UPDATE: Alex had an accident but will be A-OK

PattyInAK · July 03, 2008, 11:03:00 AM

Alex is home. He is doing pretty good. He has to wear a lamp shade for TWO WEEKS due to him not leaving his wound alone, he wants to lick it. So he is not a happy camper but seems to be adjusting well. He has meds he has to take and I have to put a hot compress (warm wash cloth) on his wound 3-4 times a day. He has tubes in the wound to drain the wound, I shouldn't have to do anything with those as long as I am applying the hot compresses. He has several stitches, haven't counted them all yet. He shared a Filet of Fish sandwich from McDonalds with me on the way home. He has nice clean teeth now, too, and had a couple extractions. Thanks for all your good wishes.
I also had my checkup. Will be starting physical therapy for my stiff neck. Will see the doc again in a couple of months. He thinks I should stay away from work for now.

cheryl186 · July 03, 2008, 11:20:27 AM

Oh my gosh, Patty. So sorry to hear about Alex. Prayers and hugs out to our sweet dear boy for a speedy recovery

Prayers out to you too for a wonderful 6 week checkup :thumb:

Barb · July 03, 2008, 11:24:45 AM

Oh no - poor Alex !!! Since it didn't bleed - was there internal damage? Sending rays for Alex, rays for Willy (how is he doing without Alex there?) and rays for you !!!! Hey, doesn't the vet know they should pet him full time - LOL !!! Alex, sweet boy - get better.

Patty - let us know how he is and how YOU check out !!!

Kari · July 03, 2008, 11:37:33 AM

OMG! Poor Alex! I'm glad he is going to be okay... Rays headed his way!

Dee Dee and Hallie · July 03, 2008, 11:39:26 AM

Oh no poor Alex I'll bet you were beside yourself I would have hit the floor! I'll bet your sister felt bad. That is odd he didn't bleed isn't it. Must have been quite a gash to require stitches. He's going to be a sore boy for a while. What a way to get a dental!

If I worked at that vet clinic I for sure would be petting him full time lol. It will be good to know he's home and resting, let us know and let us know how your appointment goes too how are you feeling?

Leslie · July 03, 2008, 11:51:18 AM

YIKES! How scary! Good job with the first aid. Did he get a lot of stiches? Poor Frankenweenie. I think mom will take really good care of him, though so he may end up gaining a few pounds before the vet sees him again. Man, he's gonna be hirting everywhere! Poor thing. and Chloe, did he turn and attack her?

Hang in there, all of you! Sending rays N by NW to Wasilla from PA.

TerriL · July 03, 2008, 12:01:49 PM

Poor Alex! That sounds horrible! The good news is that he is going to be fine..... Rays heading to Alaska for Alex!

Roberta · July 03, 2008, 02:00:13 PM

Poor Alex, the dental will probably be the worst part. Alex sounds like Amy, while she was in they said she whinged but was real happy when someone sat with her.
Roberta

sollysmom · July 03, 2008, 02:07:04 PM

Oh the poor puper. Hope he feels better soon, and you check out A-OK, too.

Darcel

Brekkesmom · July 03, 2008, 02:58:00 PM

Wow - it only takes a moment to freak us out, huh? Poor Alex! I agree, that is a weird way to get a dental. (Btw, Robinton removed his own stitches two days before the vet was set to do it after his neuter and lumpectomy! Wish I had known - would have saved me the ten-mile round trip!) Stitches and draining rays for Alex are heading north...

Mike · July 03, 2008, 03:54:01 PM

OUCH!!! Someone forgot to tell Chloe that Alex is not a cocktail wiener. Sending rays for a quick return to vim and vigor...

MyLittleBoo · July 03, 2008, 05:59:20 PM

Poor Alex!!! Glad to hear that he will be ok... Sending hugs & rays for a quick recovery....

David C. · July 03, 2008, 07:16:28 PM

Ouch! Sound somewhat like the episode that Rudy had when he tangled with a Great Dane. Despite some pretty nasty damage to his neck, there wasn't a whole lot of blood. Rudy had a full recovery, I'm sure Alex will, too. Sending rays Alex's way.

Sandishooligans · July 03, 2008, 08:56:39 PM

Where's the original story about Alex? What happened? Poor boy. Smoochies your way, you brave fella. Patty, you're a real good Mom.

PattyInAK · July 03, 2008, 10:06:06 PM

Quote from: Sandishooligans on July 03, 2008, 08:56:39 PM
Where's the original story about Alex? What happened? Poor boy. Smoochies your way, you brave fella. Patty, you're a real good Mom.

Alex got too close to my sister's dog while she was eating when we were all at the cabin. Alex had his hide ripped pretty deeply in the area of where his belly meets his right hind leg. He required surgery to patch him up......20 stitches and two drains. And he has to wear a lamp shade for two weeks.

Doxherding Karen · July 03, 2008, 10:17:36 PM

Hey, improved satellite reception! Just sit RIIIIGHt there, Alex - a little left - perfect! LOL!!

Auntie Karen

Sandishooligans · July 03, 2008, 11:29:18 PM

Yikes! Poor Alex! Willy, please look after your brudder!