Tail Amputation

[scadawg]

Hello everyone, we adopted a male 2 yr old bully from humane shelter in march  so far everything has been good and adjusting well,  Duke has got tail pocket issues and he is having surgery Friday for removal of tail, I am not real worried about the surgery it self but more concerned with the aftercare. was wonder if any of you all who have this done could lend some advice on the after care.. cleaning pain etc..  Here is a pic of Duke.

[winwinsmom]

Congratulations on your new addition!  Duke looks like he is a hoot! 
Winston had his tail amputed many years ago (RIP sweet boy  )  and it was a piece of cake.  The next day he acted like nothing had happened.  There wasn't any aftercare (just watch it to make sure it didn't get infected) he was on antibiotics and pain meds if needed.  That was it. 
Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[scadawg]

Duke came through surgery good, but they are going to keep him overnight because he was oozing pretty bad. The vet said that his was a lot worse that he thought it was going to be, he said it was pushing on his colon. So we got to see him and he was so pitiful. Will be glad to get him home tomorrow and give him big kisses and hugs....

[khybeemaow]

Congrats on your new bully!  What a cutie and he looks like a big hunk o'love

I hope duke's recovery goes smoothly and I am sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery

[winwinsmom]

I think they kept Winston for two nights so I didn't see that part of it.    I'm glad to hear at least it is over.  Big big hugs and slobbers to Duke.   hope you will post lots and lots of pictures of Duke!

[scadawg]

Duke home from vet, and man oh man is he pitiful..  he is doing good having to keep him from wanting to spin, he doesn't like the peroxide h2o mix to help keep clean but likes the treat he gets for being a good boy... will keep posted

[khybeemaow]

Smooches to Duke  Owies for the H2O2 cleanings 

[winwinsmom]

How is duke doing now? Or should I ask....how you are doing?

[mtc]

I have a spray bottle of peroxide... Maybe that'd be easier on poor Duke's tail spot?

How's he doing now?? Big lug!

[scadawg]

update on the Dukester, he is doing fine excxcept he has popped all the stitches and had to be replaced with staples which have also been popped. the vet said that they would have to knock him out again to re stitch this time, poor think has to take a poop ya know... so we are watching and keeping it clean it there is only one place that is bad but is looking better. he has been enjoying all the babying...

[khybeemaow]

Oh geez - poor Duke and the popping stitches/staples. Hang in there both of you  Thanks for the update and big hugs to Duke.

[winwinsmom]

Aw, poor baby.  Hope he's on the road to healing.   

[scadawg]

he went back for his 10 day check up and was " released" it looks 100% better, it was just like over night and wham. Thanks everything.  Merry Chrismas from the whole gang.

[khybeemaow]

Thanks for the update. I was wondering how he was doing. Glad to hear he is doing good 

Merry Christmas to you too!