Confused and Overwhelmed-Diagnosed Anal Sac Carcinoma (Woody has passed)

[Woodydog]

Thanks everyone he,s home and it's official he hates me lol. He wouldn't come near me at the hospital or at home luckily my niece was with me and he did everything for her.

It was a shock to see him I guess I didn't realise how he would look he has been shaved from his hips all the way down even his wee tail is naked I did get a fright he also has a bald square patch on his back where he had the epidural and off course his belly is shaved. He doesn't look like Woody. But that's all cosmetic it's still Woody when I look into his eyes. The nurses said he behaved beautifully for them and he was the model patient. He has loads of medication home with him but won't take it so I've had to syringe it into him so it's official he hates mom lol. I'm just so glad to have him with me, the staff at the hospital have been great and showed me how to clean his bum as he has been leaking poo which was to be expected. He has a collar on to stop him reaching the wounds but he really is struggling with it so will order him a comfy collar tomorrow x

Tracy and a bald Woody x

[Trish]

Wow I didn't have to wait long for an update did I!!

Awww poor little man, I bet he is pee'ed off!!! We often take it out on the ones we love the most so don't take it personally Pleased to hear you are getting his meds into him, pretty important he is kept comfy at this stage. I bet he will be tired and sleep quite a bit too, still rest is good for recovery. Is he on antibiotics?

He must look odd bald, can you take a pic for us?? Love to see how he is recovering! xx

[Woodydog]

Trish yeah he,s on antibiotics called syunlox, tramadol painkillers, granules for his stools, lopsec for his digestion and his foretok phew. He is currently hiding under my bed with the "you did this to me" look on his face I will get pics soon as and post them up. I don't think I,ll get much sleep tonight but he,s worth it well that is when he starts speaking to me again lol

He is sore but is walking well and going to the toilet he has leaked a bit so will need to clean him up. I don't think I really realised how big this surgery was going to be bit naive of me, but I'm sure in a few days he,ll be stronger x

[Trish]

Taken himself to a safe place, poor wee mite Sounds like they have all the bases covered with his meds. Well I think Mr Woody is going to have a few treats in store for him over the next few days!!

Like you say you will have to keep him cleaned up, don't want any infection from poopy wound. Can you see the actual wound, is it by his butt or abdominal?

I am off to lunch soon, but will be later this arvo and can keep you company plus others will be popping in soon and will be wanting to hear the latest on our little patient!

[goldengirl88]

Tracy:
I am thrilled Woody is home baldness and all. What a trooper. He knows you give him unconditional love, so he is just letting you know he is annoyed with you leaving him at that place where he got shaved. He loves you and will come around. God Bless you both and that wonderful niece of yours is a gem
Blessings
Patti

[Woodydog]

Taken himself to a safe place, poor wee mite Sounds like they have all the bases covered with his meds. Well I think Mr Woody is going to have a few treats in store for him over the next few days!!

Like you say you will have to keep him cleaned up, don't want any infection from poopy wound. Can you see the actual wound, is it by his butt or abdominal?

I am off to lunch soon, but will be later this arvo and can keep you company plus others will be popping in soon and will be wanting to hear the latest on our little patient!

He has a large abdominal wound which is suctured and stapled and runs most of the length of him down past his little boy bit. Also two wounds either side of his bum, which is quite swollen. We have done our first bum cleaning and it was a disaster he cried all the way through its not perfect but its clean, I hate feeling as if I,m hurting him when only trying to help him. He wont let me look at his abdominal wound so I,ve only had a quick upside down look at it. I have posted pictures in his album.

[Woodydog]

Tracy:
I am thrilled Woody is home baldness and all. What a trooper. He knows you give him unconditional love, so he is just letting you know he is annoyed with you leaving him at that place where he got shaved. He loves you and will come around. God Bless you both and that wonderful niece of yours is a gem
Blessings
Patti

Thanks Patti I am thrilled he,s home to if not a little bit scared. I only hope that I can look after him properly. He is at the moment settled on his bed in the living room and I will attempt to sleep on the sofa so I,m near case he needs me, but he,s pretty shattered.

My niece is a gem, she only turn 18 on this Friday coming but she has been my rock through this, and has been to all Woody,s appointments with me. I went into OMG panic mode when I saw him today and Rachel just took it in her stride sitting on the floor of the surgery calming him down, telling me he needed the toilet and a drink and she was right. Not bad from a girl who years ago was terrified of dogs until I got my last Jack Russell and he helped her get over it now she is a massive dog lover

[molly muffin]

Oh I am so glad Woody is home. I am sure you will be a great nurse for him. How wonderful that your niece is there with you helping out. I am sure Woody is currently disgusted with the whole thing but he will get over that as he starts to feel better. And no more Terry!!!! YAY!!

Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

[doxiesrock912]

Awwww. Woody will get over it before you know it. I'm glad that your niece is there to support you all.

[Woodydog]

Well it's 4.30 am here and it's quite stormy lots of heavy rain and strong winds. It's not fazing Woody at all. He slept for about an hour and half then got up and needed toilet. He came back in and wouldn't settle pacing and crying. I didn't know what was up try the usual thirsty nope hungry nope in pain don't think so, so I worked out after 40 mins that he needed to scratch his ear but couldn't so mom to the rescue with collar off gave him a good scratching and he wagged his tail.

He has now had something to eat a drink and is resting well snoring actually me I'm wide awake listening to the storm outside and the snores inside lol