Hello, and happy Saturday!
A few days before LuLu’s stitches were due to come out she developed a bulge near her incision site. I took her to the vet who aspirated some bloody fluid, stating it was nothing to be alarmed about, her incision looked good, and she wasn’t concerned at all. The bandage is meant to apply pressure and lessen the drainage accumulating in her abdominal cavity. It gives her quite the hourglass figure, doesn’t it? Maybe I should try one of those.
Her stitches are coming out today, though I’m not convinced her incision looks quite healed enough. I’ve already removed the bandage and LuLu still has a bulge. I’m trying not to worry. There was no infection in the fluid, so that’s a good thing, and LuLu is 100% happy and perky.
Hopefully, she’ll be released to full rough and tumble puppy play soon. Pictured below are Wally and LuLu with Tori, the girl next door – prior to surgery. They sure know how to have a good time!
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for good news from the vet. I hope you’ll have a beautiful Easter weekend!
I always enjoy the Saturday photos of the kids! Hoping from the best news from the vet! Have a happy and safe holiday!
Posted by: Glenda | 04/07/2012 at 02:24 AM
Glad LuLu is feeling well. Hope everything will be just fine when the stitches are removed.
Posted by: SueB | 04/07/2012 at 03:26 AM
Maybe we all should be wearing such bandages! Lulu is such a beauty, glad to know her stitches will be removed, everyone feels better after that!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 04/07/2012 at 03:48 AM
Hoping all is well with Lu Lu. We look forward to you sharing the pictures with us every Saturday. Happy Easter !! Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Hurlburt | 04/07/2012 at 03:59 AM
I know LuLu will be glad to have the stitches out, hope all goes well at the Vet's today...!
We have this same thing coming up soon for your puppy... I'm hoping it will take a little of the puppy out of her....she is sure a hand full, such energy, Oh my lands... I had forgotten how FULL of it they are!
Keep us posted and keep the pis of Wally and LuLu comming, Love them!
Posted by: Dotty A | 04/07/2012 at 03:59 AM
Hi Leslie, I had the same fluid bulge in one of my dogs and it scared me too but it really was nothing. It collects at the bottom like that because of gravity. Lulu is so clearly happy as a lark how can she be anything but healthy?
Posted by: Nimue | 04/07/2012 at 05:19 AM
I've got my fingers crossed for Lulu too. I realize how worrisome an unexpected fluid build up can be but trust your vet that it's nothing serious. Even us human can experience fluid build-up in our extremities and I have to wonder if gravity plays a role. What lovely photos you've posted today!
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | 04/07/2012 at 05:25 AM
Leslie, praying that all is well with Lulu and her mom doesn't have to worry anymore. It's so hard not to worry. Love the pictures each Saturday. Have a blessed Easter.
Posted by: bensarmom | 04/07/2012 at 05:30 AM
They do look like they are having a fun time. Praying also that Lulu is just fine and back to full time play. Thanks for sharing their stories and photos. I look forward to Saturdays.
Posted by: Margaret | 04/07/2012 at 05:44 AM
Hoping all goes well for Lulu. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Bev J. | 04/07/2012 at 06:16 AM
Keep us posted about LuLu. Happy Easter to you too.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 04/07/2012 at 07:17 AM
Leslie,
May you have a very Happy Easter with all the joy you bring to others with your doggie pictures and your beautiful cards. Keep up the fun!
Posted by: Marian Bonney | 04/07/2012 at 08:00 AM
LuLu will be just fine! Enjoy your Easter weekend!
Posted by: Elaine Lisle | 04/07/2012 at 08:08 AM
Lulu looks so cute with her girdle. I'm wishing all good things for her when she gets her stitches out. I'm sure she will be frolicking back to normal in no time. Give them a big kiss for me. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Karen Gibbs | 04/07/2012 at 08:15 AM
Ahh poor girlie. I hope everything will turn out great for Lulu. Love the Saturday pics.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | 04/07/2012 at 08:44 AM
Sending positive thoughts your way for a successful vet visit. It is so difficult when the creatures we love (including humanoids) are not well. Got my fingers and toes crossed that all goes well. Happy Easter to you all and hugs to the furry ones.
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 04/07/2012 at 09:30 AM
I do hope little Lulu is OK. She is such a cutie! I'm sure in another week she will be bouncing around with Wally ready for new adventures! Have a very nice Easter.
Posted by: Carol R | 04/07/2012 at 09:34 AM
Oh dear, I'm sorry you've run into this extra trouble. Sigh. One thing for sure, you're worried about it but she certainly is not. Sending positive thoughts your way. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | 04/07/2012 at 10:01 AM
Sure hope Lulu gets through this little bump in the road quickly. Just went through a rough week with one of our Shelties. She hates wearing the collar but it's a necessary evil. It's rough when the dogs can't tell us there is a problem. You are a super master for her because your concerns about her are all on target. Make sure you get your questions answered at the vet. Healing thoughts for Miss Lulu. Happy Easter!
Shirley L.
Roseville, Ca
Posted by: Shirley L. | 04/07/2012 at 10:19 AM
Sending you and LuLu some happy wishes, that all will be fine. What a gorgeous girl LuLu is and that trim waistline! She is just too adorable!! A happy Easter to you and yours and the sweet puppies! Thank you for another beautiful Sat. morning!
Hugs, Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | 04/07/2012 at 10:35 AM
I just can't believe how big Lulu is already! Sure hope everything is fine with her now. Happy Easter to you, too.
Posted by: Lynette | 04/07/2012 at 11:44 AM
Poor lil' Lulu! Hope everything worked out ok today for her!
Posted by: Carol B | 04/07/2012 at 01:32 PM
hope everything goes ok at the vet. give them a hug for me.
Posted by: yogi | 04/07/2012 at 03:41 PM
She does have that famous figure we all want. ha! I am sure that it is nothing and he will say she is fine. Glad they are taking extra precaution and wrapped her up. Keep us posted. Have a blessed Easter Leslie! Hugs...
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 04/07/2012 at 03:47 PM
I hope Lulu is fine and there isn't any infection. What a worry for you. I hope Wally is looking after Lulu too. Love the photo of the three of them playing. So cute.
Posted by: Leigh | 04/07/2012 at 05:40 PM
Oh I hope Lulu will be allright. Peanut ended up with a hernia quite a few years after she had her surgery and that was in a different state, my new vet thinks it may have been from her prior surgery. Sounds like you had caught it before it comes to that.
Happy Easter
Posted by: conniecrafter | 04/07/2012 at 07:25 PM
Lulu will be in my prayers tonite. i know exactly how worried you must be. She is family. 100% family. i would be a basket case if it was my Brady. Hang in there & try to have a Happy Easter. Keep us all posted!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 04/07/2012 at 07:55 PM
Poor baby! Hope all goes well at her visit.
Posted by: debbie W. | 04/07/2012 at 08:20 PM
Aww, LuLu is such Pretty Girl! Sending prayers she will be just fine and back to her puppy playing self real soon! 8-)
Hugs and a Very Happy Easter to you and your Family!
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 04/07/2012 at 11:45 PM
Oh no! I had a catch in my throat when I first saw your photo Leslie. I sure hope everything will be okay with Lulu. I hope you were able to enjoy your Easter weekend even though I'm sure you're concerned. Hopefully this will heal soon and Lulu can be back to rough and tumble play with her best bud, Wally.
Hugs,
Susie ~
Posted by: Susie Lessard | 04/09/2012 at 03:56 PM