Fatty Tumor Surgery Report/ Dasher.

Tracy Kemmer · Apr 30, 2008

Hello to all of you Sheltie Nation Forumer's :wink2:

Dasher is home today and he didn't even have to stay the night at the hospital.
He is doing very well today. Last night he was a little out of it but with my nursing skills and my love for him we did fine. The incision is quite large with looks like about 15 sutures. I have the instructions to follow(no problem).
It was NOT Cancer.
My Vet was so wonderful and he knows I have some experience with assistance in the Veterinary Field so Dasher was in good hands at home.
I want to thank you for all of your good wishes for Dasher. I am sure GOD heard all of us and that really helped too.
Dasher says" THANK YOU TOO". HE IS RIGHT HERE BY MY SIDE BARKING LIKE A LITTLE GOON. Yep back to normal.
Last night he was pretty out of it from the anesthesia. Moving around but really kept me on my toes watching him. He is on an antibotic and pain medication and I put a hot compress on the area once to twice a day.
Thanks again.
Tracy & Dasher. :wink2:

sylvia · Apr 30, 2008

Great news

So glad to hear that all is well Dasher, just remember to take it easy for a least a couple of day's.
your sheltie pals sends lots of woofs and BOL.
:wink2:

tehluhlah · Apr 30, 2008

Glad to hear the good news!!

elaine2004 · Apr 30, 2008

Great news Tracy. :smile2:

I'm glad Dasher did well and there was no cancer. Always appreciate the good news. Sheltie hugs to Dasher. :lol:

Calliesmom · Apr 30, 2008

Ditto on the good news :smile2:

Ann · Apr 30, 2008

SO happy to hear this, Tracy! Lots of extra Sheltie pats for Dasher. :biggrin2:

Watch those stitches...does he have one of those fun-filled Elizabethan collars? That's what they sent my girl home with when they took the tumor off her leg. We had a great time trying to keep that on for 10 days...not! :rolleyes2:

Tracy Kemmer · May 2, 2008

Back to you ANN,

Yep, He has the "E" collar. I am home with him so I don't put it on him unless I can't be watching him. So far he has been so good. Not licking the incision a bit.
If it looks like he wants to, I'll say "NO LICK" and he stops quickly. So funny but he minds wonderfully.
I call it his NEW collar and he actually likes it. Something special to him.
He is a real trooper. As all Shelties are. I love them so much. Dasher is my second. Laddie went to the Rainbow Bridge many years ago.::sadsmile:

Chris · May 4, 2008

I'm so glad to hear Dasher is recovering well. Everybody please remember to say thanks to St. Francis!!!!