My stressful week with Lexie!

Umber · Post by **Umber** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:30 pm

What a week! Lexie had surgery on her knee a week ago. Things went okay for a couple of days then she got sick and her leg swelled, A LOT!

After a few calls and trips to the vet it appears she has an infection. Yesterday it was soooo bad we scooped her up and took her back to the vet. The skin turned black and fell off leaving a huge gaping wound. The other side of her leg is black and I am sure the skin will come off there as well. They are keeping her for a few days to get things under control. It is going to be a longer recovery for her. We went to see her today and she was soooo upset when we left. I have never heard her yelp like that. She is getting spoiled, they all love her and said she is such a sweet dog.

I don't know how she could get such a bad infection. We were on the phone with the vet every night because something just wasn't right. I wish they had put her on anti-biotics right from the start. Her surgeon felt really, really bad. Which I am glad because that means he cares!

Hugs

Lori

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:11 pm

I will say a prayer for Lexi......Poor thing being away from her Mom and all. Mu Buck and Jasmine are like my kids. Love oma

Carol Arnett · Post by **Carol Arnett** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:38 pm

I`m really sorry to hear about your Lexie. I have a Golden, Toby, and he is like my son so I can empathize with you. Hope things are better soon. Love, Carol

JJ · Post by JJ » Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:34 am

Hi Lori....I feel terrible for you and poor Lexie...Hope she's up and feeling better soon...Love, JJ

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:47 am

Oh Lori,

How sad. Sending my best positive thoughts for Lexie. Poor baby. Hope she comes home soon.

Love,

Polly

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:27 am

Hi Lori,

I hope Lexi starts to do much better and it is great to hear that the surgeon is so attentive. Does not sound like a nice situation for Lexi. Will keep her in my prayers. Yes, I pray for animals too!

Love, Maggie

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:13 am

for you and Lexie and I hope she is starting to get better already. Poor thing.

Love, Shirley

jenilake · Post by **jenilake** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:57 am

Hi Lori,

I will keep Lexie in my prayers too. I know how stressful it can be when your fur and feathered babies are sick.

Love, Kathyp