Schatzi is being discharged this afternoon, we will be happy to have her home! Now the long road to recovery begins. We were unaware, until yesterday, that she had lost use of her right hind leg as well as her left, before going into surgery on Friday. They reported yesterday that she is able to stand, albeit very brief.
Looking forward to having our little Diva home.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday Update
Schatzi was still vomiting from the morphine, she tolerates Metacam well, so they are going to switch. She ate some soft food this morning & kept it down.
What I didn't know was that she lost use of her right hind leg as well, before going into surgery. She still is knuckling on both back legs, but they hope once her catheter is out she will be more comfortable and attempt to stand again.
She is voiding and her bowels work, but the road back is going to be long.
If all goes well, she may be discharged late tomorrow. We are so ready to have her home!
What I didn't know was that she lost use of her right hind leg as well, before going into surgery. She still is knuckling on both back legs, but they hope once her catheter is out she will be more comfortable and attempt to stand again.
She is voiding and her bowels work, but the road back is going to be long.
If all goes well, she may be discharged late tomorrow. We are so ready to have her home!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
New Indoor Ramps
Our carpentry project of the day! Two indoor ramps. Now, the training begins to get the kritterkins to use them!
Don't let this pic fool you - Xena has no intention of going up the ramp! lol! Since she has never been able to get on furniture, without being lifted up, she is very unsure how to go about using the ramp.
I don't know if she will be able to use the ramps-her back end isn't really strong enough to pull her up. I hope Schatzi will gain strength and be able to use them.
I think we did an awesome job - if I must say so myself!
Don't let this pic fool you - Xena has no intention of going up the ramp! lol! Since she has never been able to get on furniture, without being lifted up, she is very unsure how to go about using the ramp.
I don't know if she will be able to use the ramps-her back end isn't really strong enough to pull her up. I hope Schatzi will gain strength and be able to use them.
I think we did an awesome job - if I must say so myself!
Schatzi & Her New Crate
Schatzi had a bit of a rough night, for some reason her temp dropped. They wrapped her in heated blankets and she is resting on a heated pad, as well. Thankfully her temp has stabilized. They suspect the pain medication is making her vomit, so they have given her something to calm her tummy & will cut back on the doseage from every four hours to every six. Hopefully, she will be stable enough to move from the ICU to the ward tomorrow.
On a bright note she stood today!!! (inject happy dance!!) She is peeing on her own!! (sung to the tune of "Flying on my Own!".) Both very positive signs.
Friends dropped by this morning & brought this amazing canvass crate! Schatzi's new recuperative digs!! Much more welcoming that a wire crate! She is going to be so comfy while she gets better!
On a bright note she stood today!!! (inject happy dance!!) She is peeing on her own!! (sung to the tune of "Flying on my Own!".) Both very positive signs.
Friends dropped by this morning & brought this amazing canvass crate! Schatzi's new recuperative digs!! Much more welcoming that a wire crate! She is going to be so comfy while she gets better!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Surgery Went Well
Schatzi is resting comfortably in ICU. Her surgery went very well, once they removed a large amount of debris, her spinal column settled right back into place.
It will be a few days of recuperation and further testing before she is discharged, so we don't expect her home much before late Monday.
It will be a few days of recuperation and further testing before she is discharged, so we don't expect her home much before late Monday.
Brief Update-Schatzi
Schatzi is currently undegoing surgery; the myelogram is completed. The surgeon reported the rupture was huge & tramatic between the L12-L13 discs & it will likely be mid afternoon before we have another update. Her urineanalysis is good, no bacteria present.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has posted, e-mailed, and telephoned, your continued thoughts, prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has posted, e-mailed, and telephoned, your continued thoughts, prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Schatzi Is Down
Schatzi's condition continued to deteriorate over the past 24 hours, so we made an emergency trip to our vet this morning, where it was quickly determined that she has gone down. She is unable to stand and has lost use of her left hind leg. The right one, at this point, is unaffected.
We just returned from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Schatzi is undergoing x-rays & further testing this evening, thankfully sedated and a bit more comfortable.. Barring any further deterioration, she will undergo the myelogram and surgery in the morning. Should things take a turn for the worse before then, she will be taken immediately into surgery. I have great faith in her surgeon, as he performed Xena's successful surgery, almost two years ago, to the month.
The attending veterinarian feels because we recognized the problem and sought immediate medical attention, Schatzi's prognosis for a full recovery is positive. Schatzi had use of her bowels and bladder functions early this morning, however had not peed since 9:00 a.m. I'm hoping she has since then been able to do so. Schatzi's attending vet student, will be calling this evening (as they do every evening) to update, etc.
We discussed aftercare at great length, 8-9 weeks full crate rest, physio therapy and massage therapy.
Today was very busy at the vet hospital - quite a few emergencies came in. One lady and her golden retriever chartered a plane & flew in from Mahone Bay, NS!! Now, that is true loyalty to your pet.
So, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
We just returned from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Schatzi is undergoing x-rays & further testing this evening, thankfully sedated and a bit more comfortable.. Barring any further deterioration, she will undergo the myelogram and surgery in the morning. Should things take a turn for the worse before then, she will be taken immediately into surgery. I have great faith in her surgeon, as he performed Xena's successful surgery, almost two years ago, to the month.
The attending veterinarian feels because we recognized the problem and sought immediate medical attention, Schatzi's prognosis for a full recovery is positive. Schatzi had use of her bowels and bladder functions early this morning, however had not peed since 9:00 a.m. I'm hoping she has since then been able to do so. Schatzi's attending vet student, will be calling this evening (as they do every evening) to update, etc.
We discussed aftercare at great length, 8-9 weeks full crate rest, physio therapy and massage therapy.
Today was very busy at the vet hospital - quite a few emergencies came in. One lady and her golden retriever chartered a plane & flew in from Mahone Bay, NS!! Now, that is true loyalty to your pet.
So, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
What a Face!!!
This is what I wake up to every morning!!
Now, who could not wake up happy to see that adorable little face?
Now, who could not wake up happy to see that adorable little face?
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Dachshund Find!
I stumbled upon this awesome ceramic dachshund statue while out browsing the stores the other day! It measure about 6" high by 9" long.
I just had to have it!
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