Miss Cruella is back home - with far more stitches than I had imagined!
The lump on the back of her head appeared to be pea-sized, but there was much more hiding under the skin. Look at this incision.
The biopsies, ultrasounds, and x-rays taken today appeared to show no sign of any other cancer in Cruella’s body. We are still waiting on some blood work results, and she will be going to UT for a follow up appointment in the coming days. They will do a more powerful ultrasound just to make sure that there are no traces of cancer that were not detected by her regular doctor.
Cruella is whining a bit, but all in all, she appears to be doing well. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!
November 13th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
So glad she is doing ok…that incision looks really painful. Guess they have lidocaine for doggies…so they numbed her up real good. Hugs to the puppies!! (and you)
November 13th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Glad the both of you are doing okay. That’s a wicked looking incision! Wishing good rest to you both.
November 13th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
YAY! i just wanna give cruella tons of puppy hugs! i’m so happy to hear the good news.
boy, those are some MONGO stitches. and they did the surgery really fast!!
i hope you’re feeling better, too :):) keep us posted!
November 13th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Whew - I am soooooo glad that she is doing ok Tish - what a scary day for both of you. We have been praying and thinking about you since we saw your Twitter post.
I had stitches like that when I got attacked by that nasty dog a couple of years ago, there were two strips of them from hip to hip. Mum got a great tip for getting those stitched places healed real fast - it’s called Traumeel ointment.
It’s a homeopathic ointment that heals and slightly numbs at the same time. Mum used an entire tube on me as I healed up, and it kept a lot of the hurt and itching away. It is a miracle cream and she still uses it on me for sore muscles after agility and anytime I get a scratch or cut pad. Our vets around here swear by it and so do we.
We are giving you big cyber hugs, my friend. And continuing our prayers…
November 13th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
I’m glad that she’s doing ok. I hope you both are doing good, I know how it is when you’re dog is sick, you feel bad too. Glad things are looking up.
November 14th, 2007 at 3:01 am
Aw, she’s such a beautiful dog. I’m glad she’s OK.
As for the Soup Spoon award, I picked a winner but can’t announce who it is until I get the award graphic sorted. It should be later tonight as I left my laptop at my boyfriend’s house and the program with the template is on it :$
November 14th, 2007 at 10:43 am
awww poor cruella! hope that both of you are doin’ okay!
November 14th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
~Tish~ I am sorry I haven’t been by in awhile…I didn’t realize Cruella was sick again… sending you both lots of hugs and prayers…
Take care and keep us updated.
November 14th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Duke, our great dane/boxer x had a tumor about the size of a golf ball come up very quickly on his side. We had it removed, but the scar is about 7 inches across. Dogs are such troopers… so stoic. I made him wear my t-shirts so he wouldn’t lick the incision. It was either that or the cone and a 10 year old great dane mutt does not do cones! That would be undignified.
Wishing your puppy a speedy recovery!
November 14th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Poor dog, although this news does sound hopeful
I know what it’s like to have an animal you love with some health issues. Hugs for Cruella.
November 15th, 2007 at 2:52 am
I just couldn’t forget the day when the veterinary called up to inform that our puppy couldn’t make it on a surgery…:( It was just so sad… Really glad to hear that Cruella is recovering.
November 15th, 2007 at 2:53 am
Glad to hear your pup is doing okay after the surgery. She is very lucky to have you to care for her! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep posting pics of her - she is a beauty!
November 16th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Every time I come to this page and see that big honkin’ pic of Cruella starting at me, it makes me laugh. I really want to put a word balloon over her head saying, “Tish better sleep with one eye open tonight…” or something. Heh. I almost don’t want you to update the site, ’cause then you’re bumping poor Cru down the page.
Hope she’s feeling lots better!a
November 16th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
I am so happy she is home and she is safe… I love my dogs as if they were my flesh, I can understand how you feel about her…
Tish keep your smile and your positive outlook you are her best friend…
Hugs and Love
Judy
November 17th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Hey Tish,
Oh Lord…poor Cruella! But I am glad she’s being brave :).
The same thing happened to my dog a few years ago…it’s a terrible thing to go through (both for us and the dog) *tender face*.
I am sure she will be fine, and I will be sending good vibes towards you and her :).
Meanswhile, you have been awarded:
http://maxcouti.blogspot.com/2007/11/winning-attittude-true-blue-friend-in.html
Cheers and have a blessed weekend!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
That is a wicked looking incision.The poor thing. I’m glad to hear she’s doing well though.
November 18th, 2007 at 11:51 am
A little message from me, wishing Cruella a sppedy recovery. I do hope things go well for her. She looks like a wonderful friend. I hope you are well too
November 20th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Well bless her heart!