Our collie lucky is having an operation

[Welshanne]

as I speak. she was starved from 9pm last night and I had given her a bath in readiness during the afternoon. today I washed all her bedding, dried and aired it all ready for her return.
She had an infection of the womb and has been on a course of antibiotics first to clear up the infection.
Now the Vet receptionist has just rung to say they have found a lump on one of her mammary glands and needed permission to remove it as it bumps up the final heftybill that much more.
I of course had to say go ahead, she needs every chance of more life even though she is a large dog and ten yrs old. We could still have her a few more years.
I am going around like a scalded cat working to keep busy until I get the phone call to go and pick her up.
Two pics of her two favourite positions!

 

[Billie Faye]

She is a cutie!
Healing thoughts headed her way!
When I was young, I had a Cocker Spaniel that was named Lucky! He was my best bud!

 

[Birdiemarie]

Ann, saying prayers for Lucky. She is a beautiful girl. I hope she does well.

 

[Archiesmom]

Awww, what a cute dog! She's 10 years young, and still has many years of joy to bring you and your family I am sure

 

[WingedVictory]

Give her a big hug from us..

gary

 

[Ranyart]

What a sweet looking pup (she sure doesn't look ten years old). I'm sure she'll be fine. Best wishes.

 

[Juhi882]

she is such a cutie..!
i'll keep u both in my prayers....

 

[Gen120]

AWW, I hope that Lucky feels better soon! She is a cutie!

 

[Beatriz Cazeneuve]

The infection must have been pyometra which can be fatal and that's one of the reasons I spay all my dogs regardless of how old they are because, even if they are no longer fertile, the spaying will eliminate the risk of this dreaded and terribly painful disease as well as diminishing the chances of them getting mammary gland tumors.

I know you are worried but she should be just fine. At the rescue, we've had a number of dogs that had to have the emergency hysterectomy as well as lots and lots of mammary gland tumors removed and they recuperate very well from both surgeries. As a matter of fact, I once had a little old maltese (8 lbs) I rescued from Katrina that had 18 tumors removed as well as getting spayed AND having a HUGE bag of pus and blood hanging from her behind (the product of an anal gland that got infected and had not been treated for years) also excised. They had to remove all her mammary glands on both sides of her belly as well as the skin between them and sew her back together from her chest to her vagina. The skin was so tight they had to use rubber tubing to thread it together so it would not split from the stitches. And she was walking around, eating, drinking, pooping and wagging her tail within 48 hours!

 

[Welshanne]

I have just kept that busy, met myself coming back so to speak!
All the top coat of gloss paint has been applied to the skirting boards, two door frames, window sill and one radiator.
I had previously washed the walls and paintwork down in readiness for the job I just hate and kept putting it off! Now it is all done, only have to wait for the paint to dry.
Needless to say, even though the other two dogs were kept well out of it they have managed to get grey paint on their coats at some point! Must not say too much as I have noticed i have some in my hair!
We should have a phone call to pick Lucky up by about 4pm this afternoon so not too much longer to wait. It is pouring with rain now and blowing in from the sea, will be so pleased to have her home in the warm and the dry and she can start healing.
One big problem is going to be getting her in the car, she has to be lifted in bodily, no need to lift her out though as she will just jump for it once home! They are far from stupid arent they? Thank you for your good wishes. My fingers are crossed it is all over now bar the shouting as they say.

 

[itzmered]

I will keep her in my prayers Ann.

 

[lamagdalena]

I send you positive energy and prayers for her complete recovery!! 10 years is not old at all!! She still God willing has many years to enjoy with you yet!!

 

[southerninak]

She looks so cute . Is she a border collie? good luck ,good wishes coming your way.

 

[Hoosierparrotmom]

Aw, Hugs and prayers!!

 

[BraveheartDogs]

I have just kept that busy, met myself coming back so to speak!
All the top coat of gloss paint has been applied to the skirting boards, two door frames, window sill and one radiator.
I had previously washed the walls and paintwork down in readiness for the job I just hate and kept putting it off! Now it is all done, only have to wait for the paint to dry.
Needless to say, even though the other two dogs were kept well out of it they have managed to get grey paint on their coats at some point! Must not say too much as I have noticed i have some in my hair!
We should have a phone call to pick Lucky up by about 4pm this afternoon so not too much longer to wait. It is pouring with rain now and blowing in from the sea, will be so pleased to have her home in the warm and the dry and she can start healing.
One big problem is going to be getting her in the car, she has to be lifted in bodily, no need to lift her out though as she will just jump for it once home! They are far from stupid arent they? Thank you for your good wishes. My fingers are crossed it is all over now bar the shouting as they say.

I'm thinking of you both

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

She is a pretty girl!! Good thoughts coming your way and hoping all goes well

 

[Welshanne]

Tonight i am very sad and trying hard not to be hopping mad. We rang the Vet's as they had not contacted us as planned. After being kept on the phone waiting an age, I was told she was ready to be collected.
It was pouring with rain and we headed on the ten minute journey through our Town's traffic rush hour.
A very young female vet took me into a consulting room and told me she had found a mass on Lucky's one ovary. She had removed the mammary lump and the large ovarian mass should be sent for histology to see if it was cancerous or benign. Having to bare in mind the colosal bill I already faced, I said what would the result of this test prove? Worse case scinario Lucky does not have long to live, best she could heal and have a few more years. So we go back on Thursday for them to check her wound over. Then to have the stitches out.
She is wearing a huge plastic collar to keep her from pulling out her stitches, and licking her wounds.
In the old days I would have had a phone call with lucky on the table and asked did I want them to proceed or put her down. Today I would have wanted her put down, as I know what is in front of her, and it is not good.
We used to have the choice for our pets, but apparently not anymore. I will keep her as comfortable as I can for as long as I can, but in the end it will all come to the same thing. I think I can start feeling mad now.

 

[birdman78]

I'm so sorry for you and Lucky. Your both in my thoughts

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

I'm sorry Ann. Keep your hopes up until the results come. It might be nothing and no use in worrying until you have a definite and true answer.

 

[saroj12]

I hope it's benign and you can have another good five years with her!!!