Hunter's Limping Again

[Anne123]

Oh no!! What a difficult situation for you!! You are right to have a second opinion! Could there have been a situation during the procedure with the stemceltherapy? It sounds a bit dodgy to me.....

When Finn had an operation I bought this suit at medpet, but I am almost convinced the vet will have them too.

Suitical Recovery Suit Hond - Zwart | Bestellen

He was very comfortable in this!

 

[Boogie]

Yes, the vets provide medisuits, at a price of course. I prefer that as they know the right size.
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[MellowYellow]

Fingers crossed for your vet appointment. It must be now. I do hope something better comes out of this, to give Hunter some respite, and you some more peace of mind.

 

[Atemas]

Oh @Loraseal what a trauma for you and Hunter - hope you are getting better advice/help

 

[Loraseal]

One word... RELIEF! She basically said that the way they treated me was too blase over a serious situation.
In his stitches there was fluid due to the infection and lots of air due to the loose skin.
It was a huge palava before he let her touch him. She squeezed the air and fluid out. She can't believe they did not see that on Monday. I have cream for his shoulder. Friday is too early for stitches to be removed. She will do it Monday. Enough antibiotics to last till then. I have to try and massage near his stitches... If he let's me!
He is still distressed but now I know why
Thank you everyone for all your support.
You have no idea how much it has helped and is helping me
X

 

[SwampDonkey]

Thank goodness hope this means he will be ok now XXX

 

[Loraseal]

Oh yes no t-shirt as it was obvious stress bunny Hunter was not happy. She was also not happy with the painkillers they gave me
He is slightly better but hopefully onwards and upwards.
X

 

[HAH]

Thank goodness @Loraseal , well done for your tenacity - she sounds like she’s on the case and doing her best for Hunter. Poor boy, he’s being so brave and good to hear he’s a little better already; hopefully he’ll be feeling a lot brighter very soon xx

 

[Ashley]

I'm so glad you got another opinion! We know our dogs best and you knew he wasn't ok. Hopefully he's on the road to recovery now.

 

[Bruer]

Hope he's on the mend now

 

[snowbunny]

I'm so glad you've had some reassurance. Poor boy, and poor you.

 

[edzbird]

It's a relief just to have better insight into his discomfort. Today's vet sounds very understanding. Hopefully he will turn a corner now xx

 

[kateincornwall]

So pleased to read your post , what a massive relief for you , tomorrow is another day, and another day forwards xxxxx

 

[Selina27]

This is good news, I hope he starts to feel some relief soon if the pain killers are better. Here's hoping this is the start of his recovery now.

 

[Charlie]

What a relief Lorraine. Always best to go with your own gut feeling and seek a different opinion if you are unhappy. I hope darling Hunter starts to feel better very soon. Good for you. xxx

 

[Loraseal]

I am so missing his hello wiggles and those big brown pleading eyes when I open the fridge door.

 

[Anne123]

I am so missing his hello wiggles and those big brown pleading eyes when I open the fridge door.

Awww!!

I am glad you went to your own vet!! Upwards and onwards indeed!

 

[M.F.]

Good for you for seeking a second opinion. A good lesson that the owner knows their dog best, and knows when something is wrong. I’m so glad your vet took action.

I really am curious why opening an infected wound will make the infection worse. I’d think you’d want to get in there, let it drain, irrigate it to clean it out, and actually see what’s going on. There isn’t a chance they might’ve left in a swab? If it doesn’t get better soon, I’d be asking them to open up the wound and investigate.

Poor Hunter. And poor you. I totally empathize. When Snowie is not well, I find I can’t move from the sofa, and find myself instructing my husband on what to do. I often want to curl up and close my eyes and avoid the situation.

I hope tomorrow brings you a waggly tail.

 

[Loraseal]

No waggie tail but comfortable!

 

[Stacia]

Poor boy, you both have been through a rough time, but it does sound now as if there is a good way forward. Pleased today's vet was understanding, it must be such a relief for you.