Toby

TerriL · May 23, 2007, 01:45:07 PM

My Toby-Man has developed an Aural Hematoma. Here is the simplest explanation I could find. http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/hema.html
I noticed on Monday that he had a tiny tiny scab on his ear....looked like he was either bit by a bug or stuck himself with something. In any case it looked fine and I cleaned it well and it was not bothering him a bit. Last night I noticed that the bottom of the ear flap (right ear) was swollen and felt like it was full of fluid. He went to the vet this morning and they have drained it and he is wearing a pressure bandage until Saturday. We take him back on saturday morning and if it has recurred (about a 50% chance), he will need to have surgery on tuesday morning.
I am so terribly worried because the anesthesia is really hard for him. After all that he has been through with the heartworm and the horrible aftereffects, I hate to put him through it. As most of you know, he was High Heartworm Positive and his lungs were affected as well as his heart. He still gets "winded" easily when he is playing and tends to wheeze from time to time.
So...I'll let you all know how he is doing.
I really hate this for him. Poor little guy...he has certainly had enough!

Roberta · May 23, 2007, 01:52:34 PM

Sorry to hear that Terry, big rays coming. Sometimes they don't have to put them right under, with Emma in later years Ray would give her a local and what he called a whiff, just enough to keep her still.........but tackle that if it comes.
Love and hugs from down under da gang

PattyInAK · May 23, 2007, 02:16:00 PM

Oh no! Poor Toby, he has been thru ENOUGH!!! :meme:
I hope it clears up, and if not, I sure hope the vet can make it so the surgery is easy on Toby. Maybe there are options. Will keep him in my prayers and please let us know how he is doing.

Merion · May 23, 2007, 05:03:35 PM

Sending HHHHHH's & PPPPPP's for poor Toby. We will really be praying that it will clear up without needing surgery.
Merion & the ZZ's

Kari · May 23, 2007, 06:49:14 PM

Poor litle man!! Sending you major rays from San Diego!!

Sandishooligans · May 23, 2007, 07:08:23 PM

Rays and hugs coming from SLO, CA. I sure hope Toby beats this thing.

Brekkesmom · May 23, 2007, 07:44:36 PM

Poor little Toby! We are sending rays from Bakersfield, asap! Brekke says you are lucky, because even though she loves baths and showers, she thinks you rock because your siblings had one and you missed it!!!

Ruth in MT · May 23, 2007, 08:04:21 PM

Rays for Toby

papbouv · May 23, 2007, 10:06:39 PM

Rays from Okla Gizmo,Patches & Buddy hope you get better real soon and do not have to have surgery.
Papbouv

cheryl186 · May 24, 2007, 04:41:32 AM

Major Rays for Toby.....Poor little guy!!!

tpoof · May 24, 2007, 06:13:39 AM

Poor Toby! We feel for him, and will say a prayer for his speedy recovery!

Keep the faith Ma! Them puppers are stronger than they look! :xfinger:

Frankys_mom · May 24, 2007, 07:00:03 AM

Terri,
Sending major rays for poor Toby. Paws crossed that he will not need surgery!
Dawn

Barb · May 24, 2007, 07:48:10 AM

I tried to post yesterday but had problems - so double rays on the way today !!! Sure hope his ear clears up and no surgery is needed. Belly rubs to Toby-man - please let us know how Saturday goes !

Doxherding Karen · May 26, 2007, 08:24:25 PM

Sending good wishes from "Bawla,ore, Hon" from the Herd.

Guinness Merlin Dr. Beau Leaky Roscoe, the Handsome One
:rescue: :rescue: :rescue:

Valerie · May 26, 2007, 09:00:14 PM

Lots more rays coming for Toby from Cookie and me.

Toby

Sandishooligans