*Rusty's Surgery Update*

4leggedmom · 05-17-2010, 07:04 PM

Well today my 15 yr old gsd went in for surgery to remove a pea sized tumor from his anal gland. All went well other than because of his age it took him a while to come to afterwards. I was able to pick him up after work today.. the vet carried him to my vehicle and when I got home my husband carried him inside and put him on the couch. He has Taken a few sips of water and has even eaten a few snacks. He felt a bit too ambitious and decided he needed to go outside.. so we wnt outside where he went potty but I don't think he could feel his feet quite yet. Doc sent him home with some Rimadyl, Tramadol and some cephalexin. I just want him to rest and heal. His 5 yr old brother wants to play with him.. but we are trying to keep him occupied with his toys. I pray that he has a speedy recovery! Thanks you for all who kept him in your prayers!!!

katieliz · 05-17-2010, 07:09 PM

oh surgery for a 15-year-old...dear boy, so glad things are okay! thinking lots of good healing thoughts for rusty!

Lilie · 05-17-2010, 07:16 PM

I am so pleased that he went though surgery with out any hic-ups. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and that his little 'brother' doesn't drive you nuts!

GSD MOM · 05-17-2010, 07:22 PM

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!! Get well soon Rusty!!

**JakodaCD OA** · 05-17-2010, 07:26 PM

what a trooper!! you are so blessed to have him at this age!! He sounds like such a special dog..glad he's feeling better

bianca · 05-17-2010, 07:29 PM

That is great news! Get well soon Rusty

txbwj · 05-17-2010, 07:56 PM

I am glad to hear that he's doing great, I hope you get many more years with him

arycrest · 05-17-2010, 08:00 PM

I always worry when a Hooligan has surgery, can't imagine how stressful it must have been when Rusty was having his. Glad to hear he's doing well with his recovery!!!

GET WELL SOON RUSTY!!!

sagelfn · 05-18-2010, 01:09 AM

glad to hear the surgery went well, wishing a speedy recovery for this special guy

4leggedmom · 05-19-2010, 03:51 PM

He Seems to have gotten his appetite back!!!

He is doing very well! Last night he ate his favorite.....Beef Stew Beneful. I took him out to potty and he went down the side steps to the back yard without incident. Then he was very persistant to have us let him in the basement to walk up that flight of stairs....He climbed right up them as if he was 5. Could be the DRUGS... But I am so glad to see a small sparkle in his eye and pray the he continues to get better day by day. We will have his Calcium levels checked in a few weeks to see if by removing the tumor made a difference at all.

He has been such a good boy yesterday and today....Of course my husband and I both work and are gone from 7 a - 4 p and No Messes!!!! No Potty on the floor like he had been doing before the surgery..... He is such a Great dog!!!

Thank you for all the Prayers!!!!!!

05-17-2010, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
4leggedmom New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 13	*Rusty's Surgery Update* Well today my 15 yr old gsd went in for surgery to remove a pea sized tumor from his anal gland. All went well other than because of his age it took him a while to come to afterwards. I was able to pick him up after work today.. the vet carried him to my vehicle and when I got home my husband carried him inside and put him on the couch. He has Taken a few sips of water and has even eaten a few snacks. He felt a bit too ambitious and decided he needed to go outside.. so we wnt outside where he went potty but I don't think he could feel his feet quite yet. Doc sent him home with some Rimadyl, Tramadol and some cephalexin. I just want him to rest and heal. His 5 yr old brother wants to play with him.. but we are trying to keep him occupied with his toys. I pray that he has a speedy recovery! Thanks you for all who kept him in your prayers!!!

05-17-2010, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,324	oh surgery for a 15-year-old...dear boy, so glad things are okay! thinking lots of good healing thoughts for rusty! __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

05-17-2010, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
GSD MOM Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 958	You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!! Get well soon Rusty!! __________________ -Jamie- No matter how bad my day has been.... coming home to them makes it all better. My Kids: Nellie -3 yr old GSD & Ace -2 yr old GSD

05-17-2010, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	what a trooper!! you are so blessed to have him at this age!! He sounds like such a special dog..glad he's feeling better __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

05-17-2010, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	That is great news! Get well soon Rusty __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

05-17-2010, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,290	I am so pleased that he went though surgery with out any hic-ups. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and that his little 'brother' doesn't drive you nuts!

05-17-2010, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
txbwj Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 112	I am glad to hear that he's doing great, I hope you get many more years with him

05-17-2010, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,092	I always worry when a Hooligan has surgery, can't imagine how stressful it must have been when Rusty was having his. Glad to hear he's doing well with his recovery!!! GET WELL SOON RUSTY!!! __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

05-18-2010, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	glad to hear the surgery went well, wishing a speedy recovery for this special guy __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

05-19-2010, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
4leggedmom New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 13	Today's Update on my Boy Rusty He Seems to have gotten his appetite back!!! He is doing very well! Last night he ate his favorite.....Beef Stew Beneful. I took him out to potty and he went down the side steps to the back yard without incident. Then he was very persistant to have us let him in the basement to walk up that flight of stairs....He climbed right up them as if he was 5. Could be the DRUGS... But I am so glad to see a small sparkle in his eye and pray the he continues to get better day by day. We will have his Calcium levels checked in a few weeks to see if by removing the tumor made a difference at all. He has been such a good boy yesterday and today....Of course my husband and I both work and are gone from 7 a - 4 p and No Messes!!!! No Potty on the floor like he had been doing before the surgery..... He is such a Great dog!!! Thank you for all the Prayers!!!!!!

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