Dog having op

[alisont]

:'(Jed my staffies ill again, thought he was over illness after his op last year but now hes had a gammy leg and been hopping round on 3 legs for a couple of weeks thought it was arthritus.

Vet thinks it isnt arthritus but **** bad cartilidge damage - he is booked in for an x ray today and if it is what the vet thinks he will want to operate on his knee today, he might need a pin adding or a more complex op where the leg bone is broken and re set with a pin, both major ops. The other possibility is that its a tumor - he wont know til he x rays him.

Got to go to work inbetween dropping him then collect tonight - will be in a right state there but at least day will go quicker, I hope.

Really hope this is last major surgery poor Jed has to go thru.

A very stressed Alison!

[squeakypigs]

Aww poor Jed. I really do hope things go well for him today. Its probably quite good that your at work because at least you will be keeping busy. When my rabbit Daisy broke her leg, my mum and I just sat outside the vets in the car and we were so worried.

Keep us updated!! - I'll keep my fingers crossed that the op is a success!!

Ellie
TGPF Admin

[Michele]

hope he gets better soon. keep us posted

[alisont]

Well still dont really know whats going on, Jeds spent all day at the vets didnt get his xray til gone 2pm, we saw the vet at 6.30 have seen the xrays.

Vet now thinks he will not need an op - knee joint not that damaged but is very 'uneven' almost jagged round the edge of knee joint. Vet is hoping its severe arthritus and is treating him for that but he says there is something 'he doesnt like the look of' with the xray. He has warned us that it could be a tumor. If no improvment in 2 weeks then he will do a biopsy on the tissue in that area.

He spent rather too long for my liking describing treatment for cancerous growths - if it is this then its not good in this area.

So will see how he goes over the next 2 weeks.

Alison

[Hannah]

Oh, I hope everything goes ok :( My dog had surgery just a little while ago, I was really worried because he is an old dog, but everything turned out fine.

[Lucinda]

lots of good luck. I hope it's not as bad as you fear. Keep us posted.
x

[alisont]

Bit of an update on Jed - he's been to the vets tonight but its not good news, the vet says his leg is worse and crumbling - says the cartlidge and ligament is worn away and he needs a major op on it soon.

He will take 6 months to recover but be a bit better in 6-8 weeks. Vets away next week so will be week after will have to take him in. Always a worry and hope we are doing the right thing - but vet doesnt see any other options.

Alison

[Lucinda]

oh dear, I'm so sorry. I really hope it all goes well. Lots of love to you. x

[squeakypigs]

So sorry to hear that Alison. You are doing everything you can for Jed.

Let us know how the op goes. I will keep my fingers crossed!! :)

[starshine]

Oh no! Poor Jed!

Will be thinking of you both!

Kate

[Hannah]

I hope the op goes smoothly! I bet he's getting the best pre-op care there is!

[alisont]

Got to drop Jed off on the way to work for his op think it will be one stressful day..................just hope im doing the right thing? its a big op to put him thru and the aftercare is serious stuff.

Will try to report in later on.................

[Lucinda]

very best of good luck and lots of hugs. Please let us know as soon as you can. x

[alisont]

Jed has had his op which was a sucsess - a metal plate has been put in and part of the ligament had snapped so had to be removed. Jed is only just coming round now so is staying overnight so he can be checked by the vet and given pain relief. He will hopefully be coming home tomorrow.

Am glad it went well but we have been told we will have to confine him to downstairs and not allow him to climb stairs or jump on the bed etc...or sofas - very worried how we manage this as he is an active dog who wont stay still long. Will have to ask about sedation.Will be glad to see him and carefully give him a big hug tomorrow!

Alison

[Lucinda]

Oh I am pleased! You must feel so relieved. I am sure you'll mange to keep him under control. I bet he misses you tonight as much as you miss him. Roll on tomorrow when he can come home.

[kellyandpiggies]

So happy to hear it was a success! He'll want big kisses and hugs tomorrow for sure!

Happy for you both! Hugs :-*

Kelly and piggies xx

[alisont]

Yes me, mum and dad are missing him soooooo much! I hope he has had a good night, vets said to ring 11am he can **** come home lunch but im at work til 4 or 5 :( my dad might get him but otherwise will see if vets will keep him til 5 and il go with dad to collect him - much easier if 2 of us to lift him as he's 26kg :o

Be good to get Mr Jed home ;D

Then the fun of keeping him still starts (a fun few weeks ahead - alison the zombie at work!)

