kimel Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Last Summer when Griffen was in ICU they about lost him several times. Vet kept calling to give us updates and I about pulled the plug at one point to end the suffering. He was shaved from mid-torso up his tail about two inches and had some MAJOR plumbing work done. Then one day he just "woke up" and started howling. They offered him some food and he started eating everything they were willing to feed him. The next day he came home. Today you cannot tell anything ever happened unless you notice that various original pieces of original equipment are no longer in evidence. These critters have an AMAZING capacity for rebounding. Continued positive thoughts and prayers going Tigger's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Best wishes Dale! While walking our dogs today, I saw a small copper head dead on the road That's my favorite kinda snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodrig Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Have I mentioned I HATE SNAKES!! Prayers sent for Tigger's speedy recovery! Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 These Airedales are tougher than woodpecker lips. I am glad to hear she's moving forward. PM me a contact number as Mrs. Airedale has call this weekend and wants to visit Tigger, if possible. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Best wishes for a full recovery from myself and Chewy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Wow, a lot of snake activity for the forum pooches in a short period of time. Glad to hear they have a diagnosis, at this point, and have been able to take some action - hopefully things will start to improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Snake bites is one of the things that worries me with our dogs (a Jack Russel/yorkie mix and a toy fox terrier). They have a 64'x64' fenced yard that's their outside domain when outside unless they're on a leash with us. Every once in a while I'll find a small snake or a skin that's been shed. I haven't seen a copperhead in person for years and never where we are now but I still worry. We occasionally get the odd bunny or groundhog that squeezes in looking for greener grass but no confrontations yet... Glad to hear they're getting on the path with Tigger; hopefully things with smooth out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Tigger looks like she has turned the corner for the better. She will most likely be able to come home Monday. Still a lot of work ahead but it looks like she is going to make it. On her feet today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Alright! Looks like she's had just about enough of being locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good news, Dale! She's lookin' good, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Tigger looks like she has turned the corner for the better. She will most likely be able to come home Monday. Still a lot of work ahead but it looks like she is going to make it. On her feet today! They can really bounce back. I bet he'll be racing around in no time. Edited May 30, 2008 by bountyhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Atta girl Tigger! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmccrock Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Whew. Sampson and Ben send their best. The downside to country living is increased pit vipers. Plain snakes, too, but I leave them alone. Reminds me I need to call the vet and ask if they have a snake bite protocol or if we should head directly somewhere else. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Can you now breath again....? What a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskp1 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Glad to hear such great news. Keivn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Glad to hear the good news Dale! We have a population explosion of rodents and snakes this year I kill every one I find...Except the rabbits..and we have way too many of them also I just dont know how to protect your self and pets from snakes They can get into most anywhere..including houses cars ...I just hate them Sure nice to see Tigger up and atem...Please keep us posted. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Awesome news, Dale ! Tigger looks like a tough little rascal !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Whoohooo!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan Sierpina Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 It's wonderful to see good news in the Hate section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Fine Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That's awesome news. Made me think about my pup, got to look into the vaccines for when we're out messing around. She almost stepped on a coral snake at the park. Not a fun moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodrig Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Glad she's doing better!! Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That picture warrants a cold adult beverage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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