Bailey having his first op tomorrow...

alexander · 09-10-2012, 12:53 PM

Our poor bailey is going in for his first operation tomorrow to cure his limp/elbow dysplasia. We want him fixed but its sad to see the little fella charging around today, knowing tomorrow he will be in a fair bit of pain

We really hoped it was Pano, but he has been limping about for 5-6 weeks now, and having seen 4 vets, then the specialist, we feel we are doing the right thing (though, not for my bank account

) Will post again with (positive, we hope) results. But 6 weeks on the lead will not please our rabbit/duck/pigeon/pig chasing little basset!

Barney'spal · 09-10-2012, 01:14 PM

What a cutie Bailey is...thoughts and prayers are with him...keep us posted.

3kbasset · 09-10-2012, 02:08 PM

what a dear....will keep looking for an update

OliveOyl1919 · 09-10-2012, 02:28 PM

Bailey is so handsome! Hope all goes well. O's surgery went well, so I have faith in Bailey's going smoothly, too

loopylou · 09-10-2012, 02:53 PM

Good luck for tomorrow Bailey, we're thinking of ya

Hope the op goes well and the recovery isn't too painful. If it works it'll all be worth it.

Healing drool and belly rubz being flung in preparation.

-SAN. · 09-10-2012, 07:50 PM

He's beautiful! He'll hurt for a little while after the surgery, but then his pain is done, and the worry will be over. Give him a good cuddle for me.

Princess Buttercup · 09-11-2012, 11:31 AM

Don't underestimate the healing powers of cheese & peanut butter. Fingers crossed he's resting up for better days of pulling on the leash, jumping (on the counters), & basset 500ing (through family game night).

Benson · 09-11-2012, 02:07 PM

Good luck, wishing you a speedy recovery.

alexander · 09-11-2012, 02:31 PM

Well he is home. He is sleeping at the moment, but occasionally wakes up and crys so loudly, its horrible. The specialist xray him before, and said that the ulna bone was 5mm shorter than the other bone, which seems massive considering the length of his little bones. He had an xray after too and the vet said that the bone had moved up already, and was really pleased with the results already.
We now have him bandaged for one week, and short 5 min lead walks 3 times a day for 6-8 weeks.
I have a feeling we are in for a rough week with him, but hope he improves quickly, because he is looking very very sorry for himself at the mo. All very sad.

alexander · 09-11-2012, 02:32 PM

Oh, thanks for all the kind words, means a lot.

09-10-2012, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
alexander Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	Bailey having his first op tomorrow... Our poor bailey is going in for his first operation tomorrow to cure his limp/elbow dysplasia. We want him fixed but its sad to see the little fella charging around today, knowing tomorrow he will be in a fair bit of pain We really hoped it was Pano, but he has been limping about for 5-6 weeks now, and having seen 4 vets, then the specialist, we feel we are doing the right thing (though, not for my bank account) Will post again with (positive, we hope) results. But 6 weeks on the lead will not please our rabbit/duck/pigeon/pig chasing little basset! Last edited by alexander; 09-10-2012 at 12:55 PM.

09-10-2012, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 1,149	What a cutie Bailey is...thoughts and prayers are with him...keep us posted. __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

09-10-2012, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
OliveOyl1919 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 552	Bailey is so handsome! Hope all goes well. O's surgery went well, so I have faith in Bailey's going smoothly, too __________________ Sincerely, The Slave...err, Mama of Olive Oyl/Olive Ball/Olive Noodle/Punkin/Diddle/Whinyface Olive a Martini - Shaken, Not Stirred

09-10-2012, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
-SAN. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 826	He's beautiful! He'll hurt for a little while after the surgery, but then his pain is done, and the worry will be over. Give him a good cuddle for me. __________________ So, is it voice? Or just the face that captures me, and haunts me so. Or, am I meant to never know? -San.

09-10-2012, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
3kbasset Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 759	what a dear....will keep looking for an update

09-10-2012, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
loopylou Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 790	Good luck for tomorrow Bailey, we're thinking of ya Hope the op goes well and the recovery isn't too painful. If it works it'll all be worth it. Healing drool and belly rubz being flung in preparation.

09-11-2012, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Princess Buttercup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Don't underestimate the healing powers of cheese & peanut butter. Fingers crossed he's resting up for better days of pulling on the leash, jumping (on the counters), & basset 500ing (through family game night).

09-11-2012, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Benson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WSM, UK Posts: 377	Good luck, wishing you a speedy recovery.

09-11-2012, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
alexander Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	Well he is home. He is sleeping at the moment, but occasionally wakes up and crys so loudly, its horrible. The specialist xray him before, and said that the ulna bone was 5mm shorter than the other bone, which seems massive considering the length of his little bones. He had an xray after too and the vet said that the bone had moved up already, and was really pleased with the results already. We now have him bandaged for one week, and short 5 min lead walks 3 times a day for 6-8 weeks. I have a feeling we are in for a rough week with him, but hope he improves quickly, because he is looking very very sorry for himself at the mo. All very sad.

09-11-2012, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
alexander Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	Oh, thanks for all the kind words, means a lot.

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