Teddy's New Adventures

[spydrluvr]

Just talked with Teddy's vet & surgery was a complete success. Said out of hundreds she's done, he had in the top 5 of the flattest patellas she's ever seen, so she did have to cut a groove in his bone to give his ligament a place to rest without so easily popping out of place. Said he just started lifting his lil head. I'm sad I can't be there right now, but I'll be heading his way at 2:30.

GREAT NEWS: SHE GAVE HIM THE GREEN LIGHT TO MAKE THE BAR-B-Q & MAGGIE VALLEY EVENTS!

This would not be possible without all of your support. SPYDERLOVERS ROCK!!!

WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! way to go teddy!!!!:yes::yes: dave, so glad to hear that teddy did well, you must be relieved. thanks for the update.:congrats: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs::yes::yes::yes:

 

[dancogan]

Oh yes!!! :yes: :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:hyea:hyea:hyea::yes:

I'm sure this has been a long day for both of you. Really thrilled to hear the good news!

 

[CyncySpyder]

Roller Coaster

:yikes:I was SO not emotionally prepared for this:yikes:

This is the 1st time in TEDDYS young life of 3 years that I've seen him in his present condition, & it's just tearing my heart out right now.

I'm sorry, more later...

 

[DynamoBT]

Dogs don't think about themselves in the same way we do about ourselves. If you treat Teddy "normally" I'm telling you that he will take all of this in stride. Don't act like anything is wrong. He will perceive things the way you make them seem to him. If you are happy to see him and just act like all is fine, then Teddy will be fine too.

Hugs for you today and in the days to come. I've been through surgery with dogs I've had. No, it's not easy. But, dogs are WAY more resilient than we give them credit for!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Dogs don't think about themselves in the same way we do about ourselves. If you treat Teddy "normally" I'm telling you that he will take all of this in stride. Don't act like anything is wrong. He will perceive things the way you make them seem to him. If you are happy to see him and just act like all is fine, then Teddy will be fine too.

Hugs for you today and in the days to come. I've been through surgery with dogs I've had. No, it's not easy. But, dogs are WAY more resilient than we give them credit for!

:agree:

 

[NancysToy]

Dogs don't think about themselves in the same way we do about ourselves. If you treat Teddy "normally" I'm telling you that he will take all of this in stride. Don't act like anything is wrong. He will perceive things the way you make them seem to him. If you are happy to see him and just act like all is fine, then Teddy will be fine too.

:agree: He will reflect your mood. Buck up buddy, sounds like he came through with flying colors! You should be smiling that things went so well. Sob into your pillow to relieve the emotions, but keep that smile on your face and that lilt in your voice when you're with the little guy.

We're so happy to hear the good news!

 

[Marker]

I am so happy that Teddy's surgery was a success and looking forward to meeting you and Teddy in the future. :clap:

 

[stevedfive]

That's great news Dave. We are so happy for you two. :2thumbs:

I have to agree with some of the follks here. Teddy is the coolest dog I have NEVER had the pleasure to meet. We hope to have the pleasure of meeting you both some day.
:clap:

 

[SpydermanCT]

Just talked with Teddy's vet & surgery was a complete success. Said out of hundreds she's done, he had in the top 5 of the flattest patellas she's ever seen, so she did have to cut a groove in his bone to give his ligament a place to rest without so easily popping out of place. Said he just started lifting his lil head. I'm sad I can't be there right now, but I'll be heading his way at 2:30.

GREAT NEWS: SHE GAVE HIM THE GREEN LIGHT TO MAKE THE BAR-B-Q & MAGGIE VALLEY EVENTS!

This would not be possible without all of your support. SPYDERLOVERS ROCK!!!

This is what we wanted to hear, it's great news. The recovery period will be tougher for you than Teddy. He will be ready to rock before you want him to but be sure to keep him in check until things heal up. hyea::yes:hyea::yes::yes:hyea::yes:hyea:I'm excited for you ! !

 

[CyncySpyder]

6/11/11* Review of the day of surgery

Thanks for all the advice, guys. Im do'n my best, its just hard when he cant even help himself & he gives me that look of confusion with pain in his eyes.

Ive taken him out twice now, he just stands there on 3 legs, wont even try to move the fixed one. He tried to pee just standing there without aiming, and if I didn't help him, he would'a whizzed on himself :yikes:

Pool lil guy. I know this is only temporary, and Im trying to act as if nothing is wrong or different, but his pain meds pretty much keep him knocked out, which is a good thing for right now.

