Piper “Nine Lives” Dawg is up and at ’em this morning, with a faceful of teeth for the dog who dares look at her breakfast, and having ripped her IV bandage off in the night. And as she thinks Pill Pockets are a gift from doG, giving her antibiotics was a snap. So far so good!
I, on the other hand, am exhausted. I set my alarm for 2 checks on her in the night between 1AM and 8AM. And as Piper was sleeping in Tweed’s Club Med crate, Tweed slept in Dexter’s 5 star crate, and Dexter slept on the bed with me, which means he growled TWooie away from it all. night. long.
I could fall over from The Tireds today. I suspect that a nap is in order, but first we are off to the vet for a recheck and another shot of Vitamin K. Good thing I don’t sleep on my wallet, as it’s now empty! ;-)
Thank you all for the good wishes and healing thoughts. They mean the world to me!
Ann says
Good luck, poor Piper!!! Keep that tongue under control.
Robin says
We are sending healing thoughts for Piper!
Robin, Mitzi, Lucas and Slick
Ruth says
Sounds good, but keeping fingers crossed!
Jennifer Rose says
poor girl :/
glad she is telling dogs to back off her breakfast :p still full of life :D
Jenn says
Just caught up on Piper’s story. Holy Cow!
What a crazy injury – and I’m so glad you got it in time.
I suspect she’ll be a quiet puppy for a while. Build back up that blood supply. Holy cow.
Stephanie says
I’ve been checking in off an on all morning hoping to see a paws-itive update! Good on you and Piper!
Laura in California says
Great, she is headed in the right direction! Piper is one tough little girl. I hope you get to have that nap and that the rest of the weekend is drama (and expense) free.
Olga says
It’s great to know she’s doing better. Best of luck at the vet and best wishes for you two. I hope she fully recovers soon.
Take care of yourself and Pipper and best wishes to you both. :o)
Jen says
Just got caught up. Poor Piper! Hope she recovers quickly. Try and grab a nap if you can. You have to take care of yourself too.
Joni says
Continued positive thoughts and well wishes to you both. Take care of yourself too!
Adrienne says
Glad it’s so far, so good. I’m pulling for the Piper girlie!
MaryP says
Sending healing thoughts Piper’s way. It sounds like she’s doing better, but I’ll keep thinking positive thoughts for her and you. Poor girly.
Mich says
Good to hear! We had a sick chi at the vets overnight for 2 nights last week, so our wallet sympathizes with your wallet !
Barbara says
FL – I’m so glad to hear that Piper is better. Take care of yourself and her! And aren’t pill pockets wonderful?!
MrsB says
She is such a pretty girl – and such a badass – keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Keep us posted.
Furbabies – more helpless than real babies…..
Get some rest when you can.
Janice in GA says
Holy crap, I just saw the first post a little while ago. Piper just SCARED ME TO DEATH. I lost my little old Aussie man Bouncer (who was 15) two weeks ago today, and I Do.Not.WANT. to hear about bad things happening to other peoples’ dogs.
Dear Piper, heal quickly and stay well!!!!!
Liza Lundell says
Glad to hear Piper’s on the mend. Best basenji healing vibes heading your way from Maryland.
rosali(ta) says
Piper rocks.
Cherrie J says
Just stopping by to check on Piper. Glad to see good news.
leanne k says
so sorry to hear about the trouble but very glad to hear that Piper is getting better.
Maria Shanley says
Glad Piper’s doing better! At least you have a house full of blood donors if needed.
Alison says
Glad to hear Piper is feeling better. What a strange injury! Then again, over the years I have become less and less surprised by the things dogs manage to do to themselves while playing. I think Piper needs to live in a Bouncy Castle or something, to keep herself safe, poor little girl. Hope you get some more sleep tonight and that she’s improved yet again in the morning.
clairesmum says
just checked in and saw BOTH posts…glad to hear she is making some improvement. sending hugs and healing energy to you all!
Debra says
I hope all goes well. What a freakish thing.
riosmom says
Just saw the awful news and then the good/better news and want to add my wishes for continued improvement. Hope you get some rest, too. Take care of yourself.
Kim says
Just checking in to see if the healing vibes I was sending towards Piper were working…good to hear that they are so far! And I feel your pain of an empty wallet…I’ve been there, several times! Your wallet will, eventually, heal much like Piper will :)
Sheri says
Yikes – what a scary event! I am so glad your vet found and fixed the puncture. Sending many healing thoughts for Piper (and a small donation to Dexter’s testicle removal fund even though they’ve already been removed – hey, who knew, the CAD is now stronger than the USD)!
Diana says
Poor Piper and you. I hope her healing goes without any problems.
Bobo and Meja says
Love and kisses, kisses and love from our house to yourn.
Bobo, Meja and Mommy
Cora says
Thanks Piper, another thing we need to worry about, bleeding to death from tongue cuts! Please heal fast and quit scaring your mom!
Aislinn, Glenn, Coop and Joon says
Sending coagulating thoughts Piper’s way. So stressful! Keep us posted. If your hand isn’t totally cramped from all the belly rubs she’s probably getting….
Aislinn, Glenn and the Noodles
cinnamondog says
How’s Miss Piper by now??
Alaska says
Holy toledo. I spend the weekend away from the interwebz playing with my dogs, and come back to…this. Piper is one of the toughest dogs I know. I hope her recovery is progressing well and you are all back to a normal sleep routine by now. We will be thinking of you.
Now off to make a small donation to Dexter’s overly depleted testicle fund.
5 dog nights...and days! says
Oh my goodness, poor Miss Piper! So glad she’s on the mend. Give her a big hug from us!
Janet, Jester, Shy, Spur, Cutter and Copper