Today’s Emmett’s surgery. And – sigh – his brother Lucas will be keeping him company until his surgery later today.
Emmett’s surgery was scheduled two weeks ago. I took him in because he was having some skin/rash issues, and a little red bump on his thorax had changed into a much bigger purple bump. The vet is doing a wide excision in case it’s a mast cell tumor.
Already I was a mess.
Then, early last week, John mentioned that it looked like Lucas snagged his dew claw. It was inflamed, so we got it cleaned up, assumed it was from wrestling with Molly or running through the obstacles in our backyard jungle, and then… I sort of forgot about it.
Until Thursday night. We were sitting outside. It was beautiful weather, so we were grilling while the dogs ran around. John asked if I had checked Lukey’s dew claw. I hadn’t. He hadn’t. Suffice to say, I feel awful.
Whatever it is, it’s not a cut or tear. First thing Friday I called the vet and got him in to see the new vet at the practice that afternoon. He stuck a needle in it, and the needle filled with blood. He said he was hoping to see some pus or cyst material, so he did a second needle. Blood again and a tiny bit of fluid. Long story short: He recommended removing it ASAP because it could be, among other possibilities, a melanoma, which can be malignant. It’s coming from his nail bed, so he may end up losing his whole dew claw in the surgery today. (Incidentally, it was Lucas’ best vet visit ever. He was way more relaxed and behaved perfectly. I’ll write about our new strategies another time.)
So, both my big boys are in surgery today. Wahhhh.
I’m a nervous wreck, and the next couple weeks of two dogs with sutures is going to be a bit of a challenge.
Think happy thoughts for my guys! I’ll update Facebook later today with the results.
Awww, I can’t imagine having two in surgery on the same day. Sending you special thoughts 🙂
Sending good thoughts to you all. And big kisses from Cady!
Try to stay calm and very positive. I will be sending you very good thoughts for two of my three favorite boys.
It will be alright. I can relate to your level of anxiety. My big boy is going through his second round of heart worm tx. I was a wreck too, but the amazing thing is that dogs do often are a lot braver than their owners.
Poor boys. Praying for them (and you!)
I’ll be keeping them in my thoughts.
Oh my gosh…deep breathes…..it will be ok….when Rom had his face injury 🙁 he had a cone. The Puggles did not like the cone and Rom was still only a Puppy. As in a very playful puppy that didn’t understand his Puggle brothers were afraid of him! We ended up getting sedatives for all 3 dogs for a few days…it was the only way to control all the play!
Oh no! Poor guys and poor you! We’re thinking about all of you and sending good wishes and brindle kisses your way.
Ack! Surgeries of any type are nerve wracking, and with the big C hanging over your head I can only imagine how more stressed you are with two on the same day!
Mom Kim here – I have no idea what I’d do if the Beaglebratz both ended up in surgery at the same time – how awful for you. Sending happy and healing thoughts and prayers to all of you. Shiloh’n Diva Shasta are gonna send some Beagle aroooooos and POTP to Emmett and Lucas.
Oh, I’m so sorry! I would be a wreck, too, and I’m sure you’re extra-sensitive about things that might be cancer.
Sending many hugs your way and best wishes.
Prayers and good thoughts Guaranteed for successful surgeries and reports AND for Cooper to handle being the big boy who is a good help to his big brothers!
I would be freaking out, too! I’m sure everything will be just fine, but I’ll definitely be thinking about y’all.
Wishing the best.
So sorry to hear it! Wishing you all the best. I’m not on FB, so I’ll be checking back here for updates. Thinking happy thoughts for the boys.
Oh gosh Maggie!! I am sending good, positive thoughts your way. I remember how excruciating it was when Sampson was in surgery barely two weeks ago.
Oof. Good luck, lady! Hang in there… I wish all of you all the best outcomes. Hugs and belly rubs to you all.
Maggie, I’m sorry that you have to being going through this, I’ve been there too often these last few years. I think the helpless worry is the worst part of it. I hope you find something to take your mind off the dread treadmill (dreadmill?) today!
Oh my! Thinking of you all! Please update soon.
Oh Maggie, I can’t believe I missed this. Hopefully by now your boys are home and resting peacefully. Running over to check Facebook to see if there are updates there. :hugs: to you and the pups.
Hope it all goes well.
hoping they both get through this and have a speedy recovery. Sneding positive thoughts