Harley Update: Home From Surgery!


Yesterday was a long day of waiting as Harley went in for her surgery to remove the infected dewclaw and tumor (see previous post and pics HERE), but our Harley is back home! Surgery was performed by my "dream team" and it went well. Dewclaw and suspected tumor have been removed. Harley had a severe abscess deep in there. The vet sent off a sample, but preliminary report seems good, other than the infection. 

Harley is currently on restricted rest, antibiotics, and pain medication, and she will have the bandage removed and a follow-up on Thursday. She was quite out of it from the anesthesia, but now is resting and more herself. We and the #FiveSibes Pupsters are just so happy she is back home! Chloe, since she loves to chill, is busy keeping her company!


❤️THANK YOU❤️ for all your amazing prayers, well wishes, and caring notes since my post about her surgery. Harley sure feels all the love! I am so thankful to be part of such an amazing and caring pet community.

Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 13, 2016 at 4:04 PM

    Gentle hugs sweet Harley, heal well and soon.

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  2. Kinley WestieSeptember 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    Glad you're back home Harley!

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥September 13, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    All paws crossed for a full and good recovery. Please give Harley some hugs from us.

    Mom says she will get back to you as soon as she can, but we are still in the midst of a lousy cluster.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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    1. FiveSibesMomSeptember 14, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you so much, OP Pack. I'm here if Mom needs anything. Hugs to Ciara. xo

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  4. The Army of FourSeptember 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Sending prayers for a strong, uneventful recovery! So glad Harley is HOME!!!
    Cammie!

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  5. Two French BulldogsSeptember 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    So happy you are home Harley. Sending lots of good wishes
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  6. Idaho PugRanchSeptember 14, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Glad everything went Ok and we send lots of POTP for Harley's full recovery
    hugs
    Mr bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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    1. FiveSibesMomSeptember 14, 2016 at 1:59 PM

      Thank you for the POTP! Return hugs to you guys! <3

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  7. The Daily Pip September 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Ouch, that really looks painful! I'm so glad Harley is home and surgery went well. Prayers for a continued recovery!

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  8. KBSeptember 14, 2016 at 10:59 PM

    I am so happy to read this news. Our K had one toe amputated. I hope that Harley's recovery is easy, and that all the pathology news is good. Thinking of you!

    And thank you for your kind words about Shyla's seizures. They are not "standard" seizures so we are scrambling to figure out the best course of action.

    Thinking of sweet Harley!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 1:45 PM

    Looks like my dog has the same thanks for the photos and direction

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