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FurPaw wrote:
They didn't send him home with an Eliz. collar - said he was
unlikely to loosen the sutures, especially since he has no
dew-claws. What do you all think about that? There are no signs
of him pawing at the eye yet, but he's still pretty zonked.

Of all of the dogs I've had an all of the surgeries they've
had I've never had a problem with a dog messing with
sutures. It happens, obviously, but I tend to think your
vet will have a good sense about that.

I'm glad he's home and doing well.
--
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Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

"FurPaw" wrote in message
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Terri wrote:

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

Oppie's home, minus an eye, somewhat disoriented, but otherwise
seemingly ok. The vet said the surgery went well.

So glad to hear that! Continued good wishes for a speedy recovery.

Kathy

On 2008-08-11 19:10:43 -0400, FurPaw said:

Oppie's home, minus an eye, somewhat disoriented, but otherwise
seemingly ok. The vet said the surgery went well. So we're just
keeping an eye on him (so to speak), letting him sleep it off.

Continued uneventful, speedy recovery.

"FurPaw" wrote in message
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Terri wrote:

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

Oppie's home, minus an eye, somewhat disoriented, but otherwise seemingly
ok. The vet said the surgery went well. So we're just keeping an eye on
him (so to speak), letting him sleep it off.

They didn't send him home with an Eliz. collar - said he was unlikely to
loosen the sutures, especially since he has no dew-claws. What do you all
think about that? There are no signs of him pawing at the eye yet, but
he's still pretty zonked.

Thanks (everyone!) for your concern and good wishes.

FurPaw


Glad to hear he is home and all went well. I don't know about the need for
the collar. I'd just watch him closely and if he seems to be having
problems with it, call the vet back. Like Karla said, my dogs usually rub
their faces/eyes with the sides of their paws.


best,

td

Terri said in part...
I just logged on to see if you have posted an update. I have been
thinking of him all day.
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Ditto that....I am glad Oppie is home and on the mend. I hope he makes a
speedy recovery. I am sending healing vibes his way...


Be Free.....Judy

"FurPaw" wrote in message
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Terri wrote:

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

Oppie's home, minus an eye, ....snip
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Glad things went well. Thanks for the update. I'd say just watch him. Not
much help, huh!

Sue and Atty