Re: The appointment is made..... [quote author=Dexter link=topic=2761.msg28390#msg28390 date=1380729137] I hopewe are getting it done for his benefit and not ours...... ??? ....I'm questioning myself a bit [/quote] I would say 100% you are doing the right thing - and it's just like you to ask this question. You've done your very best with it, and are following what sounds like well thought out advice from the vet. Life with your dog is supposed to be a joy - that is what will make Dex and you and Chris happy. Constant worrying about the joyful wagging of a tail is not sensible. Of course these decisions are not without risk, but no-one can say you haven't thought this through! We have all our fingers, toes and paws crossed that it goes smoothly for you.
Re: The appointment is made..... Thanks Julie too,I know you are right and as I titled the post.....the appointment is made so roll on Monday when everything is done and we just need to help him recover Nnite everyone x
Re: The appointment is made..... Just want to echo the point that you are definitely doing the right thing. You are putting Dexter's interests first here and have all the way along. Your vet is excellent and will do the best possible job. And your after-op care will be second to none.
Re: The appointment is made..... Dear Angela and Dexter, I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you tomorrow. You will of course worry Angela and that is perfectly normal, but you are doing the right thing for your boy. I am sure he will LOVE all the fuss he is going to get on his return from his procedures. Life will soon be back to normal, minus the balls but that tail will wag double quick and you won't even notice the little bit that has gone. Dexter will always be Dexter no matter what Sleep well tonight and give Dexter an extra treat from us. Lots of love and very best wishes to you. Helen, Hattie & Charlie xxx
Re: The appointment is made..... Helen,you are super,thankyou so much,I am a bit restless ,feel so guilty settling those trusting eyes down for the night ...he has no idea what tomorrow is going to bring to him....but hopefully he knows he is cared for enough that it will only be a brief period of discomfort in an otherwise comfortable life. I have really appreciated everybodies kindness and experienced opinions. Nnite and ill.post in tomorrow xxx
Re: The appointment is made..... We all have to make decisions on our dogs' behalf. Because we love them it's so easy to feel doubt and guilt. But this decision is based on sound reasons and good vet advice, and you're not betraying his trust, Angela, so don't feel guilty about it for even a moment. Once he's all better the risk of constant tail injury will be gone. He can wag without everyone getting worried and jumping in to stop it and without the pain of splitting it open again and the risk of more serious infection. With the neutering - he seriously won't miss them and there'll be the added bonus that he'll never be liable for child support payments.
Re: The appointment is made..... Am thinking of you , all the very very best , try not to worry ( trite thing to say and I know you will do ) hugs to both of you x
Re: The appointment is made..... Ah thankyou both,days dragging today...made 2 super size lasagnes,2 quiches,burgers,brownie,raspberry and lemon slices and now just starting a roast dinner and it's still NOT time to go and collect him! He was out of sorts this morning,gave him a lead walk at 5.30,when we got in my friend was up and ready to be taken to the airport , chris put all the cases in the car last night so he wouldn't see them and maybe think it was us that was going!so there were movements going on on the house he didn't understand and then of course there was hell to pay when he realised he wasn't getting any breakfast!........full on whining! I wanted to see the vet so I let them take him away from me while I sat in reception and I could hear him barking away :-[ so I had a little :'( while I read and signed the consent form .....then I felt better because the vet came in the back door and didn't know I was there and I could hear her talking to him lovely and calming him down and he stopped shouting......for a bit Roll on 5 o'clock,I'm nipping to the shops to find something else to buy and cook ;D then I'm ringing Mum and Dad ,then it WILL be time to go and get him.chris is finishing work early to come with me because I don't think Betty and I would get him out the car......of course I will let you know and of course he will be fine,I'm such a silly billy! X
Re: The appointment is made..... Ah, it's so understandable, missing your lovely boy - fingers and paws crossed here that he is back to normal in no time. Hugs and licks, keep us posted. You sound like an amazing cook!
Re: The appointment is made..... Ah Julie,I know you hate the jingle of tags...but I've missed his little tinkle as he shadows me everywhere,going to ring vets now,I know I'm being a pain but I can't wait any longer :-[ x
Re: The appointment is made..... You have gone through the worst, it will soon be over and he will be home and tomorrow he will have forgotten about the castration and hopefully the tale will heal quickly and it will all be in the past.
Re: The appointment is made..... Well you would have thought he'd had a day out at the seaside.......could hear his claws scrabbling to get out to reception and i am happy to report that although he will be as high as a kite on painkillers there seems to be no less enthusiasm in his wags.he did the rounds of the reception to sniff and say hello to everyone then settled down for the sloooooooow drive home! And inch has been removed from the tail ,and I've been told his post op care is the same care as I have been giving it ie splint protection but now I don't need to clean or dress it like I have been doing,just give him his antibiotics and painkillers and go back in 10 days for a checkup...10 days seems a long time?is that normal Oh Experienced Ones?hes so restless but I think it's because he is so hungry....he has to wait another half an hour.....so so are we!Chris is starving because he had no lunch but I said have a biscuit because there is NO WAY we are eating in front of hungry Dex,it would choke me! His Crown Jewels look very miserable ...... :'( but not to worry,his personality,good humour and capacity for forgiveness appear intact...... Thankyou all my forum friends for helping me through my wobbles and woes today and the lead up to it,I've managed his split tail so far so I'm optimistic I can get his post op right ;D The vet did mention that he bled more than was normal for a dog having an operation?and that might have been a factor on why there was so much blood splatter when he wagged too hard ??? FYI ,I haven't vetoed the red wine whilst we are waiting for his meal time....now that would just be foolish! Xxxxxx will catch up on all of YOUR news tomorrow, Very Best Wishes and Thanks Angela and Dexter xxx
Re: The appointment is made..... Oh Angela , I really do feel for you, poor Dexter, but its all over and done now, bless his heart x Enjoy your meal and wine , he will be so much better tomorrow , hugs to you xxx
Re: The appointment is made..... Cuddles all night x http://www.flickr.com/photos/97066992@N03/10119770796/ Nnite
Re: The appointment is made..... Ah love, so glad you've all come through Hugs all round, soon be a distant memory and hopefully the end of the tall tail tale x
Re: The appointment is made..... Good night Dexter, hope you are up and about and wagging that tail happily tomorrow...
Re: The appointment is made..... Dex looks like a pro cuddler! Hope all is better tomorrow, and everything heals quickly.
