I'm so sorry you have to deal with that... What a lucky pup your dog is to have you as a mom.. I'm sure with all the love and support you're going to give her, the recovery will be smooth and she'll make a good transition into adulthood as a healthy, strong dog. You are both incredibly strong.
I'm so sorry to read that Mabel needs more surgery, it must be a shock even though you knew it was a probability. Enjoy your trip and I wish Mabel and you a successful recovery.
I'm so sorry. Such a young dog, very sad and difficult. These dogs of ours are so brave though aren't they? Carrying problems that must cause a great deal of pain yet, unlike us feeble humans, they rarely complain and still approach us wagging and with love. We could and should learn a lot from these beautiful critters. Gentle hugs for Mabel x
Thank you everyone for such kind words it helps. We had a wonderful day yesterday all the choccie sisters together. Both her sisters were so gentle not involving Mabel in the normal crazy litter mates play. It's incredibly sad to see how physically different she is now because of the lack of muscle tone in the front legs. I'm truly grateful that there is surgery available for her as well as knowing I'm not alone. We took loads of pictures but struggled to get all three girls together. This is one of the better ones. Mabel always has to be the one sniffing goose poo. At least she doesn't eat it.
Mabel is beautiful obviously there was lots of important goose poo sniffing to be done Glad you had such a lovely day with her siblings x
So sorry to hear your news. Rotten luck but I guess you knew there was a chance it could happen. But so hard and unfair just the same. Glad that Mabel had a nice day with her sisters...and she will have many more in the years to come, pain-free, and how wonderful that will be! Hoping for the very best outcome for her, I know you will do everything you can to make that happen.
So sorry to hear Mabel needs another operation. I am sure she will be fine, she is in the best hands! How lovely to meet up with all her siblings what fun! Wishing you all the best with the op and thinking of you both
Ah Claire,I'm just catching up on this post,what incredibly bad luck ,I'm so sorry.She is a lucky girl that she has you and you have been able to get her such excellent vet care.im glad you've had a nice day all together today...there will be other days like that in the future once you get through this next rehab period xxxxx Wishing Mabel all the luck for her op....I guess it's next week ? X
Today's the big day Mabel has her op. Very scared for her but she doesn't know what's coming so it's happy faces this morning. She has to be there for 8 o'clock so we will be heading down the motorway shortly. She is the first operation of the day as her specialist said its not fair to keep her waiting on an empty stomach as labs love their food so much. I've had some very rough days with her and nights as she hasn't been able to sleep. I've slept downstairs cuddled up on the sofa. She has always loved her crate having slept in it from 9 weeks always turning her nose up at a nice new bed, all this changed a week ago with refusal to even go near her crate I presume the movement of getting in and out causes so much pain. So I took her shopping and she chose a lovely new bed which she happily sleeps in all night now. She's also become fearful of all sorts of things that she has seen everyday and have never bothered her before and does this low growl kind of noise without opening her mouth. I asked my friend about it and she said her lab did the same before and after surgery. Mabel has also become more vocal barking at the slightest thing. Scary robin on the shed last night. We have had some beautiful times these last couple of days taking her on walks that she won't be able to manage for a while right out in the countryside. She was chasing butterflies yesterday as if there was nothing wrong with her. Her she is sleeping in her new bed. Sorry it turned out to be a long post, just needed to write things out of my system. It could be a very long day I'm going to do a mamouth spring clean.
It'll be a tough day for you. Best wishes that the op goes smoothly. I know it's a long haul in front of you - it will end, and things will get better.
I hope all goes well and Mabel is soon on the road to recovery. She looks very snug in her new bed - good choice, Mabel!
Big hugs to you. It's obvious from your posts how much you love your girl, it just oozes out. You know the deal this time, and know there's a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel. But for now, big hugs to you both and wishing Mabel all the best that the op goes smoothly and she's back with you soon x
Bless you Claire,makes me emotional reading your post ,it will be a tough day for sure but then it's the start of the journey to health.....keep in touch through the day if you need a chat ,there's always someone around which is a great thing on days like this. Tonight she will have had her op and be being made very comfortable and you will have a sparkly clean house xxx Big hug from us x
Just got home, she's bounced all over the staff and then tried to sit on my lap . Thank you for your kind words it means the world to me. Right on with the cleaning starting with the car.
Oh Claire, I think we all feel emotional for you and lovely Mabel I will be thinking about you both today. Please if you have time let us know how Mabel and you are. Lots of hugs and very best wishes from us. xxxx
@Pilatelover my thoughts are with you and mabel today as you start on a new journey of recovery together following the surgery. Sending lots of hugs to you, and I'm right here to support whenever you need it xx
