here we go again
// 2007.08.15So the princess will be having her cataract surgery on this upcoming Monday. They are very careful at the eye vet and so will be keeping her overnight; I'll be able to take her home on the Tuesday evening.
Are we nervous? Absolutely - and I'm sure it will get worse as we go through the let's-blind-the-pug eyedrop routine starting tomorrow morning and continuing 4x daily until her surgery. At least up until the actual surgery, I now know what to expect.
I have also purchased an alternative to the Elizabethan collar for the pug, a softer version that will bend a little, allowing her to more easily eat and drink and sleep while still offering her protection from scratching herself. I looked at some of the other options suggested, but pugs don't have much of a neck - the inner-tube like styles would really not work as well as I'd like. However, I may keep her in the hard collar for at least the first few days - the hard collar will protect her from walking into walls and corners, somewhat, just in case.
New to the eye saga? Here's the original post, and why the surgery was postponed.
*keeps paws and human fingers crossed* We will be sending you good vibes and many puppy biscuits Merry and Angie!!! Hugs a million! Aine and Nan
1 : : August 15, 2007 1:54 PM
Bijou and I send puppy and human prayers your way!
2 : Harmonie : August 15, 2007 2:02 PM
Best of luck. You take such great care of the Princess I know she will do just fine. (I like this picture. She looks scared, but I'm guessing you shot it post or mid bark...)
3 : Stephanie : August 15, 2007 2:16 PM
Good Luck Princess!!
4 : Diane : August 15, 2007 3:28 PM
I hope the princess gets better!
5 : : August 15, 2007 4:31 PM
Blessings to Princess Merry and of course her mom and new dad. With the context of her upcoming surgery this picture just about broke my heart. Keep us posted.XXOO
6 : Allyson : August 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Best wishes on a successful surgery and speedy recovery for the Princess!!
7 : Stacey : August 15, 2007 5:24 PM
I hope everything goes well for Merry! I will send good thoughts.
8 : Nadia : August 16, 2007 12:02 AM
Oh Merry! Many hugs and kisses waiting on your return!
9 : Sass : August 16, 2007 1:40 AM
Best Wishes Merry! Hope all goes perfect for you and your recovery is a quick one.
10 : trace : August 16, 2007 10:51 AM
Bless you, little one. Love and kisses, Lucinda, Brad and doggies
11 : Lucinda : August 16, 2007 12:08 PM
Bless you, little one. Love and kisses, Lucinda, Brad and doggies
12 : Lucinda : August 16, 2007 12:08 PM
We'll hold you in our hearts with thoughts and prayers, Merry, et al. You're all so very brave!
Shannon & Ike the pug
13 : Shannon : August 16, 2007 4:28 PM
Lola, Bella Riley and I will all keep Mary and you in our prayers! I can only imagine how scared you are, but as a pug mom of 3, I know that it need to be done and she will come out of it with flying colors!
14 : Marci : August 16, 2007 6:03 PM
Best of luck to you and Merry. Elvis went through some surgery just last week. As wobbly and as out of it as Elvis was that first day, he bounced back very quickly. I think most of the trauma is in the human's mind. So, we will be thinking good thoughts for you both.
15 : Michelle and Elvis : August 16, 2007 9:15 PM
Is she growling in that pic? Such a grumpy face
Pug hugs and kisses to you and Merry from Hugo, Mugsy and Me!
16 : crystal : August 17, 2007 12:19 PM