On vet referral

by **Nifty staffy** Thu Jan 11 2018, 18:41

Nifty is on vet referral for anal polyp removal by surgery Sad

Cortizone creams did not help.
Gotta ring vet referral tomorrow.
I’m told it’s easy surgery but they're concerned of recurrences given her age and where it's situated

by **Jnestie84** Thu Jan 11 2018, 19:26

Poor nifty, hope it all goes well.

by **-Ian-** Thu Jan 11 2018, 19:31

Oh poor Nifty.

I guess you can only wait and see if it reoccurs with fingers crossed it doesn't.

by **Inez Maria** Thu Jan 11 2018, 19:43

Isnt it all a worry hope all goes ok xx

by **Nifty staffy** Thu Jan 11 2018, 19:49

I suppose the up side is that I made the most of being at my vet’s by booking Nifty in for her spaying. One season is quite enough for us all thanks Straight Face

by **Inez Maria** Thu Jan 11 2018, 20:03

Its enough for all us women Big Grin

by **Nifty staffy** Thu Jan 11 2018, 20:12

Exactly !

by **Jenc** Thu Jan 11 2018, 20:38

Oh bless her, hope it all goes well Smile

by Guest Fri Jan 12 2018, 07:40

Chaos in particular sends his sympathies to Nifty (he had his anal glands removed a while back).

Good idea to get it all done together!

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Jan 12 2018, 19:24

Well I don’t know if it will be done together or not.
Spaying is for end of April and we have appointment with referral vet on Monday for his opinion.
Will see what he says Monday as to next move.
Donkt know if my vets particularly want to operate polyp hence referral

by Guest Fri Jan 12 2018, 19:53

Is it causing her any problems, or might it? If not, is leaving it alone an option?

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Jan 12 2018, 20:44

She’s starting to look very uncomfortable when she’s pooing so yes, I am getting a little concerned for her. However she’s 12 days into her season so impossible to spay her before a couple of months minimum after end of season.
And then I worry about 2 anaesthetics in a few months interval ...

by Guest Sat Jan 13 2018, 08:13

See what the specialist says, but it does sound like something needs doing.

I was worried about Chaos having his glands done separately (they don't do both together as it increases the risk of incontinence) but he didn't have a problem with it at all. Other than his spiralling fear of the vets but that was caused by all the prodding and poking of a very sore bottom early on.

by **Paris1990** Sat Jan 13 2018, 10:41

Aww hope Nifty is okay, sending hugs from me and hank x

by **Nifty staffy** Sat Jan 13 2018, 11:38

Thanks for all of your support !
Very much appreciated.

Eager for the appointment on Monday and I’ll let you know how it goes

by **Mia05** Sat Jan 13 2018, 18:05

Good luck.xx

by **Nifty staffy** Sun Jan 14 2018, 15:15

Hey Liz - did Chaos have to wear the cone of shame after his ops ?
Nifty is about as supple as a plank Blushing

so I don’t think she’d be able to reach her potential op wound. We’re also looking into medical pet shirt for spaying Wink

by Guest Sun Jan 14 2018, 17:00

He wore an inflatable one and it didn't seem to bother him much at all

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buster-279805-Inflatable-Collar-M/dp/B007GH3UES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515949115&sr=8-1&keywords=inflatable+dog+buster+collar

It did the trick. I don't think it would stop a more supple/longer dog from reaching right round but it was just enough for him.

by **Nifty staffy** Sun Jan 14 2018, 18:01

Thanks for the link, on order thumbs up

by **-Ian-** Sun Jan 14 2018, 18:42

I think the inflatable ones are much better least of all because it won't hurt when it catches your legs Crying or Very sad

Good luck for tomorrow Nifty

by **Jnestie84** Sun Jan 14 2018, 19:00

We baught Gus one of the inflatable cones, it worked well.

by **Nifty staffy** Mon Jan 15 2018, 19:15

Met referral vet tonight, Nifty is booked in for minor polyp removal surgery early February.
Great guy, took his time to answer my multiple questions.

