) in March then another 2 weeks ago - both times I consulted with the vets at the eye hospital in Leominster and both times it recovered after a few hours. She didn't seem to recover fully from the one 2 weeks ago and while it didn't appear to be anything you could see or put your finger on I just felt something wasn't quite right and this past week she's been behaving oddly (not as confident as she usually is).
Yesterday she had another 'spike' which despite using the treatment didn't go down - last night I phoned the on-call eye vet who I've seen before and is lovely. John said that realistically there was no more treatment we could consider and I now had to weigh things up - initially I said I'd at least get more pain relief from my vet in the morning.
When I saw Steve we discussed the options and I then decided that enough was enough as she was in so much pain that he should remove her eye there and then rather than faffing around waiting to see if the treatment woudl take effect. On balance her quality of life then wasn't good and may not be while she had her eye in this state.
So Ruby is now blind.
I now also appear to have my own animal hospital (my cat Ed had an op to remove more fibrosarcoma tumour from his neck area on Tuesday in Dursley, Gloucs so after I'd left Roobs in the care of my own vet I had to hop on a train from Cardiff central to go over and pick Ed up from the referral vets and bring him home) - Ed is very happy at being back even if he now looks like ET. Roobs looks awful and is staggering around. I requested a bucket and thank goodness I did as she was trying to wipe her poorly eye on the carpet - its now filling up with blood. I have also been given a bandage and dressing just in case it bleeds tonight - I do have my own vet nurses on speed dial though which helps
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So sorry to hear poor Ruby is now completely blind :'(. At least she'll be out of pain now - I hope she recovers well and adjusts quickly to life with no sight :luv:
Hugs to Ed too :luv:
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Oh golly Penny I am so sorry to hear that - it must be quite heart wrenching to see her trying to wipe her eye like that. I hope your night is calm and that she recovers quickly - and Ed the cat. I know they are in safe hands though - love to you all
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Aw, poor Ruby. :luv: My OH's last cocker went blind, and coped ok once she'd established where everything was! At least Ruby won't be in any more pain. Hope she recovers quickly and gets her bearings. :luv: :luv:
Hope Ed starts to feel better soon too!!
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So sorry to hear about Ruby Penny :-\
I hope she will adapt well and continue to enjoy life :luv:
Hope Ed will make a full recovery too :-*
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Oh Penny, I'm so very sad to read this. I hope Ruby adjusts quickly and things settle down soon.
What a heartbreaking few days it's been on COL recently :'(
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Oh Penny I'm really sorry to hear that :'( I'm sure Ruby will adjust quickly though, they are so resilient and once she gets her bearings I'm sure she'll cope really well :luv: I hope Ed makes a good recovery too :luv:
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Sending healing vibes to both Ruby and Ed, sorry to read about Ruby's eye and hopefully she will recover soon and start the process of adjusting. Also give yourself some time to accept all you've been through this week as it must have been very traumatic for you, mega hugs and cuddles to you all, love Heather xxx
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Poor Ruby, as already said at least she won't be in pain with her eye any more.
I hope she soon adjusts. Bless her. :luv:
Hope that the cat is OK.
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More bad news on COL.
Sorry to hear about this. I thought her eye was doing better. :'( At least she won't be in pain anymore and she has the best owner to help her with the adjustment :luv: :luv:
Poor Ed! :luv:
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so sorry to hear about Ruby, I hope that both of you adjust quickly and she heals quickly, with or without sight im sure she will still find its way onto your lap and fall asleep
hugs for both of you
Phil
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I'm so sorry Penny, that's rotten news for you and Ruby :'( :'(
I'm sure Miss Independence will adjust though :luv: :luv: :luv:
Everything crossed that the Pennyb Animal Hospital's patients heal very quickly :luv:
:bigarmhug:
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Oh bless her, your heart just goes out to them doesn't it, my cavie was almost totally blind but she seemed to manage pretty much okay, she did used to try and go through the wrong patio door sometimes and ended up just bumping herself on the glass ph34r and we noticed that if we moved furniture or had new items she would get confused but she would adapt quickly enough, I am sure that Ruby will manage admirably with you there to support her, take care and big hugs for Ruby :luv:
Its def turning out to be a bad week for COLers :'(
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Poor wee Ruby, hopefully she can soon adjust and get on with being a merry cocker.
