Sparty needs surgery ==Surgery over update

Well, we saw the vet this morning and Sparty will have his toe amputated on Wednesday. After 4 weeks on antibiotics we have no alternative but to go through with the amputation. I am very nervous but fortunately Sparty is very healthy for his age and I have a very good vet. So have good thoughts for us on Wednesday and I will keep you posted.

Update-

Ok Sparty is out of surgery. His infection was a lot more extensive than we thought so the vet had to remove an additional joint. He should still be able to walk. We also had a small cyst on his eyelid removed and they found a cyst under his tongue that also had to be removed. So Sparty will probably not be feeling too good when he gets home. My vet thinks he probably will be able to come home tomorrow but I am calling later today to be sure. Hopefully the biopsy will show just infection and no cancer. Thanks for all the support and I will keep you informed. It sure is hard having them get old....

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Permalink Reply by Alison Prasavath on February 7, 2012 at 3:21pm

Sparty, you and your mom remain in my prayers.

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Permalink Reply by steve smith on February 8, 2012 at 11:04am

T T T Dino is asking for updates and photos

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Permalink Reply by Beth on February 8, 2012 at 12:01pm

Yes, how is the patient doing?

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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on February 8, 2012 at 2:58pm

Sparty is doing as well as a corgi with 3 and 1/2 legs can do. We have another apt tomorrow with the vet. He is still wearing the cone and is he normal big mouthed self! I am still waiting for the biopsy report on the toe. The cyst under the tongue was benign, so some good news. It has been a week since his surgery and we go to the vet every two days for bandage changes. That is not his favorite place!