Causes for polyp unknown.
Her being in season/hormones probably contributed to it increasing in size. He said spaying this Easter will be good for her to help avoid recurrences.
Creams didn’t work as polyp too big and blood irrigation too important (yet again season contributing factor).

Op will be short, only medication as post-op care as internal soluble stitches. Have to wait for end of season hence next month.

by **-Ian-** Mon Jan 15 2018, 20:02

It's great when you find a vet that has the patience to talk it all through so that you understand what is proposed. So set for a few weeks time and all this will be done and dusted thumbs up

by Guest Tue Jan 16 2018, 08:03

That sounds about as positive as you can get. I bet you must be feeling happier for knowing that it's relatively straightforward.

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Feb 09 2018, 11:59

Nifty is home and recovering from the anaesthetic.
She’s wearing her fleece and wrapped up in a blanket.
All went well, only internal stitch and poyp gone for analysis.

She must be starving having eaten nothing since 5:30am yesterday.

by **gillybrent** Fri Feb 09 2018, 16:28

Poor little thing. I'm sure she'll pick up a bit soon.

What has the vet recommended to do for recovery?

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Feb 09 2018, 16:41

Keep her warm and feed her little a couple of times (a couple hours interval) until evening meal.

She has antibiotics, anti-inflamatories and a cream to be applied for 5 days. Vet appointment at usual vets for check-up in 10 days, shoukd have results of polyp analysis too.

Nifty is a sleepy pup, but drinking well, should help her eliminate the anaesthetic.

by Guest Fri Feb 09 2018, 17:14

I'm glad it all went well. She should be feeling a lot better tomorrow. I do think anesthetics are so confusing for dogs, that they understand the concept of pain more easily than the idea of being tired and uncoordinated.

Fingers crossed for a clear result!

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Feb 09 2018, 17:39

At the moment she’s hungry Laughing

We decided to analyse the polyp to know what we’re up against. She’s merely 10 months old but there’s no age for prevention, as they say Wink

by **-Ian-** Fri Feb 09 2018, 18:47

Fingers and paws crossed that all comes back as fine. I bet you're happier now you're through the other side, it's always a worry when they need surgery

by **gillybrent** Fri Feb 09 2018, 19:28

Yes, hopefully it'll come back as just 'one of those things'!

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Feb 09 2018, 20:34

I must admit that I was worried about the whole surgery but she was with us as the sedative took and we were there for her as she was coming around.

She’s already had zoomies in the house, ran after the cat in the snow in the garden and is playing with OH. All good.

As for polyp analysis, no longer in my hands and hope it will confirm that it is one of those things

by Guest Sat Feb 10 2018, 08:17

Sounds like she's not struggling with the recovery, then! Although maybe the cat wishes she was...

by **gillybrent** Sat Feb 10 2018, 08:41

Zoomies - sure sign she's feeling a bit better!

by **Jnestie84** Sat Feb 10 2018, 19:51

Glad it went well.

by **Nifty staffy** Fri Feb 23 2018, 18:34

PHEW !! Just got the test results from the polyp analysis - completely harmless but we did good in it’s removal.

Nifty gets the all-clear ! thumbs up

by Guest Fri Feb 23 2018, 19:50

Yay!!! That's brilliant news. You must feel so relieved.

by **Jenc** Fri Feb 23 2018, 20:35

That's great news, Now Relax & breathe again Smile

by **-Ian-** Sat Feb 24 2018, 00:14

Hey, that's great news and must be such a relief Big Grin

by **Nifty staffy** Sat Feb 24 2018, 05:44

I am just so happy we have confirmation that it was nothing to worry about. With this type of thing, you are never really sure.

Now we’re moving on with such a lighter step ! Big Grin

by **gillybrent** Sat Feb 24 2018, 13:00

Wonderful news!

by **Jnestie84** Sat Feb 24 2018, 21:33

Fantastic news.

by **Mia05** Sat Mar 03 2018, 02:37

Glad of good news

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