xena op is done

they've removed a growth that weighed 800gs everything else looked perfect but she my have to stay in today it's some type of tumour and it had ruptured...

one hurdle is over a couple more to go.

That's one hell of a growth! Got my fingers crossed for you and Xena.

it's like 2 large pack of choc digestive

Lets hope everything goes alright now

OMG!! bless her!! hope she just gets better and better now .. fingers crossed for her

Glad she is ok!

That's good news, lets hope it continues!

Speedy recovery thoughts to Xena!

That is some growth. Unfortunately Staffies don't show pain very well, that makes us feel guilty because we didn't spot something earlier.

Would you like to send her Reiki? If so is that her photo as your avatar?

Speedy recovery, hope your back to your staffie best soon

Simon & Teddy both thinking of you

Poor Xena. Glad the operation went well and they have managed to stop the bleed anyhow. Lets hope the tests come back negative and she can take some time out to recover.

so glad she has got over the first hurdle , you must be so relieved steve

Fingers crossed for you, hope shes up and about soon

I'm sitting here chomping at the bit worrying about what time it is over there and you have already posted.

Ok, now I can breathe easier.

Poor Xena, that is not exactly small.

Keep positive Steve, fingers, toes and everything else X'd for a non eventful recovery and good news for the dear girl. Many, many big hugs to you both. ><

Steve wrote:

I love this pic of Xena, such a gorgeous face.

the vet she can come home at 5pm

Oh that is even better news.

I bet she feels a whole lot better after getting rid of that, wow some growth. Sending big hugs your way ><

Great news to start my day!

Great news. I take it they'll do a biopsy on the tumour? Hopefully it'll be benign.

TFFT.
Really good news.

Awww bless her, wishing her a speedy recovery x

Steve, pleased you've gone ahead with it and hope all goes well with her recovery, by the way I think you are incredibly mean not sharing your pics like you ask everybody else to , that's a beautiful pic of her.
All our fingers and paws crossed for her >< ><

Hope she makes a quick recovery. It's a horribly worrying time but at least the op's done now

Have you not seen that pic before Dave........? I recall begging for a pic of Xena yonks ago and I do remember seeing this one before, maybe it was Steve's avatar.

Amazing

I'm so glad the operation went OK and that she can get back home with you now hope the rest of it all goes well and that she makes a quick recovery. By the way, she's gorgeous; I've never seen you post any pics I don't think. You really should

not the best the top one is the a normal spleen the bottom one was xena if i left it 1/2 more days she would be dead by
now

What does 1/2 mean? 1-2 more days

BTW, that thing is huge.........poor baby girl

yes days sorry i'm only using one hand

Thank god you took her in!

How is she now?

i think she in pain she moaning a lot at the moment

Don't apologise Steve.
Typing with "one hand", does that mean she is home with you now......

If so, you need to wind down from here now that you have let us all know the outcome and spend some precious time with your girl. Even if she is asleep and you can't cuddle her too well, she will feel and know your are there and this can only help her recovery.
I'm so pathetic I would be laying on the floor next to her

im so pleased for you and xena,poor girl hope she gets well soon ><

i can see a sleepless night coming on

Steve wrote:i think she in pain she moaning a lot at the moment

She may be....., but you have to try and keep her settled. Forget about the forum for the rest of the day, the other admins etc will manage. She needs to know you are there and unfortunately you can't do much other than make her comfy.

What did the vet say to expect or look out for over the next 24 hours....hope you have written instructions

Steve wrote:i can see a sleepless night coming on

I can't see you sleeping anyway

just phone up the vets because she crying a lot they cant give her anything else till tomoz poor girls

Fantastic news Xena had the op, she'll soon be back to her normal delightful self.

Her moaning is down to the anesthetic, and shes still feeling groggy. The vets bound to of given her a long action pain killer jab just before you collected her.

Just gently pat/stroke her and talk softly and soothingly to her till she settles again.
She may need to go to the "ladies" as they would have had her on a drip, or she may be a little thirsty.
The aneaesthetic may be wearing off now, so she may be a little more restless. If she however becomes really restless or seems agitated or puffing I think you should call the vet straight away.

It will probably be a long arvo and night. Sorry ><

she just been sick is that ok?

What did the vet tell you? Did they not tell you what to expect or what's normal? I'd give them a call just to make sure you know what is and isn't normal.

Steve wrote:she just been sick is that ok?

I know when Tilly came back after neutering they said she may be off her food and sickly etc just down to the anaesthetic , just keep an eye on her and give her a big hug from me , got Tilly by my side now giving her a fuss and thanking my lucky stars

I had that with my first bitch after her spay. Sometimes it is due to them reacting to the meds. I'd call though if they didn't tell you to expect it or not to worry if it happened.

Wish you both the best of luck i really do. abit gutted for you, i can cope with death, gore and bad times but dogs are definitely my soft spot.

So pleased that the operation went well.