Here we go again [UPDATED] We have been.

[ladylola]

Well we have been.

Bad news is we are back to where we were at the start.

Paisley has the same 3 infections we started off with.

I didn't see the point of them putting him out again he has had about 7 GA,s in the past 6 months.

I've asked them to do the OP full ear canal removal as we can't keep putting him through this, he is in terrible pain.

They have told me it is a very nasty OP and the things that can go wrong could be . left with facial paralysis [Bells Palsy]

Which may be pemanent. Or there is a small vein that can sometimes be caught which is very difficult to stop bleeding.

He will have the op done with Laser and will be on a Morphine drip. But hopefully when this heals he will have no more problems.

I feel now that we have no choice he can't go on as he is. They gave me a bottle of Metacam to try and help with his pain before he has the op.

He is booked in for the 23rd September    I'm dreading it and hope he doesn't suffer to much. He may have to stay overnight if they are not happy with him.

The bugbear is the cost of this OP it is going to be at least 1300 pounds.  We have already spent over and above this amount trying to get him right, to no avail.

NESSR have picked up these Bills and it's not fair on them to have to keep throwing money at something that is not working.

They also have a couple of other dogs with long term problems so we are desperately trying to raise funds to help all these dogs.

They are going to have a online auction and have plenty of springery stuff but no cocker stuff. If anybody has anything they could donate to NESSR we would be very grateful.

They hold a fun weekend every year where they can raise quite a bit of money, but sadly this year it wash  out with bad weather.
So funds are short and we need all the help we can get. They are having a mini one  19th-20th september  at Druridge bay Northumberland, Sounds like a great day out with displays stalls and whatnot. so if anyone is in that area please go along and support them. Things for raffles and tombolas, boot sales will be
gratefully received.  Donations can also be given through paypal on Nessrs website for anybody who would like to.

So for now we can only try to keep Paisley comfortable until he has this OP. Fingers crossed it all goes well.

Many many thanks go to Cynthia from NESSR for all she has done for Paisley and the other dogs. I'm sure many Rescues would not have given us this support, [out of site out of mind]  Paisley and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts  

[bajoleth]

It does seem like the only answer for him to have a painfree life but once its done and he has recovered he won't know himself Will be happy to help NESSR will look out for their auction but perhaps there is something us COLers could do to raise money

[Joules]

What a blooming nightmare - poor Paisley and poor you 

Still, hopefully the op will sort the problem once and for all.  Obviously they have to tell you the risks but as you say he cannot go on like this so not much option really.  Glad you have got a date not too far off though - will be good to get it over with.  Do you know of anyone else who has been through this op with their dog?

Sending big hugs and healing vibes for poor stinky Paisley 

[ladylola]

No don't know anyone,  There is 2 versions of this op I think, one where they just remove the straight canal.[don't know the technical tems  ]  Paisley has to the horizontal and vertical removed [The whole lot] He will be deaf when they have done it. basically he wont have an ear hole at all  .  just hoping it's not to painful for the poor soul though the specialist gave me the impression it is very painful     He just doesn't deserve this he is such a lovely cuddly boy.  It is an op they don't like to do if at all possible, but if it means a few weeks of pain to a lifetime of fun. we have no choice.
One good thing in his favour being a spaniel with spaniel lugs it will cover his earhole [or not earhole any longer] so won't spoil his good looks as long as he doesn't end up with the palsy.
He will be fine, He will be fine I keep telling myself.

[Crazy Cocker Gang]

i wilol keep everything crossed that the OP goes well and Paisley is soon living a pain free life 

[Annette]

I am so sorry it has come to this.

I am sure it is the right thing to do,and that he will thank you for it in the end.

[Nicola]

I'm so sorry he's back to where he was again, poor Paisley    It does sound like the surgery is the only solution for him and I hope it goes well   I know that AnnieG on here and I think Lily Freya have had dogs who have had this ear surgery.

[spanielcrazy]

What a difficult decision to have to make, but it sounds like you have exhausted the other possibilities

Sending best outcome thoughts for Paisleys surgery 

[karenann]

Feel awful only just seen this. Poor Paisley and such a lovely boy :luv:Heres hoping all goes well and he will soon be back to his old self Its horrible having ear trouble

[louis mum]

Poor boy  Big hugs to you, I hope all goes well and he is comfy soon bless him 

[Saffaroo]

I know that they have to explain the op and its downsides and the risks, but you will be giving Paisley his best and  probably only chance at getting rid of this awful ear problem. We will all be thinking of him on the 23rd I'm sure. 

[gabbycocker]

So sorry to hear about poor Paisley but I am sure both you and the vet have made the right decision to make him comfy again.

We will all be thinking of you on the 23rd. 

[Michele]

So sorry to hear that the meds haven't worked for poor Paisley , but I know of a few cockers that have had this done (whether it is the full op or partial I don't know) and once recovered they didn't look back.

One of them was Lily who I bred and was owned by Lily Freya (Maureen) who now has Freya, Luis and Ollie and occasionally posts on here. I'm sure she would be happy to reassure you if you wanted to PM her.

[SkyeSue]

so sorry to hear this, what a frightful time you and poor Paisley have had. I really hope the op goes well and his problems are finally sorted. Thinking of you 

[*Jay*]

Sorry to hear he's still having problems - I hope the op goes well and once recovery is complete, he will be happy and  pain-free