Quinta’s fever went down and he is able to sleep better. Last night his temperature was 39.4 degrees C., but this morning it was down to 38.6 degrees. The hospital instructed me to take Quinta’s temperature three times a day and to notify them if it goes above 39.5 degrees. This morning, Quinta was even playing a bit with his “little sister”, Jam the cat.
This afternoon my friend Midori — herself a cancer survivor — came to visit Quinta. Quinta adores Midori, and when she came into the house, he immediately got up and hopped over to greet her. Midori was in tears seeing Quinta act so strong and happy only one week after his surgery. Quinta was back to being his old self during Midori’s visit, wagging his tail and licking her hand. Towards the end of the visit, however, his temperature had shot up to 39 degrees, so we let him rest a bit, but he is fine now. I think these visits with the people he loves are doing more for Quinta’s health and spirit than any drug or medication.
You will see that Quinta is wearing a light blue-green shirt. This is a special gauze shirt that the hospital gave us for Quinta to wear until next week (I change the shirt daily). This is intended to keep the surgery wound covered, although it seems to be healing steadily. I don’t know if they use these shirts in the US, but they are quite handy and help to keep the wound area clean.
I’m glad “the old Quinta” is starting to emerge; how nice he had a visitor! He is so handsome-has an absolutely enchanting “smile”
Thanks for the daily updates; my dog Oscar had his surgerey yest , so I can follow Quinta’s progress and see where Oscar will hopefully be in a couple of days. I’ll try to post pictures when he comes home if I can figure out how (LOL)
Again, I’m glad Quinta is doing well. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Oscar’s mom (Lora), Gus and Oscar
QUINTA IS LOOKING GREAT!!! YEAAAAAHHH!
I am in Canada and they had bandaged my Franklin’s amputation wound. It’s amazing how things are different all over the world!! My guys incision was only about 5 inches long and some doggers incisions are much bigger than that! Some have been bandages, some have not. I have even seen one dog with a drainage tube inserted into the incision. It amazes me how different the aftercare dressing, etc are.
I think the bandaging and the tshirt like what Quinta has, is a great idea.. helps protect and keep it clean. Although.. that is if you have a front amputation… it’s harder to bandage a rear amputation.
Good to see that Quinta is getting the hang of the tri-hop.. and is just becoming cuter every day!!!
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Wonderful to hear his spirits are perkng up agan! Keep those visitors coming Quinta! You are obviously a very loved dog!!
You are stylng your “tee shirt” very nicely Quinta. As mentioned above, there really isn’t something like that over here they use. ‘A lot of homemade “wanna be” versions though:-) 🙂 I like the concept.
So fever going down, pain being managed and overall feel g better! All great signs! Good job Quinta!!!
Everytime I see that adorable mig it makes me wamt to come over amd smooch on it! You are such a handsome guy!
Sally and Happy Hannah
First off, I’m glad that Quinta is staying strong and that fever isn’t a big problem. You are so dilligent for keeping an eye on his health the way you do, 3 paws up to you!
I was going to ask you about that shirt. Is there a name or a label on it? Dogs in the US get gauze but usually just a bandage that never says on anyways. Some dogs don’t even get a bandage, it just depends on the preference of the vet. I’d love to find out who makes that shirt. Thanks!
Hugs to Quinta. I do believe that love and companionship are indeed the best medicine.
Quinta looks wonderful! How special of a visitor he had and the fact it made him so happy is what is even better.
Sending cooling thoughts his way to help bring that fever down.
Take care-
Luanne and Shooter