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Barnyard Buddies:  Sky's ACL Surgery Update #8 ( a good one!)  |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
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 Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 08:40:05 AM
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Alee
Give her some Pedialyte or Gatorade in her water to ward off dehydration.
& try some yogurt too. The anesthesia she had has done a number on her system; that with an ulcer too!
Poor Sky |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 07:02:08 AM
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wondering how she is today alee?
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 07:11:15 AM
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Sherry- She held down food for the first time last night. I gave her kaopectate last night before anything and then dog food for sensitive stomaches. She also got fluids forced. She has had breakfast today and so far is resting comfortably. I am really hoping this is the turning point for her!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 07:19:54 AM
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wow alee, i would be so scared if it was me. i am so attached to itty bitty. i am happy to hear food stayed down. is she able to walk on it yet? you must have to be with her all the time out side. if you post a pic that would be great. i am sending hugs to you guys. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 10:07:39 AM
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Hi Sherry- No is not walking on her leg yet. She is supposed to stay off it for 6 weeks as they have to drill into the bone for the surgery.
She seems to be holding down her breakfast so I gave her some more food. So far things are looking up today. I am going to keep up small but frequent meals for her poor abused tummy and hopefully she will be able to start to regain her strength!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 10:47:35 AM
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Alee,
I was just reading your posts on Sky's surgery. We had a dog once, Nahanni, who had to have both knees operated on (at different times, of course!). Those surgeries sure helped her! She also had some hip dysplasia and we gave her Ester C which helped that a lot.
I remember well those shaved legs (scary on a dog!) and trying to keep her calm and taking her out on a leash!!! Talk about being dragged around!!! = /
Our vet told us years ago if you have a dog who is having trouble keeping food down to give them some cooked ground beef. I can't remember if she said anything about rice or not but I usually add a bit of that, too. I had to use that combination a few months ago again when my dog, Pumpkin, had stomach problems while taking an anti-inflammatory.
I often times feel like I have four daughters: Linnea, 15, is two-legged and then there are Pumpkin (11), Kami (7), and Bella (7), all four-legged. I love them all dearly!!!
I hope Sky gets over her tummy troubles. Please continue to keep us posted!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 12:53:13 PM
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Hi Karin-
Sky has not been interested in "people food" which is odd for her but I think she was just in extreme pain in her gut as well as her leg. How ever it does seem that she has held down her food for the past 18 hours or so, which is fantastic! I am going to see if she will eat more tonight. She has almost gone through one full can of dog food which normally I do not buy and would not feed to her, but she seems to be interested in it and willing to try. I am going to see if she will eat some rice or plain oatmeal mixed in with the dog food tonight. Since she has been without food for so long I want her to have some bulk to get her intestines working again. I am thinking dog food, oatmeal and some yogurt would make a good combo.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 1:20:01 PM
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Alee,
What kind of dog is Sky? She reminds me of my Kami who is part Border Collie and Australian Shepherd.
Glad she is doing better!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 1:41:17 PM
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Karin- Sky is an Australian Shepherd mix. Possibly some border collie but most likely has some husky in her. She is double coated and normally has 6 inch long fur all over so I shave her down in the summer.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 3:27:00 PM
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oh my goodness alee. you can see in her face and how she is laying its hard for her. my heart just swooned when i saw her pic. what a sweet pretty girl. you are a great mommy for doing this for her. i am sure it cost you. glad she is keeping food down?i bet your tired working and caring for her. heres to happy days for sky soon. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 3:36:15 PM
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Hi Sherry- yes she is in a pretty touch spot, but so far she has kept her food down since last night. Almost a comlete can of dog food which after a full week of fasting is pretty awesome! :) I have some rice cooking right now and we will see if she will eat some once it cools. I might even try to tempt her with a little tuna fish. If I can get her to eat a bit I am going to see if she can handle her antibiotic. I am worried about her bone getting infected.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 08:24:55 AM
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Alee, she sure has been through alot. Poor girl. She is so lucky to have you to take care of her. I hope she is better soon.
Kris
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 07:05:00 AM
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Well Sky ate some venison and potatoes this morning- maybe only half a cup but it was more than she ate yesterday so I am very encouraged by this! She is no longer tempted by anything that has chicken in it. Good thing I have some venison and such in the freezer!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 07:37:21 AM
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what a relief to hear she is eating meat. i was afraid to check on her today. she has been SOOOO sick. is this normal sickness for the type of surgery she had? so happy she is coming along. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 10:44:15 AM
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Hi Sherry- I don’t think it is necessarily normal how sick she has been but it has been a combination of several factors. Any older dog is expected to have some issues with anesthesia. My other dog used to have seizures when she was put under. Sky was initially sick from the anesthesia and the strong medication. Then I think she was having an allergic reaction to the antacid which cause more vomiting and hives. So once we got over that it has just taken some time for her body to clear itself and we also realized the pain meds are still way too much for her system. She is going to have to be a tough girl and go through recover without the pain meds. I think they were suppressing her system too much and causing the lack of interest/appetite.
Last night she started to lick her wound which is great. She is starting to take an interest in it and this morning she went in and out several times. I will post an update this evening when I see how she is feeling. Hopefully the injectable antibiotics will arrive today as well.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 8:13:20 PM
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Oh Alee you're a wonderful dog mommy. She is so sweet but she has that look that things aren't right. I was going to suggest some chicken & rice which is what my Cairn gets when he has tummy issues but you say she's not interested in chicken so never mind. I also had a cat that the vet suggested canned pumpkin for her tummy troubles late in her life. Never got her to eat it but maybe Skye might like some? Hang in there. The six weeks will be over before you know it.
Audrey
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 06:32:04 AM
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Audrey- at this point sky is refusing everything so I don't think she will eat canned pumpkin. She normally likes bananas but will not eat them. She even turned her nose up on the venison last night that I was sure she would eat. I am sure she will eat again once she gets hungry enough but I can't help fretting over her. Poor Skydog!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 8:14:00 PM
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Sky is still eating!!! YAY!! This is day two of food and I can tell she is feeling so much better already! She wanted to play a bit today! I am so happy. Now we are just waiting for all this food to fill up her gi tract and for her to start eliminating again.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Barnyard Buddies: Sky's ACL Surgery Update #8 ( a good one!) |
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Sky's ACL Surgery Update #8 ( a good one!)
