Since Tad's visit to PetSmart, many of his fans have asked what size shirt he would need. Frankly, I've no idea, so Tad's friend Courtney gave me a really easy way to measure him. These are his measurements, which I'll also add to the 'Donations and Packages' page for easy finding later on as well.
If you'd like to send him a shirt as many other's have offered, you'll find the address and everything else you'll need on the Donations and Packages page here on his blog.
4/28/11
4/27/11
Please, Be Careful
I can't give a lot of details on this, and I hope that y'all understand. However, we were approached today by someone who asked if I would make them a Facebook/Blog for their animal for...'donations'...and it really hurt my heart.
I absolutely would NEVER do something like that...ever. This person was even told that we don't 'ask' for donations of ANY kind. EVER.
I am so thankful that you all have been so kind and generous, and I am so thankful that y'all have been able to help so many...but, please do use caution. If there are more people out there like this person...which, I am sure there are...please, please, please be careful.
I moderate a forum for pets (www.petlovers.com) and there are a few people who have come on the board asking for 'help' and their stories will truly pull at your heart strings. But, they are fraudulent and some people do fall victim to their scams, unfortunately.
I just wanted to make this quick post to hopefully remind all of you to please be cautious. ...that's all I will say.
I absolutely would NEVER do something like that...ever. This person was even told that we don't 'ask' for donations of ANY kind. EVER.
I am so thankful that you all have been so kind and generous, and I am so thankful that y'all have been able to help so many...but, please do use caution. If there are more people out there like this person...which, I am sure there are...please, please, please be careful.
I moderate a forum for pets (www.petlovers.com) and there are a few people who have come on the board asking for 'help' and their stories will truly pull at your heart strings. But, they are fraudulent and some people do fall victim to their scams, unfortunately.
I just wanted to make this quick post to hopefully remind all of you to please be cautious. ...that's all I will say.
PetSmart Experience
It wasn't so bad. The only public place Tad has been has been the clinic and the dog park. So, I expected some turbulence going into PetSmart today.
Getting Tad out of the Tahoe without Walker and Chica getting out was a feat. I managed, but had two upset doggies in the car. :/ Tad did well throughout the store, sniffing here and there, but sticking right to my heels the entire time. He wasn't nearly as sociable, but this was all new to him.
Oh, and let's not forget all the double takes he was getting and the funny looks. Not one person stopped to talk to me, but one lady and her husband did pull their three chihuahuas out of the way quickly as soon as they saw Tad.
I was wearing my scrubs, and of course, his feet were bandaged...so, perhaps they assumed he was being cared for...? I really don't know.
I initially went into PetSmart to look into T-shirts for Tad. I had stopped by Petco first and checked there, since they normally have more clothes...but, everything was pink and had bows and ribbons. Tad is comfortable in his manhood, I however, could not bring Tad home without testicles and wearing a pink dress with ruffles. Charles would not allow me inside. Haha!
So, Petco had nothing and PetSmart's shirts were all for a Shih Tzu or smaller... :/ ...bummer, I'll just have to keep looking around. Texas gets HOT and that sun is awful big around here, so I want Tad's hairlessness protected with a T-shirt, but I am just having an issue finding one. I won't give up hope, though.
I'm going to keep looking, and also see about having his Superman shirt altered with elastic to fit him better.
Getting Tad out of the Tahoe without Walker and Chica getting out was a feat. I managed, but had two upset doggies in the car. :/ Tad did well throughout the store, sniffing here and there, but sticking right to my heels the entire time. He wasn't nearly as sociable, but this was all new to him.
Oh, and let's not forget all the double takes he was getting and the funny looks. Not one person stopped to talk to me, but one lady and her husband did pull their three chihuahuas out of the way quickly as soon as they saw Tad.
I was wearing my scrubs, and of course, his feet were bandaged...so, perhaps they assumed he was being cared for...? I really don't know.
I initially went into PetSmart to look into T-shirts for Tad. I had stopped by Petco first and checked there, since they normally have more clothes...but, everything was pink and had bows and ribbons. Tad is comfortable in his manhood, I however, could not bring Tad home without testicles and wearing a pink dress with ruffles. Charles would not allow me inside. Haha!
So, Petco had nothing and PetSmart's shirts were all for a Shih Tzu or smaller... :/ ...bummer, I'll just have to keep looking around. Texas gets HOT and that sun is awful big around here, so I want Tad's hairlessness protected with a T-shirt, but I am just having an issue finding one. I won't give up hope, though.
I'm going to keep looking, and also see about having his Superman shirt altered with elastic to fit him better.
Dewclaw Removal Recheck
We just changed out Tad's bandages on his rear dewclaw removal incisions. They look really, really good. A few of the sutures may end up being too tight, and we may have to release a few of them at a later date, but so far so good.
However, he's a turd, I tell you. He managed to get the BOTTOM layer (the layer closest to his skin) out from underneath everything else without affecting the other layers of wrap above it. :/
...the entire time we're trying to change out his bandage, he's trying to eat everything. The vet wrap, the cling wrap, the cast padding, the telfa pad...mercy, mercy, Tad!
I sure do like him. He's got the coolest personality...for the most part. ;)
Here are his new bandages:
Oh, and of course...his beautiful fuzzy face!
However, he's a turd, I tell you. He managed to get the BOTTOM layer (the layer closest to his skin) out from underneath everything else without affecting the other layers of wrap above it. :/
...the entire time we're trying to change out his bandage, he's trying to eat everything. The vet wrap, the cling wrap, the cast padding, the telfa pad...mercy, mercy, Tad!
I sure do like him. He's got the coolest personality...for the most part. ;)
Here are his new bandages:
Oh, and of course...his beautiful fuzzy face!
4/25/11
Surgery Success
Boy, do I have a lot to say today!
Firstly, you've probably noticed the new layout for the blog. I decided that Tad needed something a bit...brighter, or happier, if you will. He's certainly making history and living miracles every day...why not give him some color?
Tad successfully made it through surgery, and he's curled up in his bed right now. He's doing well.
I want to do a run down of the day, because I know many of you have questions about what all we did and why.
So, for starters...we rechecked his bloodwork. When his skin was finally in a position that could be humanely poked with a needle, we checked his organ function and blood counts. In a nutshell, everything that was low or elevated was no surprise considering his condition.
However, we rechecked it today and everything was completely normal. We had a scare regarding his platelets, but we ran a second CBC to be sure. They turned out fine.
On his skin scrapings, we no longer see Sarcoptic Mange Mites (contagious mange). So, that is a MEGA PLUS! ...however, we are still seeing Demodex Mange Mites (non-contagious). It will be a while before those are all gone, considering he has it so bad it's showing up in his poop!
Tad was given an IV catheter, as are all our surgery patients, and we had him on IV fluids throughout his 3-4 hour long procedure. I can't remember exactly when we started, but I imagine it was around lunch time.
His neuter went well, and we had no troubles there. It was weird not having to 'shave' the area. Tad is completely hairless on his underside. The hair that you see in the pictures, is from the top down...that's all he has. He's completely neked underneath.
We also xrayed Tad's hips and his knees. His hips are far better than either of my other two dogs, and in good shape. We have some concerns about Tad's knees, but from what we can tell, it appears what we're concerned with are growth plates. I have noticed though, his sitting, jumping, walking, etc. is slowly getting better, so I'm happy with that.
Tad was also microchipped; he's finally one of the group.
Tad also was tattooed. Walker, Chica, Catillac, Charles, and I myself are all tattooed...it's only right to give Tad the same . Walker has a 'W' on the inside of his thigh, Chica has a star in one of her ears, Catillac has the Cadillac symbol on her belly, and Charles and I...well, we're 'decorated' as well. Tad was given a 'T' on the inside of his thigh...yep, he's hardcore.
