About two weeks ago, Choppy had somewhat elective surgery – she had an adenoma (a harmless growth) on her back leg/rear end that she had for a while, but it had started to bother her and it seemed uncomfortable. So, we scheduled surgery and she had it taken off. All is well now – the staples and stitches came out Tuesday (more on why she had both below). And everyone is happy that she will no longer have to wear the cone!
A groggy and not-too-steady-on-her-feet Choppy post-surgery and back at home.
For one of the only times in her life, Choppy was not hungry after surgery. Schooner took full advantage of her only eating a little bit of supper.
Schooner: fascinated by the cone. Choppy: not thrilled with Schooner’s fascination.
The cone was…not fun for anyone, so I tried to let Choppy have time outside of it. My lack of vigilance with her wanting to tear them out or Choppy jumping over two rock walls to chase a groundhog when she wasn’t supposed to be engaging in vigorous activity led to her losing some stitches, so it was back to the vet for us, where they re-stitched and, for good measure, stapled her up.
After that, Choppy had to wear the cone a lot more. On the upside, we had no more lost stitches. On the downside, she locked herself in the bathroom while we were out of the house. Twice.
Now, she is back home, free of the stitches and staples (and hopefully not locking herself in any bathrooms any time soon again).
Poor Choppy! The indignity of that cone, especially with a curious cat. I’m glad all is now well.
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Hey, Choppy! Glad to hear that everything has come out okay. ❤
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Glad that’s all over!
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How did Choppy lock herself in the bathroom? What was she doing in there in the first place? Happy that she’s all better! She should not be chasing woodchucks, they can bite…back to the Vet she’d need to go!
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She goes in there to cool down – she sprawls out on the floor. I am guessing she just hit the door with the cone.
And Choppy is well aware of woodchucks and their biting – she cornered one last summer and I’m pretty sure the woodchuck was the one who won that fight, based on the amount of blood on Choppy. Apparently, she has not learned her lesson.
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I’m glad she’s doing well by now. I still vividly rememeber how awkward Buster and Sally felt when they had to wear a cone. They were decidedly unhappy.
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Glad it’s been handled and she’s okay. ❤️🐾
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Oh, gosh, the cone of shame! Poor Choppy. Glad all is well now. 🙂
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Glad she is recovered and hope she was able to watch some good cable while subscribed to the ‘Dish.’
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Ha!
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Soft pats gingerly offered from RC Cat and respectful puppy bows from Ella and Molly (who started with a wild paw wave, but reconsidered out of compassion) HUGS to all in the household
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Poor old girl! Glad it is all over now and she does not have to wear the dreaded Cone of Shame! Hers looks enormous!
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It was enormous – and I think she was still pretty close to being able to get at the stitches with it on.
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Poor Choppy and the cone of shame. Luckily when Maggie has had surgery, we haven’t had to use one. With her mammary strip we covered her flank with a towel and she left it alone (mind you we are with her 24/7 anyway) and with her other ops on her feet, they’ve been bandaged.
Treats by proxy, bless her.
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Oh, Choppy! I’m so glad that you are well again. ❤
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Poor Choppy! So happy she is feeling better! Mom had a fatty lipoma removed almost 2 weeks ago…wonder why they didn’t give her a cone? Barks and licks and love, Dakota
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I’m glad to hear that the enormous cone is off! I’ve had dogs in cones so big they had difficulty walking through each doorway. I totally understand getting locked in the bathroom. At least that part is behind you! Sending you both hugs.
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Oh! The dreaded lampshade!
How Chuy hated that!
I fell, far from Dr. Montario’s hopes, and took the thing off.
He did okay anyway. Just licked the stitches a little.
I sure felt better.
Paz
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