Opal Returns - 4 teeth and no tumor

Just gonna make this quick, sorry no photos but will try again tomorrow.

Opal was able to retain only 4 of her teeth. Quite a few were already missing and the remaining teeth, with the exception of 4 on the bottom (which will hold her tongue in) had to be extracted.

The large mammary tumor had a large blood supply so it was a bigger job than Dr. Dyal had hope it would be.  With her spay and the removal of the tumor she has a large T-shaped incision.

She is doing as well as I might expect.  They gave her a shot of antibiotics so I would not have to try to deliver it with a syringe in her mouth.  She also has pain meds but so far has not wanted anything to eat so I have not been able to give those to her. Tonight she chose a soft, round doggy bed on the kitchen floor, near the door.  She used the puppy pads both to pee and poop.

Marki is still playing sneaky games with me but the weather is warm enough to allow me to let her go in and out.  Gizzy, Bubba and I have been hanging out in my bedroom where we have a room heater.  All seems peaceful and well at 12:30 AM on Wed.

I want to commend everyone at Parkside Animal Clinic for the caring way they treated Opal, me and my dogs today. You can tell they have their hearts in the right place with these little creatures who so need their help.