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So sorry to read this Penny and hope Ruby adapts quickly. Good luck with your patients :luv:
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Oh poor Ruby, I'm sorry about her eyes. I'm sure she will soon adjust and be able to find her way around, they cope so much better than we do.
Big hugs and kisses to Ruby. :luv:
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Sorry to hear Ruby has lost her sight. :'( I hope she manages to adapt to her blindness, bless her. :luv:
It sounds like you are having a busy time at the moment Penny with your 'animal hospital'. Dont' forget to look after yourself too. ;)
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Oh Penny, I am so sorry.
I almost feel more for you than for Ruby as I am certain she will adapt quite well, and she must be so pleased to have so much less pain now (even the post-op pain is better than her eye would have been before the op).
All the best for the cat too.
Big (((HUGS)))
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I'm sorry about Ruby's eye Penny.
She'll adapt and is now pain free, so she must be feeling a lot better in herself. Bless her heart.
You'll have to get yourself a name badge with - Nurse Penny - on it ;)
Hugs to all the poorly furries :-* and you too :-*
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So sorry to hear about Ruby. Hugs to you Penny xx
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Aww poor wee Ruby :'( It must have been agony for you to make the decision :'( I hope she recovers well and adjusts quickly - at least she will be pain free :luv:
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Sorry to hear about Ruby's eye Penny and also Ed, I hope they both make a quick recovery and Ruby adapts well to her blindness.
Take care X
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Poor Ruby :luv:
I'm sure she'll cope really well (as long as you don't move the furniture). At least she's free from pain now (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)
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:luv: Hugs to you and Ruby :luv: It is the most awful decision but not one you will regret.. I promise :-* My friends dog had the same condition / treatment and he is the happiest little soul now he is pain free :luv: Lots of get well wishes from us :-*
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I hope Ruby recovers from her operation quickly, poor girl :luv:
My old boy, Josh, gradually lost his sight to cataracts in his extreme old age but adjusted well. He was quite confident in the house and garden and spent a few minutes off lead out on our walks every day, just pottering about and sniffing things. I just had to watch him closely on walks, making sure he was only off lead in safe places where the worst he could do was to bump into a shrub.
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Poor girl - hope she adapts quickly and feels better soon :luv:
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Oh Penny I'm so sorry to hear this. As others have said, hope she adapts really quickly and rises to the challenge. You'll be a great help to her too :luv: :luv: :luv:
Hope you're ok
Hannah xxx
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Sorry to hear your news about Ruby. Hope she copes ok.
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So sorry to read the bad news on Ruby and Ed - what a time you are having :'(
Hope your patients start feeling better soon.
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love and licks to your Ruby from ours...wissing her a speedy recovery from the op..sending our best wishes
Jo n Rubyx :luv:
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sorry to hear of this Penny, I know when we spoke last this is what you feared might happen :'(
Hopefully Ruby will be happier now the pain has gone, and Wilf will help guide her around :luv:
Hugs to you all :luv:
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Sorry to hear this Penny, I didn't realise her other eye was bad. Once she's adjusted, I'm sure she'll be much happier now she's pain free.
Give her a hug from me
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So sorry to hear this Penny, but as others have said I'm sure she is now more comfortable and will soon adapt, she's got the love, help and support of her Mum afterall. ;) :luv:
Hope puss cat is better soon too x x
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massive {{hugs}} for poor Ruby :angel: (& you too :luv:) Really sorry to hear about her eye problems & that she now blind after having her eye removed :'( . As others have said, hopefully she is now free from pain & in time, learns to adjust & cope with life despite her disability :luv:
I'm reading & following your thread with interest Penny as my little Tinker will have her deformed eye (present since birth :luv: ) removed when she is spayed in a few months time.......I'm such a wuss when it comes to wounds/stitches etc so would be very interested in how you manage/cope etc (& how Ruby copes too ;) ) Take care Lindsey & the girls x
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So sorry to hear about Ruby (& Ed!) :'(
love Jo & Milly x
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So sorry to hear about Ruby's eye & your poor cat too. At least once the eye heals over, Ruby will be free from pain and will hopefully soon adjust to relying on her nose and her ears to get around (it's surprising how quick they do adjust :D)
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oh poor Ruby,poor Ed and poor you.
