Updates from the Surgery

I’ve been a bit busy caring for Roxie and others so am a bit behind in posting updates. So, I took Roxie for her appointment with the surgeon on Friday, fasted her that morning with the intent that surgery would occur that afternoon.

After Dr. Little at Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice reviewed her existing x-rays and new ones he did Monday a week ago, he recommended a biopsy to rule out osteosarcoma. We waited for the results which were ready on Thursday. Dr. Little called and indicated the results were NEGATIVE! Hip hip hooray! I was so thankful as I had been on pins and needles waiting to hear those words.

X-ray of break before surgery

So, the next step was surgery which was scheduled for this past Monday, I waited for a confirmation which never came. Monday I withheld food and water anticipating they had her scheduled. Well, they did but not at the Marietta location. Her appointment was at the Roswell location. So, once that was made clear to me, I loaded up Roxie and drove her for her appointment.

Repair after the surgery

Whatever it takes . . .

The surgery was uneventful but complex as the break was pretty complex. She ended up with a plate and six screws. The staples will be removed in a few weeks. The other hardware will stay with Roxie.

So now, we simply convalesce. She is doing well. She is a good patient as she now knows the routine. She has a slew of meds to take for a few weeks and then those dwindle at that time.

There will be several bandage changes during the coming weeks and close observation of the surgical site for any significant changes. We hope all changes are for the better, of course. The surgeon indicated there is no reason that Roxie would not make a full recovery and live a normal retired live as a former racing Greyhound.

As her foster Mom and caretaker, I can tell you she is the sweetest girl. This is the look I get when I go to check in on her. She is confined to a slumber ball within an x-pen with leashed potty breaks. She knows she has me wrapped around her little paw but she also knows she is here as a foster pup and patient and will not become a permanent family member! That doesn’t stop me from showering her with lots of love! ❤ And she’s very receptive to such.

What a keeper for whomever ends up adopting her!

Obviously, SCG has taken care of her medical bills which have accumulated to near $6,000. I have to say she is worth every penny and we would do it all over again, if needed.

We could use some help though, as that is alot of money to such a small adoption group. Donations can be made directly on our website at https://www.secondchancegreyhounds.org/donate. We thank you and Roxie thanks you!