- Location
- South Wales
Yes, this. And you have an international squad of cheerleaders for Team Carbon here. You are world-beaters.
The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire
- Thread starter Emily_Babbelhund
- Start date
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
Good that you now have people who are on your side and listening to you. I hope things can start to go in the right direction for you both soon. Much love from Cassie and myself xx
- Location
- Close to Devon/Somerset border
I've never seen you back off from anything @Emily_Babbelhund so I also have absolute confidence you'll do everything to get Carbon back on track. Hugs from me and Molls 
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- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Heavens, Carbon should not have lost blood, what the devil did they do to him. My vet just left a small hole before the penis and I don't remember any bleeding whatsoever. Hope all works out well, dear boy and dear you x
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Thank you all again for sending so many positive vibes our way. The good news is that Carbon seems so much more himself today: lots of happy waggy tail and bouncing like a kangaroo before meals. His pain has either faded significantly or the good drugs are doing their work.
The trip to the clinic this afternoon seemed like a complete waste except for the fact that it made me walk back and forth to my car for the second time today. It's nearly an hour round trip walk from my apartment to the garage where my car lives now and I really need the exercise. So...yay?!
Otherwise it was kind of a wash. The vet at the clinic insisted that Carbon was totally fine and that the operation absolutely didn't need to be reversed. His blood loss is "normal" and so are his blood levels. This was the same information that had my regular vet saying he most likely needed surgery in the next two days. I'm completely confused but must admit that as I don't trust the clinic anymore, I'm in my regular vet's camp on this one. On the other hand, Carbon is clearly doing better than he was yesterday, so...?
We didn't finish the appointment at the clinic until 6pm, so his regular vet (Dr Patzak) was gone for the day by then. I will discuss this all with her again first thing tomorrow morning.
The clinic did confirm that the stones were made of xanthine crystals, so we also need to get a plan together to tackle that. For now I'm feeding lots of protein (fish/eggs) and low purine veggies and fruits with sweet potato. I figure he needs extra calories to heal and build himself up again. No objections from Carbon over the more frequent meals.
Oh and remember the pants that I fitted out for him at Dr. Patzak's request? He pooped in them on the way back from Dr. Patzak's office this morning. He'd already had two BM's but yeah...just squatted and pooped in his classy black ladies bikini briefs, in front of the castle no less. That's my boy!
The trip to the clinic this afternoon seemed like a complete waste except for the fact that it made me walk back and forth to my car for the second time today. It's nearly an hour round trip walk from my apartment to the garage where my car lives now and I really need the exercise. So...yay?!
Otherwise it was kind of a wash. The vet at the clinic insisted that Carbon was totally fine and that the operation absolutely didn't need to be reversed. His blood loss is "normal" and so are his blood levels. This was the same information that had my regular vet saying he most likely needed surgery in the next two days. I'm completely confused but must admit that as I don't trust the clinic anymore, I'm in my regular vet's camp on this one. On the other hand, Carbon is clearly doing better than he was yesterday, so...?
We didn't finish the appointment at the clinic until 6pm, so his regular vet (Dr Patzak) was gone for the day by then. I will discuss this all with her again first thing tomorrow morning.
The clinic did confirm that the stones were made of xanthine crystals, so we also need to get a plan together to tackle that. For now I'm feeding lots of protein (fish/eggs) and low purine veggies and fruits with sweet potato. I figure he needs extra calories to heal and build himself up again. No objections from Carbon over the more frequent meals.
Oh and remember the pants that I fitted out for him at Dr. Patzak's request? He pooped in them on the way back from Dr. Patzak's office this morning. He'd already had two BM's but yeah...just squatted and pooped in his classy black ladies bikini briefs, in front of the castle no less. That's my boy!
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Carbon has a 5" or so incision along the top/tip of his penis where they went into the bladder and then the incision at the base of his penis for the new urination opening is about 6", including 1-2" for the actual opening. Lots of bleeding out of the incision at the base, none at all for the bladder incision. The new urination opening is nasty but it does look better today, for which I'm grateful.
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Nothing like that at all. Perhaps they were trying to clear the blocked urethra? Sounds quite barbaric
- Location
- East Sussex
It must be so difficult to know whose advice to follow. Very glad that Carbon is more himself again.
Lisa
Moderator
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Gosh what an ordeal. Glad that Carbón has some bounce back. I’m sure he’s loving the extra meals. Are you still thinking he should have another surgery? Or are you waiting to see what the Doc says tomorrow? It does all sound quite confusing.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
So glad Carbon is looking happier but I'm sorry for the worry Emily
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
I find I’m holding my breath as I read your posts @Emily_Babbelhund - all such a worry (mixed messages) BUT I am pleased Carbon has got some of his old bounce back and is enjoying his food 
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
It is VERY confusing. This morning is he doing swimmingly, however. He had zoomies before breakfast and our wee walk got extended to a whole walk around the old town just because he wanted to keep going. I can't see putting him through another op at this point but we will see what his vet (Dr Patzak) says.
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
Wonderful news that dear Carbon is feeling perkier this morning
Here's hoping you get some clarity on the way forward today Emily xx
Here's hoping you get some clarity on the way forward today Emily xx
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Better news this morning to hear that Carbon is feeling much perkier, must be a relief to you . Hoping that your Vet can put your mind at ease this morning , what a horrible time its been for both of you xx
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Just talked to Carbon's regular vet, Dr. Patzak. She feels a bit better about the situation since the clinic has said he's doing normally after the original op, however she still wants to monitor him closely. He gets a reprieve today, but we'll go back in for another check tomorrow morning.
For my part, I'm rather relieved we get a day off. I can catch up with work and not have to schlep back and forth to my car. There are many lovely things about living in the old town, but the half hour walk to my car from my front door is not one of them. Yet another of many reasons to miss Cornwall!
For my part, I'm rather relieved we get a day off. I can catch up with work and not have to schlep back and forth to my car. There are many lovely things about living in the old town, but the half hour walk to my car from my front door is not one of them. Yet another of many reasons to miss Cornwall!