Author: steveh

So we made it home safe and sound. Ziva actually stood up when I got to the Vet and she heard me.
Vet said everything went exceptionally well. Ziva is pretty doped up right now so she’s resting comfortably.
The Vet said on her first walk at the clinic she pee’d and pooped! I think the poop was an accident because she was so drugged up but either way it’s good.
We are all exhausted so hopefully we can rest up and have a good night. Stay tuned.

Ziva was just dropped off at the Vet and today it is happening. All X-rays, blood work, and test are confirmed recheck and reconfirmed. My Vet and I are confident we are taking the best course of action for Ziva.
Now it’s just a waiting game till I get the first phone call that surgery went well, and then the second phone call to bring my girl back home.
After yesterday’s emotional roller coaster I’ll be glad when Ziva is back home and resting.
Stay tuned for the updates I was hoping to have yesterday!!
Thank you everyone!

So the surgery has been rescheduled for Wednesday am now.
We had her left leg checked before we amputate her right and the found some unusual areas on the X-ray. So those were sent off to the radiologist and everything went on hold till we heard back from him.
Went to pick up Ziva and the radiologist called while I was there. He said that everything is good and the questionable area was because she has been using that leg more than before.
Sooooo I get to do this one more night, no sleep worry etc. but the good news is her lungs are all clear and at least we know for sure and didn’t make a huge Mistake.
So I guess tomorrow Ziva will join the Tripaws nation.

I dropped Ziva off at the Vet this am and her surgeon Dr Allen came out and talked with me for a bit.
I’ve been spoiling Ziva and she was about 5lbs over her normal weight but the Dr said that ok for now. Well get her back down after she heals up.
Also her lung X-rays were clear so that’s good. She gonna check her left leg just to be safe and also prevent any unnecessary pain or surgery.
So I’m at my business that is closed due to Covid-19 and I’ll try to get some work done locked in by myself. I’ll wait for the phone call and hopefully all good news.
The drive back to my shop is only two block from my vet and I sobbed like a baby all the way here. WOW this is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.
But thanks to your support and my wife’s support we are gonna be alright.
I’ll post some after pics later time permitting.

It’s really hitting home right now.

Ziva has her fentynal patch on and surgery tomorrow morning at 9am.
Now I’m freaking the F*** out!!! Breath it will be ok, Vet told me Im doong the right thing.