merledogs Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I tied off the lump on her back leg last night to see if it would drop off and when I came home this evening it had disappeared I can't find the thing either, I expect it's been eaten I hope that it's not going to do any harm to whoever has eaten it. Her leg looks much more comfortable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 That sounds good! (not the eating of said lump tho! ) Just remembered that one of my neighbours' dog, Mahoney, lived with a lump, the size of a football, round his neck for years. It was an inoperable lump but it hardly appeared to cause him any grief up till the day he died of old age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 How is Miss Milly Merle doing Alex? I think of you both every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 The wound where the lump came off is smelling a bit stinky, so we are off to vets this afternoon at 3.40 to get some antibiotics. Apart from that, she is still fairly lively, but I am taking each day as it comes at the moment as the lump on her neck is now so big I can't fit it in my hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 It's good to hear that she is still feeling lively I suppose that all you can do really is take each day as it comes, but keep in mind what Billy said about Mahoney a couple of posts back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 For you and Millie Please remember to look after your self too, I know only too well how tiring and draining it can be caring for a dog with cancer, it's all too easy to forget you need some tlc too from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 for you and Milly,glad that she is still feeling ok in herself x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Saw another vet today that we hadn't seen before. She suggested an operation to stitch up Milly's back leg (before she had looked at Milly's notes). I said that I was very reluctant to put her through a GA, given her condition and also because I don't want her going through the rigmarole of going into the vets, having the op then coming out, which she finds stressful anyway. So we have antibiotics and some big dressing pads to try, but she said for the first few days, put Milly's buster collar on and let the wound heal. Fat chance of me doing that, she hates the buster collar I am going to pop to the charity shop and see what I can get her in the way of toddler clothes which will cover her back leg - maybe an ickle pair of trousers with the end taped round her ankle on that leg, so it doesn't ride up. A woman in the waiting room suggested that I put her in the waggiest tail class at the fun day a week Saturday Said woman had three children with her, the two older ones (about 7 or 8ish at a guess) were very polite and asked if they could stroke her. I said they could, as she looked comfortable enough with them, so they gently stroked her while she wriggled, but when the youngest child came towards her she started to look uncomfortable so the mum told the kids to stop. It was nice to meet such well behaved children, such a sensible dog-centric mum and I was very proud of Milly cos usually she's very scared of kids of any age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 millie. I would think a pair of toddlers cotton pijama bottoms would work, with elasticated bottoms. quick and easy to clean and dry too. Matalan and Asda do cheap packs of toddlers stuff in packs of 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Glad to hear that Milly has been eating better and that she is still running about and enjoying life to her satisfaction to you Alex - please remember to take care of yourself as well Edited October 30, 2009 by rufus the wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 A woman in the waiting room suggested that I put her in the waggiest tail class at the fun day a week Saturday Said woman had three children with her, the two older ones (about 7 or 8ish at a guess) were very polite and asked if they could stroke her. I said they could, as she looked comfortable enough with them, so they gently stroked her while she wriggled, but when the youngest child came towards her she started to look uncomfortable so the mum told the kids to stop. It was nice to meet such well behaved children, such a sensible dog-centric mum and I was very proud of Milly cos usually she's very scared of kids of any age Milly :wub: Continuing to send Reiki and I know others are too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Still thinking of your gorgeous girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 still thinking good thoughts for my fave fugees dog give her a gentle on the nose from me please Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Milly :wub: One of my very favourite girls on the Refuge. You keep enjoying life as much as you can little one :) And a big for her devoted mum, who gives Milly the life she so deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 How is Milly doing Alex? Is her leg looking any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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