More on Brock
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turpsJust want to update on Brock.
He hasn't had a stroke. When they got him to the vets they found a huge cyst in his neck. The vet drained a little then he had to be left there to have the rest cleaned out. That was this morning, and my mam phoned after she came home without him. As he's so old there was a possibility that he wouldn't wake up from the anesthetic. Those two hours waiting were long ones I have to admit.
He did wake up and is home now. They've left this three inch slit into the cyst to let it completely drain over the weekend, so he's an open wound on his neck. His whole face is swollen still, his gums are still hanging down but at least he's alive.
He's on antibiotics, and goes back to the vets on Monday. If the cyst is gone that's great. If it's not he needs a serious operation that the vet has warned will probably kill him. But he's got a chance, that's all I care about.
When I went up he brought his chew rope over, so he wants to play and he's eaten a load of chicken for the first time in days. I don't want to get my hopes up, but that has to be a good sign.
Thank you all for the replies to my post this morning. It helps to know people are rooting for him. I owe every one of you a huge hug. *hugs you all*
He hasn't had a stroke. When they got him to the vets they found a huge cyst in his neck. The vet drained a little then he had to be left there to have the rest cleaned out. That was this morning, and my mam phoned after she came home without him. As he's so old there was a possibility that he wouldn't wake up from the anesthetic. Those two hours waiting were long ones I have to admit.
He did wake up and is home now. They've left this three inch slit into the cyst to let it completely drain over the weekend, so he's an open wound on his neck. His whole face is swollen still, his gums are still hanging down but at least he's alive.
He's on antibiotics, and goes back to the vets on Monday. If the cyst is gone that's great. If it's not he needs a serious operation that the vet has warned will probably kill him. But he's got a chance, that's all I care about.
When I went up he brought his chew rope over, so he wants to play and he's eaten a load of chicken for the first time in days. I don't want to get my hopes up, but that has to be a good sign.
Thank you all for the replies to my post this morning. It helps to know people are rooting for him. I owe every one of you a huge hug. *hugs you all*
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Date: 2003-07-26 11:40 am (UTC)It’s great that he wants to play and that his appetite is good—I think that’s a very good sign!
You said this in your earlier post:
I know he's only a dog but he's a *special* dog.
And I just wanted to say that he’s more than “only a dog” – he’s part of the family. You don’t have to apologize for loving him and being concerned for his health. Anyone who lives with dogs and cats understands exactly how you feel!
*hugs*
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Date: 2003-07-26 12:14 pm (UTC)*hugs*
Amen to that - my cats are my babies. And am glad to hear Brock is doing better - his appetite and playfulness are good signs. *smile*
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Date: 2003-07-27 08:59 am (UTC)Thank you! I know some people don't get how much you can love an animal. You're either an animal person or not. He is part of the family, a very important one. The support I've had since posting about him has blown me away. It's great that so many people understand and care.
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Date: 2003-07-26 12:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-27 04:45 am (UTC)Thank you.