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Jolly Rodgers
May 26, 2006 at 15:22
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May 25 - Miracle
I just got back from visiting Miracle at the vet. He is looking so much happier! Not at all like Monday or Tuesday.
The vet said they're still doing the wet-to-dry bandages but hope to put a regular bandage on tomorrow. She said the wound on the outside of his leg looks really good - healthy pink healing tissue and the big one under his arm is 75% healthy with no new infection.
She said he tries to be good and they do as much as he can tolerate at a time, but that they did sedate him for today's bandage changes. But also that he's happier, less grumpy and snappy. But who could blame him with the pain he's been in.
I sat on the floor and chatted with him. It was hard to get pictures because he wanted in my lap :-) I fed him a couple tiny bits of a biscuit and he took them politely and looked for more. I left him with a Nylabone and a talking ball.
They hope to be able to do surgery to close up the big wounds on Tuesday or Wednesday. The vet feels really good about his chances, said the absolute worse case is that he could lose that leg if the nerve damage is too great. But that we need to give him at least a month to see how it goes. He's managing OK on 3 legs now anyway.
He's a nice little dog. Interested in me, friends with all the staff at the vet - they assured me they're spoiling him as much as possible. He's very happy to be alive even though he's got a lot of recovery ahead of him.
He'll have a quiet weekend with the holiday to sleep and heal. I'll check up on him again on Tuesday.
Lisa **************************
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Jolly Rodgers
May 26, 2006 at 15:23
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CORRECTiON May *26* - Miracle update
Sorry, wrong date. This is today's update! Darlene and Jolly
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Casey
May 26, 2006 at 16:20
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
I've been thinking about Miracle and I'm glad to hear he is coming along well. hugs, Theo xox
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john / irene Maxwell
May 26, 2006 at 17:13
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
We are so pleased he is doing so well
john / irene Maxwell
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Petey and the Wigglebutts
May 26, 2006 at 18:02
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
What a wonderful update...he has the will to live. Thanks!!!!
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Jodi, Logan & Katie
May 26, 2006 at 19:04
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
Glad that a miracle seems to be taking place.
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Bailey
May 26, 2006 at 19:44
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
Such good news, glad to hear it.
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Mary, Kelsey and Furby
May 26, 2006 at 22:00
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
he certainly is a miracle.. keep it up friend, we love you.... we are pulling for you too....
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Janie, Chip, Mulli,& Clover
May 27, 2006 at 19:27
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Re: May 25 - Miracle
Glad to hear Miracle is mending. I did send CP a donation to help with expenses. I know they will be many. Hugs coming for this wee one...
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