Prayers for Beau please…

[Caro]

Sorry, didn't see the latest photo before I posted. Gosh I'm having trouble keepipng up with the long threads.

 

[RikyR]

He is so handsome, love all the photos! Great to hear that is doing so well so soon!

 

[Piper's mom]

The tradazone is one that can be an issue for MDR1 dogs. The gave Tully Gabapentin after her surgery as the only drug - she doesn't handle it (she's not MDR1) and it really doesn't give pain relief on it's own. I'm surprised they are using Amatadine and Gaba at the same time as they are both working on nerve receptors - no wonder he was doped off his brain. And no narcotic, that's what they did to Tully - Gaba is meant to work in conjunction with other drugs and is not very good on it's own. It may help in humans for nerve based pain but that's not gallbladder surgery. Cerenia is just for nausea.

Still, he seems to be pulling through really well. His eyes look a little sad though.

Yes I remember with Riley Gabapentin on its own did nothing for pain until we added in metacam.

 

[trini]

View attachment 19158 View attachment 19159 View attachment 19157 Picture of Beau this evening…
My neighbor dropped by to give Beau a cupcake!

Awww, so precious and that cupcake sure looks yummy!!! Great that Beau is past his surgery and well on the mend...big relief.
Hugs to that sweet lad, Trini

 

[Ann]

That cupcake picture is priceless, Gloria. Beau just looks like such a sweetheart. A dog you really want to cuddle. I'm so glad he's doing well!

 

[ghggp]

Well, I removed the bandage on Sunday. Wow, is that incision long!
Just wanted to share a few pictures so if anyone else needs to get this done, they know what to expect.

this shows the bruising and the bandage half off


After I removed the bandage



The poor guy was really panting very rapidly and shallowly after the removal
.

I think laying him on one side and then the other caused quite a bit of discomfort. I gave him his pain pill and he slept through the night.

I sent these pictures to the vet and she is pleased with the healing.

continuing the rehab process…

 

[Cindy]

What a good boy Beau is to let you take those pictures.....all that bruising must hurt!
It does look pretty good, but all the icky stuff is inside. I am glad the vet is pleased.

sweet dreams pretty boy.

 

[Margi]

Keep getting better, Beau!

 

[Ron Atkinson]

Beau, looks really good, your doing great so far.

 

[Sharon7]

That's a pretty serious incision, but it does look good. I wonder if the wavy appearance is because she used internal sutures? I imagine it's still tender with all that bruising. Beau is so lucky to have your tender loving care, Gloria. I'm thrilled he's doing so well.