ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 10:28 AM |
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And she was sooo good! I asked if she wanted to take them out and had her lay on her back. I put her leash on but had only my two hands to do everything so I just put the end of the leash under my leg. Just enough restraint that she knew I had it on her. She laid still and for any of you who have had stitches you know that it stings and pulls the skin as they are pulled out. She looked a little worried but held really still. I gave her a minute between each stitch to look at what I was doing and even smell the stitches after I took each one out so she would understand. I was as gentle as humanly possible but I know it hurt! She did beautifully and the area seems to be holding just fine. All pink healthy skin underneath! Maybe that will help her be less itchy. Last night was horrible! I literally had to sleep with her in my arms to keep her from licking. I woke up literally covered in dog hair! Yuk... But YAY! That's another hurdle we've managed to hop this week.  |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 05/09/2007 10:30 AM |
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| I'm glad she's feelin better!! you took 'em out yourself?? |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Paul
Feisty
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| 05/09/2007 10:33 AM |
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Oh, that made me feel better today, just knowing that those itchy stitches are gone from her, and she is healing nicely! I always take the stitches out of my girls after a spay....but that's usually only about 4 stitches. Good Job Ladyfern! |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 10:48 AM |
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| Morning! yep, I took them out myself and wondered if I should even attempt it with no one else at home but Shiloh and I have pretty darned good communication skills these days it seems. I just asked her if she wanted them out and told her it would help her not to itch so much and she was pretty still. She's such a good girl! Yeah Paul, makes me feel better too. And there's no doubt that she feels better. She's not twitching and flinching and changing positions every 3 seconds. She has so much road rash on her inner pelvis area that the stitches would poke into the raw places everytime she closed her legs. At least that part is over with now! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 10:50 AM |
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| Spolied monster! As soon as I was done she stood up and went directly to my coffee cup and helped herself as if to say, I deserve it! (Now we all know dogs don't drink coffee!) |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 05/09/2007 10:54 AM |
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| Awww. I'm glad Shiloh was such a good girl for you I'm sure having the stiches out feels much better. I'm glad she's continuing to improve |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 10:57 AM |
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| Thanks, me too! Soon we'll be able to play like normal. Funny how kids and dogs keep a person feeling young. I've felt blah the entire time she has been down. We've been so limited in what we can do! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/09/2007 11:05 AM |
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| What a good girl she is! She sounds a lot like my Mayfly, holding still but looking at everything I'm doing to her (she's had allergic reactions and irritated stitches from spaying). |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 11:06 AM |
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| She sounds so well behaved. She just wants to help you help her. That is absolutely fantastic. I'm glad to hear her stitches successfully got removed and that she is one step closer to being healed. I bet she can't wait to be up and running as well. |
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Colleen
Flickr account:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7797281@N05/ |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 11:09 AM |
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| I know we've all said it tons of times before but we are so very fortunate to have these little individuals in our lives! What a special gift we all share, huh? Smiles |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 05/09/2007 11:46 AM |
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| I'm sure Shiloh is relieved to have them gone! Is her little belly looking better now? |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/09/2007 12:11 PM |
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| It sure is Pam. Still awfully sore but better daily! We are definitely on the mend |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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Teddy's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 05/11/2007 10:58 AM |
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| I used to have a min pin the LOVED coffee. He would drink it right down. Teddy loves orange soda, and coke. I think he like the bubbles on his tongue. |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 05/11/2007 11:27 AM |
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So glad shes doing better..
I also took Sassy's stitches out after her spay... |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 05/11/2007 11:46 AM |
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| How is our girl Shiloh today? |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/11/2007 12:18 PM |
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| She's doing really well. Belly is more normal pink color than red... I worked on the fences yesterday and she has an area that is a "safe zone" that encircles the house so she can roam around without a lead. She seemed a little apprehensive to be out there alone at first but she has been going in and out on her own all morning. (Means the doors stay open because she can't jump up and bang on the door to demand "IN" as per usual! But that's ok. Thanks for asking! Ok, I need to be nosy I guess. What's the matter with PamWh? I hear you are under the weather? I hope you feel better real soon! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 05/11/2007 12:22 PM |
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| I had a little stomach virus or something yesterday. I feel better today. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 05/11/2007 12:28 PM |
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| Oh, yuk... I'm glad you are on the mend. I hate tummy troubles! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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