Hope you all recover from the trauma quickly {{{HUGS}}} to you all
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Oh poor Ruby, I hope she recovers quickly from her op. :luv:
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Aww Penny Im so sorry to hear about Ruby's second eye!!
I do think dogs adapt much better than their owners tho and as long as furniture isnt moved around too much they manage not to bump into too many things.
http://www.blinddogs.com/inspire.htm
Read some of the stories on here....some are very sad but also inspirational !!
With you as her mum guiding her and helping her come to terms with it I'm sure she will running around on those welsh hills sooner rather than later :luv:
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Sorry to hear about Ruby and Ed. Hope things get a bit easier for you as she adapts.
Take care
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Poor Ruby - I hope she recovers quickly and finds her way around :-*
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How are the patients this morning? I hope you all had a reasonably comfortable night (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)
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So sorry to hear about Ruby, at least she is out of pain. i hope she recovers quickly and is able to find her way around., very soon ;)
thinking of you all :-* :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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How are the patients this morning? I hope you all had a reasonably comfortable night (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)
Ed is as bright as a button - he recovered better from this bout of surgery even though it was more severe (last time he didn't want to go out at all but he keeps asking to go out now and he can't for another 2 weeks so he's lording it in my bedroom)
Roobs had a bad night - she whimpered all night and had restless sleep. I slept on the sofa and she stayed in the crate all night.
Part of it may be pain and the rest feeling uncomfortable - she hasn't eaten or drunk very much and it was difficult even getting her out for a wee. She did give me a little wag this morning though which was lovely. The cats are taking the p*** though as I wasgigin her the antibiotics wrapped in smoked ham and they kept trying to get at it - something they wouldn't do normally.
Am leaving her to herself for now rather than smothering her - may sound awful but I dont want to reinforce her dilemma. I have been doing the odd bit of TTouch though to help her.
Its so sad to see her like this when at the weekend she was out camping in the Brecons with 28 other dogs having a whale of a time - I know this will happen again but its sad as it shows how quickly things can just change.
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I am so sorry to hear about Ruby, bless her :luv:
I am sure it must be upsetting for you to watch her trying to come to terms with it. But with a great mum like you I am sure it won't take too long.
Sending Ruby and you and Ed extra big hugs :-* :-*
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Good news about Ed, at least that's one less for you to worry about.
Poor Ruby though :luv: I hope she starts feeling better soon.
Sending lots of (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif) for all of you
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I'm so sorry about Ruby...but if she shows the same strength of character that comes through in your posts as you , she wont go far wrong ;)
BIG {{ hugs }} to you all :luv:
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Sorry to hear about Ruby, hope she feels better soon. Glad the pussy cat is feeling better x
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Poor Ruby, :'( hope she adapts very quickly, I'm sure she will with such a great Mummy to help her!
Hugs to you both :luv:
Get well soon to Ed too!
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Poor Ruby :'( I hope she adjusts to life without sight quickly.
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Sorry to read about Ruby, Penny; at least when the wound settles down she won't be in so much pain.
Glad your Ed the cat is feeling better. :D
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Roobs has now managed to eat some food and come out for a short walk on the park so she's obviously feeling better than she was - Wilf is absolutely useless as a guide dog though :005:
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Roobs has now managed to eat some food and come out for a short walk on the park so she's obviously feeling better than she was - Wilf is absolutely useless as a guide dog though :005:
I have a feeling Mr Wilf may find it most amusing to be an inept guide dog...I'm sure Roobs will get the better of him verrreeeee quickly :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Bless her. She is a real little fighter, I am sure she will perk up soon.
