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 Sam Tsang on January 30, 2012 at 1:34pm

So sorry to hear that Bev, Sparty's on my prayer list.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on January 30, 2012 at 2:13pm

:-( Poor Sparty. Hope all goes well and he heals nicely. I would be a nervous wreck.

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Permalink Reply by Lawren and Teddy on January 30, 2012 at 2:25pm

:( Will be sending thoughts and speedy recovery to Sparty on Wednesday.

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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on January 30, 2012 at 3:02pm

So sorry to hear this, Bev. We'll be thinking of Sparty this week and hoping for an easy surgery and quick recovery.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on January 30, 2012 at 3:14pm

Oh no!! Poor Sparty...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Let us know how he does and we'll be hoping for a swift recovery...

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Permalink Reply by Alison Prasavath on January 30, 2012 at 3:24pm

You and Sparty will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry this has to happen, but he will be glad to finally get the cone of shame off! Praying for a quick recovery. Please keep us posted.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on January 30, 2012 at 4:06pm

Sorry to hear he has to have surgery :-( Its always so scary when they go under anesthesia. A good vet and recent bloodwork helps a ton! Hope all goes well and he heals quickly