This is who I mean
@sallypup (61088)
Centralia, Washington
February 7, 2017 1:59pm CST
Exactly. This is who I inquire about when I call the Veterinarian's office and say: "Hello! This is Leah's Mom. How is she doing?"
The report this morning: "Doing fine. Yes she has had breakfast. She is a hard one about the e-collar."
This is Leah's first morning after a major leg surgery. The doc and his helpers insist on putting a clear plastic cone on the dog's head to keep them from ripping out the stitches that the doc carefully sewed in.
Telling me that Leah is giving them trouble tells me that she is hearty and doing well. I came away cheered as I wished her nurses and doc good luck at making her behave.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Feb 17
Sounds like she is doing well. When Ruby had surgery a year ago on her paw we had to make her wear one for two weeks...we told her 'leave it alone' and she didn't bother it or try to get if off. She wasn't happy but she listened. Tell her Ruby sends lab kisses!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Feb 17
the cone of shame! Nibbler ate his in 2 hours, would not leave it be
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Feb 17
@sallypup the cone was a size too big..
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Feb 17
Poor Ruby looks so tiny in that big, mean cone, @abbyGreenhill. Kisses back, Ms. Ruby.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Feb 17
my dog was hard on the cone of shame too.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Feb 17
@sallypup well as a puppy he chewed on everything, including the x's beard. the X woke up with nibbler idly chewing on his beard in his sleep, name was chosen that second lol
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Feb 17
@Jessicalynnt I love the name Nibbler. Thinking about Leah messing up the surgery gives me the shivers.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Feb 17
@Jessicalynnt Thanks for the chuckle. That's quite an image.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
7 Feb 17
oh poor sweetie. hope she mends well soon
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Feb 17
@bunnybon7 Thanks. We have about 6 weeks of healing time then she needs the other knee worked on.
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soon you'll have the old Leah back and we'll get to read about her escapades @Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Okay, that answers my question. I'm glad she pulled through okay.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Feb 17
@JudyEv Agreed. Both our pups are used to working with humans. I don't know if it matters to the Vet helpers that Leah knows words like up! and sit! and down! and stand! She knows to work with humans and that humans are a team with her. She is used to humans saying things and understanding those words. (Don't say "car ride" in my house unless you are ready for a dog explosion.
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