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My heart goes out to both of you
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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - Just Diagnosed.
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You are doing an absolutely amazing job. He is lucky to have you.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement! Yesterday was so stressful! I'm not a young woman anymore. I feel like I've been hit with a truck. I think if I bang my head on that crate one more time, I'll be brain damaged.
There wasn't much poop in the crate this morning so I cleaned it up, fed him and he used the litter box. I took his cone off and let him clean himself because there is no way he was going to let me touch his bum. Vet said that was ok. Gave him his meds and now he is sleeping. I'm hoping that the diarrhea will be no more!
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I'm so blessed to have 3 vets at my disposal. I'm just a layman, what do I know? My daughter is a volunteer at the shelter and she just had these delivered to me. How sweet is that?
I love my kids. 
Oh ho, those are yummy! Bless them 
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Now I'll be old, and fat.Oh ho, those are yummy! Bless them
Seriously though, she knows how stressed I was last night.He looks comfy.
You so rock, he looks like he is taking things in stride 
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Haha! You should have seen me yesterday! I was a nervous wreck. He seems to like to rest his head (with the cone) on that little pillow that I put in there. Whatever works. All trial and error and all new to me.You so rock, he looks like he is taking things in stride
I saw that, how perfect
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Ash has had a rough couple of days, getting over the diarrhea and the sore bum.
I managed to get a better look at it today, and it seems that the irritation is actually under his tail. The only thing I can think of is that it might be from the shaving. The vet told me to put a thin layer of Desitin on it every 12 hours. I know it's toxic, so I put his big donut collar on. I can't have him licking it and the cone is too small. He absolutely hates the donut and today is the first time that he growled at me EVER! I feel so bad for him, I know it hurts so much. The diarrhea is under control though, we have semi-hard poops now.
Does anyone have any idea how he would have gotten this nasty cut under his tail?
I managed to get a better look at it today, and it seems that the irritation is actually under his tail. The only thing I can think of is that it might be from the shaving. The vet told me to put a thin layer of Desitin on it every 12 hours. I know it's toxic, so I put his big donut collar on. I can't have him licking it and the cone is too small. He absolutely hates the donut and today is the first time that he growled at me EVER! I feel so bad for him, I know it hurts so much. The diarrhea is under control though, we have semi-hard poops now.
Does anyone have any idea how he would have gotten this nasty cut under his tail?
Oh, look at that face poor guy!
Is it truly a cut, or is that a crease in the skin where his tail bends over? Anyway, I have no idea
Is it truly a cut, or is that a crease in the skin where his tail bends over? Anyway, I have no idea
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I know, he's such a trooper. I can't really tell. It looks like a cut but I don't know either. I sent pictures to the vet and they didn't seem overly concerned. I asked what it was and they didn't say. We are going to get our stitches out on Monday, so will have them look at it then. In the meantime, I'm hoping the Desitin helps. Poor Ash. 
Oh wow, already?!
Well I sure hope things continue to improve. Hang in there!
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So wonderful of you to share your encouraging story. 
Very happy your furbaby came through so great.
Just got caught up on your post. You all have been so wonderful throughout this whole ordeal. Ash is so beautiful and that face! 
Looks like Lulu is handling everything pretty well. Not sure what's good for his wound but I'll check around. Hang in there, you are a fabulous mom.
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He seems to be a bit better today. He didn't cry or growl at me when I put the Desitin on. It looks like it's working! I just want him to feel comfortable and happy. Lulu is so bad. She keeps sticking her paws through the crate bars to steal his food. Last night when I was getting him ready for bed, she went into the crate with him and I had to drag her out. I know she misses playtime.
Soon Lulu, soon. 
So glad he's feeling better. Lulu is keeping an eye on him and keeping him company. One knowable lady mentioned occasionally airing a wound aides healing. Keep us updated, we're all pulling for you guys 
Getting the stitches out will be a big help, so hang on! I can't determine from the pic if it is the result of being shaved too closely; however, that has happened to animals I have brought in for procedures which required it or just for sanitary reasons. He is uncomfortable, but he will settle down once it starts to feel better and he can get the cone off.
