Hunter's Limping Again

[Atemas]

Feeling a little down today.

Not at all surprised @Loraseal - hope the day sees a big improvement

 

[MellowYellow]

Ah, be kind to yourself, you are doing the very best you can in a difficult situation. We're all behind you xx

 

[Stacia]

@Loraseal, it is possible that the psycho behaviour could be due to the pain killers.

 

[Beanwood]

I was thinking the same as @Jelinga, some of the meds can really make dogs feel weirded out. Really feel for you and hoping you get a waggy tail soon x

 

[Emily]

I have been keeping up to date with thread and each time, hoping to hear that he's turned the corner. I'm off to bed now and hoping for good news in the morning xx

 

[Anne123]

Did you get a good night sleep? How is Hunter? Is he still improving?

 

[Atemas]

Wondering how Hunter (and you) is today @Loraseal?

 

[Loraseal]

Slightly better but no waggy tail still. Also very psycho I am afraid. I took him off the strong pain killers as his breathing is short and that is a known side-effect. I bought a comfy cone which is better for him. His has a bad wound on his shoulder where he was shaven and in the night he has scratched it against the wallIts is bleeding now and he continues to scratch it.
I have put a T shirt on him and a cold compress....but it was a real big fight to get it on.
Any help with ideas to stop him scratching his shoulder?
So I am taking him to my "go-to" vet for a second opinion as the stitches are still bleeding and he is very very stressed. I feel miserable.....

 

[Charlie]

Oh Lorraine this is such an uphill struggle for you but you are doing a fantastic job of care for Hunter. I can't think of anything else apart from the cone and T shirt to stop the scratching other than distracting methods, maybe a good long lasting chew or some frozen kongs? The stitches really shouldn't have been bleeding this long. Good luck at the vet. Keep going. xxx

 

[Stacia]

I am sorry @Loraseal, it is a worrying time for you. I hope your 'go to vet' will have some answers. I think he will feel better after stopping those painkillers, is he on steroids as this can make you psycho? The tea shirt will probably help stop the scratching, if not, could the vet prescribed some cream to rub on which will stop the itch, though I suppose you must be careful of the wound. What time are you seeing the vet? Do let us know the outcome. I do feel deeply for you.

 

[Leanne]

I’m really surprised they aren’t opening the stitches to see what’s going on - the wound should have sealed by now surely?

How long did it take last time?

 

[Loraseal]

They won't open the stitches because of his infection as it could lead to more infection!! That can actually cause more problems. Well that is what she says!
I hopefully have an appointment after lunch with my other vet as it is only a 5min car ride(he cannot walk the 10 mins) instead of 45 mins to the specialist. Goto vet is ringing me back as she wants to try and talk to the specialist......
Tomorrow is bank holiday here so I need it sorted out!

 

[Loraseal]

Last time took only 2 days and no psycho behavior! The stitches were also internal.
Just want to curl up in a corner and cry...

 

[Charlie]

xxx

 

[kateincornwall]

Oh Lorraine , I could weep for you , this is just awful for you both , so very sorry xxxxxxx

 

[MellowYellow]

This is very hard on you both. Poor you and poor Hunter.

 

[jazzmynn]

 

[Selina27]

Just want to curl up in a corner and cry...

Oh Lorraine this so incredibly hard for you, I'm so sorry, I'm close to tears for you both.

How I wish I could help you. xxxx

Perhaps the vet could supply a medivest T-shirt.

 

[Joy]

Im so sorry. I do hope you get some proper help from one of the vets today.

 

[Loraseal]

1615 is my appointment with my other vet...I want a second opinion on his stitches . Other vet has not rang back! I rang over 2 hours ago. Dosed him with Novocam. Had to take t-shirt off as he weed all over it.... Going for a quick nap next to him. He seems settled.