Tru Borders Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 So I brought Asher home last night at about 5. OMG the poor lil fella was not happy. Of course, I was not happy. The Vet said it was a bigger job than expected because of the size of the tooth and she said it kept breaking so they had to cut and stitch more than she thought. He was whining as soon as I picked him up from the Vet and he was way out of it because of the anaesthetic. I got him home and he was so sad and I was worried he might be in pain, although I knew deep down that he was still pretty drugged up. I slept with him the night through in the Kitchen. I was on the couch cushions at about midnight, so comfy.... by about 1am he was on the cushions!!! didnt get too much sleep cos I was so worried, but this morning he got up and had a little walk around the kitchen, ate some chicken (vet said its the best non-teeth-stickin food) and had his pain killer and antibiotics. he hasn't been to the toilet yet, but I think it will happen soon. I was such a mess last night, seeing my baby in that way. I was thinking, don't baby him, but i couldn't help myself! Sucker!!! Puggy_Puggy.... no tooth fairy..... Chicken Fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Glad he is home and doing ok... My vet has actually warned us that having the pre-molars removed is a BIG job... The roots are big and tenacious, so you actually have to open the gum (in a triangular flap above the tooth) and break the roots down to get the tooth out. Can take quite some time to do as well depending on the individual's teeth. for Asher Edited April 16, 2009 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Glad he is home and doing ok... My vet has actually warned us that having the pre-molars removed is a BIG job... The roots are big and tenacious, so you actually have to open the gum (in a triangular flap above the tooth) and break the roots down to get the tooth out. Can take quite some time to do as well depending on the individual's teeth. :p for Asher Thanks Zayda_Asher Yep, its a hard one to remove. We were lucky though, Asher has great teeth, she said if his teeth weren't in as good nik (older, tartar, unhealthy) then it would have been even harder to get out Gonna make sure we keep em in good condition. Asher, Nooki and I have just had a big morning tea which consisted of more Roast chicken.... yep, i didnt spend enough yesterday at the Vet, so now im buying $10 Chooks!!!! bank balance fading, fading, fading Where's the damn Stimulus Package???? I could have used it yesterday! He is definitely getting better as the day goes on. Makes me get better as he gets better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Puggy_Puggy.... no tooth fairy..... Chicken Fairy :p Oh that Chicken Fairy is a good one. Glad Asher is home and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Oh that Chicken Fairy is a good one.Glad Asher is home and well. HAhahaha!! Glad you liked it Puggy!! Asher is feeling so much better today! He's frisky and playful and himself...... ahhh sweet relief Thanks everyone for you support and words. Helped me through.... big sook that I am!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Where's the damn Stimulus Package???? I could have used it yesterday! Yes, I would like that right about now too, it will pay for Zayda's tooth! Glad to hear he has bounced back so quickly... hopefully Zayda will with her's too... gives me hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Yes, I would like that right about now too, it will pay for Zayda's tooth! Glad to hear he has bounced back so quickly... hopefully Zayda will with her's too... gives me hope I think the hardest part is picking them up from the Vet and having to see them out of sorts from the anaesthetic. My Vet called the next morning and told me that the Roast Chicken had a good level of Glucose in it and this would help him get out of the Anaesthetic and she was right, he perked up after that, slowly but surely(as well as being the least tooth sticking food) Chicken = Happier toothless furkid! Also Asher's Fart are super dooper nasty today!! He's not a big farter, today and yesterday.....vomit material!! Beware of the rear end!! Speaking from hindsight Zayda_Asher, I know Zayda is going to be just fine!! Im here for you when you need that shoulder!