Meeshka is a Collie/Husky mix, approx 12 years old. Four or five years ago, she started growing lipoma tumors. The first was in her armpit, which would have hindered her movement and so we had that removed. No problem. The next year, a tumor started sprouting between her toes and we had that one removed too. Unfortunately it came back. Twice. Now this second time, it just kept growing and growing. Limpomas were sprouting on hemotomas which were getting infected. It was disgusting. Finally the vet said all they could do was amputate it. If there was anything we could have done to save her leg, I would have done it. So this morning I dropped her off bright ‘n early at the clinic, then picked her up in the afternoon just as a snowstorm hit town. Well, the vet carried her into the vehicle but obviously he couldn’t come home with us! So our first obstacle was getting Meeshka out of the van. Instead of laying on the floor, she had crawled upon the bench and we (ok me) was quite terrified of hurting her. We couldn’t coax her off the bench, so panicking, I called the vet and begged a tech to come help us (They’re only a quarter mile away). They said everyone was leaving early to escape the snowstorm but they’d give me more painkillers. I ran all the way to the clinic and the tech must have decided I REALLY needed help so we drove back. After shooting Meeshka with painkillers, we got her off the bench and onto a sleeping bag which was lifted into the house. I stayed with her until she fell asleep. When she woke up, I decided to take her on a potty walk. Getting to the door was very eventful. She had to rest every couple hops– and so did I. Becoming a human sling is making my back sore! So we got outside and flopped around in the snow for about a minute before calling it a lost cause and hopping back inside. About 10 feet in, Meeshka decided that was enough walking. She laid down and refused to move for a couple hours. 2-3 hours after laying down, she finally drank water. Mom and I decided she’d be more comfortable in the living room, so we coaxed her down the hall and into our living room. Meeshka managed to flop on her bad (amputated) side and started howling, which was an awful noise–especially since everyone was sleeping. Somehow she righted herself, but now I’m so upset I’m shaking. I’ve come close to crying but haven’t yet. X’s and O’s to our wonderful vets and vet techs.
Oh dear. What a time you had today. With a day like yours I’d be crying until tomorrow.
Sorry about the need Meeshka’s surgery (and wow, being sent home the same day! Catie stayed at the vet hospital for three days/two nights).
And, oh!, I bet that hurt landing on her amputated side. The day after Catie came home she got accidentally rammed into the door jamb by her brother Riley as they crowded at the doorway to greet unexpected visitors – I know exactly what that howling sounds like. Just remembering that awful noise makes me shudder. Poor Meeshka! And poor you, whose nerves are already stretched to breaking.
Sending many, many healing wishes and that the rest of Meeshka’s recovery period is uneventful.
Thanks, today will definitely be better. 🙂
Poor Meeshka! I know what you’re feeling. It is SO hard to watch and try to watch every step they are taking. We have a two story house, and moved our bedroom into our dining room. We just couldn’t leave our Maggie sleeping alone, as she could not use the stairs for quite some time. Two months later, she was running up and down the stairs. So I have to now have to block her from running too fast. Dogs are amazing, you’ll soon see.
She’s also 12, turning 13 in July. She’s come a long way, and is doing great. Your baby will do the same. It will take awhile to get over this hump, but will be worth it. Make sure to rest plenty, which I know is hard to do at times, and give her lots of petting and attention.
Wishing you the best for a full recovery!
Kathy, Maggie’s mom
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