Joey is home again!

Yesterday was a very long day for us. Joey didn't get home until 6:30 p.m. I was so nervous with him being put under. In a nutshell, he has an infection that needs to be cleared up. He also has very bad arthritis due to his injury. The vet still needs to consult with a specialist, but he thinks surgery will be necessary. He said a plate will be put in Joey's foot and the bone will be fused. He said that would get rid of the pain and he will be able to run and play like a normal dog. We just have to wait and see what the specialist says before we proceed.

He is now on three medications and still needs the ice packs several times a day. I'm glad that I work from home because it makes caring for him so much easier.

Our greyhound group, Greyhound Companions of Missouri, is making sure that Joey gets the best possible care. We are extremely thankful for their help and their support. This would be a so much harder without them.

Patty
Mom to Scout and Joey (The Little Man)

More Tests Today For Joey

Mama took Joey to the vet this morning for more tests. They left the house at 6 a.m. and he won't be home until dinner time. He's having more x-rays, blood tests and I think Mama said a test to determine if he has an infection. He has to be put under for that test and that's why he has to stay the entire day. Mama is worried about putting him under, but it has to be done. We couldn't eat last night after 6 p.m., so that was hard for me.

Mama said she cried when she left him, but he didn't even look back. He was busy flirting with the receptionist.

The house seems really quiet without the "little man" as Mama calls him.

Scout
The Greyhound Who Hopes Joey Is Doing Okay At The Vet

Getting Back At Mama!

You know what you can do to get back at your folks for being mean to you, like taking you to the vet? Here's what I did this morning. I had gas, so I laid in front of the fan and just let it go. Mama said "OH, SCOUT!" I just laid there like I didn't know what had happened. LOL

Scout
The Greyhound Who Can Be Sly At Times

It's Not Cancer!

Joey does not have cancer. He does have a chronic injury though. He has to have ice packs three times a day, walking for potty only, two medications and he needs to stay quiet. The last one is going to be the hardest for him. He may have to go undergo more tests and other treatments. We are not sure just yet. We are just happy it's not cancer.

He is resting with an ice pack now.

Patty
Mom To Scout and Joey

It's Daddy's Birthday

Today is Daddy's birthday. We gave him this card this morning.

It's a Hallmark card that Walmart had. Mama said she doesn't see greyhound cards very often, so she grabbed it for us.

We are not really sure what we are going to do tonight to celebrate. It probably depends on what time Mama and Joey get back from the vet and whether or not they have good news.

Scout and Joey
The Greyhounds Who Are Celebrating Daddy's Birthday