Friday, October 29, 2010

One Week later...

Folks have been asking about Whiskey. It's been a week since his surgery and although I've never been through this before I think he's doing about as expected. The first day or so he was home, He was really active. Following me around, getting out of his crate to eat and potty stops. Really all too active.

He started to complain whenever he had to move. If you've ever heard a Husky complain you never forget it. It's kinda of a whine and a whimper that eventually grows into a WOOO AWOOO WOOO moaning howl.
VERY un-nerving.

This had me catering to his every need. Bring him his meds. Bring him is food. Bring him his treats. I drew the line at potty stops. He HAS to do those for himself. This quieted him down to the point that he slept all day. (Had to check to see if he was breathing every so often). When he did have to get up ( for those mandatory potty stops) he began to complain about getting up. I knew I'd pampered him too much.

Now we're at a new stage of treatment. He 's required to do more for himself and not over do it. All in all we're both learning. He still likes to go out. Not for long walks, just the yard. Moderation is the answer. I think he's doing pretty well considering the time after Major surgery.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Whiskey Update:

Just a note on Whiskey:
He's decided he likes his crate for the night.
Is taking meds ..... as long as they are in a small peanut butter sandwich.
...Mostly sleeps ( what else has he got to do ) but does go out to go potty.
Still doesn't know it's beggin strips.
Things are getting back to normal?




Saturday, October 23, 2010

Whiskey Update:


Took Whiskey to Wisconsin Vet Referral clinic yesterday at 9:00am.
These folks made room on their schedule and got him into to surgery late morning.
He is doing well. He spent most of last night and today recovering.
They called and said he refused to try to stand. Just rolled like an alligator.
I got there at 3:30pm, when he saw me he got up and was ready to go home.
He seems to be adjusting to 3 legs although he gets tired.
Keeping him on a regular schedule of pain and antibiotic meds.
He seems to be happy to be home. I know It's good to have him here.
Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Whiskey ‘s news:



After months of tests etc "Whiskey" went in for surgery Friday.

To remove his cancerous growth and left front leg with it.

I decided he has to have every chance.

If I didn't do everything I could, I couldn't live with myself.

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.