Since he is now hydrated, do you have any infant ibuprofen?
Since he is now hydrated, do you have any infant ibuprofen?
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Thanks for helping the little one!
Just curious how is he this morning ?
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Okay yesterday was rough. Daughter had surgery which ended up taking a lot longer than we expected, longer recovery,and just oh lord.
Vet can see him Thurs.
He is doing somewhat better...
Moving everywhere and alert. Seems very depressed. He covers his head with everything. He is pooping well...pee is another story. It was free flowing when he arrived, but became dribble dribble yesterday. I think swelling was a factor. He is getting baytril and metcam right now. As well as wound care. I am also giving daily baths which he loves. It relaxes him.
Today swelling is down and pee is able to flow when I express it. So I do this every few hours. He is eating formula and drinking water. He refuses solids. He is still quite small. On afraid he was still in the best with mom. He moved around until he is snuggled with the stuffie. His eye is completely whites out. He opens it a little, however I think it is a loss.
The vet may suggest euthi.....can't say it, due to blind, paralysis from mid tummy down, hard time peeing, skull injury????
Xavier is strong and wants to survive. He just has a rough road.
I will update Thursday or sooner if I can. Between my 11 overwinter, 3 adults, and Xavier 3 children, daughter who just had surgery, and the dog who is getting ready for surgery tomorrow....I am running on fumes...
Whew, sounds like you have your plate full!! I am pulling for this little guy - he has fought so hard and I just hope he has the strength to pull through and heal. I admire your devotion to all in your care. I'm sure it can get exhausting sometimes, but what a blessing you are to all of those sweet little squees, your dog, and your family!! Here's praying for your strength and endurance as you pour out your life to help others.
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POOR LITTLE GUY...I HOPE HE CONTINUES TO IMPROVE...PRAYING FOR THIS ONE
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Have some faith in that eye. Stuart's eye had a really bad corneal tear and was completely white and bulging. I thought it was a goner, just over two months later he has been released and he has only a fainy cloudy spot in the outer corner, and seemed to retain full vision. I would suggest keeping him in a dim to dark low light area, or a dark hiding place for his bed. I am sure we all know how photosensitive our own eye injuries are. I treated Stuart's eye with Neo Poly Bac left over from one of the dogs 4 times a day. Stuart was not able to blink due to paralysis, so it also help keep things moist.