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Glad to hear Ruby is feeling a bit better :-\ Hope she is on the mend now - she must wonder what has happened but I am sure she will adapt quickly :D
Good news that Ed the cat is doing well. :D
Hope you are OK too Penny ;)
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So sorry to hear about Ruby :'( but I know with her lovely mum to support her she will soon adjust ...sending her a healing hug x
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Hope Ruby recovers quickly and adjusts to her disability. :luv:
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Glad Ruby Roo is feeling better and on the mend :-*
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Sorry to hear that Ruby has lost her sight :'( Sounds as though she is begining to perk up a bit though and hopefully no more pain for her now.
Glad Ed is on the mend too. :D
xx
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Our poor Hollie had both her eyes removed to this, she lived very happily until she was 15.
At least she has no pain know, bless her.
Louise & Harbethol gang
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She was in a bit of pain this morning but seems fine now after her rimadyl, breakfast and cat poo fest in the yard :o (some things never change do they ::)).
I also should've had Ed's claws clipped last week as they're like razors at the moment and while he's not a nasty cat he doesn't like the tablets (he's too picky with his food to put them on it) - there is now blood dripping all down the stairs - mine - thank goodness there's only 3 more tablets left for him.
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You have no doubt thought of this already, but how about putting a bell on Wilf's collar so that Ruby can hear where he is if not see him.
Glad the patients are improving daily :D
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You have no doubt thought of this already, but how about putting a bell on Wilf's collar so that Ruby can hear where he is if not see him.
Yes I have - I used to have a really good one so have been looking for it
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Glad to hear Ruby is feeling a little better Penny :luv:
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Just been for her post-op checkup this morning. Bit of an experience for her as more traffic etc so it was quite frightenign for her as well at times. Her eye had swelled up a lot over the weekend but it gone down a bit now as some of blood has come through her nose overnight. So far its a learning curve for both of us.
I am now also sporting a jingly bell on my left boot so she has an idea of where my feet are when am walking outside (Wilf also has one on his collar when he's out).
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Penny so sorry to see the sad news about Ruby :'( but so glad that she is on the mend.give her a big hug from us please :luv:
Our little boy Merlin went blind within 2 weeks from diabetes, he adapted so well and when we were out walking he would be striding way out in front, no one seeing him would have know that he was blind, a few months later Taffy also lost his sight, but it never stopped them living life to the full, they seem to adapt so quickly, it the owners who can't, it took me a long time to come to terms with having two blind cockers.
so glad to hear that ED is on the mend also,
take care of yourself
XXXval,holly and honey
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Only the very best cocker mummy would be willing to go out dressed as a Morris Dancer for the sake of their dog.
I bow to your dedication, Penny! :005:
Glad the op seems to have gone well and that she is recovering well. I hope that she adapts well (poo snaffling is probably a good sign really!)
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the bells are a fantastic idea, you are doing everything you can for her, its so heartwalming to know that Ruby is getting the best help :)
hope the cats have not got the same bells on their collars and are not leading her astray ;)
Phil
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hope the cats have not got the same bells on their collars and are not leading her astray ;)
They were all nicked off the cats' collars ;)
Cats are having to put up with Roobs colliding into them with her buster collar but they're being quite obliging really
Don't look if you don't like op pix
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/PennyB/Ruby_2ndop.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/PennyB/Ruby_2ndop_B.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/PennyB/Ruby_2ndop_C.jpg
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Ouch :o Bless her, that does look swollen and sore :-\
Are you giving her arnica Penny? Might help with the swelling.
I hope Ruby is improving and feeling better now. I guess it is a learning curve for all of you working out how to manage Ruby's new problems. :-\ Sending healing squishes for your brave girl from here :-*
Hope you are OK too Penny - what a week you have had ::)
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Awwww, poor baby :'(
It does look very swollen and sore. Sending lots of healing thoughts her way.
It must be very stressful for you with every that is going on.
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ouch :'( :'( :'(
agree with Joules about the Arnica, tis worth a go ;)
Only the very best cocker mummy would be willing to go out dressed as a Morris Dancer for the sake of their dog.