I planned on taking the car to the vet, but hadn't driven it in over a month, so the battery is dead, so we Spyder'd to the Vet

We use Banfield the Pet Hospital at Pets Mart

Teddy be'n a Trooper on the scale

The Tedster all Caged Up pre-surgery- had to give him his sqeaker

This is when I picked him up from surgerypps:

 

[CyncySpyder]

& here's pics from today

:firstplace:SpYderLovers are the BEST :firstplace:
:bowdown:THANK YOU ALL!!!:bowdown:
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[CyncySpyder]

I deleted the Garmin 665 from the 4sale Thread

:bowdown:Thanks to all the SpyderLovers Forum Community Members who unselfishly donated to Teddy's surgery fund, we no longer have to sell the Garmin GPS to pay for his surgery :bowdown:

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!! I will do my best to nurse the Tedster back to his Crazy SpYderLoving Self so that we can get out there and start sharing new Adventures to help keep all his fans entertained:yes:

Right now, its just one day at a time :thumbup:

 

[StriperKing]

Glad to hear all is good! :2thumbs:

 

[SnoWhite]

:2thumbs:I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TRIP & KEEP US UPDATED ON HOW IT GOES :2thumbs:

WOW.....great news about Teddy....so glad to hear he did so well. And its ok to baby him a little, after all, he IS your baby. Hope he feels up to traveling to the BBQ and Maggie Valley, I so want to meet you and Teddy and give him a big hug from TN. Keep us posted on his improvements.:clap:

 

[Spyder Cat]

Look what happens when I get busy at work and miss a couple of days checking in ?!?!

So glad to hear the good report on the Tedster.
And how wonderful that the Spyderlovers family came to the rescue to help with the expenses! WOW!!! :firstplace:

:clap: :2thumbs: :clap: :2thumbs: :clap:

 

[Marker]

:bowdown:Thanks to all the SpyderLovers Forum Community Members who unselfishly donated to Teddy's surgery fund, we no longer have to sell the Garmin GPS to pay for his surgery :bowdown:

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!! I will do my best to nurse the Tedster back to his Crazy SpYderLoving Self so that we can get out there and start sharing new Adventures to help keep all his fans entertained:yes:

Right now, its just one day at a time :thumbup:

Teddy will heal one day at a time and we will all be thinking of him everyday :thumbup:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Teddy's Good to GO Camping!!!

Originally, Teddy & I had planned on taking our Moto-Mate Camper & sharing a campsite with Deb (dltang) & Draboo and a few others, but then Teddy ended up needing surgery, so we had to cancel

Well, his surgery was a success:yes: tho recovery is going to be a slow, tedius process ray: His vet has given us the green light :bowdown:to make the trip to the Bar-B-Q & Maggie Valley Owners Event:yes:

:2thumbseb said she still has the large camping site, so we are still good to go for camping :2thumbs:

We've already experienced the AWESOME GENEROSITY of the SpYderLovers Community :firstplace: 1st hand:bowdown: and am proud to be a part of it ourselves. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible & to say "Thanks" in person.

:firstplace:SpYderLovers ROCK!!!:firstplace:
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[CyncySpyder]

Teddy's not eating or drinking

Ok, surgery was Friday & since then, he hasn't eaten or drank or #2 yet either. He's gone #1 twice now, but that's it. I'm probably over-reacting, but we're headed back to the vet to see what they think. I'm just worried with all his meds, and nothing in him stomach, that he might end up getting dehydrated or worse. I even used one of the sirenges they gave me for his liquid medicine to put water in his mouth, but we're talking a couple CC's at best. He just wont drink or eat on his own :gaah: so we're off for some professional advice:helpsmilie:

Update y'all later ray:

 

[GloryRyders]

Linda and I will be praying for Teddy's complete recoveryray: Keep us posted on how the Mo-Gangs mascot is doing!:chat:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Intravenous fluid injection

Ok, we're back from the vet & she decided it best to go ahead & give him an intravenous fluid injection under his skin:yikes: When they brought him back out, he had a HUGE hunchback :yikes: that freaked me out at 1st. They said gravity would help work it's way down as his body starts absorbing the fluids as well. Which, now that we're home, I've witnessed it go from one BIG blob in the center of his back to two smaller blobs, one on each side :shocked:

They also prescribed this prescription can food that any animal will eat, unless they are in dire straits. And sure enough, he lapped it right up.:thumbup: So for now, he's off his special diet & it's just anything I can get him to eat.

So, for now, he's eating & drinking:2thumbs: As soon as we got home, he went over to the pile of laundry, crawed his way up, and plopped down on top & crashed Guess he's had enough of being poked & prodded for one daypps: