June 21, 2013: Attack of the Monster tooth

June 21, 2013:

Surgery today.  Waiting.......I get the call around 4:00 - to schedule Glamis pick up time.  I get off the phone and am a bit nervous.  There was no comment as to how he was doing or how the surgery went.  Of course, I was talking to the front desk, not the Dr or tech.

Tim thinks I should wear it on a chain around my neck.

I arrive at 5:00 and am much relieved to hear the surgery went very well.  The tooth came out easy.  Everything took a bit longer than expected but really went well.   Dr. could not see any issues with the bone but we have to wait for the biopsy results.  He felt he did get good margins.   The eye tuck looks good - a little odd but then I realized it was because they shaved a little of the fur away.  That will grow back and you won't notice a thing.  His teeth are pearly white.  We have allow a bit of healing before we start brushing again.  We are stocked up on antibiotics and pain killers and an extra bottle that makes no noise when I shake it.  I realize the tooth is in it.  They saved it for me.  It is huge!  and a little gross.

Glamis is still very groggy and is having difficulty keeping a straight line. You have to find the humor sometimes and I was very, very sorry I left my phone in the car.  I needed a camera.  While we were checking out, Glamis had to sit....but he missed the carpet and started to slide on the tile.  His final position before giving up and laying down was just hilarious.  Hind legs straight out.  Front paws between his knees and a goofy drugged grin.

That night he is still coming off the anesthesia so he wimpers and whines.  It doesn't necessarily mean pain but it could.  I certainly can't blame him.  He has a huge hole in his head.   For the next few days, we will let his food sit in water to soften.    Our next follow up appointment is July 1.