[michellemuffin]

so pleased op went well and he should be home today now you will have some fun lol how old is he?
I have 2 elderly dogs brothers max and charlie max has often been limping but i gave him some vitamins for dogs joints and he is fine now thank goodness he hates taking them but has them in a slice of toast every morning along with his vetzyme him and Charlie have had since puppys, then I take my vits and tablets hee hee got to do the dogs first

[squeakypigs]

Have you brought home Jed? - Is he ok?

[alisont]

Ive been able to collect Jed from the vets tonight, hes had a big op to repair the cruciate ligament on his knee joint, poor chap is on 3 legs and his bad leg is in plaster, all his beautiful fur is shaved off he does look a sad chap. But very pleased to be home, hes zonked at the mo - very spaced out on painkillers. So glad he's home ;D

[Lucinda]

excellent! Sleep will be good for him at the moment - and I bet you could so with some too! How long is the plaster on for?

[alisont]

silly me thought it was a plaster but was only a thick padded dressing ::) been to vets tonight all going well :) bandages off - neat row of stitches. Got to see the vet next Thu, then stitches out week after.

Its hard work keeping him quiet! Hes sleeping well in his crate by my bed.

Hes finally managed to do a pooh tonight having not been since Monday :o think me threatning him with a syringe of laxatives worked!

[Lucinda]

so glad things are going well!

[squeakypigs]

awww I am so pleased things are looking good. Threatening him with laxatives? lol - Poor Jed, no wonder he did a poo! :)

[claire]

So pleased that Jed is feeling better

Love
Claire
x

[alisont]

Jeds doing well, back to vets tomorrow night.

Heres a couple of pics, its less swollen/bruised now.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1403.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1409.jpg

[kellyandpiggies]

awww poor Jed, ouch!

big hug from me!

[Lucinda]

what a big scar!
LOts of love, Lucinda x

[alisont]

Jed had another check up - more antibiotics, stitches out Tues eve we hope. Vet had hoped he would be on 4 legs more not 3 more but its early days!

He seems happy enough - but not too keen on spending all night in his crate - might buy a bigger one?

Alison :)

[kellyandpiggies]

Aww, he's beautiful and he had such a big op... a big brave dog :)
Hoping the antibiotics work for him and he doesnt have much pain.. I'm sure he'll start to use his leg when the pain subsides?

Love and hugs to you both

Kelly xx

[Michele]

Sorry to hear about your doggie being poorly. Glad he is on the mend.

Michele

[gothchick1515]

Poor Jed but he is a lovely dog x

[staffie lass]

Oh Alison Jed is absolutly georgeous even with his poorly shaved leg, the staffie girls send him lots of kisses and crazy staffie tail wags to help him with his recovery. The wound looks very good for such a short time. I hope he continues to make good progress love to you all

[squeakypigs]

Jed is such a fighter - Been through so much but is looking like he is doing so well. I'm glad the op and everything was successful

[Michele]

Hi, did he have his stitches out?

[alisont]

Sorry thought id posted :-[ Jed had his staples out Tues eve - stayed really still whilst they were taken out. He seems to be walking better on it since which is positive, reckon they were uncomfy for him. Still on floor rest for 3 months possibly 6 months :o

His fur is beggining to grow again too :)

[Lucinda]

that's great. They look so sad without their fur, don't they?

[kellyandpiggies]

positive in a way then.. big hugs from me

[claire]

So pleased that Jed is feeling better

Love
Claire
x

[alisont]

Jeds doing well, the leg looks so much better, heres a few pics:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1449.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1448.jpg

standing on all fours again!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1452.jpg

From this a few weeks ago:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1409.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/alit32/IMGP1403.jpg

Alison :)

[kellyandpiggies]

aww that's great, such an improvement!

xx Kelly xx

[claire]

Great pics

So glad that Jed is on the mend, hes a lovely dog

Love

Claire
x

[staffie lass]

Oh Alison Jed looks great doesn`t he, its wonderful to see him on his feet, my staffie girls have that same toy which they absolutly love although they destroy them pretty quickly!!!!!!!! :o

[bevs]

What a handsome boy! glad he's on the mend :)

[alisont]

The vet was really pleased with Jed tonight - who was showing off running round the surgery :D he needs to carry on resting for next 2 weeks then might be able to excercise more.

He wore himself out tonight as he gets over excited at the vets!

The toy was a gift Sun - the squeak has gone but its still intact apart from a small hole - have taken out the plastic squeak bit and will sew the hole tomorrow! see how long it lasts then ::)

Alison ;D

[kellyandpiggies]

it's great to know that he has improved so much!

Bet he cant wait to get out and have a big run!

xx Mrs Player xx

[michellemuffin]

he looks so well, bless him :-*