Month: October 2017

one more day

The stitches are due to come out finally tomorrow night.  She is on the 24 hr countdown!  I am taking her back to the Vet who did her amputation to take the stitches out and say our final goodbye.  I like that we can go for a night time appointment because it is easier for me to take her after work.  Wish us luck that all goes well.  Ruby has had enough medical issues and just wants to be her dog self again.  Just one more day!

Ruby with the eyes that sparkle

I caught Ruby licking her wound twice now today.   I only take the cone off briefly for her to eat and sometimes give her a break from it.  She took advantage of my kindness and now she has to leave it on.  A few more days is not too long, after having come so far now.  Will she finally be able to grow her hair back without it needing to be shaved for surgeries?!  That will be nice to see her with all of her coat grown out again.  She didn’t rip any of the stitches, thankfully.  She was a little tender to touch when I pressed the line and felt the fur wet.  It was time for her night meds and I just dosed her.  She is resting nicely on the floor in front of me.

Ruby on the mend

Ruby is cuddling with me on my feet.  She does this often nowadays and is always by my side constantly as she can be.  She is taking her meds nicely and should be able to get these stitches out on Monday night!!!  I plan to write an essay on her Saturday.   I haven’t been posting as much because things are starting to settle down for her.  I really think she is going to be okay now.

Question, what is the best rehab to give to her?  swimming?  agility?  Or is there a rehab center near Muncie, Indiana?