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Aw, thanks! Watching them come out of sedation is always crap... at least she copes well... my Asher is not very good with sedation drugs at all, and it's always a stress. Not sure what I will be feeding her as we are having to redo her elimination diet for allergies at the moment, so she is on a limited diet... I think we will leave her on her "safe" diet (which is venison and donkey) rather than test something else and risk her being itchy as well as sore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Well Zayda is back home now... tooth came out fine. Pre-op blood screen was perfect, so that's great too. She also had a small cyst removed, and that all went fine too. Poor thing didn't come out of the anesthetic well though, and she's doped up on pain killers... she's such a bright, bouncy dog normally, so it's sad to see her so yuck. Poor little mite is crashed out in her beanie at the moment, didn't want to eat or slurp some broth yet, so hopefully in the morning. Edited April 24, 2009 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well Zayda is back home now... tooth came out fine. Pre-op blood screen was perfect, so that's great too. She also had a small cyst removed, and that all went fine too. Poor thing didn't come out of the anesthetic well though, and she's doped up on pain killers... she's such a bright, bouncy dog normally, so it's sad to see her so yuck. Poor little mite is crashed out in her beanie at the moment, didn't want to eat or slurp some broth yet, so hopefully in the morning. Poor Zayda Good to hear she came through it all ok Z_A Thats one less thing for you to worry about. Coming out of the anaesthetic is the hardest part to bear. Believe me when I say she will be much much better in the morning... ahhh hindsight Im keeping my paws crossed for Zayda and I cant wait til she feels better in the morning These are for Zayda >>> These are for you Z_A >>> :rofl: Let us know how you both are tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 haha! Thanks, I am enjoying a glass of red now! Quick update... She just made a monumental effort and staggered down to the kitchen to eat. It was like her appetite all of a sudden caught up with her. She snapped awake, staggered down, ate (and ate well, no hassles at all), and then she stood there and cried a bit like she didn't know what to do, so I guided her back down and she flopped down and went back to sleep. Good that she's eaten. I'm sure we'll all be better in the morning, will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Awww im so happy for you guys!! Sounds like Zayda is doing great! Yay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) Here's an update on the rest of the night / morning (this is cut and paste from e-mail to my vet, with some extra explanation): At about 3:00am she woke me up retching and gagging, but she didn't actually throw up. She had another episode about an half hour to hour later and then slept through until about 7:30am. She did have a little retching / coughing this morning, but ate well (another small meal) and took all her meds without issue. Since then we have not had any retching. We didn't give her the tramadol [but she is on rymadil & antibiotics, tramadol was in case she was really bad still today and only give as needed] as, apart from the retching, she was quite sprightly this morning, no crying [she was last night], moving well and ate without appearing to be in pain. She still seems fine without, so I don't think we will have to use it. She even had a big roll around on her back this morning, and I'm sure she wouldn't have done so if it was painful or uncomfortable. The dressing [on the lump she also had removed] had crunched up on itself by this morning, so I removed the last bit that was stuck on. I'll use the other dressing so we can wash her today [water proof dressing] and relieve some of the itching [allergies have been bad this week]. She has investigated the area, and had a small lick, but was very easy to stop her. I think it may be itchy where she has been shaved. We have some normal sterile, gauze dressings, so I can use those on the wound if I need to cover it. If we need to bath her again before the stitches come out, I'll grab some water proof dressings. She hasn't gone to toilet yet, so I'm keeping an eye on that. She's taken in fluids though, as part of her meals has been venison broth [she's on venison / donkey / potato elimination diet]. I haven't seen her drink, but I'm not worried as she's been eating the broth and isn't normally a big drinker anyway. On the whole, she's still sleepy, but much more like her normal self. Edited April 25, 2009 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Awww im so happy for you guys!!Sounds like Zayda is doing great! Yay!! Thanks! How's Asher going now? How long has it been? Is he back on his normal diet now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Oh and I have pics of the op too, that they took to show me what they had to do... so if you are interested I can post them, but they're a bit gruesome if you have a weak tummy for things like that... My OH was grossed out! Oh and I got her tooth too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Oh no the night sounds a little Distressing Z_A Im so glad she is ok now.... bet it felt like ages instead of just hours. The gagging sounds odd to me...... only because Asher gagged a little the other day. It was probably 5 days after, but he never gags..... unusual, but purely coincidental to say the least! Asher didnt drink much either and he didnt go to the toilet until later on in the day. SO you say on the whole, she's sleepy but her normal self, cool! Sounds like a great recovery! Asher is doing just fine Z_A He was pretty much back to his normal self by day 2. (its been 11 days now) We fed a no chew diet for the first week. It consisted of Roast Chicken (damn spoiled dog!) only on the first day after recovery though, then after that it was mince, tuna, chunkers (meaty balls of meat ) and some diced steak. I started feeding him some dry after that week and he has been totally fine eating that. Gonna get some chicken necks this arvo and give them a go tonight. Im sure he would have probably been fine for these earlier, im just a little cautious I had a wisdom tooth out last year so im using my chewing timeline as a basis for Asher!! I would love to see the pics Z_A! I grew up in a Dairy farm so 21 years of many animals and accidents has given me a hardened tummy. Although, when it comes to people blood...... im passed out on the floor! OH wanted to keep the tooth but I didnt even think of it! Wish I had now! Again, so glad you are all ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Oh no the night sounds a little Distressing Z_A Im so glad she is ok now.... bet it felt like ages instead of just hours. The gagging sounds odd to me...... only because Asher gagged a little the other day. It was probably 5 days after, but he never gags..... unusual, but purely coincidental to say the least! Yeah, I'm pretty tired... I'm a light sleeper any way, but am in full "mum awake at the slightest noise" mode when the kids are sick: she retched the first time and I literally sat bolt upright in bed, swinging my legs over to get up and look at her as I woke up! Amazing how quick you can move when you aren't even conscious yet! They did warn us that she may cough: A mild cough may occur as a result of the anesthetic which is given through a tube into the trachea. If persistent coughing is present after two days please contact us for advice So it could've been that, or she does get a funny tummy with her allergies, and nausea when coming out of an anesthetic isn't uncommon either. So, I would say it is a big coincidence with Asher, as you would've seen it much sooner if it was related No cough or retch since eating this morning and getting her meds though, so hopefully that's it. Asher didnt drink much either and he didnt go to the toilet until later on in the day. Oh, well that is good to know SO you say on the whole, she's sleepy but her normal self, cool! Sounds like a great recovery! Yeah, and she's just come up another level of alertness: outside on her bed now with enough energy to scare off any flies that come near Still a bit wobbly on feet though, which is at the "cute" stage now Asher is doing just fine Z_A thumbsup1.gif He was pretty much back to his normal self by day 2. (its been 11 days now) Good to hear! We fed a no chew diet for the first week. Yeah, we were told 7 days, but I wasn't sure about bones, as they are harder than the kibble most dogs eat, so I'll ask when we are back for our check up. I had a wisdom tooth out last year so im using my chewing timeline as a basis for Asher!! If I did that, she'd be back on normal food already! I woke up from having all 4 out and was so hungry (hey, you wouldn't let me eat people!) I ate two rounds of sandwiches on my front teeth like a rabbit! I was eating curried peanuts in the week following Mind you, I did have my stitches start to fall out early, so I wouldn't recommend that I would love to see the pics Z_A! I grew up in a Dairy farm so 21 years of many animals and accidents has given me a hardened tummy. Although, when it comes to people blood...... im passed out on the floor! Cool... I'll put them up in another post, so anyone who is squeamish: DON'T LOOK!! I have to do all the gory stuff here - Glen takes after his dad and other people's blood makes him ill. No Drs or Vets there, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) These show the gum flap and bone / space where the tooth was removed: These are the tooth / roots: And this is the gum stitched up: A big to my wonderful vet and his team for taking such good care of Zayda! Edited July 6, 2009 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Ewww that was gross!!! The pic where you can see the roots is my fav!! Thats some serious holes!! I cant wait to feed bone again. I actually feel like I am depriving them and i've only just started feeding Barf! Couldnt get any chicken necks as I realised after driving to 3 different supermarkets that they are all closed! well, looks like Asher's gums get another day of repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hey, you asked to see them! They aren't pretty pics though hey, not her normal glamour self! lol Yeah, deep holes... no wonder it hurts hey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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