I'm trying hard to get the image of you as a Morris dancer out of my head :lol2:
I'm sure once the swelling eases and the pain and buster collar go Ruby will start getting on with the rest of her life and you won't be able to stop her :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Bless her little heart :luv: Sad to see her all swollen like that, but at least once the stitches are out and the swelling has gone down, she'll be feeling soooo much better in herself without having such a sore eye.
Was her vision impaired in that eye as well Penny, I can't remember ??
I know of another doglet who is blind and they got a cocker (from Henry and Katie's breeder - I think he is Katie's brother) and he helps the blind doglet about too.
I'm glad she has Wilf to help her, as well as your ringing boots ;)
Hugs to all in your animal hospital (and Wilf too) :-* :-* :-*
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:luv: Sending tons of healing vibes to you Ruby, you are a gorgeous, brave girl and hope your sore eye gets better soon love Heather xxx
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aw Ruby :luv: She's such a wee doll :luv: How's she today Penny?
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Most of the swelling is actually a build up of blood, which is slowly coming down by either being absorbed back into her body or down her nose :o (thankfully she hasn't shaken her head). She's back dancing for her breakfast again - so is Wilf and thank goodness I didn't have my boots on or it would be the breakfast morris dancing duo.
Not brilliant news on Ed - he's recovered his op really well considering they removed more muscle in this last op - but they only managed a narrow margin because they couldn't go any further (spine) even though they had a generous margin laterally - in his 1st op they only had narrow margins as well but in 12 weeks the tumur regrew. Fingers crossed we're lucky this time but sadly this type of cancer is well known for its aggressiveness.
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Today - swelling's gone down a bit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/PennyB/Ruby_2ndop_E.jpg
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Oh bless her. :luv: :luv:
It brings tears to my eyes thinking what she is going through - it is so unfair.
Her eye does look a lot better.
Is your jingling bell working? And is Wilf helping his sister.
Please give her a gentle squish from me :-* :-*
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That did look very swollen and sore. I am glad it's going down bit by bit.
Gentle squishy hugs for the dear beauty.
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I find it very humbling to read this thread. I'm pleased to see the swelling has gone down a bit, I hope it won't be long before Ruby is feeling much better and I also hope she adjusts well to her new way of life.
You're a fab mummy Penny. :bigarmhug:
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I'm glad it's going down - she is a sweetie :luv:
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I find it very humbling to read this thread. I'm pleased to see the swelling has gone down a bit, I hope it won't be long before Ruby is feeling much better and I also hope she adjusts well to her new way of life.
You're a fab mummy Penny. :bigarmhug:
Ditto from me, I think the pair of you are coping amazingly well :luv:
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Just let her offlead a little on the park - huge playing field bit - and she loved it - I even managed to get her to go look for a ball I'd thrown (as long as I held on to meany Wilf of course who kept nicking it off her plus he kept rushing her like he always does which she was a bit unsure of)
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I find it very humbling to read this thread. I'm pleased to see the swelling has gone down a bit, I hope it won't be long before Ruby is feeling much better and I also hope she adjusts well to her new way of life.
You're a fab mummy Penny. :bigarmhug:
Ditto from me, I think the pair of you are coping amazingly well :luv:
Yep feel the same here
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Just let her offlead a little on the park - huge playing field bit - and she loved it - I even managed to get her to go look for a ball I'd thrown (as long as I held on to meany Wilf of course who kept nicking it off her plus he kept rushing her like he always does which she was a bit unsure of)
Amazing how they bounce back ;)
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I find it very humbling to read this thread. I'm pleased to see the swelling has gone down a bit, I hope it won't be long before Ruby is feeling much better and I also hope she adjusts well to her new way of life.
