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Biscuit’s stitches are out, and his t-shirt is off!

We are happy to report that Biscuit’s stitches are now out and his t-shirt is off as of this morning and the vet said that his incision looks good and has healed properly.  Biscuit was so happy to leave the vet’s office today that he went running to the car and did not even make time to sniff around or go potty!  We received Tramadol medicine, a pain reliever, to give to Biscuit on an intermittent, as needed basis, for his arthritis.  If Biscuit’s arthritis worsens greatly, then we will explore cold laser therapy and adequan injections to treat his arthritis.  (The vet does not want to put Biscuit on medicine for his arthritis on a regular basis due to his kidney issue).  We will return to the vet in April 2012 for blood work and urinalysis concerning Biscuit’s kidney issue, etc.  If all goes well at the vet visit in April, we do not have to return to the vet until October 2012 for a follow-up.

Biscuit will get a bath tomorrow to freshen up – more photographs to follow!  We are happy that all is going well for our little Biscuit.

Happy Friday!

Biscuit’s Good News – Histopathology Results

Today we received some very good news from the vet concerning Biscuit’s biopsy results concerning the small mass removed from Biscuit’s right side of his abdomen last Friday.  The vet informed us that the histopathology results indicated that Biscuit’s mass was a benign Fibroma, and the results indicated that there were clean margins on the mass as well.  The vet said that we did not have anything to worry about, and we are very pleased to receive this good news!  Biscuit seems to be in better spirits as well!

Biscuit – The Escape Artist

Biscuit’s recovery seems to be going smoothly, except he hates wearing his Comfy Cone!  Over the weekend, Biscuit snapped at us and he also bit Doug and I, (no skin was broken) and he continues to show us his teeth each time we put on his Comfy Cone.  This is very much out of character for Biscuit.  Biscuit has already managed to take his Comfy Cone off two times this weekend.  As a result, yesterday, we purchased a collar with a snap clasp that we looped through the Comfy Cone so Biscuit can no longer take it totally off, especially if we are not at home with him to put it immediately back on him.  (Biscuit typically wears a small Martingale collar).

However, when I got home today, despite our best efforts, Biscuit got his Comfy Cone off again!  Fortunately, he did not go after his stitches.  We went to see the vet this evening, and she gave us a smaller Comfy Cone and she recommended that we put a shirt on Biscuit.

We are still awaiting biopsy results from his mass removal, which we should get sometime this week.  Otherwise, Doug and I wish that March 2, 2012 were here – when the Comfy Cone comes off!

Below is a photograph of Biscuit wearing one of Doug’s t-shirts, while getting a break from his new, smaller, Comfy Cone.

Biscuit’s Recovery

Biscuit seems to be doing pretty well since his surgery.  However, he does not like his cone, and we cannot blame him.  We have been staying home with him this weekend, and he has been resting quite a bit.  Biscuit has about twelve more days in the Comfy Cone.  If his wound heals ok after his stitches are removed by the vet, and the vet says that it is ok, we will give him a bath to freshen him up!  Below are some recent photographs of Biscuit.

Biscuit’s Successful Surgery

Our precious little Biscuit came through surgery today with no unexpected surprises.  His small mass was removed and was sent to the lab for biopsy, and we should receive the results next week.  His teeth have been cleaned and look very white!  No tooth extractions were necessary per the exam and dental x-rays.  The x-rays confirmed that Biscuit does have arthritis in his front paws.  Biscuit will be on antibiotics and a pain-killer for the next week, in addition to taking the medicine to lower his urine protein levels.  Biscuit, at his next check up, may be placed on medicine or receive special treatments for his arthritis after he recovers from his surgery.  Biscuit, unfortunately, will be wearing a Comfy Cone as shown below for the next two weeks until his stitches are removed.  All in all, Biscuit  is doing pretty well with the large size Comfy Cone — he is learning to maneuver his way around.  He is still giving us his paw for more kibble!  We are very happy that Biscuit made it through surgery with no complications, and hope that he has a smooth recovery.

Biscuit at the vet’s office pre surgery.

Biscuit at the vet’s office in recovery post surgery.

Biscuit at home in his Comfy Cone eating some kibble.

Biscuit at home.

Biscuit’s Surgery

Please keep good thoughts as tomorrow is a big day for Biscuit – he is having surgery to remove a small mass, complete a dental cleaning, and perform x-rays to assess his arthritis. 

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

Anatole France