Friday, August 30, 2013

Dino's Friday

Well, just when you think the worst is over, the next thing happens.
Today Dino perked up a little bit.  His blood smear does not indicate a full blown attack of biliary and the lung infection is responding to the antibiotics, he is definitely breathing easier.  When I talked to him today there was a gentle twitching of the tail, and early this evening I managed to get him to eat most of his dinner. 
Shortly after dinner the swelling over Dino's right eye, the snake bite site, burst open and erupted in a geyser of blood.  We realized that we could not move him to go to the vet, and Henning rushed off to the vet's practise for emergency supplies while I compressed the area.  I sat for more than an hour soaking towel after towel with blood and puss, with the vet on speakerphone and Henning breaking land speed records over pot holed roads to bring medicines and supplies. 
In case you are wondering, I have no medical training, and as I write this I'm still in shock!
Eventually the bleeding stopped, the wound site is cleaned up, and Dino is neatly collared to make sure that he does not mess up my job well done. 
Poor Dino is out for the count.  I don't feel much better.  Let's hold thumbs for an easy weekend!


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  1. You Henning and Dino are really being pushed to your limits. I hope all goes well during the night and that you all get some rest. Crossing fingers, toes and anything else that will cross for you. Hope Dino keeps his collar on. Sending healing thought, love and a HUGE hug to all of you

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    1. Thank heavens this seems to have been the turning point we were looking for all week. Dino is much better today! Waiting to hear news from your side...

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  2. Hopefully that means that all the junk is out and that he will heal quickly from now on. Praying that you will have a good restful weekend.

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    1. Thank you veru much Elga. Dino is finally on the mend. Now I can get back to miniatures, dolls and bears. I am enrolled in a painting course starting 5 September, just in time to kick start me after this incident!

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  3. I also am thinking that the bite site draining must be a good thing, all the puss is out and maybe that will make Dino feel more like eating. And a little wag of the tail is certainly something to rejoice about.

    I know the 3 of you are at your limit but maybe tomorrow will be a brighter day.

    Hugs to all of you. ♥

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    1. Thank you very much for your messages this week Joyce. As often happens with animals and small children, when you turn that corner the recovery seems miraculous!

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  4. Sounds like you did a great job! Poor Dino - I hope getting the pus out will help the healing process and that the worst is over now!

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    1. Thank you Melissa, Dino is feeling heaps better today. Me too!

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  5. You must still be in shock. You did a wonderful job. Poor Dino might feel a bit better now all that horrible stuff has been drained away. I hope tomorrow is a little better for all of you.
    Big Hugs

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    1. Thank you Kay, I'm not prone to spells of fainting, but sometimes I wish I was! We turned the corner with Dino's illness at last and today he is MUCH better. I will stop whining about my dog now, and get back to the business of bears. Thank you very much for your support during the past week.

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