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So happy the surgery went well, sounds like they were able to resolve the issue as able to drain the cyst. Prayers from us in So. cal.

Sophie sends a comforting tail wag!

Quick update - Emmie is walking unaided and coming home now!!!

WOOOO HOOOOO!!!! That is awesome news!!!

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posted by Dalkeith
Quick update - Emmie is walking unaided and coming home now!!!

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AHH! I am soooo happy about this you have NO IDEA!!

yay Emmett! So glad to hear this, hoping for good news tomorrow!

Happy update!

Emmie is HOME!

Walking unaided and happy to see me and Tonks. Still looks very sore and sad - does scream in pain or anticipation of pain if he moves his neck suddenly, but he is currently sleeping on his favourite bed beside Tonks. He has a dermal pain relief patch that will slowly release pain relief medication through his skin for 3 days. He's also on anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and has some additional pain relief medication if needed.

He is shaved up quite a bit and will have stitches taken out in 2 weeks. The specialist is happy with how the surgery went, but said to expect a pretty rough recovery period for the next few days before he starts to pick up again due to the swelling on his spinal cord.

Anyway - on to some pics!


On the morning of his surgery - just before he was admitted:



Visiting Emmie in hospital a few hours after his surgery:







First time walking post-op! The nurses sent me this pic first thing this morning - I almost cried with happiness to see him walking unaided!



Coming home!



Resting at home with Tonks




Sorry for the large images!

Best thing I have heard all day. By the way I am Guiding Senjis too, tend to post under both. Whoohoo celebration time that he did good, suirely makes outcome look much more positive!

It's great to see pictures of him! He looks groggy, but probably so much more relaxed now that he's home with you and Tonks!

I cannot wait to see the continued updates!!

Oops, double post.

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Last edited by Treestand Kennel on 8/11/2015 2:07:05 AM

What a beautiful dog. He looks so happy to be home. I'm delighted to see the progress your sweet pup has made!

Oh darling Emmett! This makes me so very happy!!! Sending love and prayers for an easy recovery.

Excellent news! Keep up the good work Emmie, you'll soon feel better again.

So happy that his surgery went well. I hope his recovery is not too traumatic, and he has plenty of good pain meds.

Awesome! Paws crossed for a speedy recovery!

Update on Emmie

His new nickname is 'Zipper head' :P





He has been in a fair amount of pain for the past few days so we have increased all of his pain meds in the hope that we can help him feel more comfortable. The issue is we're not sure if the pain is like a pinched nerve - which is really hard to relieve them of pain from as its quite a severe pain.

He was walking quite well for the first 24 post op (obviously walking very slowly and gingerly) but was walking with normal function of his legs. But the last few days have been more of a struggle. He will scream in pain for several seconds until he moves into a different position. It's absolutely heartbreaking listening to him. Half the issue is him anticipating the pain ... so he will often stand in the one spot near his bed and contemplate getting on his bed for ages (last night he did this for 1 hour!). If I try to encourage him to move he gets worried and then will start screaming.

Its been very difficult for everyone Poor Tonks is a bit freaked out - as he doesn't know why Emmie is screaming and he doesn't understand why Emmie won't play with him

My housemate took Tonks to the offleash park today whilst I was at work with Emmie so he (Tonks) could have some fun running offleash with 5 other dogs

I'm looking forward to the day that Emmie can run free at the dog park without pain and be happy again

Thank you all for your continued support xxx

And yes - his clip is VERY wonky, LOL!!! :P

(They clipped extra bits on the side for his transdermal pain relief patch, and I had asked them to avoid clipping the hair off his ridge, LOL :P

Poor little guy!! When the scar heals up will he be pain-free? Or do you not know that at this point?

Oh poor baby Emmett AKA Zip. His incision looks really good. So sorry to hear he is hurting so badly. We are sending our prayers and love.

I am so sorry to hear he is having a rough go of things. I hope this passes quickly! How wonderful of your friends to take Tonks!

Sure hope things improve soon. This is so hard to deal with for you both. My thoughts are with you.