Saturday, 16 July 2016

Proper poorly

Thank you for all the lovely comments yesterday. It's going to be great to share the excitement with you all :) 

Beachcomber kindly asked how Jet was. Unfortunately he isn't too good at the moment. He had his second elbow op about a month ago. The op went well, but he then developed an infection in the wound. He was then put on a course of antibiotics, but the wound wouldn't close back up again so they had to debride it (scrape it out to expose new tissue) and restitch it. We were then on our second lot of antibiotics. The wound has healed nicely now - just waiting to take the stitches out on Monday. However, he still has some issue in the muscle below the elbow joint. They gave him another longer term dose of antibiotics, but 48 hours later, the leg is no better and he is being sick and is lethargic with a temperature. Back to the vets AGAIN! They are keeping him in today to monitor him and try him on much stronger antibiotics. The poor soul is such a stoical dog - never complains, always tries to wag his tale. He still pulls to go into the vet despite them thrusting thermometers up his bottom (he almost sat down whilst it was up there on one occasion!) and poking and prodding him every time. 
We specifically had the op done so he would be well recovered by the time we move, but he's not been able to make much progress with this nasty infection. Let's just hope that over the next three weeks we can get on top of the infection so he can start walking and physio in earnest. 

Meanwhile one of the cats decided to pee on my duvet for the first (and last hopefully!) time. I have no idea why he thought that was an appropriate thing to do, but I was not amused. I had to drag my huge feather duvet down to the bath and try to shower and shampoo the affected area. Of course we haven't exactly had the right weather to get it dry either. Perhaps he senses something is going on? Mind you he might not need to bother because if he does it again I might carry through with my threat to leave him behind!! (Only joking) 

Some of the chickens seem to have developed alopecia and are shedding feathers by the bucket load. I can't quite decide if it's mites or if one of them is yanking them out. Maggie doesn't seem to be affected at all, so perhaps she is secretly making all the other ladies look ugly? 

I think we are all looking forward to a fresh start!  
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8 comments:

  1. Dawn16 July 2016 at 12:06

    Sorry to hear things have not been going well for Jet, are you sure the chickens are not going through moult, I have a few bare ones moulting at the moment.

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  2. Anonymous16 July 2016 at 14:52

    Thanks for answering my question so promptly. Poor Jet, I can imagine him being stoic. I hope this batch of antibiotics has the desired effect.
    Labradors are amazing. I grew up with one or two always around. They were the most faithful dogs and, without exception, very good tempered and long suffering. Their only problem was that they wanted to act as family dustbins and when my own children were small and visiting my parents I had to make sure they ate their crusts rather than the dogs hoovering them up! Sue

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  3. Sue16 July 2016 at 16:36

    Aww ... poor Jet. I hope he's soon feeling better, there's nothing worse than a poorly pooch :-(

    Your chickens could just be moulting, they are a little early but with this changeable weather we've been having that's no surprise.

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  4. mamasmercantile16 July 2016 at 19:37

    Hopefully the move will give everyone a fresh start and all will be well. That is what I hope for you anyway. Take care.

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  5. Mrs LH16 July 2016 at 19:56

    Oh poor Jet. Let's hope the vets sort him - he's going to love all that land to roll in the smelly stuff anytime he feels the need! Poor chickens too - but I know zilch about chickens I'm afraid. Naughty cat! One of my son and dil's cats craps in their bath occasionally!!

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  6. Patty19 July 2016 at 13:28

    Sorry I had never commented before but I do read every entry. So happy to hear about your new home. Hope Jet is feeling better soon. Our cat started peeing on blankets. I was at my wit's end. Took him to the vet & he had crystals in his bladder. That was a long battle to get that cleared up. Just wondering if maybe your cat has this issue.

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  7. Patty19 July 2016 at 13:29

    Sorry I had never commented before but I do read every entry. So happy to hear about your new home. Hope Jet is feeling better soon. Our cat started peeing on blankets. I was at my wit's end. Took him to the vet & he had crystals in his bladder. That was a long battle to get that cleared up. Just wondering if maybe your cat has this issue.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness20 July 2016 at 13:44

      Thank you for commenting. I will keep the crystals in mind if he continues peeing. I'm hoping he will settle once we move. Our other cat seems to be taking it all in her stride!

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