Our Little Dante...injury :(

Our vets said they have never seen anything like this before either...and 3 different vets at the hospital looked at his x-rays to be sure they were correctly dx'ing the issue.

Jomuir, I had the same thought as you on using a little dropper to get fluids down him last night...but he was scared of the dropper (not sure why since I have used it before for his Metacam) and would turn his head away.

Three cheers for vanilla ice cream!!!!!!! :smile2: Bob picked up ice cream as soon as our corner store opened this morning and so far I have been able to get Dante to eat little tiny chunks of ice cream without yelping in pain. So, today is ice cream day...and thankfully no trip to the emergency clinic.

Again, thank-you to all for the support for our little "black bear".

Trini
 
My little Dante boy for those who PM'd asking for a picture. He is a big Pommie...good weight at 13 pounds. :smile2:
Trini
 

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What a sweet face!!!!

Thanks for posting...
and give him a hug from me...

... And an extra scoop of ice cream please! :yes:

Wish you a speedy recovery little Dante!
 
trini said:
Thanks everyone for the prayers and good thoughts for Dante. I was up with him most of the night trying to get him to at least take some fluid...he can go for a while not eating if necessary, but fluid is a must. Have only managed to get a little less than 1 tablespoon down him since he got home yesterday evening. The only time he tired to take a tiny piece of soft food he screamed...didn't expect this since he was given a heavy 24 hour pain shot which should have made him more comfy until about noon today. Depending on how today goes we may have to head to the emergency vet clinic for him to be administered fluids and more pain meds.

His "brother", our sable merle Dakota, just lies by Dante's x-pen...he is keeping watch on his little pal.

Trini
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Continuous prayers going out your way.

Note to Dakota: What a very good brother you are, keeping watch over Dante. And I bet Dante is glad you are there watching out for him.
 
Mally's Mom said:
Continuous prayers going out your way.

Note to Dakota: What a very good brother you are, keeping watch over Dante. And I bet Dante is glad you are there watching out for him.
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Denise, Dante and Dakota came into rescue as a "bonded pair" and their Mom, who sadly had to let them go due to a change in her life situation, was promised that they wouldn't be separated. Dakota is the big brother and always very concerned about "his" little Dante...it is truly a precious bond to watch.

Dakota: looking a little guilty because he has stolen Mickey's stuffed chipmunk...
 

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Your poor little guy... I can't imagine how much that must have hurt!

The vanilla ice cream is a brilliant idea. I wonder if the coldness of it feels good?

We are all pulling for a speedy and smooth recovery. He certainly is a darling little fellow - and his "big brother" is very cute, too!
 
tofu pup said:
Your poor little guy... I can't imagine how much that must have hurt!

The vanilla ice cream is a brilliant idea. I wonder if the coldness of it feels good?

We are all pulling for a speedy and smooth recovery. He certainly is a darling little fellow - and his "big brother" is very cute, too!
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Thanks, Megan. I think the cold from the ice cream does possibly help numb the pain and the ice cream slips easily through his mouth without any need to chew... which is also a big plus.

Trini
 
ghggp said:
How is our little Dante this morning?

Hoping he is doing better! :yes:
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Thanks for asking. :smile2: Dante says "hi".

Dante is on a heavy dose of Tramadol so I am not sure whether the meds are covering pain or if there is actually some progress. He still yelps if he tries to really open his mouth, but he is not crying out nearly as often as he did yesterday.

He is due for follow-up X-rays on Friday to determine if the jaw bone is moving back into the socket naturally or if surgery will be needed.

Trini
 
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