You're a fab mummy Penny. :bigarmhug:
Ditto from me, I think the pair of you are coping amazingly well :luv:
Yep feel the same here
Me too...you're a star Penny, if only everyone was so caring and devoted to their animals :luv:
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Just let her offlead a little on the park - huge playing field bit - and she loved it - I even managed to get her to go look for a ball I'd thrown (as long as I held on to meany Wilf of course who kept nicking it off her plus he kept rushing her like he always does which she was a bit unsure of)
Amazing how they bounce back ;)
Still a way to go really as she was weird over her food bowl later and couldn't find it even though she'd just had her nose in it - mind you her face must ache anyway and feel quite funny
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I find it very humbling to read this thread. I'm pleased to see the swelling has gone down a bit, I hope it won't be long before Ruby is feeling much better and I also hope she adjusts well to her new way of life.
You're a fab mummy Penny. :bigarmhug:
Ditto from me, I think the pair of you are coping amazingly well :luv:
and ditto from me too - really am full of admiration for how you are coping with this, I think I would be in pieces by now :-\ :bigarmhug:
lovely to hear that she's venturing off lead already, Ruby is a little star :luv: :luv:
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Just let her offlead a little on the park - huge playing field bit - and she loved it - I even managed to get her to go look for a ball I'd thrown (as long as I held on to meany Wilf of course who kept nicking it off her plus he kept rushing her like he always does which she was a bit unsure of)
Amazing how they bounce back ;)
Still a way to go really as she was weird over her food bowl later and couldn't find it even though she'd just had her nose in it - mind you her face must ache anyway and feel quite funny
It just must take some time to get use to it. Our first cocker had very bad sight, so we just made sure things like furniture wasn't moved about and the coffee table was taken away so the wall of death of an evening could still continue without incident :shades:
Like others have already said Penny, you are an :angel: to them all
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Oh poor, poor Ruby :'( :luv:
I think I may have to PM you Penny....... Tinker should be having the same op in Sept. We're 'opting' to have it done when she's spayed (it has to be done sometime & thought this the best way to avoid another GA) but after seeing the pics. of little Ruby I'm horrified to say the least :o (I shouldn't of looked ph34r ) I don't know if I could cope?.....you must be so strong ( but I realise you didn't have any other option )
Big, tender love & hugs for Ruby & for you :luv: :luv:
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Penny, i think you are a wonderful mummy to Ruby (and all your others too) and a total inspiration. :D Its just wonderful to hear the improvement already with Ruby, bless her. :luv:
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Just let her offlead a little on the park - huge playing field bit - and she loved it - I even managed to get her to go look for a ball I'd thrown (as long as I held on to meany Wilf of course who kept nicking it off her plus he kept rushing her like he always does which she was a bit unsure of)
Amazing how they bounce back ;)
It's amazing how she's adapted so quickly!!! :luv: :luv:
You're doing a fab job. It's so unfair to happen to the pair of you. :luv: :luv:
Still a way to go really as she was weird over her food bowl later and couldn't find it even though she'd just had her nose in it - mind you her face must ache anyway and feel quite funny
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Oh poor, poor Ruby :'( :luv:
I think I may have to PM you Penny....... Tinker should be having the same op in Sept. We're 'opting' to have it done when she's spayed (it has to be done sometime & thought this the best way to avoid another GA) but after seeing the pics. of little Ruby I'm horrified to say the least :o (I shouldn't of looked ph34r ) I don't know if I could cope?.....you must be so strong ( but I realise you didn't have any other option )
While it does look bad they do recover quite quickly and its as much as you can do to stop them hurting it further, which is why she wears a buster collar (its not a huge one though so she can eat and drink with it on if necessary but I do take it off to walk her and eat her normal food) - the worst bit is when they come out the vets as its then its quite a shock but you begin to get used to it + my vet practice are very good and have been very supportive. I only let her off as I knew she was very safe and wouldn't go hurtling off - i didn't do it after her 1st op but then she had sight in one eye so had some pleasure of sight there anyway.
Its important to make sure they do take their antibiotics - my vet told me of a dog who'd had an op like this and owner couldn't get him to take them and he got an infection that went right down his muzzle so he couldn't even eat
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I agree Penny, the worst moment is the first time you see her after the op. Very soon, I didn't see Tia's missing eye, if you understand me... ::) I felt shocked, but have only had to go through it once - you've done it twice, and I'm sure the second time is much worse.............. :'(
Love to you all!