Another obstacle…

I was hoping to bring my baby home again today.  He has been at the vet hospital since last Thursday, recovering from a stumble.  We went to visit last night and finally got him to eat some canned dogfood.  He looked great!

During my “inspection” of his incision, I noticed a section tucked in a fat roll that looked weepy and oozy.  Ugh…infection.  It was also starting to separate.  He is still draining from the drain tubes and it’s just impossible to keep that incision dry and clean.  The doctor just called and asked to keep him a few more days with antibiotics until the blood cultures come back.

I miss him.  My house isn’t right without him!  I will be going back tonight to bring him more food.  Not that I need an excuse to go spoil my baby!

Get Well Bubbs!

Author: bubbasmom14

Owner of a 9 year old boxer. Left front leg amputation on May 25, 2012 for recurrent soft tissue sarcoma.

7 thoughts on “Another obstacle…”

  1. I’m really sorry to hear Bubba has had another bump in the road. I hope the dr.’s get everything straightened very soon so you can bring home your boy. Sending positive thoughts to you and Bubba!

  2. We keep praying for Bubba to get back to the family soon! I love how you keep everyone updated on him, it’s like we actually know him.

  3. Oh those stinking bumps in the road……give him a belly rub when you go visit him tonight from me. Maybe it’s best that he is there getting pumped with antibiotics and then when you bring him home it will be smooth sailing and quick healing. Get well Bubba!!

    Suzie and Rizzo

  4. I talked to Bubba’s doctor today. He feels that Bubba is getting around great given his obstacles. The infection is the incision is nasty! Thankfully, it is only in an area the size of a quarter. He is going to have surgery again tomorrow to clean out the wound, remove the infected skin and relocate the drain tube. I trust his judgement and think this is a good plan.

    Me and Bubba had a good time tonight watching a baseball game going on next to the vet office. He had 2 cans of food and some treats…I even got some kisses; although, I think he got more 🙂

  5. I am glad he his eating….. from the can! I hope he fells better! I will see him and he will be happy again…. even more than now from all theese faces I herd of!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *