I’m beginning to get tetchy, I don’t like not having my dog around and I’m continually wondering how he’s doing. While the staff at the surgery are fantastic, I called at 12:00 and they couldn’t tell me anything as apparently they were late doing rounds this morning but that they’d be starting phone calls soon, it’s now 2 hours later and I still haven’t heard anything. I know that no news is good news, but thoughts about surgical complications, especially bleeding in greyhounds in the days following surgery keep blocking any other rational thought processes.
Our other dog, Toddy is mopeing as he misses his big brother, I guess the fact that I’m slightly on edge isn’t helping that much so I’m trying to be as calm and rational as I can for him.
Speaking of Toddy, I’m slighly concerned that his youthful exuberance might be a bit more than Miller can handle for a while. We’ve been discussing different ways of protecting Miller from his boisterous younger brother, potentially by digging Miller’s old Crate out of the shed and allowing him to sleep in there so that the risk of Toddy bounding on him is reduced. We’re probably going to have to rethink transportation arrangements too as they normally curl up together in the boot of the car but that may be too close for comfort while he’s healing. I guess I don’t really have to worry about all that yet, until we know he’s out of the woods and able to come home. I do wish they’d hurry up….
Oh I know how hard the waiting is!!! But, you are so right in that normally no news is good news! Miller will be ready to come home before you know it!
I think you will be surprised at how intuitive Toddy might be. We were really concerned about the same thing with our two dogs, and it has not been a problem at all. Harley has been just laying next to Tank and keeping him company. I honestly think she was grieving while he was in the hospital…and then just so darn happy to see him again and understanding that he didn’t need to play with him anytime soon. Plus, he is still very groggy most of the day ( 5 days post op) so I don’t think she could engage him even if she wanted to. Like everybody here says… the dogs “get it”… and they really take care of each other.
I am looking forward to reading that Miller is on his way home 🙂
And we’re ipatient right along with you! Those vet people nave know idea how long “snlrtly” is when you’re an anxious pawparent!
Thanks for sharing these WONDERFUL pictures of your beloved family! The captions were perfect! They are both snuggle bugs and clearly living the life of Royalty!
I put each one in “blow-up” size and what sweet’ sweet mugs they have. And that expression and those eyes in the “wasn’t me….” photo…..ADORABLE!
You can just see what a gentle soul Miller is….all heart.
I wouldn’t worry about Toddy being too frisky…he’ll sense that Miller s healng and needs his space. Sounds like you’ll be there to keep a close eye on the boys anyway.
Easier said than done, but hang in there! Miller will be home soon and when recovery is over and his sparkle is back…..oh my…the joy will be wonderful:-) 🙂
Hugging all of you!
Sally and HappyHannah