I tattoo partially because, well...the rest of the family is. But, also to further prove a dog is my own should anything happen. Tattoos are permanent as long as they are touched up as needed. I rely more on collars and microchips, but most of all, I rely on obedience and trust.
We also removed Tad's rear dewclaws. They were very large, the nails curved no matter how short we cut them, and both nails were broken at some point. They also had...erm, extra toes sorta kinda coming out of the back of them. Totally creepy and completely hard to describe. They'll remain bandaged for the next 3-5 days, and in about 2 weeks, we'll remove the sutures.
Tad did well throughout the entire day, he's pretty conked out now...but, I'm sure he's hungry. So, with that...I'm off to feed the hounds their dinner...and maybe a bit extra for Tadward as he's had a hard day.
Firstly, you've probably noticed the new layout for the blog. I decided that Tad needed something a bit...brighter, or happier, if you will. He's certainly making history and living miracles every day...why not give him some color?
Tad successfully made it through surgery, and he's curled up in his bed right now. He's doing well.
I want to do a run down of the day, because I know many of you have questions about what all we did and why.
So, for starters...we rechecked his bloodwork. When his skin was finally in a position that could be humanely poked with a needle, we checked his organ function and blood counts. In a nutshell, everything that was low or elevated was no surprise considering his condition.
However, we rechecked it today and everything was completely normal. We had a scare regarding his platelets, but we ran a second CBC to be sure. They turned out fine.
On his skin scrapings, we no longer see Sarcoptic Mange Mites (contagious mange). So, that is a MEGA PLUS! ...however, we are still seeing Demodex Mange Mites (non-contagious). It will be a while before those are all gone, considering he has it so bad it's showing up in his poop!
Tad was given an IV catheter, as are all our surgery patients, and we had him on IV fluids throughout his 3-4 hour long procedure. I can't remember exactly when we started, but I imagine it was around lunch time.
His neuter went well, and we had no troubles there. It was weird not having to 'shave' the area. Tad is completely hairless on his underside. The hair that you see in the pictures, is from the top down...that's all he has. He's completely neked underneath.
We also xrayed Tad's hips and his knees. His hips are far better than either of my other two dogs, and in good shape. We have some concerns about Tad's knees, but from what we can tell, it appears what we're concerned with are growth plates. I have noticed though, his sitting, jumping, walking, etc. is slowly getting better, so I'm happy with that.
Tad was also microchipped; he's finally one of the group.
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| Tad's Microchip Tag on his Collar |
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| Tad's Tattoo as the Ink Sets |
We also removed Tad's rear dewclaws. They were very large, the nails curved no matter how short we cut them, and both nails were broken at some point. They also had...erm, extra toes sorta kinda coming out of the back of them. Totally creepy and completely hard to describe. They'll remain bandaged for the next 3-5 days, and in about 2 weeks, we'll remove the sutures.
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| Tad on the Surgery Table |
4/23/11
Going Home
This one is of Tad's first day in my house. 4/9/11...the day I brought him home from the clinic. The Tahoe is a bumpy ride, Saturday's are pig pen cleaning day, and yes...my house is REALLY that small. :) ...all those comments will make complete since after you watch the video. lol
Tad and his Milty Blanket
I am really, really, REALLY behind on videos. I keep forgetting that some of you follow only the blog and not his Facebook. Sorry about that!
Here's video from the day he got his Milty Blanket! If you want to read more about Milty Blankets, check out their Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Milty-Blanket-and-Maike-Fan-Club/352482355356 They were so kind to handmake him a blanket and donate it to him!
Here's the lovely video; it's a little longer than usual.
Here's video from the day he got his Milty Blanket! If you want to read more about Milty Blankets, check out their Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Milty-Blanket-and-Maike-Fan-Club/352482355356 They were so kind to handmake him a blanket and donate it to him!
Here's the lovely video; it's a little longer than usual.
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