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

[Trish]

So pleased to hear he is eating and drinking, that is great Tracy! Bit hard to scratch an itch when you have a collar on plus your tummy and butt so sore to move about, but you figured it out!! Good on you, its often a matter of elimination like with a baby!

Just a quick pop in to see how you were doing and you are doing just fine!! Nice sunny day albeit windy! Family fish n chip night tonight so out again for a while, hopefully next time I pop in your both sound asleep catching up on your rest xx

[goldengirl88]

Tracy:
I know it is hard to clean a dog while they are crying out and you don't want to hurt them. I am quite sure you did a good job. Woody is in very capable hands now and I know he is going to be good as new soon. I commend you in all you have been through with him. It does take a toll on the humans. Woody is a resilient Jack Russell, and he will show you just how tuff he is. I am so glad you went forward with this. It is what I would have done also. God Bless you all and that wonderful niece of yours deserves a big hug for all she does. Blessings
Patti

[Woodydog]

Well we survived the first night lol Woody settled at 4.30 and woke up at 6 for the toilet then went straight back to sleep till 9 am. He,s not eating a great deal but little and often, had to syringe his meds again and could see the old woody as he tried to spit it back at me lol. We,ve had 2 more bum cleans and has tolerated a cold pack on his bum nurse says it helps with the swelling and can help with pain. He really is being a star.

[goldengirl88]

Tracy:
It is wonderful to hear that Woody is cooperating to an extent. You know Jack Russell's have a mind of their own and use it frequently to frustrate us. I think he is doing great and he is a star to have all that done and let you wipe his butt too! Keep up the good work, Woody knows you are helping him he is a smart cookie. You are so lucky to have a niece to help you. I wish I had some help at times. Hope you both have a good day. We have snow here this morning. Blessings
Patti

[FemaleK9]

Sounds like Woody has forgiven you already - I'll bet he really appreciated that ear scratching!

[Trish]

Good morning Tracy, or evening for you guys!! You would think I would be able to stay in bed longer than 7.30am on my week off, but nope awake and up already

Have you had a bit of a catch up on your sleep since this morning. Sounds like you had a bit of a restless night which is to be expected at this stage I think it is good he is eating little and often hope today has been good for you both xx

[doxiesrock912]

Yay for improvement already!
It amazes me how quickly pets heal from major surgery. Happy that Woody is feeling better already.

[Woodydog]

Hi everyone I need the angels advice. I live in a flat first floor so when you go in front door it 17 steps into my living room it's not usually a problem but Woody is struggling usually I would lift his under his head and behind his butt but obviously I can't do that now with the wound and bless him he allowed me to lift him all yesterday hand under the head one on his back legs away from wound but tonight I must have twisted him and I hurt him (cry) he lashed out and got my arm so it is bruised but I hurt him. I now can't get him to the garden so spent tonight coaxing him onto the pee pads in the kitchen which he has done. He has been to the door 3 times for toilet he needs a poo but won't do it in the house I really do t mind him doing it in house. So any ideas how I can get him down stairs he can get back up by himself slowly. Also he is taking fibrogel for fibre fir his stools and as I'm handing feeding him at the moment he won't take it it's suppose to go into his food but when I do this he won't eat can I syringe this down. I can't believe I hurt him

[doxiesrock912]

Get a long, flat board and make a ramp. Just wide enough for Woody as to not interfere with people using the stairs. We did this for Daisy and covered it with carpeting.

[Woodydog]

Get a long, flat board and make a ramp. Just wide enough for Woody as to not interfere with people using the stairs. We did this for Daisy and covered it with carpeting.

Oh goodness I never thought of that I,ll look and see what I've got. I don't need to worry about other people as the stairs are in my house thank you thank you x