Worst day ever: Dog attack Bella stopped eating.

[dianneS]

The fence isn't the underground wire type, once the dog goes past a certain distance from the base station he will get a shock and continue to be shocked at stronger intervals until he returns. BUT what if the battery dies? what if one of his kids takes off the collar? it would only take one time and they'd be back.

Those wireless versions are even more unreliable than the underground fencing types.

 

[carolinagirl]

update please? How is your doe doing today?

 

[Holachicka]

Bella's doing about the same, She's down to one pain shot a day now, but when I see the vet tomorrow to have the tubes removed, I'll he'll put her back on two because she's still hurting. The tubes don't seem to be ding much, there is really no drainage coming out, I'm not sure if that is bad or not...

She seems to be moving her head around a bit more, but today was a very hot day, she was panting and seemed pretty lethargic. No tail wagging today

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

Bella's doing about the same, She's down to one pain shot a day now, but when I see the vet tomorrow to have the tubes removed, I'll he'll put her back on two because she's still hurting. The tubes don't seem to be ding much, there is really no drainage coming out, I'm not sure if that is bad or not...

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There shouldn't be anything draining out of the tubes really, the tubes are there to keep the wound from closing up so that it can continue to drain freely.

 

[Holachicka]

Headed back to the vet to have the tubes removed and the wounds checked... Keep your fingers crossed for good news!!!

 

[elevan]

 

[chandasue]

Update???

 

[Holachicka]

Well, The vet said Bella girl is an amazing goat for surviving thus far. She removed the drain tubes and flushed the wounds. When she flushed the right side, it came out clear, but she smelled an "odor" and is worried that there may be some dying muscle tissue in there. We go back on tuesday for a re-evaluation, and if there is any, the wound will have to be reopened and dead tissue removed. She told me that she'd be suprised if she doesn't need another surgery.

It the meantime, I continue antibiotics, she has a new pain med and I am to apply hot compresses as often as I can to get the circulation going in that tissue.

Great thing is Bella LOVED the hot compress tonight! She closed her eyes in bliss and leaned against me

There are still SO many things that can go wrong at this point. Unknown fractures, antibiotic resistant bacterias, All kinds of stuff. It's a little disenheartening when the vets keep warning me that these types of wounds are tricky and she can go downhill fast at any time. But for now, she is slowly and steadily improving, moving her head and neck around a little more each day.

Thanks for your support!!

 

[chandasue]

Good that she likes the pampering. Hoping for the best!

 

[ksalvagno]

Glad to hear she is doing ok. I hope she continues her improvement and amazes the vets.